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Uche Kalu
Uche Kalu (born 16 May 1986)[1] is a Nigerian football player who plays for Altyn Asyr FK in the Turkmenistan Higher League.[2] He is not related to former Enyimba teammate Henry Uche nor fellow Nigeria international and India-based midfielder Kalu Uche. CareerIn 2007, he was named[by whom?] as "Most Valuable Player" in the Nigerian Premier League after joining Enyimba from second-level team Bussdor United F.C.[3] He however struggled with injuries the next few years. After a failed transfer attempt to Botola team Wydad Casablanca in February 2012,[4] he rejoined Enyimba. He moved to Turkish second-tier team Çaykur Rizespor in August 2012, and had a goal and assist in his debut.[5] In January 2014, Uche Kalu joined Adanaspor on a loan deal.[6] In January 2015, Kalu went on trial with Kazakhstan Premier League side FC Tobol,[7] signing a year-long contract with the club on 6 February 2015.[8] Kalu returned to Adanaspor in January 2016, signing a one-and-a-half-year contract. On 24 April 2016 Adanaspor guaranteed to play in the first tier of Turkish football after 12 years. Kalu Uche played a very pig part in this success story.[9] In August 2019, Niger Uche Kalu and Kenya Peter Opiyo signed a contract with FC Altyn Asyr from Turkmenistan.[10] This is the first foreign footballer in the history of the club and the first legionnaire in the 2019 Ýokary Liga season. International careerHe was a member of the Nigeria B team that won the 2010 WAFU Nations Cup. His regained form saw him called up by Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi in 2012. He made his senior debut in the Eagles' 0-0 tie against Angola in January 2012. He scored his first goal in a friendly later that year against Egypt. References
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