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 |
1
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 1994 | Nottingham Forest v Wimbledon | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 22 Oct 1994 | Liverpool v Wimbledon | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 30 Oct 1994 | Wimbledon v Norwich City | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 05 Nov 1994 | Leeds United v Wimbledon | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 09 Nov 1994 | Wimbledon v Aston Villa | W | 4-3 | Premier League | |
| 19 Nov 1994 | Wimbledon v Newcastle United | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 26 Nov 1994 | Manchester City v Wimbledon | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 03 Dec 1994 | Wimbledon v Blackburn Rovers | L | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 10 Dec 1994 | Wimbledon v Coventry City | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 16 Dec 1994 | Ipswich Town v Wimbledon | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 1994 | Southampton v Wimbledon | W | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 28 Dec 1994 | Wimbledon v West Ham United | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 31 Dec 1994 | Chelsea v Wimbledon | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 02 Jan 1995 | Wimbledon v Everton | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 14 Jan 1995 | Norwich City v Wimbledon | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 25 Jan 1995 | Newcastle United v Wimbledon | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 29 Jan 1995 | Tranmere Rovers v Wimbledon | W | 0-2 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 04 Feb 1995 | Wimbledon v Leeds United | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 11 Feb 1995 | Aston Villa v Wimbledon | L | 7-1 | Premier League | |
| 19 Feb 1995 | Liverpool v Wimbledon | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 22 Feb 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Wimbledon | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 25 Feb 1995 | Tottenham Hotspur v Wimbledon | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 28 Feb 1995 | Wimbledon v Liverpool | L | 0-2 | FA Cup | 5th round replay |
| 17 Apr 1995 | Wimbledon v Southampton | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 29 Apr 1995 | Everton v Wimbledon | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 02 May 1995 | Wimbledon v Liverpool | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 13 May 1995 | Wimbledon v Nottingham Forest | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 19 Aug 1995 | Wimbledon v Bolton Wanderers | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 23 Aug 1995 | Queens Park Rangers v Wimbledon | W | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 26 Aug 1995 | Manchester United v Wimbledon | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 30 Aug 1995 | Wimbledon v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 09 Sep 1995 | Wimbledon v Liverpool | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 16 Sep 1995 | Aston Villa v Wimbledon | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 19 Sep 1995 | Wimbledon v Charlton Athletic | L | 4-5 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 23 Sep 1995 | Wimbledon v Leeds United | L | 2-4 | Premier League | |
| 18 Nov 1995 | Wimbledon v Middlesbrough | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 22 Nov 1995 | Manchester City v Wimbledon | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 25 Nov 1995 | Coventry City v Wimbledon | D | 3-3 | Premier League | |
| 03 Dec 1995 | Wimbledon v Newcastle United | D | 3-3 | Premier League | |
| 09 Dec 1995 | Leeds United v Wimbledon | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 16 Dec 1995 | Wimbledon v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 23 Dec 1995 | Wimbledon v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 1995 | Chelsea v Wimbledon | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 30 Dec 1995 | Arsenal v Wimbledon | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 01 Jan 1996 | Wimbledon v Everton | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 06 Jan 1996 | Watford v Wimbledon | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 13 Jan 1996 | Bolton Wanderers v Wimbledon | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 17 Jan 1996 | Wimbledon v Watford | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 20 Jan 1996 | Wimbledon v Queens Park Rangers | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 10 Feb 1996 | Sheffield Wednesday v Wimbledon | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 13 Feb 1996 | Wimbledon v Middlesbrough | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | 4th round replay |
| 17 Feb 1996 | Huddersfield Town v Wimbledon | D | 2-2 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 28 Feb 1996 | Wimbledon v Huddersfield Town | W | 3-1 | FA Cup | 5th round replay |
| 02 Mar 1996 | Wimbledon v Chelsea | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 09 Mar 1996 | Chelsea v Wimbledon | D | 2-2 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 13 Mar 1996 | Liverpool v Wimbledon | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 16 Mar 1996 | Wimbledon v Arsenal | L | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 20 Mar 1996 | Wimbledon v Chelsea | L | 1-3 | FA Cup | Quarter-final replay |
| 23 Mar 1996 | Everton v Wimbledon | W | 2-4 | Premier League | |
| 30 Mar 1996 | Wimbledon v Nottingham Forest | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 06 Apr 1996 | West Ham United v Wimbledon | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 08 Apr 1996 | Wimbledon v Manchester City | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 13 Apr 1996 | Middlesbrough v Wimbledon | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 17 Apr 1996 | Blackburn Rovers v Wimbledon | L | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 27 Apr 1996 | Wimbledon v Coventry City | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 05 May 1996 | Southampton v Wimbledon | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 17 Aug 1996 | Wimbledon v Manchester United | L | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 26 Aug 1996 | Leeds United v Wimbledon | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 04 Sep 1996 | Wimbledon v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 07 Sep 1996 | Wimbledon v Everton | W | 4-0 | Premier League | |
| 14 Sep 1996 | West Ham United v Wimbledon | W | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 23 Sep 1996 | Wimbledon v Southampton | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Sep 1996 | Derby County v Wimbledon | W | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 12 Oct 1996 | Wimbledon v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 4-2 | Premier League | |
| 19 Oct 1996 | Chelsea v Wimbledon | W | 2-4 | Premier League | |
