Raphael Ayagwa

Raphael Viashima Ayagwa (born 13 February 1998) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for USL Championship side FC Tulsa.[1][2]

Raphael Ayagwa
Personal information
Full name Raphael Viashima Ayagwa
Date of birth (1998-02-13) 13 February 1998
Place of birth Gboko, Nigeria
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.82 m)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 FC Tulsa
Number 24
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 Lobi Stars 14 (0)
2017–2018 Plateau United 6 (1)
2018–2019 Lillestrøm 3 (0)
2020– FC Tulsa 15 (0)
National team
2017 Nigeria 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 6 October 2020

Club career

Lobi Stars FC 2016-2017

Raphael Ayagwa used to play for Plateau United F.C. in Jos, Plateau state,[3] before he signed for Norwegian side Lillestrøm on 15 August 2018.[4] He left the club on 25 June 2019 after getting his contract terminated by mutual consent.[5]

On 11 January 2020, Ayagwa joined USL Championship side FC Tulsa.[6]

International career

Ayagwa was called up for the Nigerian national team and made a single appearance for Nigeria against Benin on 19 August 2017.[7]

References
  1. "Nigeria - R. Ayagwa - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". us.soccerway.com. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
  2. https://www.fctulsa.com/news_article/show/1077147
  3. Ngobua, David (11 November 2017). "Raphael Ayagwa: I joined Plateau United to boost my career". Daily Trust. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
  4. Stokstad, Morten (15 August 2018). "Raphael Ayagwa klar for LSK - Takket være ekstern hjelp". LSK.no. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
  5. AYAGWA OG LSK SKILLER LAG, lsk.no, 25 June 2019
  6. https://www.fctulsa.com/news_article/show/1077147
  7. https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/fc-tulsa-makes-history-with-signing-of-nigerian-international-midfielder-raphael-ayagwa/n-5588095
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