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Uche Okechukwu, Nigeria footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

Uche Okechukwu
Uche Okechukwu
Nigeria
27 September 1967
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Uche Okechukwu , also known as Deniz Uygar, is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a central defender.

\"Uchechukwu\" is an Igbo name meaning \"God´s will\". He was also honoured as the foreign player who played in Turkey for the longest period of time (13 years), going on to obtain Turkish citizenship under the name Deniz Uygar.

The recipient of nearly 50 caps for Nigeria, Okechukwu represented the nation in two World Cups and as many Africa Cup of Nations, winning the latter tournament once.

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📋 Profile & Career

⚽ Personal information:
Full name: Uchechukwu Alozie Okechukwu
Date of birth: (1967-09-27) 27 September 1967 (age 57)
Place of birth: Lagos, Nigeria
Height: 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s): Centre back
⚽ Senior career*:
Years: Team Apps (Gls)
1987: Flash Flamingoes
1988–1990: Iwuanyanwu Nationale
1990–1993: Brøndby 61 (10)
1993–2002: Fenerbahçe 191 (19)
2002–2006: İstanbulspor 75 (8)
2007–2008: Ocean Boys
2008–2009: Bayelsa United
⚽ International career:
1990–1998: Nigeria 47 (3)
Olympic medal record:
Representing  Nigeria:
Men's Football:
1996 Atlanta Team Competition

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Channel Image Soccer Legend : Uche Okechukwu “God’s Will”
4 years ago • 4.03K views
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Channel Image The Goal that Earned Ike Uche a Standing Ovation from the Real Madrid Fans
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Channel Image Uche Okechukwu'nun Fenerbahçe Golleri - Full
5 years ago • 22.13K views
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Channel Image Christantus Uche ● Welcome to Crystal Palace FC 🔴🔵 2025 🇳🇬 Amazing Skills | Goals & Assists | HD
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📰 Google News (RSS)

Okechukwu backs Lookman for Juve, Napoli switch - Punch Newspapers

Ex-Super Eagles star explains 2 clubs Ademola Lookman will fit perfectly - Pulse Sports Nigeria

Okafor: The better part of me is gone – Uche Okechukwu - Vanguard News

Ex Int’l, Uche Okechukwu, Enyimba Youth TM, Ebede Optimistic Of Future Kanu’s, Okocha’s - Imo Trumpeta newspaper

INTERVIEW: How Super Eagles can do well at World Cup — Uche Okechukwu - Premium Times Nigeria

Nigeria: Uche Okafor Buried With Pomp, Honour - allAfrica.com

Osita Okechukwu: Igbo wepụ uche na 'resturcturing' - BBC

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Tributes as Air Peace, NIIA honour fallen legends in Lagos - The Nation Newspaper

‘Resurrection’ of ex-Super Eagles defender, Kingsley Obiekwu - Daily Trust

27 Years After, FG Allocates Houses To Keshi, Siasia, Other 1994 AFCON Winners - Channels Television

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