Charles Nwoye facts for kids
| Born: | August 10, 1996 Lagos, Nigeria |
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| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | DE |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 250 lb (110 kg) |
| College | UBC |
| High school | Holy Cross Collegiate |
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| 2019–2020 | BC Lions |
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Charles Nwoye is a former Canadian football player. He was born on August 10, 1996. He played as a defensive end. This position is part of the defense. A defensive end's job is to stop the other team's offense.
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Professional Football Career
Joining the BC Lions
Charles Nwoye was chosen by the BC Lions in the 2019 CFL Draft. He was the 49th player picked overall in the draft. He officially joined the Lions team in May 2019. His very first professional game was a preseason match. He played against the Edmonton Eskimos in that same month.
Retirement from Football
Charles Nwoye decided to retire from playing football. He officially retired on June 15, 2021.
College Football
Playing for the UBC Thunderbirds
Before playing professionally, Charles Nwoye played college football. He played for the UBC Thunderbirds team. This team is part of U Sports football in Canada. He played with them from 2015 to 2018. During his time with the Thunderbirds, he was part of a special team. They won the 51st Vanier Cup championship in 2015. The Vanier Cup is like the national championship for Canadian university football.
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