Related Research Articles
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.
The Nigeria national football team represents Nigeria in men's international football. Governed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), they are three-time Africa Cup of Nations winners, with their most recent title in 2013. In April 1994, the Nigerian national football team was ranked 5th in the FIFA rankings, the highest FIFA ranking position ever achieved by an African football team. Throughout history, the team has qualified for six of the last eight FIFA World Cups, missing only the 2006 and 2022 editions. They have reached the round of 16 on three occasions. Their first World Cup appearance was the 1994 edition. The team is a member of FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Peter Rufai is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Patrick Olusegun Odegbami, often shortened as Segun Odegbami, is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a forward
Vincent Enyeama(Listen) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Despite his below-average height for a goalkeeper, he is popularly regarded as one of the greatest African goalkeepers of all time and of his era.
Augustine "Austin" Amamchukwu Ejide is a Nigerian football goalkeeper who plays for Israeli club Sektzia Ness Ziona. His name, Amamchukwu, means "I know God".
Itumeleng Issac Khune is a South African professional soccer player who plays as goalkeeper for Kaizer Chiefs in the Premier Soccer League, and also the South African national team.
William Nwadinobi "Willy" Okpara is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Having started his career with ACB Lagos, he spent more than a decade with South African side Orlando Pirates.
Kennedy Mweene is a Zambian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for South African Premier Soccer League club Mamelodi Sundowns and the Zambia national team. He is Zambia's most capped player, having represented Zambia more than 120 times.
Nader El Sayed is an Egyptian retired professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Murphy Akanji is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He most notably played for Sliema Wanderers in the Maltese Football League between 2001 and 2008, and represented the Nigeria national team at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2000 and 2002.
Stationery Stores F.C. is a Nigerian football club based in Lagos.
Ikechukwu Vincent Ezenwa is a Nigerian professional footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Katsina United F.C.
Bassey Abobo Akpanlisten is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for NPFL club, Kano Pillars.
Daniel Akpeyi is a Nigerian professional footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for South African professional football league, Moroka Swallows F.C. and the Nigeria national team.
Peter Anieke was a Nigerian international footballer. He played as a midfielder.
Francis Odinaka Uzoho is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Cypriot First Division club Omonia and the Nigeria national team.
Chiamaka Cynthia Nnadozie is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Paris FC in the French Division 1 Féminine and the Nigeria women's national football team. A complete, quick-witted, solid all-round goalkeeper, with commanding presence and the ability to start build-up play with her ball distribution, she is widely regarded as the best female goalkeeper in Africa and one of the best in the world.
Maduka Emilio Okoye is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL Championship club Watford. Born in Germany, he represents the Nigeria national team.
Nathaniel Ikechukwu Nwosu is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Water F.C. and the Nigerian national team.
References
- ↑ Keazor, Ed Emeka (2012). The Federation Cup and Nigerian Football. Storm 360 Limited. ISBN 9781467543217.
- ↑ Odegbami, Segun (8 October 2010). "50 greatest footballers in 50 years of Nigerian football". Super Sport.
- ↑ Orumen, Dudu (19 May 2007). "Where have super goalkeepers gone?". The Nation Online.
- ↑ Audu, Samm (6 June 2009). "Nigeria Legend Peter Fregene To Walk Again After Spinal Cord Op". Goal.com.
