Connally Edozien
Connally Edozien (born 26 June 1978) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a forward. Playing career Youth and College Edozien was born in Lagos, Nigeria, but spent much of his youth in London. He came to the United States in 1997 to attend Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, where he was an All-American and earned Florida Sun Conference Player of the Year in 1999 and 2000. He was the Regional XIV Player of the Year in 1999 and 2000, as well as a four-time All-Region and All-Conference performer. Edozien is the all-time leader in points at Embry–Riddle. Professional After college, Edozian played for FV Dresden-Nord in Dresden, Germany. In March 2002, he signed with the Cincinnati Riverhawks after impressing during a February 2002 trial. From 2003 to 2004 he also played for the SC Bastia's reserves in France. In the fall of 2004, he signed with the Cincinnati Excite in the American Indoor Soccer League. He caught the eye of the coach of the Cleveland Force of the Major Indoor Soccer League during an exhibition game between the Excite and Force. This led to the Force signing him to a five-game contract on 23 November