Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 7 October 1962 | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Maryland Bobcats (head coach) | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1981–1984 | NC State Wolfpack | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1988 | Orlando Lions | ||
International career | |||
1979–1981 | Nigeria | ||
Managerial career | |||
1988–1993 | NC State Wolfpack (assistant) | ||
1993–2002 | Virginia Tech Hokies | ||
2002–2003 | Nigeria Women | ||
2004–2011 | Newberry Wolves | ||
2021– | Maryland Bobcats | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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