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EZEKIEL TAMARA

Ezekiel Tamaraebifagha born 1st of September 2000 is a Nigeria professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder, and can also operate in central midfield. He currently plays for Iraqi Stars league side, Al-Naft Sports club, and is highly regarded for his hard tackling skills and control of the game.

EARLY LIFE

Born in Lagos, and raised in Gowon Eatate Egbeda Alimosho, a city in Nigeria's commercial capital, to the family of Mr and Mrs MICHEAL and OLUWASEYI OJUDIGHA, Ezekiel got inspired by watching homegrown heroes excel on the big stage.

When he was just 11, he represented his youth team, a selection of U15 players, and scored 4 goals, further assisting 5 to help the team lift a locally organized tournament. That performance saw him named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament, and subsequently handed the Captain's armband.

CLUB CAREER

Ezekiel Tamara would later join Supreme Court FC of Abuja. He has also played for the likes of Naf Rockets Abuja, Lobi Stars, Kano Pillars, Kwara United Ilorin, Shooting Stars of Ibadan.

He moved to Bendel Insurance of Benin and was a mainstay in midfield for the 'Benin Gunners'.

MOVE ABROAD

Six months into his Bendel Insurance sojourn, he secured a move abroad where he put pen to paper for Al-Naft SC of Iraq.

INFLUENCE

He counts Brazilian midfielder, Casemiro as his idol, and models his game after him.

NATIONAL TEAM

In 2019, he was called up to the Nigerian National U23 camp.

PERSONAL LIFE

His name, Tamaraebifagha means God's wealth Never Ends in his native Ijaw dialect.