Romanus Orjinta
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 12 August 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Nigeria | ||
| Date of death | 31 December 2014 (aged 33) | ||
| Place of death | Enugu, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2000–2001 | Enugu Rangers | 32 | (13) |
| 2001–2002 | Julius Berger F.C. | ||
| 2003 | Enyimba International | ||
| 2004 | Lillestrøm SK | 0 | (0) |
| 2005–2008 | Heartland F.C. | ||
| 2008–? | Niger Tornadoes | ||
| International career | |||
| 2003–2004 | Nigeria | 13 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Romanus Orjinta (12 August 1981 – c. 31 December 2014[1]) was a Nigerian professional footballer who played as a defender.
Career
[edit]In 2003, Orjinta was the captain from Enyimba International before transferred to Lillestrøm SK. In 2007 through his Egyptian agent Mohamed Mohsen, the player was going to sign with the Egyptian club Zamalek but the club dismissed the contract with him after the medical examination found "health issues".[2] On 26 August 2008, he returned to playing with Niger Tornadoes.[3]
On New Year's Eve 2014, Orjinta was found dead in his home.[1]
Honours
[edit]Enyimba International
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Nigerian Midfielder, Romanus Orjinta found dead in Enugu home". Pulse Nigeria. 3 January 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ↑ Akinbo, Peter (27 August 2025). "Nigerian Footballers Whose Transfers Collapsed Due to Failed". The Punch. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ↑ "Newspapers, Resources and Information". The Tide. Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 1 May 2025.[permanent dead link]
External links
[edit]- Romanus Orjinta at National-Football-Teams.com
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