Kenneth Igboke
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kenneth Obinna Igboke | ||
| Date of birth | 27 July 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Enugu, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position | Left-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Rangers International | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Rangers International | 61 [1] | (4) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2026– | Nigeria | 2 | (0) |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 30 May 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 30 May 2026 | |||
Kenneth Obinna Igboke (born 27 July 2005)[2] is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Rangers International F.C. in the Nigeria Premier Football League.[3]
Early life
Igboke is from Nsukka in Enugu. He was discovered by coaches of Rangers International's feeder team while playing football in the streets of Nsukka, Enugu State, before progressing through the club's youth system.[4][5]
Club career
Rangers International
Igboke began his senior career with Rangers International F.C., breaking into the first team during the 2022–23 NPFL season[6]
International career
In May 2024, Igboke received his first call-up to the Nigeria's national team (Super Eagles) for international fixtures after scoring three goals and providing one assist, though he did not make his debut.[7][8][9] In May 2026, he was also invited by Eric Chelle to the Unity Cup, where he made his debut for the Super Eagles of Nigeria.[10][11]
Honour
Rangers International F.C.
Nigeria
- Unity Cup: 2026[13]
References
- ^ "Kenneth Igboke (Rangers Int'l) Stats". Flashscore.com. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ^ "Kenneth Igboke - Profile, Stats, Injuries". www.livesoccertv.com. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ^ Ossai, Jude (2023-04-11). "Igboke emerges Rangers' Player-of-the-month". Daily News Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ^ a b "Igboke sets sight on achieving great things with Rangers - Sportsnow.com.ng". Sportsnow.com.ng. 2024-05-23. Archived from the original on 2025-07-02. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (2024-06-01). "What Finidi sees in NPFL youngster Kenneth Igboke". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ^ "NPFL 2022/23 : It Is A Privilege To Appear In Rangers' Colours". Sports247 Nigeria. 2023-02-04. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ^ Amosu, Adeboye (2024-05-29). "2026 WCQ: Rangers Celebrate Igboke's Super Eagles' Invitation". Complete Sports. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ^ Oyebola, Mike (2024-05-30). "2026 WCQ: Igboke vows to represent Rangers, NPFL well in Super Eagles". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ^ Erezi, Dennis (2024-05-30). "Rising NPFL star Kenneth Igboke thrilled with maiden Super Eagles call-up". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ^ Adewale, Abiodun (2026-05-27). "Unity Cup: Azeez bags brace on debut as Eagles reach final". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ^ Olorunfemi, Victor (2026-05-26). "Debutant Femi Azeez scores brace as Super Eagles beat Zimbabwe to advance into Unity Cup final". Peoples Gazette Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ^ Nwoke, Chidi Uduma (2026-05-25). "Rangers International Clinches 9th NPFL Title In Style". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ^ Godwin, Emmanuel (2026-05-31). "Super Eagles Duo Igboke and Oputa Celebrate Unity Cup Triumph With Enugu Rangers Manager". Softfootball. Retrieved 2026-05-31.