Digger Ifeanyi Okonkwo (born 30 August 1977) is a former professional

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who last played for Senglea Athletic. Born in Nigeria, he represented the Malta national team.

Career

Digger has previously played for many different Maltese clubs such as

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and

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, before ending his career at Senglea Athletic.

International career

Okonkwo has also represented the Malta national sideMFA - NATIONAL 'A' PLAYERS APPEARANCES
and played his first match on 21 August 1999.

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* 1977 births Living people People with acquired Maltese citizenship Maltese men's footballers Igbo sportspeople Għajnsielem F.C. players Naxxar Lions F.C. players Pietà Hotspurs F.C. players Mosta F.C. players Nigerian expatriates in Malta Malta men's international footballers Men's association football defenders Nigerian emigrants to Malta {{Malta-footy-bio-stub