Uche Okechukwu
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Uchechukwu Alozie Okechukwu | ||
| Date of birth | 27 September 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | Lagos, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Centre back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1987 | Flash Flamingoes | ||
| 1988–1990 | Iwuanyanwu Nationale | ||
| 1990–1993 | Brøndby | 61 | (10) |
| 1993–2002 | Fenerbahçe | 191 | (19) |
| 2002–2006 | İstanbulspor | 75 | (8) |
| 2007–2008 | Ocean Boys | ||
| 2008–2009 | Bayelsa United | ||
| National team | |||
| 1990–2002 | Nigeria | 46 | (2) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. |
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| Olympic medal record | ||
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Representing  Nigeria
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| Men's Football | ||
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1996 Atlanta | Team Competition |
Uchechukwu 'Uche' Alozie Okechukwu (born 27 September 1967) is a Nigerian retired footballer who played as a central defender.
"Uche" is a short form of the Igbo name "Uchechukwu" (meaning "God´s will"). He was also honoured as the foreign player who played in Turkey for the longest period of time (13 years), going on to obtain Turkish citizenship under the name Deniz Uygar.
The recipient of nearly 50 caps for Nigeria, Okechukwu represented the nation in two World Cups and as many Africa Cup of Nations, winning the latter tournament once.
Born in Lagos, Okechukwu started his career playing for Flash Flamingoes and Iwuanyanwu Nationale, winning the 1988 and 1989 Nigeria Premier League with the latter.
In July 1990 he moved abroad to join Danish club Brøndby IF, being signed by newly appointed coach Morten Olsen alongside teammate Friday Elahor. Soon a part of the starting XI, Okechukwu helped the team win the 1990 and 1991 Danish championship, and was one of the mainstays of the squad that reached the semifinals of the 1990–91 UEFA Cup; while Elahor was touted by some as the next Brian Laudrup, he would soon leave for Africa Sports, while Okechukwu would be named the 1992's Brøndby IF Player of the Year.
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