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Chigozie Agbim
Personal information
Date of birth (1984-11-28) 28 November 1984 (age 40)
Place of birth Kaduna, Nigeria
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 1+12 in)
Playing position Goalkeeper
Youth career
2001 Court of Appeal F.C.
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002-2003 Gombe United F.C. 0 (0)
2004 Al-Merreikh SC 0 (0)
2005 Nigeria Port Authority FC 0 (0)
2006–2009 Enugu Rangers 0 (0)
2009–2012 Warri Wolves F.C. 0 (0)
2013 Enugu Rangers 0 (0)
2014 Gombe United F.C. 0 (0)
2015–2017 Enugu Rangers 9 (0)
2019–2020 Delta Force F.C. 3 (0)
National team
2011–2015 Nigeria 14 (0)
Honours
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 12 June 2014

Chigozie Agbim MON is a professional footballer from Nigeria. He plays as a goalkeeper.

He was born on November 28, 1984, in Kaduna, Nigeria. Chigozie Agbim has played for several football clubs in Nigeria. These include Gombe United F.C., Enugu Rangers, Warri Wolves F.C., and Delta Force F.C.. He is known for his skills in goal.

In April 2013, he joined Enugu Rangers. He moved there from Warri Wolves F.C.. Later, in February 2014, he joined Gombe United. He then returned to Enugu Rangers in April 2015.

Playing for Nigeria

Chigozie Agbim also played for the Nigerian national football team, known as the Super Eagles. He made his first international appearance in January 2012. This was during a friendly match against Angola.

He was chosen to be part of Nigeria's team for important tournaments. These included the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. He also played in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.

In January 2014, he was the main goalkeeper for the Super Eagles. This was during the 2014 African Nations Championship. His team finished in third place in that competition. Later that year, in June, Agbim was picked for Nigeria's team. This team went to the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Awards and Recognition

Chigozie Agbim has received special honors for his contributions.

  • Orders
    • Order of the Niger civil division ribbon.svg Member of the Order of the Niger

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Chigozie Agbim para niños

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