Sonny Opara is a Nigerian former footballer. He was once CEO of Akwuegbu United F.C. in his native country.[1]

Sonny Opara
Personal information
Place of birth Nigeria
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1997–1998 Orlando Pirates (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Orlando Pirates

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Known for wearing a sweatband embossed with the word 'CHIKA', Opara made 18 league starts and scored 5 goals in all competitions during his first season there, leaving the club after Shuaibu Amodu was replaced by Viktor Bondarenko.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Nigeria: Akwuegbu United Keep Winning Run". 28 July 2003 – via AllAfrica.
  2. ^ www.realnet.co.uk. "Worst Foreign Striker – Sonny Opara (No. 16)".