Augustine Azuka Okocha, commonly known as Jay-Jay Okocha, is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He won 73 caps for the Nigeria national team between 1993 and 2006, scoring 14 goals, and was a member of three FIFA World Cup squads. He is regarded as one of the greatest football players from Africa.
Lionel André Michel Charbonnier is a French football manager and former professional player who played as a goalkeeper. After retiring, he became a football manager and managed Aceh United of the Liga Primer Indonesia in the season before they folded along with their independent league.
Victor Ikpeba Nosa is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a forward for both club and country. Ikpeba played 31 international matches and scored seven goals for Nigeria. He was a member of Super Eagles team to the FIFA World Cups in 1994 but played and scored the lone goal against Bulgaria in the second game of the team at the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Ikpeba helped win the 1994 African Nations Cup and the Olympic football gold medal in 1996.
Kwabena Joseph "Joetex" Asamoah Frimpong is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Benedict "Ben" Iroha is a Nigerian former professional association football player who played as a left-back or left midfielder.
The 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup was the 16th edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, hosted by Canada from 30 June to 22 July 2007. Argentina defeated the Czech Republic in the title game by the score of 2–1, thus managing a back-to-back world title, its fifth in the past seven editions, and sixth overall. Argentine player Sergio Agüero was given the FIFA U-20 Golden Shoe and the FIFA U-20 Golden Ball, while Japan earned the FIFA Fair Play Award.
Football is the most popular sport in Nigeria. The Nigeria national football team competes regularly for international titles and many Nigerian footballers compete in Europe, particularly in England. Nigeria has one of the finest national teams in Africa and has produced many notable footballers including Mudashiru Lawal, Rashidi Yekini, Jay Jay Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu, Vincent Enyeama, Joseph Yobo, Mikel John Obi and Victor Osimhen.
Clifford Mulenga is a Zambian professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Forest Rangers F.C.
Jonathan Akpoborie is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a forward and spent the majority of his playing career in Germany.
Sani Haruna Kaitapronunciation is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
Carlos Emilio Carmona Tello is a Chilean former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Omonigho Temile is a Nigerian retired footballer.
Chukwuma Akabueze, nicknamed "Bentley", is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays for Gençlerbirliği.
The Nigeria national U-17 football team known as the Golden Eaglets, is the youngest team that represents Nigeria in football The team is the most successful in international football for their age group winning a record, five FIFA U-17 World Cup titles and are runners up on three occasions. They are also two-time Africa U-17 Cup of Nations champions with their most recent title at the 2007 edition.
Aide Brown Ideye is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Kuwaiti Division One club Al-Yarmouk.
Efetobore Eric “Efe” Ambrose Emuobo is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Greenock Morton. Ambrose has previously played for Kaduna United, Bayelsa United, Israeli club Ashdod, Scottish clubs Celtic, Hibernian, Livingston, St Johnstone and Dunfermline Athletic, and English side Derby County.
Yakubu Alfa is a Nigerian football player who plays for Niger Tornadoes F.C. He plays as a central midfielder with scoring and assisting ability.
Abdoulaye Camara is a Malian former professional footballer who played as a defender. He made 9 appearances for the Mali national team from 2002 to 2008.
Ngozi Sonia Okobi-Okeoghene is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish club Levante Las Planas and the Nigeria women's national team.
Samuel Godwin Okon is a Nigerian footballer who plays for Nigerian side Bayelsa United. A left-back who can also play in center of the defense, he made his name when he became 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup champion with Nigeria.
