About John Owoeri
Born 1987. John Owoeri is a Nigerian association football player.
John Owoeri (born 13 January 1987) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker.
Club career Whilst playing for Heartland in 2009, Owoeri scored two goals in a 6–1 thrashing of Monrovia Black Star in the CAF Champions League preliminary round. He joined Egyptian Premier League club Ismaily ahead of the 2010–11 season after two seasons with Heartland. In August 2012, Owoeri left Ismaily to sign for Nigerian side Sunshine Stars. He spent three months with the Akure club before joining Warri Wolves on 2 November 2012. On 7 April 2022, Owoeri signed with IFK Mariehamn in Finland.
International career In 2005, Owoeri scored a goal for the Nigeria under-20 team at the FIFA World Youth Championship. He has played one match for the Super Eagles, in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea.
Honours Individual Allsvenskan top scorer: 2016
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Who is John Owoeri?
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John Owoeri was born on 13 January 1987 in Abuja.
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John Owoeri is an association football player.
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John Owoeri is Nigerian.
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