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Uche Chukeumerije
{{Unreferenced, date=December 2009 Uche is a Nigerian name originating among the Igbo people, which can mean "intention", "will", "mind", or "sense". Variants can include Uchechukwu or Uchenna (which means "God's will" or "God's intention"), Ucheoma (which means "beautiful mind"), and Uchendu (which means "thinking/thought of life"). The name Uche may refer to: People Given name * Uche Henry Agbo (born 1995), Nigerian football player *Uche Blessed (born 1995), Nigerian software engineer * Uche Akubuike (born 1980), Nigerian football player *Uche Azikiwe (born 1947), Nigerian writer and first lady *Uche Chukwumerije (1939–2015), Nigerian politician *Uche Eze (born 1983), Nigerian writer and entrepreneur * Uche Iheruome (born 1987), Nigerian football player *Uche Ikpeazu (born 1995), British football player *Uche Jombo (born 1979), Nigerian actress *Uche Kalu (born 1986), Nigerian football player * Uche Nduka (born 1963), Nigerian writer * Uche Nwaneri (1984-2022), American footba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Igbo People
The Igbo people ( , ; also spelled Ibo" and formerly also ''Iboe'', ''Ebo'', ''Eboe'', * * * ''Eboans'', ''Heebo''; natively ) are an ethnic group in Nigeria. They are primarily found in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States. A sizable Igbo population is also found in Delta and Rivers States. Large ethnic Igbo populations are found in Cameroon, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea, as well as outside Africa. There has been much speculation about the origins of the Igbo people, which are largely unknown. Geographically, the Igbo homeland is divided into two unequal sections by the Niger River—an eastern (which is the larger of the two) and a western section. The Igbo people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Africa. The Igbo language is part of the Niger-Congo language family. Its regional dialects are somewhat mutually intelligible amidst the larger "Igboid" cluster. The Igbo homeland straddles the lower Niger River, east and south of the Edoid and Idomoid gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uche Oduoza
Uche Oduoza (born 15 October 1986 in Glasgow, Scotland) is an English rugby union player who currently plays for Leeds Carnegie. Oduoza's position of choice is wing although he can also play fullback. Career Born in Glasgow, Oduoza grew up in Exeter where he joined his local club side Exeter Saracens. He was spotted by Worcester's Academy Manager whilst representing England at Under 18 level. Oduoza later joined the Worcester Warriors Academy side and was a regular in the A league. He made his senior side debut in the European Cup against Italian side Rugby Rovigo whilst he was still at school in Wolverhampton and his league debut against local rivals Gloucester. He also spent time on loan at Birmingham and Solihull R.F.C. Oduoza has represented his country at U18, U19, U21 levels and for the Sevens side. He scored a fantastic 98m try for England in the 2008 San Diego Sevens. While competing for the England Sevens, Oduoza announced that he would be leaving Worcester for J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oguchi Uche
Oguchi Uche (born 10 May 1987) is a Nigerian football player. Career Uche started his professional football career with Lobi Stars F.C. Because of his brilliance and commitment in November 2007, he was spotted by an agent for a trial with 1. FC Köln which did not click due to some financial disagreement between the German club and Lobi Stars. He moved in January 2008, from his club Lobi Stars to league rival Enyimba International F.C., on a huge transfer. Oguchi Uche also played for some other Nigerian big professional club sides. After completing his last contract, Uche moved on to secure a contract outside the shores of African by joining Sitra Club Bahrain. TRAU FC For the 2019–20 I-League season, Uche joined for TRAU FC, an Imphal Imphal ( Meitei pronunciation: /im.pʰal/; English pronunciation: ) is the capital city of the Indian state of Manipur. The metropolitan centre of the city contains the ruins of Kangla Palace (also known as Kangla Fort), the royal sea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalu Uche
Kalu Uche (born 15 November 1982) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward. He spent most of his career in Spain, mainly with Almería, with which he amassed La Liga totals of 117 matches and 27 goals (212 appearances and 45 goals all competitions comprised). He also competed professionally in Poland, France, Switzerland, Turkey, Qatar and India. A Nigeria international in the 2000s, Uche represented his country at the 2010 World Cup and the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations. Club career Early years Born in Aba, Abia, Uche's career began in Nigeria with Enyimba International F.C. and Iwuanyanwu Nationale. In the 2000–01 season he joined RCD Espanyol B in Spain, failing to receive any first-team opportunities and competing with the reserves in the third division. Uche then transferred to Wisła Kraków, playing there until 2005 – winning the Ekstraklasa three times and Polish Cup twice – except for the 2004–05 campaign when he represented FC Giron ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Uche
Joshua Uche (born September 18, 1998) is an American football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan. Early years Uche was born in 1998, the son of Nigerian immigrants, and grew up in Miami, Florida. He attended Christopher Columbus High School in Miami. College career Uche attended the University of Michigan on a football scholarship. As a freshman in 2016, Uche tore his meniscus, caught a "bad virus" and appeared in only four games. As a sophomore in 2017, he sustained a stress fracture and saw limited action in 10 games. After the 2017 season, Uche was frustrated with his lack of playing time. He recalled: "I just felt like I was useless at the time. It was just frustrating to me because I wanted to be out there with my teammates, helping, contributing and doing something to just help the team win. When I wouldn't be able to do that, I just questioned if this was the right fit for me." Uche met w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isaac Uche
