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Theophilus Afelokhai

b. 1988

Nigerian football player

Association football player
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About Theophilus Afelokhai

Born 1988. Theophilus Afelokhai is a Nigerian association football player.

Joel Theophilus Afelokhai (born 7 April 1988) is a Nigerian professional football goalkeeper for Rivers United of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Before playing for Rivers United, Afelokhai played for Kano Pillars and Enyimba.

Club career Afelokhai joined Rivers United from Enyimba in 2020. He became the highest paid footballer in the Nigeria Professional Football League.

In the 2021–2022 NPFL title, he won his 7th Nigerian League title as a player with Rivers United. Afelokhai has also represented his clubs in African continental competitions including both the CAF Champions League, and the CAF Confederation Cup.

International career Afelokhai received his first call up to the Nigerian national football team in 2018 after an injury ruled out first choice Francis Uzoho. He was part of the Nigeria squad for the 2018 African Nations Championship, but was on the bench as they lost 4-0 in the final to Morocco at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca.

Honours Winner

Kano Pillars NPFL: 2011–2012, 2012–2013, 2013–2014

Enyimba F.C. NPFL: 2019

Rivers United NPFL: 2021–2022

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Important facts

Born
7 April 1988, Nigeria
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Nigeria
Also known as
Joel Theophilus Afelokhai

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Theophilus Afelokhai?

Nigerian football player

When was Theophilus Afelokhai born?

Theophilus Afelokhai was born on 7 April 1988 in Nigeria.

What is Theophilus Afelokhai's occupation?

Theophilus Afelokhai is an association football player.

What nationality is Theophilus Afelokhai?

Theophilus Afelokhai is Nigerian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Theophilus Afelokhai

· Wikidata: Q113515895

· DBpedia: Theophilus Afelokhai

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