Emeka Opara

Emeka Opara // ^ⓘ (born 2 December 1984) is a Nigerian football striker. He is a classic centre-forward with pace and very strong in the air. He most recently played for the Azerbaijan Premier League side Qarabağ.

Emeka Opara

Personal information
Date of birth	(1984-12-02) 2 December 1984 (age 39)
Place of birth	Imo State, Nigeria
Height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)	Striker
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2001–2003	Enugu Rangers
2004–2006	Étoile Sportive du Sahel	40	(21)
2007–2008	1. FC Kaiserslautern	33	(4)
2008–2009	Étoile Sportive du Sahel	21	(11)
2009–2011	Khazar Lankaran	42	(10)
2012	Al Naser	19	(11)
2013	Qarabağ	10	(1)
2014–2015	Kano Pillars	15	(8)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 July 2015

Career

In 2006, he had an impressive run of form in the CAF Confederation Cup while playing for Tunisian club Étoile Sportive du Sahel, taking them to the final of the competition, whilst netting eight goals.^[1]

In January 2012, Opara left FK Khazar Lankaran, and signed a six-month contract with Al Naser of the Kuwaiti Premier League.^[2] In March 2013, Opara returned to the Azerbaijan Premier League, signing for FK Qarabağ.^[3]

Career statistics

As of match played 19 May 2013^[4]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National Cup		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Khazar Lankaran	2009–10	Azerbaijan Premier League	14	4	4	1	0	0	18	5
	2010–11		15	3	4	0	2	0	21	3
	2011–12		12	3	0	0	2	0	14	3
	Total		41	10	8	1	4	0	53	11
Qarabağ	2012–13	Azerbaijan Premier League	10	1	2	1	–		12	2
Career total			51	11	10	2	4	0	65	13

References

1. "Opara targets Africa and Europe". BBC Sport. 21 November 2006. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
2. "EMEKA OPARA Snubs =N=130 Million Al Masry Deal". allnigeriasoccer.com/. allnigeriasoccer. 23 February 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
3. "Official: Emeka Opara Joins Qarabag". allnigeriasoccer.com/. allnigeriasoccer. 6 March 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
4. "E.Opara". uk.soccerway.com/. Soccerway. Retrieved 29 October 2015.