Obinna Nwaneri (born 19 March 1982) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as centre-back or right-back position but could also 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 FC Sion respectively. Nwaneri started his career with Nigerian side Julius Berger then with African Champions Enyimba, where he won the CAF Champions League and then signed with Swiss club FC Sion during the 2007 January transfer window, a club he later captained before leaving the following summer.

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Enyimba FC Sion Kazema SC Kelantan