Ikechukwu Ezenwa is a Nigerian international football player who plays as a goalkeeper for National team of Nigeria and Katsina United F.C. The 30-year-old footballer has played for many clubs that include Ocean Boys F.C., Heartland F.C., Sharks F.C, and Sunshine Stars F.C. In 2007, Ezenwa earned his first international cap with the Nigeria U-20.
Standing 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) tall, Ezenwa has an estimated net worth of $1 million with a monthly salary of N600,000. Furthermore, he is married and blessed with three children.
Ikechukwu Ezenwa has an estimated net worth of $1 million, as of 2019. His current market value is estimated at $171,000.
Currently playing for Katsina United F.C., his annual salary is reported to be N450,000 monthly but he reportedly demanded N7000,000 during contract negotiations. He is the highest paid player of Katsina United F.C. after he signed a 2-year contract with the club in 2018.
Ezenwa is believed to have been earning N450,000 in a month at Sunshine Stars F.C. He is named at the five highest-paid NPFL Player as of 2018. He might own some cars but hasn't revealed the details.
Ezenwa got married to his wife, Amaka Ezenwa in October 2013. The couple shares three sons together including twins named Vincent and Michael Obinna Ezenwa born on May 17, 2014. Their other child was born on July 20, 2016.
Ezenwa often posts his wife and children snaps on Instagram. He seems to be a loving dad as he often shares photos with his sons and also refers to his son to be his best friend.
Ikechukwu Ezenwa was born on October 16, 1988, in Yenagoa, Nigeria. Regarding his nationality, Ezenwa is Nigerian and belongs to black ethnicity.
In his childhood, Ezenwa served as the altar boy in the Catholic Church. He officially stated that his late father did not want him to become a footballer. He grew up with his younger brother. His father was a former footballer.
Ikechukwu Ezenwa started his professional career with the Nigerian football club, Ocean Boys F.C. He played 56 games until 2008.
On September 1, 2008, Ezenwa was transferred to FC Heartland on a free transfer. For the club, he played 61 games before leaving the club in 2011.
On July 1, 2011, Ezenwa moved to Sharks F.C. while his market value was estimated at £45 thousand. Before ending his career in a team, he made 45 appearances until 2014.
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Ezenwa then signed a two-year contract with the Sunshine Stars F.C. Until 2016, he played 38 matches for the team.
On July 2016, Ezenwa was signed by Ifeanyi Ubah. As claimed by sources, his contract with Ifeanyi Ubah F.C. ended in 2017.
As of 2019, he is playing for the Katsina United F.C.
Ikechukwu Ezenwa got his first international cap with the Nigeria U-20 team in 2007 with whom he played three matches. He then represented the Nigeria U-23 team in one matches. He has represented the team at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Ezenwa later called up to the senior team of Nigeria under the authority coach Sunday Oliseh and given the number 1 Jersey.
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Ezenwa 's first senior match came on September 8, 2015. So far, he has earned 7 caps since 2015. He made his full debut against Cameroon. Currently, he looking forward to achieving more.
Ezenwa was named to the squad for the 2018 African Nations Championship and called up in February 2018 along with Dele Ajiboye. He is substitute by his teammates Daniel Akpeyi and Vincent Enyeama in the international matches.
