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FIFA Extends Birthday Greetings to Former Super Eagles Midfielder Kalu Uche
In a display of international camaraderie, the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has conveyed warm birthday wishes to former Super Eagles midfielder Kalu Uche, who celebrated his 35th birthday on Wednesday. FIFA took to its verified Twitter handle to extend felicitations not only to Uche but also to other football luminaries, including Argentina and Juventus forward Paulo Dybala, former Netherlands defender Johnny Heitinga, and FC Porto manager Sergio Conceicao.
“Happy birthday to Paulo Dybala (24), Pernille Harder (25), Johnny Heitinga (34), Kalu Uche (35), and Sergio Conceicao (43),” FIFA tweeted, acknowledging the milestone birthdays of these football personalities.
Kalu Uche, elder brother to 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner Ikechukwu Uche, made an indelible mark on Nigerian football. He scored on his Super Eagles debut in 2003 during a 2004 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola in Benin, which ended in a 2-2 draw. His prowess earned him a spot in the Super Eagles squad for the 2010 AFCON in Angola and the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, where he contributed with two goals.
Having played for esteemed Spanish clubs such as Espanyol, Levante, and Almeria, Uche currently plies his trade with the Delhi Dynamos in the Indian Super League.
FIFA’s gesture underscores the global reach and unity within the football community, celebrating the achievements and milestones of players who have left an indelible impact on the beautiful game. As Uche marks another year, the football fraternity joins in extending best wishes for continued success and prosperity.
