Uche Okafor

Uchenna Kizito Anthony Okafor was born on August 8th, 1967 in Owerri, Imo State. He was from Ezeakpi Umuabali Ubomiri, in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State. He was a professional footballer who played as a defender.

Uche Okafor Age

Uche Okafor would have been 57 years old, if he were alive today. May his soul rest in peace.

Uche Okafor Career

Okafor's club career took him to many countries before he settled in the USA. The various clubs he played for includes; ACB Lagos, KRC Mechelen, UR Namur, Le Touquet AC, Hannover 96, UD Leiria, Ironi Ashdod, S.C. Farense, and Kansas City Wizards. He was drafted to Kansas City Wizards in the 9th round of the 1996 MLS Inaugural Player Draft, and played there for five seasons before retiring after the 2000 season. 

He played every match when Nigeria won the 1994 African Cup of Nations, but sustained an ankle injury shortly thereafter. He was part of the squad to the 1994 World Cup but did not get any playing time. He played 1 out of their 4 games in the 1998 World Cup, though, as well as at the 1988 Olympics. He played 34 international matches for Nigeria.

He also did a little bit of youth coaching in the United States but had never wanted to be a full time coach. He coached for the Associated Soccer Group, a member of the North Texas Soccer Association. He was head coach for the 91 Gold Central boys team and the 93 HP Central boys team who play in the Plano Premier Select Soccer league. He was also a regular pundit on African football on ESPN's coverage and their Press Pass programme.

Uche Okafor Personal Life

Okafor's body was discovered on January 6th, 2011, by his wife, Ifeyinwa, shortly after he returned home from dropping off his daughter, Tochukwu, in school in their house in Little Elm, a town about 30 miles northwest of Dallas. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office he hanged himself in an upstairs hallway. Okafor's family has rejected the suicide ruling of the Little Elm Police Department, suspecting foul play. Kent Babb, reporter for the Kansas City Star, published and in-depth analysis of Uche's death on May 19, 2012. He was buried on February 17th, 2011, in his family home of Ezeakpi Umuabali Ubomiri, near Owerri, Imo State.

In July 2017, his daughter graduated from the University of Texas.

Uche Okafor Net Worth

His net worth is not available.

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