James Okwuosa (born 14 September 1990) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a defender for Qadsia SC in the Kuwait Premier League. He made his debut for the Super Eagles of Nigeria as a substitute in the August 2013 during a match against South Africa in the Mandela cup - a match the Eagles won 2-0.[1] He subsequently played during a friendly match with Burkina Faso in Kaduna - a match the Eagles won 4-1. His first competitive match was when he came on as a substitute for Emmanuel Emenike in the 93rd minute during the 13 October 2013 world cup qualifier match against Ethiopia in Addis Ababa.[2]
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1990-09-14) 14 September 1990 (age 31) | ||
Place of birth | Ogbaru, Nigeria | ||
Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
Position(s) | Central defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Al Shabab | ||
Number | 33 | ||
Youth career | |||
El-Kanemi Warriors | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2009–2010 | Lobi Stars | ||
2010–2012 | Enugu Rangers | ||
2012–2019 | Chippa United | 111 | (0) |
2017 | → Orlando Pirates (loan) | 1 | (0) |
2019–2021 | Qadsia SC | ||
2021– | Al Shabab | ||
National team‡ | |||
2013 | Nigeria | 3 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 September 2021 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12 October 2013 |
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