Barnabas Imenger (footballer, born 1991)
Nigerian footballer
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Barnabas Nanen Imenger Junior (born 24 November 1990) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Lobi Stars. He is the son of former Nigeria International Barnabas Imenger.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Barnabas Nanen Imenger Junior | ||
| Date of birth | 24 November 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Makurdi, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Lobi Stars | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Kwara Football Academy | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2012 | Kwara United | 58 | (23) |
| 2012 | Trelleborgs | 8 | (1) |
| 2013–2017 | Lobi Stars | 56 | (19) |
| 2014 | → Kano Pillars (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2017 | MC Alger | 9 | (0) |
| 2018–2020 | Akwa United | 5 | (0) |
| 2019 | → Sunshine Stars (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Nasarawa United | 3 | (0) |
| 2021– | Lobi Stars | 32 | (5) |
| International career | |||
| 2012–2014 | Nigeria | 7 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20 July 2025 | |||
Club career
After beginning his career at Kwara United F.C. he signed with Swedish side Trelleborgs FF in August 2012 for a six-month contract.[1]
After his six months were up, he returned to Nigeria to play for Lobi Stars, the team where his father is a board member.[2]
He was loaned to Kano Pillars F.C. at the beginning of the 2015 season but was recalled in July.[3]
International career
He was called up by coach Stephen Keshi for a new batch of Super Eagles in January 2012 and debuted in a 0-0 friendly against Angola. He also played in a 3-2 friendly loss to Egypt.
