Jero Shakpoke

Jero Shakpoke (born 5 December 1979) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a defender. Between 1998 and 1999, he made six appearances for the Nigeria national team.

Career
Shakpoke was born in Warri, Nigeria.

He joined Tuscan Serie A side A.C. Siena in August 2009 from Rovigo Calcio on a two-year permanent deal. According to an interview released by Shakpoke himself, he will successively leave Siena to join an unnamed Belgian team within days; the team was later unveiled to be Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, headed by Italian Roberto Landi, on a season loan move.

Personal life
Shakpoke's son, Ruben, is a striker, currently in the academy at West Bromwich Albion.