Raphael Chukwu

Raphael Chukwu
Personal information
Full nameRaphael Ndukwe Chukwu
Date of birth22 July 1975
Place of birthAba, Abia, Nigeria
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Playing positionStriker
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1992-1993Enyimba International
1993–1995Udoji United
1995–1996Shooting Stars31(21)
1996-1999Mamelodi Sundowns85(46)
1999–2004Bari16(1)
2000–2001Mamelodi Sundowns30(12)
2003–2004Çaykur Rizespor11(4)
2004Mamelodi Sundowns4(0)
National team
1995-2001Nigeria10(3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 5 November 2012.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 5 November 2012

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

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". P.M. News (Lagos).
  2. 2.0 2.1 Raphael Chukwu at National-Football-Teams.com
  3. RSSSF
  4. FIFA bans Chukwu Ndukwe, former Super Eagles striker, indefinitely, naijanet.com, September 14, 2004