Kevin Onyekachi Amuneke (born 10 May, 1986 in Eze Obodo) is a Nigerian footballer who currently plays with C.D. Nacional in Portugal, as a striker.

He is the younger brother of footballers Emmanuel Amuneke and Kingsley Amuneke.

[edit] Club career

After attending in his youths both S.L. Benfica and F.C. Porto's youth academies, Amuneke started his professional career in Sweden with Landskrona BoIS (where he played alongside brother Kingsley) and, after two years, returned to Portugal, appearing for Vitória de Setúbal.

On 21 May 2007, Amuneke agreed to join PFC CSKA Sofia, moving to Bulgaria for about €400,000. However, he returned to Sweden in December of the same year, to play for IFK Norrköping in the Swedish first division. The transfer fee was this time reported as €300,000.

After a brief stint in Romania with FC Timişoara, Amuneke moved back to Portugal, signing with Madeira's C.D. Nacional in early July 2009.

[edit] International career

Amuneke won two caps for Nigeria, both during the 2006 World Cup qualifiers, featuring against Rwanda and Angola in June 2005.

[edit] Club statistics

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[edit] External links

• NigerianPlayers profile
• Stats and profile at Zerozero
• Kevin Amuneke FIFA competition record

Romanian football portal

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