Emmanuel Odafe

Emmanuel Odafe (born May 5, 1992 in Delta state, Nigeria) is a Nigerian footballer.[1][2] He currently plays for Plateau United FC, which competes in the Nigerian Professional Football League, the top division in Nigeria. He plays as a striker.[3][4] A fast and skillful player able to operate at both flanks, Odafo can play as a point man as well; as a left and right side attacker. At Plateau United FC he mainly plays as an attacker in a 4-3-2 formation.

Emmanuel Odafe
Emmanuel Odafe at Plateau United FC
Personal information
Full name Emmanuel Odafe Amos
Date of birth (1992-05-05) 5 May 1992
Place of birth Delta state, Nigeria
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position(s) Striker
Club information
Current team
 Plateau United FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2009 FC Ebedei 23 (9)
2009–2012 First Bank F.C. 23 (15)
2012–2014 Plateau United FC 15 (5)
2015–2016 Kufa FC 15 (9)
2016–2017 Cihangir GSK 8 (4)
2017 Plateau United FC 8 (5)
2018–2019 Plateau United FC 12 (9)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

He began his career in 2007 with his homeclub Emordi Youth Football Academy before leaving in 2008 to FC Ebedei in Ogun State. After one season, he moved in January 2009 to First Bank F.C. in Nigeria Premier League, he managed to convert 15 goals in 23 games played. He had a short stay at Plateau United FC 2012-14 before moving to Iraqi Premier League club Kufa FC.

Cihangir GSK (2016-2017)

In July 2017, Odafe moved to Northern Cyprus where he secure a year contract with Cihangir GSK with an option of renewal at the end of the season but had a short stint. He made 8 appearances for the club in the Süper Lig (previously Birinci Lig).

Back to Plateau United FC (2017)

In the second half of 2017-18 season, Odafe re-joined fellow Nigerian Professional Football League side Plateau United FC,[5][6] He scored a brace which earned Plateau United three points in their 23rd league match of 2017, as they came from behind to win 2-1 at Sunshine Stars.[7]

Honours

Club

Individual
  • Plateau United FC: Player of the month of April (1): 2017
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References
  1. https://www.flashscore.com/player/odafe-emmanuel/b3kZixjj/
  2. https://www.nifs.no/personprofil.php?person_id=267553
  3. http://punchng.com/plateaus-odafe-wins-vat-wonder-goal-award/
  4. http://www.naijaleaguez.com.ng/2017/06/odafe-gets-his-groove-back.html
  5. "Plateau United sign Stanley Okoro and Emmanuel Odafe". Goal.com. 7 May 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  6. "Plateau united confirms the signing of 8 new players". Brila.net. 7 May 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  7. "Plateau United Brighten NPFL Title Chances". Sportsdayonline.com. 8 June 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2018.


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