Ekigho Ehiosun


Ekigho Ehiosun is a Nigerian football striker who plays for Hapoel Acre.

Club career

Ehiosun was born Warri. He moved from Delta United to fellow Delta State team Warri Wolves in 2008. He scored ten goals in 2009-10 to lead the club. One-third of the way through the 2010-11 season Ehiosun was the leading scorer with 7 league goals, including a hat-trick against Sharks F.C.

Samsunspor

In July 2011, Ehiosun, moved to Turkish club Samsunspor on a one-year contract, with the option of two more.

Gençlerbirliği

On 3 August 2012, Turkish club Gençlerbirliği signed Ekigho on a three-year deal.

Gabala

In July 2014, Ehiosun moved to Gabala of the Azerbaijan Premier League on a season-long loan deal.

Samsunspor Return

In July 2015, Ehiosun resigned for Samsunspor on a two-year contract.

Gabala return

On 21 September 2017, Ehiosun signed a one-contract with Gabala. Gabala announced that Ehiosun had left the club on 4 January 2018.

International career

After training with the Nigeria National B team, he was called in as an emergency replacement for Victor Anichebe in the Eagles friendly against Sierra Leone. Ehiosun scored seven minutes after coming on as a sub, becoming the 58th player in Nigeria history to score in his debut.

Career statistics

Club

International

Statistics accurate as of match played 23 May 2012

International goals

NoDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.9 February 2011Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, Nigeria2–02–1Friendly