Benji Nzeakor

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Benji Nzeakor
Personal information
Full name Benjamin Nzeakor
Date of birth 16 April 1964 (1964-04-16) (age 47)
Place of birth Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Playing position Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Sharks F.C.
Stationery Stores F.C.
National
1989–1991 Vitória
1992 Club Deportivo Municipal
1993–1996 América-RJ
National team
1984–1985 Nigeria
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Benji Nzeakor (born 16 April 1964) is a retired Nigerian football forward.

Nzeakor began playing club football in Nigeria, spending time with Sharks F.C., Stationery Stores F.C. and National.[1] In 1989, he moved to Brazil where he played for Esporte Clube Vitória in the Campeonato Brasileiro.[2] He became the first African footballer to play in Peru, joining Deportivo Municipal in 1992. He stayed just one season after suffering a knee injury.[1]

Nzeakor made several appearances for the Nigeria national football team in the 1980s, including two FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.[3]

He retired from playing football in 1996,[1] and went on to become a FIFA-licensed players' agent based in Brazil.[4]

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