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Kennedy Ihenacho // ⓘ(born December 16, 1990) is a Nigerian former footballer.[1] He moved to Kuwait after his contract expiration with the VSI TAMPA BAY FC in the United States USL league 2013 season. Kennedy Ihenacho has played for Roi Et FC in Thailand, Niger Tornadoes FC and Dolphins FC both in Nigeria.[2][3][4][5][6]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kennedy Ihenacho | ||
| Date of birth | December 16, 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Owerri, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Burgan SC | ||
| Number | 29 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2008 | Pepsi Football Academy | ||
| 2008–2009 | Campos Football Academy | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009 | Niger Tornadoes FC | 10 | (2) |
| 2010 | Dolphins FC | 17 | (4) |
| 2011–2012 | Roi Et FC | 47 | (10) |
| 2013 | VSI TAMPA BAY FC | 10 | (3) |
| 2014–2015 | Burgan SC | 28 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career edit
Kennedy received his football education in the famous Pepsi Football Academy in Nigeria after graduation from the academy he started his first professional exhibition by playing for Niger Tornadoes FC and Dolphins FC in the Nigerian Premier League. Based on his ambition to face bigger challenges in his career he was spotted by an agent that took him to the Thai league where he secured a two years contract. Kennedy Ihenacho after his contract expiration jetted into the United States on an invitation by the United States indoor soccer giants the Milwaukee Wave Indoor soccer club where he played for a few months and later settled in a short term contract with the VSI Tampa Bay FC in the USL.[7]
Position edit
Kennedy's preferred role is in the central defense and also a utility is the defense. He showcases his interceptions and timing in tackles and his aerial dominance, and possesses a playing trademark as an attacking sweeper and scores almost in every game.[8]
References edit
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE : How I became a truck driver in the United States – Ex. Nigerian player reveals". 15 October 2020.
- ^ "BKK Football Blog: Roi et United 2-1 Nakhon Ratchasima FC". 16 October 2011.
- ^ "คลุกวงในบอลไทย : แค่คิดก็ผิดแล้ว?". www.siamsport.co.th. Archived from the original on 2011-10-27.
- ^ "ข่าวเอไอเอสลีก : ทวีพงษ์ฮีโร่!กระบี่เฝ้ารังเฮหวิว1-0รอบชปล. โปรแกรมแข่งขัน ผลการแข่งขัน ตารางคะแนน ดาวซัลโว วิเคราะห์บอล". www.siamsport.co.th. Archived from the original on 2014-09-07.
- ^ http://m.goal.com/x/en-ng/news/3755589
- ^ "Wave hopefuls in Milwaukee for soccer team tryouts". 21 July 2013.
- ^ Nigeria, Media (2018-06-11). "Biography Of Kennedy Ihenacho (Footballer)". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
- ^ "Kennedy Ihenacho's biography, fact, career, awards, net worth and life story - 650.org". www.650.org. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
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