Eleta Kingsley

Eleta Kingsley Oshiokha (; born 29 October 1989) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bangladesh Premier League club Brothers Union. Born in Nigeria, he represented Bangladesh at international level.

Early life Kingsley started his football career at an early age, enrolling in Nigerian academies. He played youth football with Nigerian Ports Authority FC.

Club career Kingsley began his senior career with Nigeria club Gabros International FC. Afterwards, he played for Dolphin FC. From 2009 to 2011, he played for Nigerian club Akwa United F.C.

Afterwards, he left Nigeria and went to Uzbekistan, but due to work permit issues and other complications, he had to leave that country, ultimately heading to Bangladesh on the advice of a friend.

In 2012, Kingsley signed for Team BJMC.

In 2013, he joined Muktijoddha Sangsad KC.

Afterwards, he returned to Team BJMC, staying with the club through 2019. He went on a brief loan for a few days in 2019 to Bashundhara Kings.

In 2019, he returned to Arambagh KS. On 18 May 2022, he made his AFC Cup debut against Maziya as a naturalized.

In 2022, he signed for Dhaka Abahani.

In 2023, he played with Chittagong-based Muktijoddha Sangsad KC in the Chittagong Football League, but was released after playing two matches.

In March 2024, Kingsley signed with Brothers Union. On 30 March, he scored in his debut for Brothers Union, in a loss to the Bashundhara Kings.

International career Eligible for the Nigeria national team by birth, Kingsley obtained Bangladeshi citizenship in 2021, through naturalization, becoming the first foreign footballer to obtain a Bangladeshi passport. He was named to the preliminary squad for the Bangladesh national team for the 2021 SAFF Championship, but was unable to represent the team due to not obtaining the clearance from FIFA in time to be eligible. In March 2023, he was named to the provisional squad ahead of a set of friendlies. He appeared in an unofficial friendly for Bangladesh on 15 March 2023 against Malawi. He made his official debut in a substitute appearance on 25 March against Seychelles.

Personal life Born in Nigeria, Kingsley lives in Bashundhara Residential Area with his Bangladeshi wife Liza, whom he married in May 2012. The couple has a daughter named Safira. He applied for Bangladeshi citizenship in 2014, with it being granted in 2021.

Career statistics

Honours Chittagong Abahani Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup: 2015

Individual Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup Top Scorer: 2015 Independence Cup Top Scorer: 2016