Okechukwu Emmanuel Isima was a member of the Nigerian national team, the Green Eagles, that conquered Africa in 1980, when it won the African Cup of Nations for the...
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Mudashiru Babatunde Lawal was a member of the Green Eagles squad that lifted the African Cup of Nations trophy in Lagos in 1980. He was born in Abeokuta, Ogun State on...
Felix Owolabi is a great Nigerian footballer who has left his footprints on the sands of time. A sprinter and middle runner who turned footballer, he was born on...
Kadiri Ikhana is a legendary footballer and coach. He was a member of the famous national squad, the Green Eagles, that won the 1980 African Cup of Nations title in...
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Emmanuel Okala: Legendary Goalkeeper and First Winner of African Footballer of the Year Award
Emmanuel Oguejiofor Okala is Nigeria’s legendary goalkeeper. Born in Ogbe-Otu, Onitsha, Anambra State on May 7, 1951, he was an active footballer from 1966 to 1980. He...
Adokiye Amiesimaka is a retired Nigerian football superstar, public administrator, and legal luminary. Born in Lagos on November 24, 1956, has left footprints on the...