About:
Coach Nkiko grew up in Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria. He moved to the United States for college, where he began his collegiate career here in Grand Rapids at Calvin University. He later transferred to play at Cornerstone University. Coach Nkiko went to high school at Corona Secondary School in Nigeria. He is married to his wife, Anna.
Coaching Career:
- MFA Revolution (club): 2 seasons of U16, U11, & U9
- United West FC (UPSL Premier Inaugural Season, semi-pro): Fall of 2022
Playing Career:
- Calvin University Reserves: Centre Back, 2015-2018
- Cornerstone University Varsity: Centre Back, 2018-2020
- BIH GR: UPSL Division 1 (semi-pro), 2019
- Panathinaikos Chicago FC: NPSL (semi-pro), 2020-2021
- SCU Heat/Bantams: UPSL Premier/USL2 Open Cup (semi-pro), 2022 - Conference Champion, made Regional Final
- United West FC: UPSL Premier (semi-pro), 2023
- Pass FC Pro: UPSL Premier (semi-pro), 2023-2024 - 2x Midwest - East Conference Semi-Finalist, 3 goals/2 assists, played as a CDM, 2x Team of the Week
- Grand Rapids Soccer Club: USL Premier (semi-pro), 2024 - Conference Semi Finalists, played as a CDM, 2nd Team of the Season Midwest - East Conference
"I'm excited to continue the progress made in building the Men’s Soccer Program. My goal is to build a team instilled with the Kuyper Values. We will strive to build a competitive team that excels both on and off the field giving glory to God in all we do," said Coach Nkiko.
