Uga Samweli Okpara (born 28 August 1982) is a Nigerian football player.
Career Okpara began his career with Enyimba International F.C. and was an import member of the team that won the 2002 and 2003 African Champions Leagues. On 15 October 2009, he left Enyimba International F.C. and joined Indian I-League team East Bengal. He became the rock solid defender for the Red and Gold in I-League, Fed Cup and the AFC Cup as well. He was voted as the best defender in 2012-13 season
Statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueFederation CupAFC CupCFLTotal App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals East Bengal2012–132105060503702013–1490304110171Career total3008010160541
International career For two years, Okpara was the Vice Captain of the Nigeria national beach soccer team and represented the team at FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2005 and 2007.FIFA.com - FIFA Player Statistics: Uga OKPARA
Honours Club
Enyimba International F.C.
Nigerian Premier League: 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007 Nigerian FA Cup: 2005 Nigerian Super Cup: 2003 CAF Champions League: 2003, 2004 CAF Super Cup: 2004, 2005
East Bengal F.C.
Federation Cup: 2009–10, 2010, 2012 Super Cup: 2011 IFA Shield: 2012 Calcutta Football League: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
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