| 26 Oct 1996 | Middlesbrough v Wimbledon | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 02 Nov 1996 | Wimbledon v Arsenal | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 16 Nov 1996 | Wimbledon v Coventry City | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 23 Nov 1996 | Liverpool v Wimbledon | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Nov 1996 | Wimbledon v Aston Villa | W | 1-0 | League Cup | 4th round |
| 30 Nov 1996 | Wimbledon v Nottingham Forest | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 07 Dec 1996 | Sunderland v Wimbledon | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 14 Dec 1996 | Wimbledon v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 22 Dec 1996 | Aston Villa v Wimbledon | L | 5-0 | Premier League | |
| 28 Dec 1996 | Everton v Wimbledon | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 08 Jan 1997 | Bolton Wanderers v Wimbledon | W | 0-2 | League Cup | Quarter-final |
| 11 Jan 1997 | Wimbledon v Derby County | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 14 Jan 1997 | Crewe Alexandra v Wimbledon | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 18 Jan 1997 | Leicester City v Wimbledon | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 25 Jan 1997 | Manchester United v Wimbledon | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 29 Jan 1997 | Manchester United v Wimbledon | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Feb 1997 | Wimbledon v Middlesbrough | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 04 Feb 1997 | Wimbledon v Manchester United | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | 4th round replay |
| 15 Feb 1997 | Wimbledon v Queens Park Rangers | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 23 Feb 1997 | Arsenal v Wimbledon | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Feb 1997 | Southampton v Wimbledon | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 03 Mar 1997 | Coventry City v Wimbledon | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 09 Mar 1997 | Sheffield Wednesday v Wimbledon | W | 0-2 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 15 Mar 1997 | Blackburn Rovers v Wimbledon | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 18 Mar 1997 | Wimbledon v West Ham United | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 23 Mar 1997 | Wimbledon v Newcastle United | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 09 Apr 1997 | Wimbledon v Aston Villa | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 13 Apr 1997 | Wimbledon v Chelsea | L | 0-3 | FA Cup | Semi-final |
| 11 May 1997 | Wimbledon v Sunderland | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 09 Aug 1997 | Wimbledon v Liverpool | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 23 Aug 1997 | Wimbledon v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 27 Aug 1997 | Wimbledon v Chelsea | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 30 Aug 1997 | West Ham United v Wimbledon | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 13 Sep 1997 | Newcastle United v Wimbledon | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 20 Sep 1997 | Wimbledon v Crystal Palace | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 23 Sep 1997 | Wimbledon v Barnsley | W | 4-1 | Premier League | |
| 27 Sep 1997 | Tottenham Hotspur v Wimbledon | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 01 Oct 1997 | Millwall v Wimbledon | W |
1-4 Agg: 2-9 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 04 Oct 1997 | Wimbledon v Blackburn Rovers | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 14 Oct 1997 | Bolton Wanderers v Wimbledon | L | 2-0 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 18 Oct 1997 | Aston Villa v Wimbledon | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 22 Oct 1997 | Derby County v Wimbledon | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 25 Oct 1997 | Wimbledon v Leeds United | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 01 Nov 1997 | Wimbledon v Coventry City | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 13 Jan 1998 | Wrexham v Wimbledon | W | 2-3 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 25 Apr 1998 | Blackburn Rovers v Wimbledon | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Apr 1998 | Coventry City v Wimbledon | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 10 May 1998 | Leeds United v Wimbledon | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 15 Aug 1998 | Wimbledon v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 22 Aug 1998 | Derby County v Wimbledon | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Aug 1998 | Wimbledon v Leeds United | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 09 Sep 1998 | West Ham United v Wimbledon | W | 3-4 | Premier League | |
| 12 Sep 1998 | Aston Villa v Wimbledon | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 15 Sep 1998 | Portsmouth v Wimbledon | L | 2-1 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 19 Sep 1998 | Wimbledon v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 22 Sep 1998 | Wimbledon v Portsmouth | W |
4-1 Agg: 5-3 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 27 Sep 1998 | Leicester City v Wimbledon | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 14 Nov 1998 | Chelsea v Wimbledon | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 21 Nov 1998 | Wimbledon v Arsenal | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 28 Nov 1998 | Newcastle United v Wimbledon | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Dec 1998 | Wimbledon v Chelsea | W | 2-1 | League Cup | Quarter-final |
| 05 Dec 1998 | Wimbledon v Coventry City | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 13 Dec 1998 | Wimbledon v Liverpool | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 19 Dec 1998 | Southampton v Wimbledon | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 09 Jan 1999 | Wimbledon v Derby County | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 16 Jan 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur v Wimbledon | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 27 Jan 1999 | Tottenham Hotspur v Wimbledon | D | 0-0 | League Cup | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 30 Jan 1999 | Wimbledon v West Ham United | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 16 Feb 1999 | Wimbledon v Tottenham Hotspur | L |
0-1 Agg: 0-1 |
League Cup | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 21 Feb 1999 | Wimbledon v Aston Villa | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 27 Feb 1999 | Everton v Wimbledon | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 03 Mar 1999 | Sheffield Wednesday v Wimbledon | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 06 Mar 1999 | Wimbledon v Leicester City | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 13 Mar 1999 | Wimbledon v Nottingham Forest | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 20 Mar 1999 | Blackburn Rovers v Wimbledon | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.