Nduka Ozokwo
Encyclopedia
Nduka Morrisson Ozokwo is a Nigerian footballer, who plays for Mersin İdmanyurdu
, a Turkish top division team.
, Ozokwo began his career at local side Enugu Rangers
. He moved to French outfit OGC Nice
, signing a one-year contract shortly before the transfer window for summer 2007 closed. At the Côte d'Azur club he played alongside compatriot Onyekachi Apam
, also a former Enugu Rangers player.
Nice choose not to renew his contract in the summer of 2009, so Ozokwo returned to Enugu Rangers for the remainder of the year.
In January 2010, he joined TFF First League
side Boluspor
on a six-month contract.
where his team were runners up to Congo
.
Following this he captained the side in the 2007 U-20 World Cup in Canada where he wore the number nine shirt as the team exited in the quarter-finals.
Mersin İdmanyurdu
Mersin İdmanyurdu is a Turkish sports club from Mersin in Eastern Mediterranean Region. The club is especially known for its football team which was playing in Süper Lig, Turkey's first level division by 2011–12 season. The team played in first division for 11 seasons previous to 1984...
, a Turkish top division team.
Career
Born in EnuguEnugu
Enugu is the capital of Enugu State in Nigeria. It is located in the southeastern area of Nigeria and is largely populated by members of the Igbo ethnic group. The city has a population of 722,664 according to the 2006 Nigerian census. The name Enugu is derived from the two Igbo words Enu Ugwu...
, Ozokwo began his career at local side Enugu Rangers
Enugu Rangers
Rangers International football club of Enugu popularly called Enugu Rangers is one of only two Nigerian division one football teams that has never been relegated.-History:...
. He moved to French outfit OGC Nice
OGC Nice
Olympique Gymnaste Club Nice Côte d'Azur is a French association football club based in Nice. The club was founded in 1904 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top-tier of French football. Nice plays its home matches at the Stade Municipal du Ray located within the city. In 2013, the club is...
, signing a one-year contract shortly before the transfer window for summer 2007 closed. At the Côte d'Azur club he played alongside compatriot Onyekachi Apam
Onyekachi Apam
Onyekachi Apam, is a Nigerian football defender who played for and was captain of French club side OGC Nice. He transferred to French club side Stade Rennes in summer 2010.-Personal life:...
, also a former Enugu Rangers player.
Nice choose not to renew his contract in the summer of 2009, so Ozokwo returned to Enugu Rangers for the remainder of the year.
In January 2010, he joined TFF First League
TFF First League
The TFF First League is the second level of the Turkish football league system. The league was founded in 2000 after it was separated from the Turkish Second League Category B during reorganizing Second League, who was second level of Turkish league between 1963–2001...
side Boluspor
Boluspor
Boluspor is a Turkish professional football club located in the city of Bolu. The clubs plays in red and white kits, and have done so since their formation in 1965....
on a six-month contract.
International
Represented his country in the 2007 African Youth Championship2007 African Youth Championship
-Preliminary round:[Apr 15 and 29, 2006]Madagascar 1-1 2-2 Mauritius[Apr 15 and 29,30, 2006]Malawi 2-0 1-0 BotswanaRwanda 2-1 0-0 Ethiopia[Apr 15 and 30, 2006]Sudan 1-3 0-3 Tunisia[Apr 16 and 29,30, 2006]...
where his team were runners up to Congo
Congo national football team
The Congo national football team, nicknamed the Diables Rouges , is the national team of the Republic of the Congo and is controlled by the Fédération Congolaise de Football. They have never qualified for the World Cup, but did win the Africa Cup of Nations in 1972...
.
Following this he captained the side in the 2007 U-20 World Cup in Canada where he wore the number nine shirt as the team exited in the quarter-finals.