Uche who plays his football in the Kazakhstan Premier League for Tobol and his partner announced that they were expecting a baby in February 2016 with photos of Ada with her baby bump.

Although it is not yet known when she gave birth, the footballer shared a photo of him carrying his new son on Instagram.

Kalu's new bundle of joy has been named Micheal Uche Junior.

The forward and Ada, a medical doctor got engaged in 2015 after dating for about a year.

The 28-year-old former Enyimba FC player got his first Super Eagles call up in 2012 and made his senior debut in the Eagles' 0-0 tie against Angola in January 2012.

He scored his first goal in a friendly later that year against Egypt.