Okechukwu Odita

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Okey Odita
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Personal information
Full name Okechukwu Odita
Date of birth (1983-10-12) 12 October 1983 (age 41)
Place of birth Warri, Nigeria
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Enugu Rangers International F.C.
Number 4
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2003 – 2005 Enugu Rangers
2006 – Enyimba International F.C.
Enugu Rangers
International career
2004 Nigeria 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 December 2006

Okechukwu Odita (born 12 October 1983) is a Nigerian football player currently with Enugu Rangers.

Contents

Career

Odita is a Nigerian star defender and was the heart of Rangers’ defence, before moving to Enyimba International F.C. in 2006.

International

Okey played 1 game for Nigeria national football team in 2004.


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