Onyekachi Donatus Okonkwo

Onyekachi Donatus Okonkwo also known as Tico was born on May 13, 1982 in Aba, Nigeria. Currently he plays as a defensive midfielder for Orlando Pirates.

He has spent his youth career at the local Nigerian club Calabar Rovers before putting pen to paper on his first professional contract with Enyimba. He has won two MTN CAF Champions League titles with his club in 2003 and 2004.

After playing for three seasons for Orlando Pirates (2004 – 2007) Okonkwo moved to Swiss side Zürich. He has made 62 appearances scoring two goals for three seasons at the Swiss club.

In 2010 Okonkwo made a switch to Qatari Al Kharaitiyat, where he made 39 first-team starts putting his name on the scoresheet for 5 times.

In 2012 he has rejoined Orlando Pirates.

He has been numerous times fined and banned for the unsporting conduct by various clubs and Football federations.

Okonkwo has won 12 caps between 2006 and 2008.