Career
He made his international debut for Nigeria when he played in a friendly match against Egypt in Lagos, and was in talks to join the Super Eagles. In 2001, Chukunyere was named one the of most prolific African scorers in the current European season by the British Broadcasting Corporation. The following year, he was named Best Foreign Player at the Malta Football Awards. In 2003, a Qatari club attempted to buy Chukunyere but the offer was turned down as his club, Hibernians, had asked for a million dollars.
Now a Maltese citizen, he is in the staff team with Hibernians.