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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 23 December 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Nigeria | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008 | Bayelsa Queens | ||
| 2014–2015 | FC Minsk | 37 | (23) |
| National team | |||
| 2008 | Nigeria | 0 (?) | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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