Francis Ikechukwu

Francis Ikechukwu (born 26 September 1989), is a Nigerian footballer who played for Al-Ahly Shendi as a striker.

He then went on trials in Sudan with other Nigerian players such as Malikh Isaac, for Khartoum FC, who were then playing in the Sudanese Second Division.

In 2008, he led Khartoum FC to the Sudanese Premier league and emerged as one of the top players in Sudan.

His exploits drew the attention of another Sudanese club, Al-Ahly Shendi, who signed him after paying a transfer fee to Khartoum FC.

Francis Ikechukwu was a member of the Nigeria U-23 selection during the buildup to the 2012 Olympic Qualifiers, but was dropped from the squad.