Chidi Nwanu (born 1 January 1967 in Port Harcourt) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.[1] He won 20 caps for the Nigeria national team,[citation needed] and was part of the squads for the 1994 FIFA World Cup and the 1988 Summer Olympics.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Chidi Nwanu | ||
Date of birth | (1967-01-01) 1 January 1967 (age 55) | ||
Place of birth | Port Harcourt, Nigeria | ||
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1983 | Enyimba | ||
1984–1985 | Spartans | ||
1986–1989 | ACB Lagos | ||
1989–1990 | Westerlo | ||
1990–1991 | K.T.H. Diest | ||
1991–1994 | Beveren | ||
1993–1995 | Anderlecht | 14 | (0) |
1995–1996 | Sint-Truiden | 18 | (0) |
1996–1997 | Anderlecht | 2 | (0) |
1997–1998 | RKC Waalwijk | 7 | (0) |
National team | |||
1988–1997 | Nigeria | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
In 1988, while playing for ACB Lagos, Nwanu was declared unwanted by coach Patrick Ekeji. Nwanu went on to play in lower divisions in Belgium before he was picked up by Jupiler League side K.S.K. Beveren. After three seasons he was bought by R.S.C. Anderlecht, who won the league twice during his stay. Nwanu played very few matches; he retired after an unsuccessful spell in RKC Waalwijk.
Nigeria football squad – 1988 Summer Olympics | ||
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Nigeria squad – 1994 FIFA World Cup | ||
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