30 Facts About Emmanuel Emenike

Emmanuel Chinenye Emenike was born on 10 May 1987 and is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Emmanuel Emenike walked on foot to training and back, even though it could take an hour and a half.

Emmanuel Emenike transferred to South African National First Division team Mpumalanga Black Aces in January 2008 and debuted against Dynamos FC on 17 February 2008.

Emmanuel Emenike was a member of the Black Aces team that lost against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup final.

In 2009 Emenike signed a one-year loan deal with Karabukspor.

Emmanuel Emenike made his debut in the opening game of the 1.

Emmanuel Emenike went on to score 16 goals in the 1.

Emmanuel Emenike subsequently scored a total of 14 goals in his debut Super Lig season.

In May 2011, he initiated a lawsuit against the newspaper 'Haber Turk' for what Emmanuel Emenike's agents described as a "misleading" and "malicious" claim that Emmanuel Emenike's age was seven years different from what is shown on his passport.

On 25 May 2011, Emmanuel Emenike joined Fenerbahce for an undisclosed fee, believed to be around 9 million euros.

Emmanuel Emenike had never appeared in a competitive match for Fenerbahce.

Emmanuel Emenike made his debut on the opening game of the season coming on as a substitute for Ari in the 76th minute, against Anzhi Makhachkala on 14 August 2011.

When Emmanuel Emenike left Spartak he said that Valeriy Karpin was like a father to him.

Emmanuel Emenike was noted to be "thrilled" and was quoted saying Fenerbahce had always been a dream for him, and he had returned to perform for the fans and win championships.

Emmanuel Emenike scored his first goal for Fenerbahce in October 2013 against Kayserispor in the 94th minute, securing a last minute win.

On 11 July 2015, Emmanuel Emenike signed for Al Ain on a season-long loan.

On 13 January 2016, after spending six months at the club, Emmanuel Emenike returned to Fenerbahce after his loan move was terminated by the club.

On 31 January 2016, Emmanuel Emenike signed for West Ham United on loan until the end of the season with an option to make it permanent.

In November 2017 Emmanuel Emenike was reportedly under orders to train alone even though he was not recovering from any injury and was linked with a move away from Olympiacos with CSKA Moscow mentioned as a possible destination.

Emmanuel Emenike had complained of being unsafe at his home in Greece and Olympiacos were forced to hire extra security to protect him.

On 27 August 2019, Emmanuel Emenike started to trials with Belgian 2nd division outfit Westerlo, for a potential contract.

On 14 November 2019, Westerlo released Emmanuel Emenike, following five games played for the club, due to "not bringing the level that both parties had intended" by the pertinent official club statement.

Emmanuel Emenike was called up to the Nigeria national team for a friendly against Sierra Leone.

Emmanuel Emenike was called up to Nigeria's 23-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.

However, Emmanuel Emenike wasn't included in the final, due to a thigh injury.

Emmanuel Emenike received the Pepsi Tournament Top Scorer, with four goals, along with Ghana's Wakaso Mubarak.

In March 2013, Emmanuel Emenike was left out of the Nigerian squad for the World Cup qualifier, due to hamstring injury, which Emmanuel Emenike criticised Nigeria's coach and officials of ignoring him.

In June 2013, Emmanuel Emenike wasn't included for Nigeria's squad at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.

Emmanuel Emenike married former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria winner Iheoma Nnadi in 2016.

Emmanuel Emenike is the cousin of US international and West Bromwich Albion striker Daryl Dike.