Una Nwajei

Una Obiose Kriston Nwajei (born 7 March 1977) is a former footballer. She played as a striker for Amazon Grimstad. Born in Nigeria, she represented England at international level.

Club career Nwajei began playing for Southampton Saints in the FA Women's Premier League National Division while attending Southampton Institute. Her form won her an international call-up and a professional contract with Fulham early in the 2002–03 season. When Fulham won the treble that season then reverted to semi-pro status, Nwajei followed teammate Margunn Haugenes to Norwegian club Amazon Grimstad.

She remained at Amazon Grimstad thereafter, except for a season at Team Strømmen (now called LSK Kvinner) in 2009. She was Strømmen's top goalscorer with 13 goals.

International career Nwajei was called up by England in January 2002. She made her debut on 1 March 2002 in a 3–1 Algarve Cup defeat by Norway.

She has England legacy number 142. The FA announced their legacy numbers scheme to honour the 50th anniversary of England’s inaugural international.

Personal life Nwajei learnt to play football during her childhood in Nigeria. She graduated with a 2:1 in Business and IT from Southampton Institute in 2002.