| Uchechukwu Uwakwe | |
| Birth Date: | 3 July 1979 |
| Birth Place: | Nigeria |
| Years1: | –2000 |
| Clubs1: | Dinamo (Batumi) |
| Caps1: | 4 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2001–2002 |
| Clubs2: | Tavriya |
| Caps2: | 14 |
| Goals2: | 1 |
| Years3: | 2007 |
| Clubs3: | Egersund |
| Caps3: | 1 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
Uchechukwu Uwakwe (born 3 July 1979) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder or striker.
Uwakwe started his career with Georgian side Dinamo (Batumi), becoming the first Black player to play in Georgia.[1] Before the second half of 2001–02, Uwakwe signed for Tavriya in the Ukrainian top flight, where he made 16 appearances and scored 1 goal.[2] In 2007, he signed for Norwegian fourth tier club Egersund.[3] In 2011, Uwakwe founded and owned UC BEST, a team in Georgia.[4]