Romanus Orjinta (12 August 1981 – c. 31 December 2014[1]) was a Nigerian footballer who played as a defender.
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Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1981-08-12)12 August 1981 | ||
Place of birth | Nigeria | ||
Date of death | 31 December 2014(2014-12-31) (aged 33) | ||
Place of death | Enugu, Nigeria | ||
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2000–2001 | Enugu Rangers | 32 | (13) |
2001–2002 | Julius Berger F.C. | ||
2003 | Enyimba International F.C. | ||
2004 | Lillestrøm SK | 0 | (0) |
2005–2008 | Heartland F.C. | ||
2008– | Niger Tornadoes F.C. | ||
National team | |||
2003–2004 | Nigeria | 13 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
In 2003, he was the captain from Enyimba International F.C. before transferred to Lillestrøm SK. In 2007 through his Egyptian agent Mohamed Mohsen, the player was going to sign with the Egyptian club aleZamk SC but the club dismissed the contract with him after discovering that the player had AIDS.[citation needed] On 26 August 2008 former Nigerian International, Romanus Orjinta, resurrected his career with Niger Tornadoes F.C.[2]
On New Year's Eve 2014, Orjinta was found dead in his home.[1]
Nigeria squad – 2004 African Cup of Nations third place | ||
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