Efan Ekoku

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Efangwu Goziem Ekoku (born 8 June 1967 at Cheetham Hill), or Efan Ekoku, is a former professional footballer who played internationally for Nigeria. He was a pacy centre-forward. Before becoming professional, he plyed his trade in the Southern Amateur Football League with Merton F.C.

During his club career, he played for A.F.C. Bournemouth and made his name at Norwich City, before playing for Wimbledon F.C., Grasshopper Zurich, Sheffield Wednesday and Dublin City F.C. Whilst at Norwich, he became the first player to score four goals in a Premiership match, in City's 5-1 win at Everton on 25 September 1993. He also scored Norwich's first ever goal in European competition, against Vitesse Arnhem in the UEFA Cup on 15 September 1993.

Whilst in Sheffield he scored both of Wednesday's goals against bitter rivals Sheffield United in the Steel City Derby on Wednesday 1st November 2000. In a Worthington Cup Third Round match at Hillsborough. Scoring the opener and the winner in the 112th minute.

As of 2 October 2006 he is currently training with the Middlesbrough F.C. squad. Though he has yet to sign any official contract. It is widely tipped that he will be joining the coaching staff possibly as a player/coach, as he has obtained all of his FA and UEFA Coaching Badges.

His brother, Abi Ekoku, is a former British discus champion and also played professional rugby league for the club then known as London Crusaders.


Flag of Nigeria Nigeria squad - 1994 FIFA World Cup Flag of Nigeria

1 Rufai | 2 Eguavoen | 3 Iroha | 4 Keshi | 5 Okechukwu | 6 Nwanu | 7 George | 8 Oliha | 9 Yekini | 10 Okocha | 11 Amuneke | 12 Siasia | 13 Ezeugo | 14 Amokachi | 15 Oliseh | 16 Agu | 17 Ikpeba | 18 Ekoku | 19 Emenalo | 20 Okafor | 21 Adepoju | 22 Agbonavbare | Coach: Westerhof
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