12 Facts About Ifunanyachi Achara

Ifunanyachi Achara was noticed by former Nigerian national team player Jay-Jay Okocha who recommended him for the Nigerian U17 national team.

Ifunanyachi Achara ultimately failed to make the roster for the team which won the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Ifunanyachi Achara attended Berkshire School in Sheffield, Massachusetts, where he was named to the High School All-America game Best XI, in his senior year.

Ifunanyachi Achara was plagued by injuries throughout his four seasons causing him to miss several games each season.

Ifunanyachi Achara appeared for USL PDL side GPS Portland Phoenix in 2016 where he scored six goals in eight matches and helped lead them to win the PDL Northeast Division.

Ifunanyachi Achara finished as the joint leading scorer for the team in 2018 with eight goals, tied with Jacob Shaffelburg, as the team won the PDL Northeast Division title.

Ifunanyachi Achara was named to the PDL Eastern All-Star team in 2018.

Ifunanyachi Achara was selected 25th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Toronto FC.

Ifunanyachi Achara made his debut on 7 March 2020, during Toronto FC's season home opener.

Ifunanyachi Achara appeared to score the opening goal in the 11th minute, however the goal would be ruled off-side in a VAR decision.

Ifunanyachi Achara scored his first goal of the 2021 MLS season and the first since recovering from his ACL injury against CF Montreal August 27,2021.

On 7 December 2022, Ifunanyachi Achara signed with the Dynamo for their 2023 season, with a club option to extend his stay for 2024.