Eleta Kingsley Explained

Eleta Kingsley
Fullname:Eleta Kingsley Oshiokha
Birth Date:1989 10, df=yes
Birth Place:Ogbona, Nigeria
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Brothers Union
Clubnumber:90
Youthclubs1:Nigerian Ports Authority FC
Years1:2004–2005
Clubs1:Gabros International FC
Years2:2005–2006
Clubs2:Dolphin
Years3:2006–2007
Clubs3:Kwara United
Years4:2007–2008
Clubs4:Gateway United
Years5:2008–2009
Clubs5:Gabros International FC
Years6:2009–2011
Clubs6:Akwa United
Caps6:10
Goals6:9
Years7:2011–2012
Clubs7:Arambagh KS
Caps7:11
Goals7:8
Years8:2012–2013
Clubs8:Team BJMC
Caps8:8
Goals8:4
Years9:2013–2014
Clubs9:Muktijoddha Sangsad
Caps9:6
Goals9:5
Years10:2015
Clubs10:Chittagong Abahani
Caps10:0
Goals10:0
Years11:2015–2019
Clubs11:Team BJMC
Caps11:29+
Goals11:23
Years12:2019
Clubs12:Bashundhara Kings (loan)
Caps12:0
Goals12:0
Years13:2019–2020
Clubs13:Arambagh KS
Caps13:5
Goals13:6
Years14:2020–2022
Clubs14:Bashundhara Kings
Caps14:21
Goals14:9
Years15:2022–2023
Clubs15:Dhaka Abahani
Caps15:14
Goals15:8
Years16:2023
Clubs16:Chittagong Muktijoddha Sangsad
Caps16:2
Goals16:0
Years17:2024–
Clubs17:Brothers Union
Caps17:8
Goals17:4
Pcupdate:29 May 2024
Nationalyears1:2023
Nationalteam1:Bangladesh
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalteam-Update:March 28, 2023

Eleta Kingsley Oshiokha (Bengali: এলিটা কিংসলে; born 29 October 1989) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bangladesh Premier League club Brothers Union. Born in Nigeria, he represented Bangladesh at international level.[1] [2]

Early life

Eleta started his football career at an early age, enrolling in Nigerian academies.[3] He played youth football with Nigerian Ports Authority FC.[4]

Club career

He began his senior career with Nigeria club Gabros International FC.[5] [6] Afterwards, he played for Dolphin FC.[7] From 2009 to 2011, he played for Nigerian club Akwa United F.C.[8]

Afterwards, he left Nigeria and went to Uzbekistan, but due to work permit issues and other complications, he had to leave that country, ultimately heading to Bangladesh on the advice of a friend. He played in a match between foreigners and national team players, impressing and receiving offers from many top Bangladeshi clubs such as Abahani Limited Dhaka and Sheikh Jamal DC, but instead signed for Arambagh KS as he had made a prior commitment to them. He scored a hat trick in his first Bangladesh Premier League match in 2012 against Sheikh Jamal DC.[9]

In 2012, Eleta signed for Team BJMC.[10]

In 2013, he joined Muktijoddha Sangsad KC.

In 2015, he played with Chittagong Abahani in the 2015 Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup, winning the tournament and finishing as top scorer with 5 goals, and earning the man of the match award in the final, as well as Tournament Most Valuable Player.[11] [12]

Afterwards, he returned to Team BJMC, staying with the club through 2019.[10] In a 2016 Independence Cup match, he scored 5 goals in a 6-0 victory over Feni Soccer Club.[13] He went on a brief loan for a few days in 2019 to Bashundhara Kings.[14]

In 2019, he returned to Arambagh KS.

In 2021, he signed for the Bashundhara Kings.[15] On 18 May 2022, he made his AFC Cup debut against Maziya as a naturalized.[16]

In 2022, he signed for Dhaka Abahani.[17]

In 2023, he played with Chittagong based Muktijoddha Sangsad KC in the Chittagong Football League, but was released after playing two matches.[18]

In March 2024, Kingsley signed with Brothers Union.[19] On 30 March, he scored in his debut for Brothers Union, in a loss to the Bashundhara Kings.[20]

International career

Eligible for the Nigeria national team by birth, Kingsley obtained Bangladeshi citizenship in 2021, through naturalization,[21] [22] becoming the first foreign footballer to obtain a Bangladeshi passport.[23] He was named to the preliminary squad for the Bangladesh national team for the 2021 SAFF Championship, but was unable to represent the team due to not obtaining the clearance from FIFA in time to be eligible.[24] In March 2023, he was named to the provisional squad ahead of a set of friendlies.[25] [26] He appeared in an unofficial friendly for Bangladesh on 15 March 2023 against Malawi.[27] He made his official debut in a substitute appearance on 25 March against Seychelles.[28]

