Chimaobi Nwaogazi

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Chima Nwaogazi
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Full name Chimaobi Nwaogazi
Date of birth 27 November 1979
Place of birth Nigeria
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Udoji United F.C. [1]
2003 Fawkner Blues [2] 16 (8)
2003–2004 Wollongong Wolves FC
2004–2005 Marconi Stallions FC [3]
2005 Geylang United [1]
20??–2007 Wollongong Wolves FC [4]
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Chimaobi Nwaogazi (born 27 November 1979 in Nigeria) is a Nigerian former footballer who is last known to have played for Wollongong Wolves of the Australian lower leagues.

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Career

Australia

Although despondent over the death of his father and brother in late 2003, Nwaogazi adapted to Australia well, finding the net in six straight games for Wollongong Wolves, almost equalling the National Soccer League record held by Damian Mori. [5] He ended up tying the record, scoring his 7th the next round. [6]

Singapore

One of Geylang United's foreigners for the 2005 S.League, [7] the Nigerian striker came to the club with high expectations, [6] impressing with his form during pre-season. [8] However, making his debut [6] in a 4-4 draw with Home United, he failed to find the net by his third outing. [8] Even then, coach Scott O'Donell put his faith on Nwaogazi [8] but he left in mid-season.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Chimaobi Nwaogazi - Cybereagles".
  2. ↑ "Vic Premier League".
  3. ↑ "NSWSF - 2004/5 Round One Premier League Results".
  4. ↑ "NSWSF - 2007 Round Two Johnny Warren Cup Results".
  5. ↑ "Chima's goal is to reach seven heaven - www.smh.com.au". www.smh.com.au. 4 January 2004. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  6. 1 2 3 "Today - 2nd Edition, 1 March 2005, Page 45" . Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  7. ↑ "S League".
  8. 1 2 3 "Today - 2nd Edition, 14 March 2005, Page 41" . Retrieved 2018-06-01.


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