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Biography
Echezona Anyichie (born 14 May 1990) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a defender for Chennai City in the 2016–17 I-League.
Career
Finland
Eche had a trial in Finland for top tier Finnish club HJK Helsinki, but failed to earn a contract.He then signed for another Veikkausliiga side AC Oulu.
Nigeria
After the stint in Finland he returned to Nigeria to play for Dolphins F.C. in the Nigeria Premier League.
Thailand
He had a brief spell in Thailand Premier League for Samut Songkhram F.C.
India
Southern Samity signed Echezona for the 2012 I-League 2nd Division.Though his team failed to qualify his performance was appreciated,and thus Mohun Bagan AC signed him up on a 1-year contract for 2012-13 I-League. He is currently playing for Chennai City for 2016–17 ILeague Season.
International
He has represented Nigeria in the 2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship.He started all the matches for his country in the group stages and played alongside the likes of Mikel John Obi and Chinedu Obasi.