Eloka Asokuh

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Eloka Asokuh Ugwunna (or simply Eloka Asokuh as he is more commonly known) (born 29 November, 1976 in Nigeria) is a Nigerian footballer who plays for Finn Harps in the League of Ireland. Fans of the Ballybofey club have nicknamed him 'Luca'.

[edit] Career

Asokuh operates as a partner to Shane Bradley in central defence for Finn Harps and, since joining in at the start of the 2003 season, has played a total of 119 games for the club, both in the First and Premier Divisions, including 5 appearances as a substitute. He has also scored 5 goals for the club. The player made his debut in a First Division game against Dundalk FC on 03 April, 2003.

His past clubs included Udoji United, BCC Lions and Rangers International - all winners of the Nigeria Premier League in the past 30 years. He also played for Gabros United - also of Nigeria. The Finn Park fan-favourite has represented his country at under-17 level. Whilst playing in this team, beside the likes of Nwankwo Kanu, he won the 1993 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Japan.