Ajoku Obinna Darlington (born 4 November 1984 in Nigeria) is a Nigerian former footballer who played with Pattaya United F.C. in the Thai Professional League in 2013. He is last known to have been tied to Phrae United. He holds Ghanaian Asamoah Gyan as his main inspiration.[4]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ajoku Obinna Darlington | ||
| Date of birth | 4 November 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Nigeria | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Gabros | |||
| Kano Pillars F.C. | |||
| 2007–2008 | Nam Định F.C. | ||
| 2010–2011 | Bình Định F.C. | ||
| 2012 | Fico Tây Ninh F.C. | ||
| 2013 | Pattaya United F.C. | 13 | (8) |
| 2013–2014 | Air Force United F.C. | 3 | (1) |
| 2014 | Kelantan FA (trial) | ||
| 2015 | Tarxien Rainbows F.C. | 12 | (5) |
| 2015–20xx | Phrae United F.C.[2][3] | ||
| International career | |||
| Nigeria U23[1] | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editVietnam
editInspiring Bình Định to overpower TDC Bình Dương 2-1 with a double late February 2011,[5] Obinna was injured and required a month of treatment before being able to compete that summer,[6] added to Tây Ninh mid-2012.[7]
Recalling his years in Vietnam, he claimed that a lot of his teammates were virulent racists and refused to train with their African counterparts.[4]
Malaysia
editAbout to compromise on a deal with Kelantan FA early November 2014,[8] the transfer was cancelled by Air Force United at the last minute.[9]
Malta
editInspected by the Maltese Premier League's Tarxien Rainbows at the close of January 2015,[10] he settled on a six-month contract with them afterwards,[11] opening his goal account as they held Floriana 1-1,[12] hitting in a double to sink Żebbuġ Rangers.[13] However, the former U23 member did not renew his commitment to Tarxien that summer, receiving offers from different countries.[14]
Thailand
editWaiting for six months to clear a visa problem with Pattaya United near the end of July 2013[15] and missing the first half of the season,[16] the wideman hoped to escape relegation with the Dolphins[17] but they were still demoted. Committing to two years with Air Force United in 2014,[18] he parted with the Eagles that summer,[19] continuing to recover from an injury in Nigeria.[20]
References
edit- ^ 34 invited to U-23 camp Biafra Nigeria World
- ^ Done Deal : Obinna Ajoku Joins Phrae United All Nigeria Soccer
- ^ ข่าว-ส่องทีม แพร่ ยูไนเต็ด ฤดูกาล 2016 เลก 1 SPSTH (Archived)
- ^ a b My Vietnamese teammates were racists — Ajoku Punch Newspapers (Archived)
- ^ TDC Bình Dương- SQC Bình Định 1-2: Người hùng Obinna Báo Bình Định
- ^ “Bão chấn thương” tràn qua SQC Bình Định Báo Bình Định
- ^ Xi măng Fico Tây Ninh: Hết hy vọng trụ hạng Báo Tây Ninh Online
- ^ Kelantan Target, Obinna Ajoku Thinks He Will Be Successful In Malaysia All Nigeria Soccer
- ^ Exclusive: Air Force Central Block Obinna Ajoku Move To Kelantan All Nigeria Soccer
- ^ Tarxien Rainbows jistennew żewġ attakkanti Niġerjani bi prova NETnews
- ^ Exclusive : Obinna Ajoku Reveals He Signed Six - Month Tarxien Rainbows Deal All Nigeria Soccer
- ^ Obinna Ajoku Vows To Score More Goals After Opening Tarxien Rainbows Account All Nigeria Soccer
- ^ King Of Goals, Obinna Ajoku Nets Brace For Tarxien Rainbows All Nigeria Soccer
- ^ Obinna Ajoku Will Not Extend Tarxien Rainbows Contract All Nigeria Soccer
- ^ ผมกลับมาแล้ว!! โอบินน่าโผล่ร่วมทัพโลมาหลังหายหัว 6 เดือน[dead link] SMMSPORT
- ^ โอบินน่าบ่นยับวีซ่าไนจีเรียทำยากที่สุดในโลก Goal.com
- ^ Avoiding Relegation Is Obinna Ajoku's Main Goal All Nigeria Soccer
- ^ Obinna Ajoku Pens Two-Year Deal With Airforce United http://www.sl10.ng
- ^ Obinna Ajoku Cancels Deal With Air Force United All Nigeria Soccer
- ^ Obinna Ajoku To Spend Two More Months On The Sidelines All Nigeria Soccer
External links
edit- Ajoku Obinna at Soccerway