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- Defensive stability
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- Nigeria international
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John Uche Akubueze profile
- Current team
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Rivers United
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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Nigeria
- Date of birth
- 26 Oct 1991 (34 years)
- Short name
- J. U. Akubueze
John Uche Akubueze recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Rivers United vs Plateau United
|
Nigeria Premier League | 12 Apr 2026 | 1 – 0 |
Warri Wolves FC vs Rivers United
|
Nigeria Premier League | 05 Apr 2026 | 2 – 0 |
|
Rivers United vs Kun Khalifat FC
|
Nigeria Premier League | 29 Mar 2026 | 4 – 2 |
Nasarawa United vs Rivers United
|
Nigeria Premier League | 23 Mar 2026 | 4 – 1 |
Niger Tornadoes FC vs Rivers United
|
Nigeria Premier League | 19 Mar 2026 | 1 – 0 |
Kano Pillars vs Rivers United
|
Nigeria Premier League | 19 Apr 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Rivers United vs Abia Warriors
|
Nigeria Premier League | 03 May 2026 | Upcoming |
Wikki Tourist vs Rivers United
|
Nigeria Premier League | 10 May 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Rivers United vs Katsina United
|
Nigeria Premier League | 24 May 2026 | Upcoming |
Jordan vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 2 – 2 |
Iran vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 27 Mar 2026 | 1 – 2 |
Egypt vs Nigeria
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 17 Jan 2026 | 0 – 0 |
Nigeria vs Morocco
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 14 Jan 2026 | 0 – 0 |
Algeria vs Nigeria
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 10 Jan 2026 | 0 – 2 |
Poland vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 03 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
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About John Uche Akubueze
John Uche Akubueze is a 34-year-old Nigeria professional footballer who plays as a defender for Rivers United in Nigeria.
Born on 26 October 1991 in Nigeria, John Uche Akubueze has been eligible for senior professional football since 2008.
As more Rivers United fixtures are played, John Uche Akubueze's career totals, per-match breakdowns, season-by-season table, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Kano Pillars vs Rivers United in the Nigeria Premier League on Sunday 19 April 2026 at 15:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Rivers United 1-0 Plateau United in the Nigeria Premier League.
Bookmark this John Uche Akubueze hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about John Uche Akubueze
What team does John Uche Akubueze play for?
John Uche Akubueze currently plays for Rivers United in Nigeria.
What position does John Uche Akubueze play?
John Uche Akubueze plays as a defender.
How old is John Uche Akubueze?
John Uche Akubueze was born on 26 October 1991, making them 34 years old.
What nationality is John Uche Akubueze?
John Uche Akubueze represents Nigeria.
When does John Uche Akubueze's team play next?
Rivers United's next fixture is Kano Pillars vs Rivers United in the Nigeria Premier League on Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 15:00 UTC.
Does John Uche Akubueze play for the national team?
John Uche Akubueze is eligible for Nigeria. Their next match is Poland vs Nigeria on Wednesday 03 June 2026 UTC.
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Teammates
- Alex oyowah
- Bernard kouassi Forward
- Deputy Echeta
- Farouk Mohammed Midfielder
- Mutawakilu Seidu Goalkeeper
- Muyiwa fehintola Midfielder
- Nyima nwagua
- Ogbodo eze chibuzor
- abiodun akande Goalkeeper
- adamu abubakar Forward
- ampiah emmanuel Defender
- chiamaka madu Midfielder
- endurance edibiri Defender
- enyinnaya kazie Defender
- paul odeh Defender
- samuel antwi adom
- temple emekayi Defender
- ukeme williams Midfielder
- victor arikpo Midfielder
Other defenders
- Abdulaziz Laval Nigeria
- Abdullahi Nura Nigeria
- Abdullahi·Musa Nigeria
- Abdullahi·Nura Nigeria
- Abdulsemiu Liadi Nigeria
- Abonima Nigeria
- Abraham Nigeria
- Abraham Nigeria