Age, Biography and Wiki
Chima Okorie (Chima Ephraim Okorie) was born on 8 October, 1968 in Izomber, Imo State, Nigeria, is a Nigerian footballer. Discover Chima Okorie's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?
| Popular As |
Chima Ephraim Okorie |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
55 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
8 October, 1968 |
| Birthday |
8 October |
| Birthplace |
Izomber, Imo State, Nigeria |
| Nationality |
Nigeria
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 55 years old group.
Chima Okorie Height, Weight & Measurements
At 55 years old, Chima Okorie height not available right now. We will update Chima Okorie's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Chima Okorie Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Chima Okorie worth at the age of 55 years old? Chima Okorie’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated Chima Okorie's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
Chima Okorie Social Network
Timeline
Chima Ephraim Okorie (born 8 October 1968 in Izomber, Abia State) is a Nigerian former professional football striker who was renowned for his goalscoring prowess in the Indian leagues.
He went on to score 131 goals for East Bengal in three seasons, becoming the top scorer in the history of East Bengal crossing K. P. Dhanaraj who had 127 goals, until it was crossed by Bhaichung Bhutia.
Okorie moved to India as a student, his big break came when he played first time in the Durand Cup, when he represented Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad XI.
There was no such thing as Chandigarh team was an all volunteer team and could not afford to pay their players.
He then signed a major deal with Mohammedan SC, East Bengal and Mohun Bagan.
With Mohammedan, he scored sixteen goals in 1985 CFL season.
He captained East Bengal in 1990–91.
He was a deadly forward and use to score by using his tremendous power, He is also the first foreign player in Mohun Bagan.
He then moved to England, firstly having an unsuccessful trial at Sunderland before joining Peterborough United on non-contract terms before joining Grimsby Town in September 1993.
He made his English league debut as a substitute away to Crystal Palace winning the Sunday Man of the match, and made four further appearances (all as a substitute) as his career at Grimsby was interrupted by a broken leg.
He moved to Torquay United in March 1994 and was a regular in the Torquay side for the next twelve months, before losing his place to Duane Darby.
He was released at the end of the 1994–95 season was joined Norwegian second-tier side Sogndal, later playing for Danish premier sides Ikast FS and Viborg FF.
He returned to India to play again for Mohun Bagan, but received a two-year suspension after being accused of assaulting a referee in a game on 31 August 1999.
In 2001, he came back to India and signed with Bengal Mumbai FC.
He appeared in few matches of Mumbai Senior Division with BMFC.
On 3 June 2006, he was made manager of Bengal-Mumbai FC, and also became the club's CEO on 16 August.
He was appointed manager of Mohun Bagan on 20 February 2007, but resigned on 7 April following differences with the club's senior players.
He then became the manager of the Delhi based I-League 2nd division side Osian's New Delhi Heroes.
