Kingsley Udoh
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Kingsley Udoh is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a Central Defender for Heartland F.C.
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in winter 2007. In January 2009, Udoh would move to Spanish side Atletico Madrid, but was not signed by the Spanish team. In February 2009 Udoh attracted interest from Olympiacos F.C. and Olympique Lyon. On 14 January 2010 he began an trial with FC Hansa Rostock
. He returned to the Nigerian league in February 2010 and signed with Heartland of Owerri
Udoh was called into the Nigeria
camp for the 2008 African Nations Cup but was cut from the final 23-man squad. He did however make his debut for the Super Eagles in the warm-up game with Sudan which Nigeria won 2-0. Nigeria's manager Berti Vogts
cited his inclusion as a way of gaining valuable experience. He is also played for the under-20 Eagles
.Gelecek yıldan itibaren Samsunspor forması giyecektir.
Heartland F.C.
Heartland F.C is a Nigerian soccer club based in Owerri. They play their home games at Dan Anyiam Stadium. With local rivals Enugu Rangers, they are one of two Nigerian teams that have never been relegated....
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Career
He began his career with the Global Crystal Academy before moving to Akwa United F.C.Akwa United F.C.
Akwa United Football Club is a Nigerian football club based in Uyo. They play in the first division of Nigerian football, the Nigeria Premier League. Their home stadium is Uyo Township Stadium.-History:...
in winter 2007. In January 2009, Udoh would move to Spanish side Atletico Madrid, but was not signed by the Spanish team. In February 2009 Udoh attracted interest from Olympiacos F.C. and Olympique Lyon. On 14 January 2010 he began an trial with FC Hansa Rostock
FC Hansa Rostock
F.C. Hansa Rostock is a German association football club based in the city of Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. They have emerged as one of the most successful clubs from the former East Germany and have made several appearances in the 1. Bundesliga. Rostock currently compete in the 2. Bundesliga...
. He returned to the Nigerian league in February 2010 and signed with Heartland of Owerri
International
He recently won the U-17 African and World titles with where Nigeria defeated Spain on penalties.Udoh was called into the Nigeria
Nigeria national football team
The Nigeria national football team, nicknamed the Super Eagles or Green Eagles, is the national team of Nigeria and is controlled by the Nigeria Football Federation . The team has ranked as high as 5th in the FIFA World Rankings, in April 1994...
camp for the 2008 African Nations Cup but was cut from the final 23-man squad. He did however make his debut for the Super Eagles in the warm-up game with Sudan which Nigeria won 2-0. Nigeria's manager Berti Vogts
Berti Vogts
Hans-Hubert "Berti" Vogts is a German former footballer. He played for Borussia Mönchengladbach and won the World Cup with West Germany in 1974. He later managed Germany , Scotland and Nigeria...
cited his inclusion as a way of gaining valuable experience. He is also played for the under-20 Eagles
Nigeria national under-20 football team
Nigeria U-20 men's national soccer team, also known as Nigeria Under-20s or nicknamed Flying Eagles, is the youth team for national soccer in Nigeria...
.Gelecek yıldan itibaren Samsunspor forması giyecektir.
Honours
- African Under-20 Championship Bronze
- FIFA U-17 World Cup 2007 winner
- African Under-17 Championship 2007 winner