Meet 2015 U-23 AFCON winning striker Kufre Ebong as he turns 28 today
Kufre Ebong was a member of the Nigerian team that won the 2015 U-23 AFCON in Senegal. SPORTSRATION presents information about the striker who turns 28 today (May 13).
FULL NAMEÂ
Kufre Eyo Ebong
BIRTHÂ
Kufre was born on May 13, 1995 in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria`s Land of Promise.
NATIONALITY
Nigerian
POSITION
Kufre Ebong naturally is a center forward but can also play as a support striker or on the flanks.
CLUB CAREER TO-DATE
After learning the basics at Greater Tomorrow Soccer Academy, Kufre joined hometown club Akwa United FC where he developed into one of the most treasured strikers in the country by 2015.
Then a power-house in Nigerian football, Warri Wolves signed Ebong from Akwa United FC to join a star-studded seasiders set-up in Warri.
Kufre has turned out for FK Kukesi (Albania), Al Ahli Bengazi (Libya), El Mokawloon (Egypt), Lobi Stars (Nigeria) and now Dakkada FC (Nigeria).
KUFRE AT THE 2015 U-23 AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Kufre Ebong`s performances were good enough to earn the attention of then Nigeria U-23 Head Coach Samson Siasia. The forward was named in the Nigeria U-23 team for the 2015 African Championsip in Dakar Senegal. Below is The full list:
1. Emmanuel Daniel
2. Yusuf Mohammed
3. Emmanuel Iwu
4. Segun Oduduwa
5. Sincere Seth
6. Erhun Obanor
7. Daniel Etor
8. Oghenekaro Etebo
9. Godwin Aguda
10. Usman Mohammed
11. Ndifreke Effiong
12. Chukwuebuka Iroha
13. Stanley Dimgba
14. Kingsley Sokari
15. Godspower Effiong
16. Prince Aggrey
17. Bature Yaro‎
18. Zaharadeen Bello
19. Amaefule Chizoba
20. Seun Olulayo
21. Tiongoli Tonbara
22. Kufre Ebong
23. Abubakar Aliyu
24. Anaezemba Nzube ‎
25. Daniel Emmanson
26. Adebayo Ajadi
Kufre was in action in all matches of the 2015 Africa U-23 Championship as Nigeria powered towards the title.
CHAPTER 28Â
As the striker turns 28, what the future holds in store for Kufre who has relaunched his career following a single season at Dakkada FC.
The striker has shown signs he is still that top forward with the physique and aerial ability to outwit opposing defenders .
