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 first time. Born on August 24, 1956 in Kano, Isima a left-sided defender, made 20 appearances for Nigeria between 1978 and...
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 June 8, 1954. A talented midfielder, he was called up to the national team, the Green Eagles in 1975. Muda made 86...
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 November 24, 1954 in Inisha, Osun State. Playing in the left wing, he featured in the national team, the Green Eagles, at the...
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 Lagos in 1980. Born in Ilorin on December 31, 1951, Ikhana is a talented and dogged superstar who played in the left full...
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 started his football career with Onitsha Red Devils in 1966, moving to Enugu Rangers in 1971. He originally played in the...
