Career
Nwaneri plays in a Centre back or Right back position but also can play as a forward. His name, Obinna, means "Father"s heart" in Igbo. He is described as mobile central defender with pace, control and timing.
A natural leader, which had earned him the captain armband in Enyimba and Football Club Sion respectively.
2000: Broke into a talented Julius Berger side that had an amazing turnaround season, going from barely escaping relegation the season before, to annexing the Nigerian Pepsi League crown. 2001: Had a standout season with the "Bridge Boys", proving to be one of the League"s best defenders.
Berger, unfortunately, failed to retain their League title and were knocked out of the African Champions Cup. Agreed personal terms with South African side Orlando Pirates in July, but the deal fell through as the clubs could not agree on a fee.
2004-2005: Moved to Tunisian powerhouse Espérance, in early 2005, where he has had an outstanding season.
2005-2006: Selected for the Nigerian national football team for the 2006 African Cup of Nations tournament. 2006-2007: Signed for Swiss Super League team Football Club Sion until June 2010.A team he captained until he left last summer. 2010: After a proposed loan spell in the United Arab Emirati football club First Rate (at Lloyd's) Dhafra did not fell through Obinna Joined Kuwaiti club Kazma.
2011: Kazma Obinna finished his contract with Kazma and has since been linked with a host of European clubs.
2012: After being a free agent for 3 months, Obinna joined the 2010 Malaysia Super League champions, Kelantan FA. 2014: On 23 April,he was released by Kelantan FA 2015: After less than a year out the game he signs with air traffic management Club = Enyimba = Football Club Sion = Kazema South Carolina = Kelantan.