Kenneth Nkweta Nju
Kenneth Nkweta Nju (born 27 July 1978) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a defender. He played for clubs in Cameroon and Paraguay. He is also the owner of a football school in Paraguay known as 'Soccer City'. During his career, Nju was nicknamed the Cameroonian Roberto Carlos. Between 2000 and 2008, Nju endured sufficiently to perpetuate in the Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol as one of few non-CONMEBOL players to do this, and holds the longest participation as a CAF footballer in Paraguayan football. Career
Nkweta Nju was born in Nkambé, Cameroon. Cerro Porteño

2000
In January 2000, Nkweta Nju joined Primera División Paraguaya team Club Cerro Porteño. Nju reportedly was awaiting an opportunity in France, but instead received one from Cerro Porteño, which lead to his signing. He converted into one of several footballers from Cameroon to have played for the club, including Geremi Njitap, Cyrille Florent Bella and Tobie Mimboe. In 2000, Nju shared Cerro Porteño's squad with the hierarchy of Paraguayan footballers Guido Alvarenga, Virgilio Ferreira, Estanislao Struway Jorge Luis Campos, Argentines Dario Scotto and Juan Sara and Bolivian footballer Luis Cristaldo. 2001
The following season, Nju formed part of a squad containing Diego Barreto, Delio Toledo, an 18 year old Julio dos Santos, Costa Rican attacker Froylan Ledezma and Japanese midfielder Nozomi Hiroyama. Nju played in two games of the 2001 Copa Libertadores. In December 2001, Nju departed the club. Libertad
In 2002, Nju joined Club Libertad. At Libertad, Nju was coached by the Argentine Gerardo Martino, whom he described as an extraordinary coach. 12 de Octubre
For the 2003 Primera División season, Nju joined 12 de Octubre Football Club from the city of Itaguá. Sportivo Luqueño
Nju joined Sportivo Luqueño for the 2004 Primera División season, becoming teammates with compatriot Guy Essamé. Both players remained at the club for the 2005 season. Masafi
Nju signed with Emirates club Masafi Sports Club for the 2005/06 season. General Caballero ZC
Nju played for General Caballero ZC. Sportivo Trinidense
In February 2007, Nju attended his first sessions at Sportivo Trinidense, becoming the club's eighth signing. In July 2007, Nju started in a game against Cerro Porteño, playing until the 57th minute as Sportivo Trinidense were defeated 3–0. Between 2007 and 2008, Nkweta Nju played in 24 games for Sportivo Trinidense. During the 2008 season, he was teammates with future Paraguay national team attacker Dario Lezcano. Personal life
Nju does not consume alcohol and enjoys Paraguayan cuisine, such as Sopa Paraguaya, Chipa Guazu and Bori Bori. Nju has lived in Paraguay since arriving in 2001 and his three children were born in the country. Nju enjoys reading and he constantly capacitates himself to be a good preparer of athletes, owning a sports complex which forms football players. Honours
Individual
 Seven seasons as foreigner and non-CONMEBOL footballer in the Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol. See also
 List of expatriate footballers in Paraguay
 Players and Records in Paraguayan Football

References

External links
 Sport.de Profile
 
 Kenneth Nkweta Nju at playmakerstats.com (English version of ceroacero.es)

1978 births
Living people
Men's association football defenders
Cameroonian men's footballers
Cerro Porteño players
Club Libertad footballers
12 de Octubre Football Club players
Sportivo Luqueño players
Sportivo Trinidense footballers
Cameroonian expatriate men's footballers
Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Paraguay
Expatriate men's footballers in Paraguay