Emeka Ezeugo
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Emeka Ezeugo is a former Nigeria
n football defender and midfielder
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(A-League in United States
), East Bengal, Kolkata, India, Peru
and Dhaka Mohammedan during a successful 15-year playing career.
The Nigerian starred for Mohammedan Sporting and East Bengal towards the end of the 80’s. He then moved to the Danish League with middle of the table club Lyngby BK
and really prospered, so much so that he made it to the Nigerian national side for the 1994 FIFA World Cup
. Ezeugo is the example Sunil Chhetri should really try to emulate. Both players have been stars for Indian clubs and are more closely matched in terms of talent. His team is reported to have improved from worst (5th place) in 1999 to first (CUNYAC Champions) in 2000, he went to Peru to play (Peruvian Professional League) in 2001.
under coach Manfred Hoener at the 1988 Summer Olympics
in Seoul, South Korea, where he played with another debutante, Chidi Nwanu
, in defence. Nicknamed "Emmy", he obtained 11 caps for the national team between 1992 and 1994, and was a member of the team that competed at the 1994 FIFA World Cup
.
the game that I love. Growing up in Nigeria, and being involved in African football for as long as I have, I know first hand
the power football has to provide hope for an individual, a community, a country. I am excited at the opportunity to
become a GRS Ambassador and to join the fight against AIDS using the game that I love."
in 2002,. In 2003 coached than Deportivo Municipal, Lima for two seasons before coming back to the United States, on 15 August 2005 was named as the new men’s soccer coach at New York City College of Technology
, here was between 2008.
On 19 April 2008 turned back to India and signed a contract as Head Coach by his former club Churchill Brothers SC on 5 September 2008 was released from his contract.
Currently, he is the chief coach of Heartland football club, a position he assumed less than a month ago
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
n football defender and midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
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Career
The Nigerian who has played professionally in five continents most famously for Connecticut WolvesConnecticut Wolves
The Connecticut Wolves were a soccer club that competed in the United Soccer Leagues from 1993 to 2002. Based in New Britain, Connecticut, and playing in Veteran's Stadium, the club started in the D-3 Pro League before moving to the A-League in 1997.-History:...
(A-League in United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
), East Bengal, Kolkata, India, Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
and Dhaka Mohammedan during a successful 15-year playing career.
The Nigerian starred for Mohammedan Sporting and East Bengal towards the end of the 80’s. He then moved to the Danish League with middle of the table club Lyngby BK
Lyngby Boldklub
Lyngby Boldklub is a professional Danish football club founded in 1921. It is based at Lyngby Stadion in Kongens Lyngby, Denmark. From 1994 to 2001 the club was known as Lyngby FC.-History:...
and really prospered, so much so that he made it to the Nigerian national side for the 1994 FIFA World Cup
1994 FIFA World Cup
The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in nine cities across the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. The United States was chosen as the host by FIFA on July 4, 1988...
. Ezeugo is the example Sunil Chhetri should really try to emulate. Both players have been stars for Indian clubs and are more closely matched in terms of talent. His team is reported to have improved from worst (5th place) in 1999 to first (CUNYAC Champions) in 2000, he went to Peru to play (Peruvian Professional League) in 2001.
International
He was first capped for NigeriaNigeria national football team
The Nigeria national football team, nicknamed the Super Eagles or Green Eagles, is the national team of Nigeria and is controlled by the Nigeria Football Federation . The team has ranked as high as 5th in the FIFA World Rankings, in April 1994...
under coach Manfred Hoener at the 1988 Summer Olympics
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
in Seoul, South Korea, where he played with another debutante, Chidi Nwanu
Chidi Nwanu
Chidi Nwanu is a former football defender from Nigeria. He won 20 caps for his country, and was part of the squads for the 1994 FIFA World Cup and the 1988 Summer Olympics....
, in defence. Nicknamed "Emmy", he obtained 11 caps for the national team between 1992 and 1994, and was a member of the team that competed at the 1994 FIFA World Cup
1994 FIFA World Cup
The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in nine cities across the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. The United States was chosen as the host by FIFA on July 4, 1988...
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Coach’s Story
"My career as both a football player and coach has provided me with tremendous opportunities to travel the world playingthe game that I love. Growing up in Nigeria, and being involved in African football for as long as I have, I know first hand
the power football has to provide hope for an individual, a community, a country. I am excited at the opportunity to
become a GRS Ambassador and to join the fight against AIDS using the game that I love."
Coaching career
The Nigerian holds a USSF coaching license and a KNVB Netherlands international license. Ezeugo has an envious coaching record over the past seven years, as he successfully completed his transition from player to coach that included a stint as the head coach at CoT NYs Borough of Manhattan Community CollegeBorough of Manhattan Community College
The Borough of Manhattan Community College is one of six two-year colleges within the City University of New York system and the only one in Manhattan. Founded in 1963, BMCC originally offered business-oriented and liberal arts degrees for those intending to enter the business world or transfer...
in 2002,. In 2003 coached than Deportivo Municipal, Lima for two seasons before coming back to the United States, on 15 August 2005 was named as the new men’s soccer coach at New York City College of Technology
New York City College of Technology
New York City College of Technology , nicknamed City Tech, is the largest four-year public college of technology in the northeastern United States, and a constituent college of the City University of New York...
, here was between 2008.
On 19 April 2008 turned back to India and signed a contract as Head Coach by his former club Churchill Brothers SC on 5 September 2008 was released from his contract.
Currently, he is the chief coach of Heartland football club, a position he assumed less than a month ago