Efan Ekoku
| Date of birth | 08 June 1967 |
| Place of birth | Manchester |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Weight | 76 kg |
| Height | 1.88 m |
| Position | Forward |
Ekoku joined Sheffield Wednesday in a long-term loan deal last October as manager Paul Jewell sought to boost a flagging attack. His bustle and pace proved effective and he earned a place in the hearts of the Owls' fans by scoring both goals in the Worthington Cup victory over Sheffield United in November. He produced a series of steady performances and scored a number of goals as the club's fortunes improved in the second half of the season.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton United | 11 May 1990 | ||
| AFC Bournemouth | 11 May 1990 | 26 Mar 1993 | |
| Norwich City | 26 Mar 1993 | 14 Oct 1994 | |
| Wimbledon | 14 Oct 1994 | 26 Aug 1999 | |
| Grasshoppers | 26 Aug 1999 | 28 Jul 2001 | |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 19 Oct 2000 | 07 May 2001 | L |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 28 Jul 2001 | 09 Sep 2002 | |
| Rushden and Diamonds | 14 Oct 2002 | 18 Oct 2002 | T |
| Brentford | 27 Mar 2003 | 03 May 2003 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-93 | Norwich City | Premier League | 1 | 3 |
3 |
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| 1993-94 | Norwich City | Premier League | 20 | 7 |
12 |
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| 1994-95 | Norwich City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Norwich City | Premier League | 5 | 1 |
1
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| 1994-95 | Wimbledon | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Wimbledon | Premier League | 24 | 9 |
6
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| 1995-96 | Wimbledon | FA Cup | 7 | 3 |
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| 1995-96 | Wimbledon | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Wimbledon | Premier League | 28 | 3 |
7 |
5
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| 1996-97 | Wimbledon | FA Cup | 6 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Wimbledon | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1996-97 | Wimbledon | Premier League | 28 | 2 |
11 |
4
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| 1997-98 | Wimbledon | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Wimbledon | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Wimbledon | Premier League | 11 | 5 |
4 |
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| 1998-99 | Wimbledon | League Cup | 4 | 1 |
3 |
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| 1998-99 | Wimbledon | Premier League | 11 | 11 |
6 |
1
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| 2000-01 | Sheffield Wednesday | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Sheffield Wednesday | League Cup | 3 | 2 |
1
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| 2000-01 | Sheffield Wednesday | League Division 1 | 31 | 1 |
7 |
5
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| 2001-02 | Sheffield Wednesday | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Sheffield Wednesday | League Cup | 5 | 1 |
5 |
2
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| 2001-02 | Sheffield Wednesday | League Division 1 | 21 | 6 |
7 |
4
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr 1993 | Norwich City v Manchester United | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 09 Apr 1993 | Tottenham Hotspur v Norwich City | L | 5-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 May 1993 | Norwich City v Liverpool | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 08 May 1993 | Middlesbrough v Norwich City | D | 3-3 | Premier League | |
| 15 Aug 1993 | Norwich City v Manchester United | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 21 Aug 1993 | Leeds United v Norwich City | W | 0-4 | Premier League | |
| 28 Aug 1993 | Norwich City v Swindon Town | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 01 Sep 1993 | Sheffield Wednesday v Norwich City | D | 3-3 | Premier League | |
| 11 Sep 1993 | Norwich City v Wimbledon | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 18 Sep 1993 | Queens Park Rangers v Norwich City | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 25 Sep 1993 | Everton v Norwich City | W | 1-5 | Premier League | |
| 02 Oct 1993 | Norwich City v Coventry City | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 13 Dec 1993 | Norwich City v Leeds United | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 18 Dec 1993 | Ipswich Town v Norwich City | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 27 Dec 1993 | Tottenham Hotspur v Norwich City | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 29 Dec 1993 | Norwich City v Aston Villa | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 01 Jan 1994 | Southampton v Norwich City | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 04 Jan 1994 | Norwich City v Newcastle United | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 15 Jan 1994 | Norwich City v Chelsea | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 24 Jan 1994 | West Ham United v Norwich City | D | 3-3 | Premier League | |
| 05 Feb 1994 | Norwich City v Liverpool | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 13 Feb 1994 | Norwich City v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 19 Feb 1994 | Swindon Town v Norwich City | D | 3-3 | Premier League | |
| 22 Feb 1994 | Norwich City v Blackburn Rovers | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 26 Feb 1994 | Norwich City v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 05 Mar 1994 | Wimbledon v Norwich City | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 12 Mar 1994 | Norwich City v Queens Park Rangers | L | 3-4 | Premier League | |
| 16 Apr 1994 | Manchester City v Norwich City | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 23 Apr 1994 | Norwich City v Sheffield United | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 30 Apr 1994 | Liverpool v Norwich City | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 07 May 1994 | Norwich City v Oldham Athletic | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 20 Aug 1994 | Chelsea v Norwich City | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 24 Aug 1994 | Norwich City v Crystal Palace | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 27 Aug 1994 | Norwich City v West Ham United | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 10 Sep 1994 | Norwich City v Arsenal | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 19 Sep 1994 | Ipswich Town v Norwich City | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 01 Oct 1994 | Norwich City v Blackburn Rovers | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 04 Oct 1994 | Swansea City v Norwich City | L |
1-0 Agg: 1-3 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1993-94 | Nigeria | Africa Cup of Nations | 1 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Nigeria | FIFA Confederations Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Nigeria | International Friendly | 1 |
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| 1996-97 | Nigeria | FIFA World Cup | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr 1994 | Nigeria v Zaire | W | 2-0 | Africa Cup of Nations | Quarter-final |
| 16 Nov 1994 | England v Nigeria | L | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 06 Jan 1995 | Nigeria v Japan | W | 3-0 | Intercontinental Championship | Group B |
| 10 Jan 1995 | Nigeria v Argentina | D | 0-0 | FIFA Confederations Cup | Group B |
| 27 Apr 1997 | Burkina Faso v Nigeria | W | 1-2 | FIFA World Cup | Africa 2nd round group 1 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.