Ogenyi Onazi
Encyclopedia
Ogenyi Eddy Onazi known as Ogenyi Onazi, is a Nigeria
n footballer, who currently plays for Lazio
as an attacking midfielder, as well as briefly playing for the Swedish team Bodens BK
. He played a part in the 'Golden Eaglets' Nigerian U-17 Team's successful campaign in the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
and is currently with the Nigerian U-20 Team, the Flying Eagles
, a Nigerian football club set up by T.B. Joshua
of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations in Lagos, to help talented footballers. After impressive performances with My People FC
, Onazi was among three players sponsored to hone their skills in Sweden. An alert midfielder who also boasts of an impressive scoring rate, Onazi was joint top scorer at the 'Internet Bay Cup' in Sweden with nine goals. He was subsequently chosen to represent his country at U-17 level with the Golden Eaglets.
at 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
in Nigeria
. Nigeria narrowly lost in the final to Switzerland, and Onazi picked up a silver medal and fair play award along with his colleagues, although his performances in the tournament were hampered by an injury in the first match against Germany.
Onazi was subsequently chosen to represent the Nigeria U-20 team
alongside the majority of his colleagues from the U-17 team. His first goal for the Flying Eagles came in their 7-0 routing of Kenya in a four nation tournament in Egypt, May 2010.
teammate Sani Emmanuel
are said to have attracted interest from numerous foreign clubs, including the likes of Premiership giants Chelsea
and Tottenham
, whom they have reportedly had trials with. He has also had trials with Greek giants Panathinaikos F.C.
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 currently plays for Lazio
S.S. Lazio
Società Sportiva Lazio, commonly referred to as Lazio, is a professional Italian football club based in Rome. The team, founded in 1900, play in the Serie A and have spent most of their history in the top tier of Italian football...
as an attacking midfielder, as well as briefly playing for the Swedish team Bodens BK
Bodens BK
Bodens BK is a Swedish football club located in Boden in Norrbotten. The club, formed 1916, is currently playing in the third highest Swedish league, Division 1...
. He played a part in the 'Golden Eaglets' Nigerian U-17 Team's successful campaign in the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
The 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup was the thirteenth tournament of the FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Nigeria from October 24 to November 15, 2009.The tournament was won by Switzerland, beating 1-0 the host team, Nigeria...
and is currently with the Nigerian U-20 Team, the Flying Eagles
History
Onazi was discovered by My People FCMy People FC
My People FC is a Nigerian football club based in Lagos. Founded by Prophet T.B. Joshua of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations, the team was established for the purpose of helping talented young footballers.- History :...
, a Nigerian football club set up by T.B. Joshua
T.B. Joshua
Temitope Balogun Joshua , commonly referred to as T. B. Joshua, is a Christian, minister, televangelist and faith healer...
of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations in Lagos, to help talented footballers. After impressive performances with My People FC
My People FC
My People FC is a Nigerian football club based in Lagos. Founded by Prophet T.B. Joshua of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations, the team was established for the purpose of helping talented young footballers.- History :...
, Onazi was among three players sponsored to hone their skills in Sweden. An alert midfielder who also boasts of an impressive scoring rate, Onazi was joint top scorer at the 'Internet Bay Cup' in Sweden with nine goals. He was subsequently chosen to represent his country at U-17 level with the Golden Eaglets.
International career
Onazi played for the Nigeria U-17 teamNigeria national under-17 football team
-History:The team won the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 1985 , 1993 and 2007. They also won the African Under-17 Championship in 2001 and 2007, and were runners-up in 1995....
at 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
The 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup was the thirteenth tournament of the FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Nigeria from October 24 to November 15, 2009.The tournament was won by Switzerland, beating 1-0 the host team, Nigeria...
in Nigeria
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...
. Nigeria narrowly lost in the final to Switzerland, and Onazi picked up a silver medal and fair play award along with his colleagues, although his performances in the tournament were hampered by an injury in the first match against Germany.
Onazi was subsequently chosen to represent the Nigeria U-20 team
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...
alongside the majority of his colleagues from the U-17 team. His first goal for the Flying Eagles came in their 7-0 routing of Kenya in a four nation tournament in Egypt, May 2010.
Foreign Interest
Onazi and his My People FCMy People FC
My People FC is a Nigerian football club based in Lagos. Founded by Prophet T.B. Joshua of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations, the team was established for the purpose of helping talented young footballers.- History :...
teammate Sani Emmanuel
Sani Emmanuel
Sani Shehu Emmanuel , commonly known as Sani Emmanuel, is a Nigerian footballer, who currently plays for S.S. Lazio as a striker, as well as having a stint with Swedish outfit Bodens BK...
are said to have attracted interest from numerous foreign clubs, including the likes of Premiership giants Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
and Tottenham
Tottenham
Tottenham is an area of the London Borough of Haringey, England, situated north north east of Charing Cross.-Toponymy:Tottenham is believed to have been named after Tota, a farmer, whose hamlet was mentioned in the Domesday Book; hence Tota's hamlet became Tottenham...
, whom they have reportedly had trials with. He has also had trials with Greek giants Panathinaikos F.C.