Ubong Essien Explained

Ubong Essien
Fullname:Ubong Effiong Essien
Birth Date:17 December 2001
Birth Place:Kano
Height:1.68 m
Position:midfielder
Currentclub:Akwa United
Clubnumber:27
Years1:2018 -
Clubs1:Akwa United
Caps1:75
Goals1:0
Club-Update:23 July 2022

Ubong Essien (born 17 December 2001) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Nigeria Professional Football League club Akwa United.[1]

Club career

Essien began his professional career in 2018, when he joined Akwa United from Kano-based Welcome Time Soccer Academy.[2] He signed for the Uyo club on 1 January 2018, but was unveiled on 7 January 2018.[3] Essien made his Nigeria Professional Football League debut for the club in the 2–1 win over Enyimba on 30 May 2018.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ubong Essien. Flashcore. 23 July 2022.
  2. Web site: Akwa United unveil Otegbeye, Kester, Mbaoma,13 other signings. goal.com. 7 March 2021.
  3. Web site: NPFL: Akwa United unveil 16 new players. vanguardngr.com. 7 March 2021.
  4. Web site: Akwa Outplay Enyimba In Uyo To Move Up To Fourth Place. npfl.ng. 7 March 2021.