Career statistics

Club statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueDomestic CupOther CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Team BJMC2017–18Bangladesh Premier League188188
2018–19Bangladesh Premier League113113
Arambagh KS2020Bangladesh Premier League5656
Bashundhara Kings2021Bangladesh Premier League9393
2022Bangladesh Premier League9620116
Dhaka Abahani2022–23Bangladesh Premier League14800148
Career total66340000206834

Personal life

Born in Nigeria, Eleta lives in Bashundhara Residential Area with Bangladeshi wife Liza, whom he married in May 2012. The couple has a daughter named Safira.[29] He applied for Bangladeshi citizenship in 2014, with it being granted in 2021.[30]

Honours

Chittagong Abahani

2015

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023-03-25 . Nigerian Eleta Kingsley makes debut in Bangladesh jersey . 2023-03-27 . Dhaka Tribune.
  2. Web site: 2023-03-25 . Tariq scores winner against Seychelles on Kingsley's debut . 2023-03-27 . The Business Standard.
  3. Web site: Eleta Kingsley: The saga of confidence, harmony and love of a Bangladeshi family man. September 20, 2021. Syed Faiz. Ahmed. Dhaka Tribune.
  4. Web site: A stroke of good fortune. November 30, 2022. Dhaka Tribune. Eleta. Kingsley.
  5. Web site: African leagues round-up: 12-13 Feb. 14 February 2005. BBC Sport.
  6. Web site: Nigeria 2004. José. Batalha. Hans. Schöggl. September 27, 2018. RSSSF.
  7. Web site: Nigeria: Glo League: Ocean Boys Cry Foul. 2 May 2006. All Africa.
  8. Web site: Bangladesh set to feature Nigeria-born forward Eleta Kingsley in SAFF Championship 2021. Ritabrata. Banerjee. September 14, 2021. Goal.
  9. Web site: Kingsley in love with Bangladesh. Wahid Ullah. Bakul. August 27, 2020. New Age.
  10. Web site: Profil Eleta Kingsley, Striker Naturalisasi Bangladesh Calon Lawan Indonesia. kumparanBOLA. Indonesian. Profile of Eleta Kingsley, Bangladesh Naturalization Striker Candidate Against Indonesia. January 7, 2022.
  11. News: Ctg Abahani clinch Sheikh Kamal Int'l Club Cup title. 30 October 2015. The Daily Star.
  12. News: মাঠে নেমেই বাংলাদেশি কিংসলের গোল. Bengali. Bangladeshi Kingsley's goal on the field. 26 June 2021. Rakibul. Islam. Offside Bangladesh.
  13. Web site: BJMC ride on Kingsley treble. 19 April 2016. The Independent (Bangladesh).
  14. Web site: Eleta Kingsley awarded Bangladesh citizenship. March 16, 2021. The Daily Observer.
  15. Web site: Kingsley's BPL fate hangs in balance. April 24, 2021. The Daily Star.
  16. Web site: Kings make winning start AFC Cup 2022. May 19, 2022. Daily Sun.
  17. Web site: Eleta Kingsley to play for Dhaka Abahani. October 26, 2022. The New Nation.
  18. Web site: The end of the road for Kingsley in Bangladesh football?. October 23, 2023. The Daily Star.
  19. Web site: এবার ব্রাদার্স ইউনিয়নে এলিটা কিংসলে. This time it's Elita Kingsley in Brothers Union. Bengali. 24 March 2024. Protidiner Bangladesh.
  20. Web site: Kingsley scores on ‘debut’ but Kings celebrate 100 in style. 30 March 2024. The Daily Star.
  21. News: Eleta Kingsley: The journey towards becoming Bangladeshi against all odds. The Business Standard. Tanvir Ahmed. Pranto. 20 March 2021.
  22. News: Eleta Kingsley awarded Bangladesh citizenship. 16 March 2021 . The Daily Observer.
  23. Web site: Kingsley shines in Kings' win. June 26, 2021. New Age.
  24. Web site: Eleta to miss Saff Championship, wait grows for Bangladesh debut. September 27, 2021. Dhaka Tribune.
  25. Web site: জাতীয় দল ঘোষণা; নতুন মুখ তিন. National team announcement; New face three. March 2, 2023. Offside Bangladesh. Bengali.
  26. Web site: Kingsley included in preliminary squad for tri-nation tournament. March 2, 2023. The Daily Star.
  27. Web site: No one like Kingsley: Jamal Bhuiyan. 24 March 2023. The Daily Star.
  28. Web site: Nigerian Eleta Kingsley makes debut in Bangladesh jersey. Dhaka Tribune. March 25, 2023.
  29. News: Kingsley in love with Bangladesh. New Age. August 27, 2020. Wahid Ullah. Bakul.
  30. Web site: Nigerian Striker Eleta Kingsley gets Bangladeshi citizenship. March 15, 2021. Sport News Bangladesh.