12 Facts About Victor Obinna

Victor Nsofor Obinna was born on 25 March 1987 and is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Victor Obinna played for Chievo in Italy's Serie B, having played regularly in Serie A with the club until their relegation in 2007.

Victor Obinna made his full international debut for Nigeria at the 2006 African Cup of Nations, scoring once in three appearances as his side were eliminated in the semi-finals.

Victor Obinna rejoined Enyimba to take part in their domestic league campaign and CAF Champions League defence.

Victor Obinna was signed by Italian club Chievo on a five-year contract in July 2005.

On 4 October 2007, Victor Obinna was involved in a car accident on his way home from training in which he swerved away from a vehicle that had tried to overtake him around a bend.

Victor Obinna escaped with only a few cuts and bruises.

On 27 August 2010, Victor Obinna signed for West Ham United on a season-long loan with the option of a permanent deal in 2011.

Victor Obinna was sent off during West Ham's semi-final, first leg match on 11 January 2011 against Birmingham City for an off the ball challenge on Sebastian Larsson with West Ham having conceded an equaliser just minutes earlier.

On 19 June 2011, Victor Obinna signed a four-year deal with Lokomotiv Moscow on a free transfer.

In September 2017, Victor Obinna signed for Premier Soccer League side Cape Town City.

Victor Obinna was a member of the U-20 Flying Eagles that won the gold in Benin in the African Youth Tournament in 2005 he was called up to the Nigerian senior squad at the 2006 African Cup of Nations, scoring once before his side's semifinal elimination.