Kenneth Nkweta Nju
Kenneth Nkweta Nju (born 27 July 1978) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a defender.[2] He played for clubs in Cameroon and Paraguay. He is also the owner of a football school in Paraguay known as 'Soccer City'.[3][4] During his career, Nju was nicknamed the Cameroonian Roberto Carlos.[5] Between 2000 and 2008, Nju endured sufficiently to perpetuate in the Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol as one of few non-CONMEBOL players to do this, and holds the longest participation as a CAF footballer in Paraguayan football.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kenneth Nkweta Nju | ||
| Date of birth | 27 July 1978 | ||
| Place of birth | Nkambé, Cameroon | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2000–2001 | Cerro Porteño | ||
| 2002 | Libertad | ||
| 2003 | 12 de Octubre | ||
| 2004–2005 | Sportivo Luqueño | ||
| 2005–2006 | Masafi | ||
| -- | General Caballero ZC | -- | (--) |
| 2007–2008 | Sportivo Trinidense | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career edit
Nkweta Nju was born in Nkambé, Cameroon.[1]
Cerro Porteño edit
2000 edit
In January 2000, Nkweta Nju joined Primera División Paraguaya team Club Cerro Porteño.[6] Nju reportedly was awaiting an opportunity in France, but instead received one from Cerro Porteño, which lead to his signing.[7] He converted into one of several footballers from Cameroon to have played for the club, including Geremi Njitap, Cyrille Florent Bella and Tobie Mimboe.[8] In 2000, Nju shared Cerro Porteño's squad with the hierarchy of Paraguayan footballers Guido Alvarenga, Virgilio Ferreira, Estanislao Struway Jorge Luis Campos, Argentines Dario Scotto and Juan Sara and Bolivian footballer Luis Cristaldo.[9]
2001 edit
The following season, Nju formed part of a squad containing Diego Barreto, Delio Toledo, an 18 year old Julio dos Santos, Costa Rican attacker Froylan Ledezma and Japanese midfielder Nozomi Hiroyama.[10] Nju played in two games of the 2001 Copa Libertadores.[11] In December 2001, Nju departed the club.[6]
Libertad edit
In 2002, Nju joined Club Libertad.[12] At Libertad, Nju was coached by the Argentine Gerardo Martino, whom he described as an extraordinary coach.[5]
12 de Octubre edit
For the 2003 Primera División season, Nju joined 12 de Octubre Football Club from the city of Itaguá.[13]
Sportivo Luqueño edit
Nju joined Sportivo Luqueño for the 2004 Primera División season, becoming teammates with compatriot Guy Essamé.[14] Both players remained at the club for the 2005 season.[15]
Masafi edit
Nju signed with Emirates club Masafi Sports Club for the 2005/06 season.[16]
General Caballero ZC edit
Nju played for General Caballero ZC.[17]
Sportivo Trinidense edit
In February 2007, Nju attended his first sessions at Sportivo Trinidense, becoming the club's eighth signing.[17] In July 2007, Nju started in a game against Cerro Porteño, playing until the 57th minute as Sportivo Trinidense were defeated 3–0.[18] Between 2007 and 2008, Nkweta Nju played in 24 games for Sportivo Trinidense.[19] During the 2008 season, he was teammates with future Paraguay national team attacker Dario Lezcano.[20]
Personal life edit
Nju does not consume alcohol and enjoys Paraguayan cuisine, such as Sopa Paraguaya, Chipa Guazu and Bori Bori.[5] Nju has lived in Paraguay since arriving in 2001 and his three children were born in the country.[5] Nju enjoys reading and he constantly capacitates himself to be a good preparer of athletes, owning a sports complex which forms football players.[5]
Honours edit
Individual
- Seven seasons as foreigner and non-CONMEBOL footballer in the Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol.[21]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b Kenneth Nkweta Nju at BDFA (in Spanish)
- ^ "Kenneth Nju".
- ^ "De Japón al Brasil". Ultima Hora (in Spanish). 29 June 2013. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ Darío Torres, Carlos (10 September 2018). "Sueños de Primera". Ultima Hora (in Spanish). Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "Crónica / "No tomaría alcohol ni si me pagaran"". 16 August 2019.
- ^ a b "Kenneth Nju".
- ^ "Tigo Sports Paraguay".
- ^ "Tigo Sports Paraguay".
- ^ "Club Cerro Porteño :: Estadísticas :: Títulos :: Títulos :: Historia :: Goles :: Próximos Partidos :: Resultados :: Noticias :: Vídeos :: Fotos :: Plantilla :: Ceroacero.es".
- ^ "Club Cerro Porteño :: Estadísticas :: Títulos :: Títulos :: Historia :: Goles :: Próximos Partidos :: Resultados :: Noticias :: Vídeos :: Fotos :: Plantilla :: Ceroacero.es".
- ^ "Kenneth Nju » Partidos de competición oficial".
- ^ "Club Libertad :: Estadísticas :: Títulos :: Títulos :: Historia :: Goles :: Próximos Partidos :: Resultados :: Noticias :: Vídeos :: Fotos :: Plantilla :: Ceroacero.es".
- ^ "12 de Octubre Fútbol Club :: Estadísticas :: Títulos :: Títulos :: Historia :: Goles :: Próximos Partidos :: Resultados :: Noticias :: Vídeos :: Fotos :: Plantilla :: Ceroacero.es".
- ^ "Club Sportivo Luqueño :: Estadísticas :: Títulos :: Títulos :: Historia :: Goles :: Próximos Partidos :: Resultados :: Noticias :: Vídeos :: Fotos :: Plantilla :: Ceroacero.es".
- ^ "Club Sportivo Luqueño :: Estadísticas :: Títulos :: Títulos :: Historia :: Goles :: Próximos Partidos :: Resultados :: Noticias :: Vídeos :: Fotos :: Plantilla :: Ceroacero.es".
- ^ "Masafi Sports Club :: Estadísticas :: Títulos :: Títulos :: Historia :: Goles :: Próximos Partidos :: Resultados :: Noticias :: Vídeos :: Fotos :: Plantilla :: Ceroacero.es".
- ^ a b "Nju, el octavo fichaje - Deportes - ABC Color".
- ^ "Noticias sobre Cerro Porteño". www.clubcerro.com.
- ^ "Ficha Estadistica de KENNETH NJU -kenneth nkweta nju- (Perfil, ficha, profile, stats)".
- ^ "Club Sportivo Trinidense :: Estadísticas :: Títulos :: Títulos :: Historia :: Goles :: Próximos Partidos :: Resultados :: Noticias :: Vídeos :: Fotos :: Plantilla :: Ceroacero.es".
- ^ "403 Forbidden".
External links edit
- Sport.de Profile
- Kenneth Nkweta Nju at WorldFootball.net
- Kenneth Nkweta Nju at playmakerstats.com (English version of ceroacero.es)