David Oniya
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 5 June 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Lagos, Nigeria | ||
| Date of death | 13 June 2015 (aged 30) | ||
| Place of death | Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2007 | Neftchi Baku | ||
| 2007–2011 | FK Samarqand-Dinamo | 50 | (1) |
| 2011–2013 | Buxoro | 37 | (2) |
| 2013–2014 | Neftchi FK (Fergana) | ||
| 2014–2015 | T-Team | ||
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19:54, 13 June 2015 (UTC). | |||
David Faramola Oniya (5 June 1985 – 13 June 2015) was a Nigerian footballer who played for Malaysia Premier League club T-Team as a defender.
Club career
Oniya played five seasons for Uzbek League's club FK Samarqand-Dinamo. On 14 December 2011, FC Bunyodkor announced David Oniya had signed a contract with them.[1][2]
He signed a new contract with Bunyodkor. In February they terminated his contract with Bunyodkor and he moved back to Dynamo Samarkand.[3]
Death
On 13 June 2015, Oniya died after collapsing on the pitch in Malaysia during a friendly between his club T-Team and Kelantan.[4] His body was laid to rest at a Christian cemetery in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan two weeks later.
References
- ↑ „New players in "Bunyodkor", 14.12.2011.
- ↑ „fcdinamo.uz: Дэвид Ония «Динамо»ни тарк этди, 12.12.2011.
- ↑ ""Bunyodkor" supports his players". FC Bunyodkor. 2012-02-27. Retrieved 2012-03-01.
- ↑ "Nigerian defender David Oniya dies after collapsing during match". BBC Sport. 13 June 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
External links
- David Oniya profile at Soccerway