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Part 2 of EP28 - TOSH Mag TV Show with Shoggy Tosh featuring Benedict Akwuegbu

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Part 2 EP28 TOSH Mag with Shoggy Tosh feat Benedict Akwuegbu
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Watch out for this blockbuster interview featuring Benedict Akwuegbu - the former Captain of Nigeria's Super Eagles. TOSH Mag, Shoggy Tosh, Femi Best Touch & Fablishious visited him with an exclusive to his mansion. You don't want to miss this.

Showing On your TV set in Europe on Monday 5th April 2010 at 9pm (British time) via Sky channel 184 (BEN TV) and in Africa on MyTV ch21 on Monday 5th April 2010 at 9pm (Nigerian time). To be repeated on Thursday 8th April 2010 at 1pm (British time) via Sky Channel 184 (BEN TV) and in Africa on MyTV Ch21 on Thursday 8th April 2010 at 1pm (Nigerian time).

And if you do not have these accesses, watch in HD on our facebook page, Youtube page (TOSH Mag) & website - http://www.toshmag.com.

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Benedict Akwuegbu (born 3 November 1974) is a Nigerian football striker, who plays for English side Basingstoke Town. He played for Nigeria national football team and was a 2002 FIFA World Cup participant.

Akwuegbu started his career at the age of 15 in Nigeria before moving to French outfit RC Lens at the age of 17. Then he spent five years in Belgium with KRC Harelbeke, KSV Waregem, KVK Tienen. Austrian side Grazer AK signed him after the 1998 season.

Grazer AK won the Austrian Cup and Austrian Supercup in 2000 and 2002 and the league title in 2004 with his good performance. He won the Best Forieign Player and nicknamed "Austrian Bomber" by the press. He played in 20 European games as he scored 12 including some remarkable goals. He attracted several German Bundesliga clubs like Hamburg SV and FC Kaiserslautern. However Grazer AK refused the offer from Kaiserslautern.

In April 2007, Akwuegbu was signed by Qingdao Jonoon. He scored his first goal for Qingdao on 13th of May 2007, an 84 minute equalizer in 3-2 lose away at shanghai schenhua. In a 2-1 home win against Henan Jianye on 19th of May 2007. Qingdao Jonoon went on to win the match with a spectacular strike from Benedict Akwuegbu. In 39 minute, earning him a man of the match award. Qingdao Janoon boss, Yin Tiesheng spoke very high about him and his performance in the media, Akwuegbu become one of the most consistent player in Qingdao squad. He was a vital part in Qingdao attack throughout the campaign and notched 6 goals in 20 games. Akwuegbu had an excellent season and was favorite of Qingdao Janoon fans. Many Qingdao fans acknowledge Akwuegbu's excellent skills and strong on the ball. He was legendary in the city of Qingdao.

Benedict has now joined Basingstoke Town in the Conference South.

Akwuegbu was selected to U-16 World Cup Final squad in 1989 hosted by Scotland. However he never had the chance to play as sitting on the bench in all four matches without substitution. Nigeria was beaten by eventual winner Saudi Arabia at the quarter-final stage. He also played for the U-20 national side.
In 2000, his success in Austria made him joining the Africa Cup of Nations tournament which he played his first international game against Tunisia. With his progress in the team he was involved in the 2002 World Cup Qualifier and scoring two goals in the process, His performance made him selected to the 2002 World Cup Final squad. He played the only World Cup game against England.

HONOURS

Grazer AK
Austrian Bundesliga
Winner: 2004
Runner-up: 2003
Austrian Cup
Winner: 2000, 2002
Austrian Supercup
Winner: 2000, 2002

International HONOURS
Africa Cup of Nations
Runner-up: 2000

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  • Lovely show. Watched it again and again.

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