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Kingsley Udoh

Kingsley Udoh

Nigerian footballer


Kingsley Udoh (born December 7, 1990) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a central defender for Sunshine Stars.

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Club career

He began his career with the Global Crystal Academy before moving to Akwa United F.C. in the winter of 2007. In January 2009, Udoh would move to the Spanish team Atlético Madrid,[2] but was not signed by the team.[3] In February 2009 Udoh attracted interest from Olympiacos F.C. and Olympique Lyon.[4] On 14 January 2010, he began a trial with FC Hansa Rostock.[5] He returned to the Nigerian league in February 2010 and signed with Heartland of Owerri.[6]

In 2012, he left Nigeria to train with Uruguayan team C.A. Peñarol but failed to sign a contract. After a reported move to Colombian club Llaneros F.C. fell through, he returned to Heartland in January 2013.[7] In December 2013, he joined league rivals Kano Pillars.[8]

International career

He recently won the U-17 African and World titles with where Nigeria defeated Spain on penalties.[9]

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 has also played for the under-20 and the Olympic Eagles.

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References

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  2. "PACG Forum". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2008-07-11.
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2008-01-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-05-03. Retrieved 2009-03-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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