Chinedu Sunday Chukwu (born 28 February 1997 in

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) is a Nigerian professional

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who plays as a

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for

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in the

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. He alternatively plays as

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Club career

Early career

Sunday Chukwu began his youth career with Abia Comets, where he played from 2013 to 2015.

Kwara United (2017–2018)

After an impressive two years at Abia Comets, In the 2017-2018

season, he transferred to

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, penning two-year contract with them where he played regularly during his debut season and made 23 match appearances with 5 goals.

Kano Pillars (2019–present)

On 1 January 2019 after rejecting many offers from clubs in the

, he signed with four times

champions

on a two-year contract.

Career statistics

Club

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References

External links

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