Uche Eucharia Ngozi

Professional Footballer, Coach

Uche Eucharia Ngozi

Date of Birth

18 June 1973

Place of Birth:

Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria

Profession

Football Player, Coach

Nationality:

Nigeria

Zodiac Sign:

Gemini

Age:

ABOUT

Uche Eucharia Ngozi (born 18 June 1973 in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian football player and a former head coach of the Nigeria women’s national football team. She is First Degree holder in Business Administration from the Delta State University (DELSU) Abraka. Growing up in Owerri, Nigeria, she made significant history in football. She became the first female assistant coach and subsequently the first female head coach of Nigeria’s national women’s team. Currently, Uche serves as an instructor for both FIFA and the Confederation of African Football.

BEFORE FAME

Uche’s educational journey started at Egbu Girls Secondary School in Owerri, where she discovered her passion for football. Upon completing her secondary education, she studied Physical and Health Education before continuing her academic pursuits at Delta State University.

CAREER

During her playing career, Uche showcased her talent with teams like Bendel Striking Queens (now Edo Queens), Rivers Angels, and Ufuoma Babes (now Delta Queens). She also represented the Nigerian National Team, the Super Falcons, making remarkable achievements. Notably, she became the first African female to be named Top Scorer in an international match and the first Nigerian female to score an international hat-trick during a match against Ghana in 1999.

Transitioning from player to coach, she made history again by becoming the first female coach of the Nigerian National Team. Under her leadership, the team achieved significant success, with Uche earning the title of being the first woman coach to win an African Women’s Championship title in 2010. However, her tenure ended in October 2011 when Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2012 Summer Olympics, leading to her dismissal.

FAMILY LIFE

Uche Eucharia Ngozi is the eldest of five children, Uche was raised in a middle-class household. Her journey in football began to take shape during her time at Egbu Girls Secondary School in Owerri. Uche Eucharia Ngozi’s birthday date is 18 June.

ASSOCIATED WITH

Uche is associated with Fran Hilton-Smith who inspired her coaching career. She worked with the Super Falcons, African Women’s Championship (now known as TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations), CAF and FIFA Women’s World Cups. She is also known as a crew in the Flamingos (Under-17) to the Falconets (U20). She is also known at the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) as well as Heartland Queens of Owerri.

Eucharia Ngozi Uche faced disciplinary action from FIFA following remarks she made during the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup. She referred to homosexuality as a “concerning issue,” expressing her belief that it could impact the focus and dedication of her players. She has several football Honours. including the following:

  • Coach: African Women’s Championship Winner (2): 2010, 2000 (as Assistant Coach)
  • Club Coach: Nigeria Women Football League Winner (1): 2003 and Nigeria Women’s Cup Winner (2): 2004, 2006

Uche Eucharia Ngozi Net Worth

Mrs. Uche Eucharia Ngozi’s networth is not publicly made available. However, from her football career, it is expected that she should at least own a saloon car or SUV, a personal building/apartment with her family and a running business, apart from earning from sports.

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