Chucks Nwoko Explained

Chucks Nwoko
Fullname:Afraik Kaejtan Nwoko
Birth Date:21 November 1978
Birth Place:Lagos, Nigeria
Height:1.83 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Balzan Youths (under-19 coach)
Years1:1995
Years2:1995–2006
Clubs2:Birkirkara
Caps2:229
Goals2:59
Years3:2001
Clubs3:CSKA Sofia (loan)
Caps3:4
Goals3:0
Years4:2006
Clubs4:Marsaxlokk
Caps4:13
Goals4:0
Years5:2006–2008
Caps5:23
Goals5:5
Years6:2008–2009
Clubs6:Qormi
Caps6:12
Goals6:0
Manageryears1:2010–
Managerclubs1:Balzan Youths (under-19 coach)
Nationalyears1:1998–2003
Nationalteam1:Malta
Nationalcaps1:46
Nationalgoals1:1

Afraik Kaejtan "Chucks" Nwoko (born 21 November 1978) is a former professional footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a midfielder. Born in Nigeria, he represented the Malta national team. He is currently the under-19 coach for Maltese First Division side Balzan Youths.

Playing career

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Nwoko began his senior career in 1995 with Julius Berger. He joined Maltese team Birkirkara later that year, and after a loan spell in Bulgaria with CSKA Sofia in 2001, also played for Marsaxlokk, Sliema Wanderers and Qormi, retiring in 2009.

International career

After marrying a Maltese national – therefore becoming eligible to play for the Malta national football team, Nwoko made his international debut in 1998. He made a total of 46 international appearances, scoring one goal, until 2003.

Personal life

His son Kyrian is also a footballer.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: New Valletta FC signing. Valletta. FC. Valletta FC.