Celebrate John Owoeri a Nigerian Footballer on His Birthday

John Owoeri (born 13 January 1987 in Warri) is a Nigerian footballer who plays for China League One side Baoding Yingli Yitong.

Career

Owoeri has played for NPA, Bendel Insurance FC, Feyenoord, K.V.C. Westerlo and Enyimba of Aba. He played in 2009 with Heartland F.C. and scored two goals in their 10–1 thrashing of Monrovia Black Stars in the 2009 Champions League opening round. On 29 November 2009 he announced to sign with Warri Wolves F.C., but nothing came of it.

He joined Ismaily ahead of the 2010-11 season after 2 seasons with Heartland. In August 2012, the striker left his Egyptian Premier League club Ismaily SC to sign for Nigerian side Sunshine Stars F.C.. He played three months with the Akure club, before transferred to Warri Wolves F.C. on 2 November 2012.

International Career

In 2005, he scored a goal for Nigeria in the FIFA World Youth Championship. He has played one match for the Super Eagles for the Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea.