Michael Ochei

Michael Ochei (birthdate unknown; died 17 September 2014 in Ballygunge, India[5]) was a Nigerian footballer.

Michael Ochei
Personal information
Full name Michael Emeka Ochei
Place of birth Nigeria
Date of death 17 September 2014
Place of death Ballygunge, India
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Enyimba F.C.[1][2]
2004 Nationale[3]
2005 Marsaxlokk F.C. (1)
2007 Akwa United F.C.[4]
Niger Tornadoes F.C.[2]
Techno Aryan
20xx-2011 Shillong Lajong F.C.
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Nigeria

Ochei started his career with Nigerian top flight side Enyimba, winning the 2003 CAF Champions League with the club.

Malta

Replacing Etienne Barbara at Marsaxlokk over the 2004/05 winter transfer window,[6] Ochei was injured on debut,[7] but was well enough within two months. However, he picked up a red card and a three-month ban for striking Hibernians' defender Ryan Mintoff,[8] despite apologizing within a few days.[9] At the end of March, the Southseasiders decided he was not part of their plans so parted company.[10]

India

Starting out at Techno Aryan, the CAF Champions League winner stated that the Indian league had money but was still developing.[2] Staying with Shillong Lajong until 2011, the Nigerian spent the next season with George Telegraph,[11] earning promotion to the 2013 I-League 2nd Division and intending secure a place in the I-League.[2]

Personal life

He died on 17 September 2014. His death was announced by F.C. Hotel Sports, who gave their commiserations.[5]

References
  1. African Club Competitions 2003 RSSSF
  2. How dubious pastors almost ruined my career — Ochei Punch Newspapers (Archived)
  3. Nationale Swap Ochei for Osim Vanguard (Nigeria - Allafrica.com)
  4. Kano Rumbles for Pillars, Ocean Boys Vanguard (Nigeria - Allafrica.com)
  5. Ex-Enyimba FC's Michael Ochei Is Dead F.M GOTEL Sports (Facebook.com)
  6. Marsaxlokk Bring over three new foreigners The Malta Independent
  7. Injury Stops Ochei Daily Champion (Allafrica.com)
  8. Marsaxlokk's Ochei gets three-match ban Times of Malta
  9. An Apology from Michael Ocher The Malta Independent
  10. Marsaxlokk send Ochei home Times of Malta
  11. Indian Football: I-League Transfers 2011, updated list Sportskeeda


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