Obinna Nwaneri
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Obinna Nwaneri born March 19, 1982 is a football defender from Nigeria . He is described as mobile central defender with pace, control and timing. His star has steadily continued to rise, first with top Nigerian side, Julius Berger, then with African Champions Enyimba, and now with the Super Eagles. He has recently signed with Swiss club FC Sion during the 2007 January transfer window.
[edit] Career breakdown
- 2000: Broke into a talented Julius Berger side that had an amazing turnaround season, going from barely escaping relegation the season before, to annexing the Nigerian Pepsi League crown.
- 2001: Had a standout season with the 'Bridge Boys', proving to be one of the League's best defenders. Berger, unfortunately, failed to retain their League title and were knocked out of the African Champions Cup.
- 2002: Won the Nigerian Cup with Julius Berger, after defeating Yobe Stars 3-0 in the final.
- 2003: Moved to League Champions Enyimba, forming a dream partnership at the back with Romanus Orjinta. Had a standout season in an historic season for Enyimba, as they won the Nigerian League for the 3rd year running and became the first Nigerian club to win the continents' most prized club trophy - The African Champions Cup.
- 2004: Captained Enyimba as they successfully defended their African Champions League crown, by defeating Etoile du Sahel of Tunisia with a 5-3 penalty victory. Scored the vital fifth penalty that secured the win. However, this time around, Enyimba would not win Nigerian League. Agreed personal terms with South African side Orlando Pirates in July, but the deal fell through as the clubs couldn't agree on a fee.
- 2004-05: Moved to Tunisian powerhouse Esperance, in early 2005, where he has had an outstanding season.
- 2005-06: Selected for the Nigerian national football team for the 2006 African Cup of Nations tournament.
- 2006-07: Signed for Swiss Super League team FC Sion until June 2010.
