Minabo Asechemie
Encyclopedia
Minabo Asechemie is a former professional footballer
, but has played in Nigeria, Malta
, Poland
, Denmark
and England
. His position is midfield.
he enjoyed one season with the club, but was soon on the move, joining Maltese newly promoted team Marsa
for the 2001-2002 season.
after some impressive performances had helped save the club from relegation in their first season in the top flight for a very long time.
His second season in Maltese football saw a prove himself to be without doubt one of the best players in the Maltese League, rumours began to circulate that there was interest from Italian
third division club Frosinone
in the summer of 2002, but nothing materialised.
Asechemie had become hot property by the 2003-2004 season and had gained a call up to the Nigerian national team
and earned two caps for his home nation. Despite his best efforts with Marsa, they were eventually relegated.
With the Nigerian's profile rising, and seemingly too good to play in the Maltese League, it seemed inevitable that he would leave Malta, he spent the summer of that season on trial for various clubs across Europe in hope of a move to a big club.
He was a trialist with Polish top side Wisła Kraków, Viborg FF
of Denmark and Bristol City in England. Was on the verge of signing for Maltese First Division side Marsaxlokk
, and Polish Second Division Side MKS Cracovia but eventually he went back to Marsa in Malta in order to start the new season with the relegated club.
signed Asechemie.
He looked like a great signing for Marsaxlokk and if he continued the form he had a Marsa then it seemed the club had really pulled off a major coup.
Unfortunately for both Marsaxlokk and Asechemie, the Nigerian had not lived up to the billing and after just two season Marsaxlokk released the player.
Managers and coaches were still aware of what Asechemie had achieved in Malta with Marsa and he wasn't short of trials to find a new club. In January 2005 he was on trial with Scottish
club Dunfermline Athletic
but failed to make the grade.
Asechemie's situation got worse and after other failed trials his fitness and lack of first team football began to show, in 2005-2006 he was also the subject of failed trials with Welsh side Swansea City, and English side Bristol Rovers
and even Conference
side Forest Green Rovers
.
. Despite Asechemie's profile he often only made the bench for his new side, and after less than one season with just one league appearance to show, Asechemie left the club and subsequently went back to the drawing board.
Football (soccer)
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, but has played in Nigeria, Malta
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
, Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
, Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
and England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. His position is midfield.
Sharks
Asechemie began his career in his native Nigeria playing for SharksSharks F.C.
Sharks F.C. is a Nigerian football club based in Port Harcourt. They play in the top division in Nigerian football, the Nigerian Premier League...
he enjoyed one season with the club, but was soon on the move, joining Maltese newly promoted team Marsa
Marsa FC
Marsa Football Club are a Maltese football club from the town of Marsa, which currently plays in the Maltese Third Division.-History:The club was founded in 1920, just a year later in 1921 the club was renamed to Marsa United, before reverting back to Marsa F.C. ten years later in 1931.-Current...
for the 2001-2002 season.
Marsa
Asechemie became an instant hit in his first season with MarsaMarsa FC
Marsa Football Club are a Maltese football club from the town of Marsa, which currently plays in the Maltese Third Division.-History:The club was founded in 1920, just a year later in 1921 the club was renamed to Marsa United, before reverting back to Marsa F.C. ten years later in 1931.-Current...
after some impressive performances had helped save the club from relegation in their first season in the top flight for a very long time.
His second season in Maltese football saw a prove himself to be without doubt one of the best players in the Maltese League, rumours began to circulate that there was interest from Italian
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
third division club Frosinone
Frosinone
Frosinone is a town and comune in Lazio, central Italy, the administrative seat of the Province of Frosinone. It is located about 75 km south-east of Rome close to the Rome-Naples Autostrada A1...
in the summer of 2002, but nothing materialised.
Asechemie had become hot property by the 2003-2004 season and had gained a call up to the Nigerian national team
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...
and earned two caps for his home nation. Despite his best efforts with Marsa, they were eventually relegated.
With the Nigerian's profile rising, and seemingly too good to play in the Maltese League, it seemed inevitable that he would leave Malta, he spent the summer of that season on trial for various clubs across Europe in hope of a move to a big club.
He was a trialist with Polish top side Wisła Kraków, Viborg FF
Viborg FF
Viborg FF is a Danish professional football club located in Viborg. The full name of the club is Viborg Fodsports Forening , but the name is frequently abbreviated as Viborg FF or VFF. The club was founded in 1896, but would have to wait more than a century before winning its only countrywide...
of Denmark and Bristol City in England. Was on the verge of signing for Maltese First Division side Marsaxlokk
Marsaxlokk F.C.
Marsaxlokk Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Marsaxlokk, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League. The club was founded in 1949...
, and Polish Second Division Side MKS Cracovia but eventually he went back to Marsa in Malta in order to start the new season with the relegated club.
Marsaxlokk
Rumours continued and the name of Asechemie was linked with many clubs, but weeks before the new season in Malta was about to begin MarsaxlokkMarsaxlokk F.C.
Marsaxlokk Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Marsaxlokk, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League. The club was founded in 1949...
signed Asechemie.
He looked like a great signing for Marsaxlokk and if he continued the form he had a Marsa then it seemed the club had really pulled off a major coup.
Unfortunately for both Marsaxlokk and Asechemie, the Nigerian had not lived up to the billing and after just two season Marsaxlokk released the player.
Managers and coaches were still aware of what Asechemie had achieved in Malta with Marsa and he wasn't short of trials to find a new club. In January 2005 he was on trial with Scottish
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
club Dunfermline Athletic
Dunfermline Athletic F.C.
Dunfermline Athletic Football Club are a Scottish football team based in Dunfermline, Fife, commonly known as just Dunfermline. They currently compete in the Scottish Premier League....
but failed to make the grade.
Asechemie's situation got worse and after other failed trials his fitness and lack of first team football began to show, in 2005-2006 he was also the subject of failed trials with Welsh side Swansea City, and English side Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers F.C.
Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Bristol, that competes in Football League Two. The team plays its home matches at the Memorial Stadium, in the Horfield area of the city....
and even Conference
Football Conference
The Football Conference is a football league in England which consists of three divisions called Conference National, Conference North, and Conference South. Some Football Conference clubs are fully professional, such as Luton Town, but most of them are semi-professional...
side Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers F.C.
Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:...
.
Clevedon Town
In 2006, Asechemie (once one of the hottest prospects in Nigerian football) finally found a club in the form of newly promoted Southern League Premier Division side Clevedon TownClevedon Town F.C.
Clevedon Town Football Club are an English professional football club based in Clevedon, North Somerset. They currently play in the Southern League Division One South & West.-History:...
. Despite Asechemie's profile he often only made the bench for his new side, and after less than one season with just one league appearance to show, Asechemie left the club and subsequently went back to the drawing board.