Chibuike Ohizu (born 18 September 1996) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for South African Premier Division club Sekhukhune United.

Chibuike Ohizu
Personal information
Date of birth (1996-09-18) 18 September 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth Onitsha, Nigeria
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Sekhukhune United
Number 34
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Inter FC Enugu
2016–2018 Leruma United
2018–2021 Jomo Cosmos 37 (3)
2020–2021Sekhukhune United (loan) 9 (2)
2021– Sekhukhune United 69 (21)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 June 2024

Career

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Born in Onitsha,[1] Ohizu played for Nigeria National League club Inter FC Enugu before moving to Kempton Park, South Africa and was recruited to the Future of Africa Academy by Abayomi Adebayo in 2015.[2][3] In 2016, he signed for Gauteng-based SAFA Second Division side Leruma United.[2] He joined Jomo Cosmos in 2018 after playing in a friendly match against them.[2] Ohizu joined Sekhukhune United on loan during the 2020–21 season and joined the club permanently after they won the National First Division and were promoted to the South African Premier Division at the end of the season.[2]

Honours

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Sekhukhune United

References

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  1. ^ a b "C. Ohizu: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d Ndebele, Sihle (16 September 2021). "Ohizu targets big scoring prize in PSL". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  3. ^ Moyo, Lovemore (15 September 2021). "Chibuike Ohizu from rags to PSL topscorer charts". Kick Off. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
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