Royce Openda

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Royce Openda
Personal information
Full name Royce Drax Openda Owaga
Date of birth (2002-04-21) 21 April 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Libreville, Gabon
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Chambly Oise
Number 14
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
0000–2021 AS Bouenguidi
2022 FC Château-Gontier
2023–2024 Lorient B 33 (3)
2023–2024 Lorient 1 (0)
2024– Chambly Oise 10 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 December 2024

Royce Drax Openda Owaga (born 21 April 2002) is a Gabonese footballer who plays as a striker for French Championnat National 2 club Chambly Oise.

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Early life

Openda was born in 2002 in Gabon. He is a native of Port-Gentil, Gabon. [1]

Career

Openda started his career with Gabonese side AS Bouenguidi. He played in the CAF Champions League while playing for the club. [2] In 2023, he signed for French Ligue 1 side FC Lorient.

Style of play

Openda mainly operates as a striker. He is known for his speed. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Royce Openda répète ses gammes au FC Lorient". ouest-france.fr.
  2. ↑ "De Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne en Régionale 1 à Lorient en Ligue 1, le fabuleux destin de Royce Openda". francebleu.fr.
  3. ↑ "Royce Openda veut percer". gabonreview.com.
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