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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (1981-08-12)12 August 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Nigeria | ||
| Date of death | 31 December 2014(2014-12-31) (aged 33) | ||
| Place of death | Enugu, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2000–2001 | Enugu Rangers | 32 | (13) |
| 2001–2002 | Julius Berger F.C. | ||
| 2003 | Enyimba International F.C. | ||
| 2004 | Lillestrøm SK | 0 | (0) |
| 2005–2008 | Heartland F.C. | ||
| 2008– | Niger Tornadoes F.C. | ||
| International career | |||
| 2003–2004 | Nigeria | 13 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Romanus Orjinta (12 August 1981 – c. 31 December 2014) was a Nigerian footballer who played as a defender.
Career
In 2003, he was the captain from Enyimba International F.C. before transferred to Lillestrøm SK. In 2007 through his Egyptian agent Mohamed Mohsen, the player was going to sign with the Egyptian club aleZamk SC but the club dismissed the contract with him after discovering that the player had AIDS. On 26 August 2008 former Nigerian International, Romanus Orjinta, resurrected his career with Niger Tornadoes F.C.
On New Year's Eve 2014, Orjinta was found dead in his home.
Titles
- CAF Champions League 2003 Winner with Enyimba International F.C.
References
- ^ Nigerian midfielder Romanus Orjinta found dead in Enugu home
- http://www.thetidenews.com/article.aspx?qrDate=08/26/2007&qrTitle=Orjinta%20resurrects%20career%20with%20Tornadoes&qrColumn=SPORTS
External links
- Romanus Orjinta at National-Football-Teams.com
| Nigeria squad – 2004 African Cup of Nations third place | ||
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