Isaac Uche (born 10 April 1981) is a Nigerian sprinter. He won the gold medal with the Nigerian 4 x 100 metres relay team at the 2007 All-Africa Games. In 60 metres 60 metres, or 60-meter dash, is a sprint event in track and field. It is a championship event for indoor championships, normally dominated by the best outdoor 100 metres runners. At outdoor venues it is a rare distance, at least for senior ath ... he finished sixth at the 2008 World Indoor Championships. His personal best time over 60 m is 6.62 seconds, achieved in February 2008 in Chemnitz. External links * 1981 births Living people Nigerian male sprinters African Games gold medalists for Nigeria African Games medalists in athletics (track and field) Athletes (track and field) at the 2007 All-Africa Games 21st-century Nigerian people {{Nigeria-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ikechukwu Uche
Ikechukwu Uche (born 5 January 1984) is a former Nigerian professional footballer who played as a striker. Known for his acrobatic goal celebrations, he spent most of his professional career in Spain, having arrived in the country before the age of 20. He amassed La Liga totals of 194 matches and 42 goals over nine seasons, representing in the competition Recreativo, Getafe, Zaragoza, Villarreal, Granada and Málaga. Uche appeared for Nigeria in two Africa Cup of Nations. Club career Early years Born in Aba, Abia, Uche's career began in his country with Amanze United and Iwuanyanwu Nationale. Aged just 18, he moved to Racing de Ferrol in the Spanish second division, appearing in 24 games in his second season, which ended in relegation for the Galician team. Uche then joined another club in the country's second level, Recreativo de Huelva, for a fee of US$300,000, and scored 12 goals in his first year, becoming the league's top scorer in the 2005–06 campaign at 20 i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Uche
Henry Iffanyi Uche (born 18 August 1990) is a Nigerian international footballer who plays as a midfielder for AFC Leopards. Career Club career After playing in Nigeria with Shooting Stars and Enyimba, Uche moved to Albanian club FK Kukësi in January 2014. Uche signed for AFC Leopards on 15 December 2017. International career He made his international debut for Nigeria Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf o ... in 2012. References 1990 births Living people Nigerian footballers Nigeria men's international footballers Nigerian expatriate footballers Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Albania Expatriate footballers in Albania Men's association football midfielders Shooting Stars S.C. players Enyimba F.C. players FK Kukësi players Kategoria Superiore play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uche Secondus
Prince Uche Secondus (born 22 March 1955) is a Nigerian businessman, politician, and elder statesman who was the Chairman of the PDP National Working Committee from 2017 and was suspended by the party in 2021. Secondus was acting chairman of the committee from 2015 to 2016. He was the second chairman of the Rivers State People's Democratic Party, a position he held for two terms. Early life and education Secondus was born and raised in Andoni. He completed his elementary and secondary education in Rivers State. He further attended the London Chambers of Commerce Institute where he obtained a certificate in Commerce. Political career Secondus' desire to improve the lives of Riverians led to his entering politics during the Second Republic in 1978. He served as Rivers State Youth Leader of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN), Rivers State Publicity Secretary of the National Republican Convention (NRC) (1993 – 1998) and a two-term Chairman of the Rivers State People's Democrat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uche Sherif
Uche Sherif (born September 3, 1983 in Nigeria) is a Nigerian footballer who is currently played for Sharks F.C. Trivia Formerly has played as a defender for F.C. Ashdod, Israel since the 2005/2006 season, he came to F.C. Ashdod from Enyimba International F.C., during that season Sherif was bought by Haim Revivo, who is one of F.C. Ashdod owners. He was transferred at the end of the season to Julius Berger F.C. and in September 2008 from Sunshine Stars F.C. to Sharks F.C. Sharks F.C. is a former Nigerian football club based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. They played in the top division in Nigerian football, the Nigerian Premier League. Their home stadium was Sharks Stadium although they played some of their bi ... References External links * Living people 1983 births Nigerian footballers Enyimba F.C. players F.C. Ashdod players Bridge F.C. players Sunshine Stars F.C. players Sharks F.C. players Israeli Premier League players Expatriate footballers in Israel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uche Okeke
Christopher Uchefuna Okeke (; April 30, 1933 – January 5, 2016), also known as Uche Okeke (), was an illustrator, painter, sculptor, and teacher. He was an art and aesthetic theorist, seminal to Nigerian modernism. Background Christopher Uchefuna Okeke was born on 30 April 1933 in Nimo, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria, to Isaac Okonkwo Okeke and Monica Mgboye Okeke (née Okoye). Between 1940 and 1953, he attended St. Peter Claver's (Primary) School, Kafanchan, Metropolitan College, Onitsha, and Bishop Shanahan College, Orlu, Nigeria, during which time he had already begun to demonstrate an avid interest in drawing and painting. Before being admitted to read Fine Art at Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology (NCAST), now Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Okeke had already exhibited taxidermy work during the Field Society meeting in Jos Museum, participated in the preparation and presentation of Nigerian Drawings and Paintings with Bernard Fagg as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uche Okechukwu
Uchechukwu Alozie “Uche” Okechukwu also known as Deniz Uygar (born 27 September 1967) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a central defender. "Uchechukwu" is an Igbo name 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. Club career Early years and Denmark 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 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
