Chima Uzoka

Chima Venida Uzoka (born 12 June 1998) is a Filipino professional footballer who plays as a forward for Thai League 2 club Songkhla.

Early and personal life Born in Lagos, Nigeria, to a Nigerian father from Lagos State and a Filipina mother, Uzoka attended National University, where he began his football career. His brother Kennedy was an under-23 international for the Philippines.

Club career Green Archers United While playing in the UAAP, Uzoka as well was playing for Green Archers United in the United Football League (UFL).

Ilocos United In 2017, Uzoka joined newly founded Philippines Football League club Ilocos United. They played in the inaugural season in 2017 before it was dissolved in January 2018.

Global Cebu Uzoka then joined Global Cebu.

Chainat Hornbill In 2018, Uzoka signed for Thai side Chainat Hornbill.

Stallion Laguna Uzoka returned to the Philippines and joined Stallion Laguna.

Return to Global Makati After a short stint with Stallion Laguna, Uzoka returned to his former club Global Makati.

Azkals Development Team Before the 2020 Philippines Football League, he signed for Azkals Development Team in the Philippines, playing in three games for ADT in the COVID-19 pandemic-shortened 2020 season and scoring a brace against Mendiola FC 1991 in a 5–0 victory.

Dynamic Herb Cebu In March 31, 2022, Dynamic Herb Cebu announced the signing of Uzoka for the 2022 Philippines Football League season.

International career Uzoka is eligible to represent either Philippines or Nigeria at international level through his parents.

Philippines U19 Uzoka was called up to the Philippines under-19 team for the 2015 AFF U-19 Youth Championship in Laos. He made his debut in a 4−1 defeat to Thailand.

Philippines U23 Uzoka was part of the Philippines squad for the 2019 Southeast Asian Games on home soil, making his debut in a 1–1 draw with Cambodia.