Christian Okoye Joins Xtra Sports Talk Radio

Christian Okoye, the former Kansas City Chiefs running back has joined Xtra Sports Radio 690 as part of the Oakland Raider football pre-game show

(PRWEB) October 13 2003--

Christian Okoye, the former Kansas City Chiefs running back has joined Xtra Sports Radio 690 as part of the Oakland Raider football pre-game show.

This is an exciting opportunity for me. The Xtra Sports broadcast personalities are the unsung heroes" of the game. They have exceptional sports knowledge with the ability to entertain the audience, and it is an honor to be part of their team," states Okoye.

He joins A Martinez and Power 106's Joe Grande on Sundays Raider Nation pre-game show.

As a former player I like to think that I introduce new elements to the show that will be entertaining and insightful for listeners," concludes Okoye.

The Raider Nation pre-game show can be heard on 690 AM, 1150 AM or online http://www.xtrasports690.com/main.html

About Christian Okoye

Okoye, AKA "The Nigerian Nightmare" played many great games in his seven-year career as a Kansas City Chief. He went on to set records in rushing yardage and touchdowns for the 43-year old franchise and became the Chiefs all time leading rusher.

His career was an outstanding achievement considering Okoye played football for only three years before playing for Kansas City. Prior to playing for the Chiefs, he played football at Azusa-Pacific University as well as competing in track and field; where he won seven national titles in shot-put, discus and hammer throw as well as amassing 17 All American honors in track and field.

In 1989 Okoye enjoyed his finest season for the Chiefs rushing for 1480 yards. In addition to his stats he collected a number of awards after the season: named Running Back of the Year, First team All-Pro, voted AFC Player of the Year by the NFL Players Association, received the Mackie Award for most touchdowns by an AFC player, voted Chiefs' Most Valuable Player, the Quarterback Club named him NFL MVP and won the Ed Block Courage award, one of the most prestigious awards in football. He later became the 30th member of the Chiefs' Hall of Fame.

Okoye approaches his work the same way he did in his football days, with power and determination. After his retirement in 1993 he began his present day work helping people assess and redesign their fitness programs focusing on nutrition and exercise and founded Okoye Fitness and Nutrition.

He also started the Christian Okoye Foundation to help inner-city kids develop means and desire to improving themselves and their respective communities through education.

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