Afraik Kaejtan "Chucks" Nwoko (born 21 November 1978) is a former professional footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a midfielder. Born in Nigeria, he represented the Malta national team. He is currently the under-19 coach for Maltese First Division side Balzan Youths.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Afraik Kaejtan Nwoko | ||
Date of birth | 21 November 1978 | ||
Place of birth | Lagos, Nigeria | ||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Balzan Youths (under-19 coach) | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1995 | Julius Berger | ||
1995–2006 | Birkirkara | 229 | (59) |
2001 | → CSKA Sofia (loan) | 4 | (0) |
2006 | Marsaxlokk | 13 | (0) |
2006–2008 | Sliema Wanderers | 23 | (5) |
2008–2009 | Qormi | 12 | (0) |
International career | |||
1998–2003 | Malta | 46 | (1) |
Managerial career | |||
2010– | Balzan Youths (under-19 coach) | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Playing career
editBorn in Lagos, Nigeria, Nwoko began his senior career in 1995 with Julius Berger. He joined Maltese team Birkirkara later that year, and after a loan spell in Bulgaria with CSKA Sofia in 2001, also played for Marsaxlokk, Sliema Wanderers and Qormi, retiring in 2009.
International career
editAfter marrying a Maltese national – therefore becoming eligible to play for the Malta national football team, Nwoko made his international debut in 1998. He made a total of 46 international appearances, scoring one goal, until 2003.
Personal life
editHis son Kyrian is also a professional footballer, and plays as a winger and forward for the Malta national team.[1]
References
edit- ^ FC, Valletta. "New Valletta FC signing". Valletta FC.
External links
edit- Chucks Nwoko at MaltaFootball.com
- Chucks Nwoko at Soccerbase
- Chucks Nwoko at National-Football-Teams.com