Raphael Chukwu

Raphael Ndukwe Chukwu (born 22 July 1975) is a Nigerian international footballer who played as a striker.

Raphael Chukwu
Personal information
Full name Raphael Ndukwe Chukwu
Date of birth (1975-07-22) 22 July 1975
Place of birth Aba, Abia, Nigeria
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1992–1993 Enyimba International
1993–1995 Udoji United
1995–1996 Shooting Stars 31 (21)
1996–1999 Mamelodi Sundowns 85 (46)
1999–2004 Bari 16 (1)
2000–2001 → Mamelodi Sundowns 30 (12)
2003–2004 → Çaykur Rizespor 11 (4)
2004 Mamelodi Sundowns 4 (0)
National team‡
1995–2001 Nigeria 10 (3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 5 November 2012
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 5 November 2012

Career

Chukwu has played professionally in Nigeria, South-Africa, Italy, and Turkey for Enyimba International, Udoji United, Shooting Stars, Mamelodi Sundowns, Bari[1] and Çaykur Rizespor.[2]

He participated at the 2000 Africa Cup of Nations, scoring in the Final against Cameroon,[3] and earned ten senior caps for Nigeria.[2]

In September 2004 he was banned by FIFA for failing his contractual obligations towards Çaykur Rizespor.[4]

References
  1. Demeyin, Peter (28 June 1999). "Africa: Why I Signed For Bari - Chukwu Ndukwe". Lagos: P.M. News. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  2. "Raphael Chukwu". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmerman.
  3. "African Nations Cup 2000 - Final Tournament Details". www.rsssf.com. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
  4. FIFA bans Chukwu Ndukwe, former Super Eagles striker, indefinitely, naijanet.com, 14 September 2004


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