Chigozie Christopher (born 20 April 1992 in

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) is a Nigerian

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who plays as a central midfielder for

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Career

Chigozie began his football career with

Bayelsa United Bayelsa United FC is a football club based in Yenagoa, Bayelsa, Nigeria. They play in the second division of Nigerian football, the Nigeria National League. Their home games are played at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Ovom, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. ...

and signed for Dolphins F.C of Port Harcourt in 2011 Dolphins F.C., after six months with Dolphins FC he signed for

Heartland F.C. Heartland Football Club founded as Spartans F.C., later known as Iwuanyanwu Nationale from 1985 to 2006 is a Nigerian football club based in Owerri. The team play their home games at Dan Anyiam Stadium (but currently use the new Okigwe Stadium ...

of Owerri. Chiogzie Christopher left

after a successful season with the Naze Millionaires where he begged the prestigious FA medal within his one-year stay at club his performance earned him the chance to rejoin the newly promoted team in Nigeria Premier League

, and he was very optimistic that

emerged champions that season and also hoping that his performance in 2012/3013 season will earn him a place in the National Teams. Chigozie signed for Zambia Based Football Club called

Zesco United ZESCO United Football Club (simply often known as ZESCO) is a Zambian professional football club based in Ndola in Zambia, that competes in the Zambia Super League, Founded in 1974. The team plays its home matches at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium. ...

after an explosive performance with

, he returned from a short spell with

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side

. Where he contributed greatly to the success of the club which lead to the winning of the 2015/2016 Zambia Super League despite having a limited play time. Lobi Stars F.C,

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came calling for his signature for a period of six months.

References

1992 births Living people Nigerian footballers Association football midfielders Ocean Boys F.C. players People from Bauchi State {{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub