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.

Chucks Nwoko
Personal information
Full name Afraik Kaejtan Nwoko
Date of birth (1978-11-21) 21 November 1978 (age 45)
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)
2001CSKA 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

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Born 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

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After 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

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His son Kyrian is also a professional footballer, and plays as a winger and forward for the Malta national team.[1]

References

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  1. ^ FC, Valletta. "New Valletta FC signing". Valletta FC.
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