Anthony Ujah
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Anthony Ujah is a Nigeria
n footballer who plays as a striker for the German side Mainz and the Nigerian National U23 team.
in 2009 he was signed by Warri Wolves. He left Warri Wolves F.C. in January 2010 and signed sign for Lillestrøm and made his debut on 14 March 2010 against Aalesunds FK.
clubs Swindon Town F.C.
and Southampton F.C.
reportedly interested.
On transfer deadline day, Ujah travelled to Spanish La Liga
side Real Mallorca to discuss a move after Lillestrøm accepted a bid for the striker. However, no deal was signed, and Ujah started the 2011 campaign still in the Norway with Lillestrøm.
In the first game of the season on 3 March 2011, Ujah scored four goals in Lillestrøm's convincing 7-0 victory away against Stabæk. Following his strong performance, it was reported that Dutch powerhouse PSV Eindhoven were keeping tabs on Ujah, using Rabiu Ibrahim
to convince him to join. Ujah added to his tally by scoring a brace in his side's 5-0 thumping of FK Haugesund on 25 April. In May 2011, following his return of eight goals from the first six league matches for Lillestrøm, Ujah was linked to a host of bigger clubs from strong continental leagues including the Bundesliga
, Ligue 1
and Eredivisie
. A month later on 28 May, Ujah netted the winning goal in a 4-2 victory over Sarpsborg 08. On 19 June 2011, Ujah again hit four goals for Lillestrøm, this time against Strømsgodset, helping his side to a 4-2 win in the Tippeligaen. After just 15 months in Norway, he built up a tremendous rapport with the club's supporters and arguably attained an almost legend-like status unheard of for a 20 year old. He ended up scoring 32 goals in 42 matches for Lillestrøm.
, after being tracked by several clubs, most notably Danish outfits F.C. København and Brøndby IF
. Ujah scored his first two goals for his new club in a 3-1 victory over VfB Stuttgart
on 4 November, ending his side's winless run that stretched back to mid-August and moved them three points clear of the relegation zone.
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
n footballer who plays as a striker for the German side Mainz and the Nigerian National U23 team.
Career
Ujah began his career with Abuja F.C.Abuja F.C.
Abuja FC is a Nigerian football club in the Nigeria National League. Founded originally in Kano, the club is based in the Nigerian capital of Abuja and plays their home matches at the Old Parade Ground.-History:...
in 2009 he was signed by Warri Wolves. He left Warri Wolves F.C. in January 2010 and signed sign for Lillestrøm and made his debut on 14 March 2010 against Aalesunds FK.
Lillestrøm
In January 2011, Ujah was linked with a move to England with Football League OneFootball League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
clubs Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
and Southampton F.C.
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
reportedly interested.
On transfer deadline day, Ujah travelled to Spanish La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
side Real Mallorca to discuss a move after Lillestrøm accepted a bid for the striker. However, no deal was signed, and Ujah started the 2011 campaign still in the Norway with Lillestrøm.
In the first game of the season on 3 March 2011, Ujah scored four goals in Lillestrøm's convincing 7-0 victory away against Stabæk. Following his strong performance, it was reported that Dutch powerhouse PSV Eindhoven were keeping tabs on Ujah, using Rabiu Ibrahim
Rabiu Ibrahim
Rabiu Ibrahim is a Nigerian footballer who plays for PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands, as an attacking midfielder.-Club career:...
to convince him to join. Ujah added to his tally by scoring a brace in his side's 5-0 thumping of FK Haugesund on 25 April. In May 2011, following his return of eight goals from the first six league matches for Lillestrøm, Ujah was linked to a host of bigger clubs from strong continental leagues including the Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
, Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
and Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
. A month later on 28 May, Ujah netted the winning goal in a 4-2 victory over Sarpsborg 08. On 19 June 2011, Ujah again hit four goals for Lillestrøm, this time against Strømsgodset, helping his side to a 4-2 win in the Tippeligaen. After just 15 months in Norway, he built up a tremendous rapport with the club's supporters and arguably attained an almost legend-like status unheard of for a 20 year old. He ended up scoring 32 goals in 42 matches for Lillestrøm.
Mainz
In June 2011, Ujah signed for 1. FSV Mainz 051. FSV Mainz 05
1. Fußball- und Sportverein Mainz 05 e. V., usually shortened to 1. FSV Mainz 05, Mainz 05, or simply Mainz, is a 1905 founded German association football club based in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate. In addition to the football section the 1. FSV Mainz 05 has a handball and table tennis department...
, after being tracked by several clubs, most notably Danish outfits F.C. København and Brøndby IF
Brøndby IF
Brøndby IF is a Danish professional football club based in Brøndbyvester, Brøndby, on the western outskirts of Copenhagen and is the biggest football club in Denmark with almost 2000 members. The club is also known as Brøndbyernes Idrætsforening, or Brøndby and BIF for short...
. Ujah scored his first two goals for his new club in a 3-1 victory over VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
Verein für Bewegungsspiele Stuttgart 1893 e. V., commonly known as VfB Stuttgart, is a German sports club based in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. The club is best known for its football team, which has participated in all but two Bundesliga seasons...
on 4 November, ending his side's winless run that stretched back to mid-August and moved them three points clear of the relegation zone.
International
At the end of May 2011 Ujah was called up to the U23 Nigerian National Team that faced Tanzania on the 5 of June.Career statistics
| Season | Club | Division | League | Cup | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | |||
| 2010 2010 in Norwegian football The 2010-season is the 105. season of competitive football in Norway.*2010 Tippeligaen *2010 Adeccoligaen *2010 Norwegian Football Cup*2010 Toppserien -Men's national team:... |
Lillestrøm | Tippeligaen Tippeligaen Tippeligaen is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. The league is also unofficially known under its neutral name Eliteserien , although the name has never been official... |
24 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 17 | 2 |
| 2011 2011 in Norwegian football The 2011-season is the 106. season of competitive football in Norway.The season began on 18 March 2011 for Tippeligaen, 03 April 2011 for Adeccoligaen, with Fair Play ligaen and 3. Divisjon both starting six days later on 09 April 2011. 2. Divisjon, and 3... |
Tippeligaen Tippeligaen Tippeligaen is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. The league is also unofficially known under its neutral name Eliteserien , although the name has never been official... |
12 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 5 | |
| 2011–12 2011–12 Fußball-Bundesliga The 2011–12 Fußball-Bundesliga is the 49th season of the Fußball-Bundesliga, Germany's premier football league. The season started on 5 August 2011 with the season opening match involving defending champions Borussia Dortmund and will end with the last games on 5 May 2012... |
Mainz 05 | Bundesliga Fußball-Bundesliga The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga... |
6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Career Total | 42 | 29 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 48 | 32 | 7 | ||