Raphael Viashima Ayagwa (born 13 February 1998) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Libyan Premier League club Al-Hilal SCSC.[2]

Raphael Ayagwa
Personal information
Full name Raphael Viashima Ayagwa
Date of birth (1998-02-13) 13 February 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth Gboko, Nigeria
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.82 m)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Al-Hilal SCSC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 Lobi Stars 14 (0)
2017–2018 Plateau United 6 (1)
2018–2019 Lillestrøm 3 (0)
2019–2020 Lobi Stars 9 (0)
2020–2021 FC Tulsa 31 (0)
2021–2022 Lobi Stars 19 (2)
2022–2023 Aswan 26 (0)
2023– Al-Hilal SCSC 0 (0)
International career
2017 Nigeria 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:10, 16 July 2024 (UTC)

Club career

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Lobi Stars FC 2016-2017

Raphael Ayagwa used to play for Plateau United F.C. in Jos, Plateau state,[3] before he signed for Norwegian side Lillestrøm on 15 August 2018.[4] He left the club on 25 June 2019 after getting his contract terminated by mutual consent.[5]

On 11 January 2020, Ayagwa joined USL Championship side FC Tulsa.[6]

International career

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Ayagwa was called up for the Nigerian national team and made a single appearance for Nigeria against Benin on 19 August 2017.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Nigeria - R. Ayagwa - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". us.soccerway.com. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
  2. ^ "365 Player Profile". www.365scores.com. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  3. ^ Ngobua, David (11 November 2017). "Raphael Ayagwa: I joined Plateau United to boost my career". Daily Trust. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
  4. ^ Stokstad, Morten (15 August 2018). "Raphael Ayagwa klar for LSK - Takket være ekstern hjelp". LSK.no. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
  5. ^ AYAGWA OG LSK SKILLER LAG, lsk.no, 25 June 2019
  6. ^ Tulsa, F. C. (11 January 2020). "FC Tulsa Makes History With Signing of Nigerian Midfielder Raphael Ayagwa". FC Tulsa: Oklahoma's Premier Pro Soccer Club. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  7. ^ "FC Tulsa Makes History with Signing of Nigerian International Midfielder Raphael Ayagwa". OurSports Central. 11 January 2020. Retrieved 3 January 2022.