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Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref> A retired [[Nigerian army]] major general, he served as the country's [[Military Head of State of Nigeria|military head of state]] from 31 December 1983 to 27 August 1985, after taking power from the [[Shehu Shagari]] civilian government in a [[1983 Nigerian coup d'état|military coup d'état]].<ref name="Buhari-Idiagbon">{{Cite web |url=http://www.dawodu.com/buhari.htm |title=Military Regime of Buhari and Idiagbon, January 1984 – August 1985 |access-date=12 September 2013 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304074423/http://www.dawodu.com/buhari.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Siollun">{{Cite news |url=http://www.dawodu.com/siollun3.htm |title=Buhari and Idiagbon: A Missed Opportunity for Nigeria |author=Max Siollun |publisher=Dawodu.com |date=October 2003 |access-date=12 September 2013 |author-link=Max Siollun |archive-date=6 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140406090246/http://www.dawodu.com/siollun3.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> The term [[Buharism]] is used to describe the [[Authoritarianism|authoritarian]] policies of his [[military]] regime.<ref name="Sanusi">{{Cite news |url=http://www.gamji.com/sanusi/sanusi26.htm |title=Buharism: Economic Theory and Political Economy |author=Sanusi Lamido Sanusi |location=[[Lagos]] |date=22 July 2002 |access-date=12 September 2013 |author-link=Sanusi Lamido Sanusi |archive-date=12 March 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150312155444/http://www.gamji.com/sanusi/sanusi26.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Nura">{{Cite news |url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201009140173.html |title=Nigeria: The Spontaneous 'Buharism' Explosion in the Polity |author=Mohammed Nura |newspaper=[[Leadership (Nigeria)]] |date=14 September 2010 |access-date=12 September 2013 |archive-date=29 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629075850/http://allafrica.com/stories/201009140173.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Buhari ran for president of Nigeria on the platform and support of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) in [[2003 Nigerian presidential election|2003]] and [[2007 Nigerian general election|2007]], and on the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) platform in [[2011 Nigerian presidential election|2011]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 December 2016|title=The frustrations of Buhari from 2003 to 2011|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/12/the-frustrations-of-buhari-from-2003-to-2011/|access-date=1 October 2021|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US|archive-date=1 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211001112806/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/12/the-frustrations-of-buhari-from-2003-to-2011/|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2014, he emerged as the presidential candidate of<ref>{{Cite news|date=1 April 2015|title=Nigeria election: Muhammadu Buhari wins presidency|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-32139858|access-date=23 September 2021|archive-date=10 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110022117/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-32139858|url-status=live}}</ref> the [[All Progressives Congress]] party for the [[2015 Nigerian general election|2015 general election]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=31 March 2015|title=Buhari in historic election win, emerges Nigeria's President-elect {{!}} Premium Times Nigeria|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/180374-buhari-in-historic-election-win-emerges-nigerias-president-elect.html|access-date=1 October 2021|language=en-GB|archive-date=1 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211001113036/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/180374-buhari-in-historic-election-win-emerges-nigerias-president-elect.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Buhari won the election, defeating incumbent President [[Goodluck Jonathan|Goodluck Ebele Jonathan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Muhammadu Buhari |url=https://themuslim500.com/profiles/muhammadu-buhari/ |access-date=11 December 2022 |website=The Muslim 500 |language=en-US}}</ref> This was the first time in the history of Nigeria that an incumbent president lost a general election. He was [[Inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari|sworn in]] on 29 May 2015. In February 2019, Buhari was [[2019 Nigerian general election|re-elected]], defeating his closest rival, former Vice President [[Atiku Abubakar]], by over 3 million votes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://punchng.com/breaking-inec-declares-buhari-winner-of-2019-presidential-election/|title=UPDATED: Buhari wins second term|website=Punch Newspapers|date=27 February 2019|language=en-US|access-date=30 August 2019|archive-date=6 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190906151856/https://punchng.com/breaking-inec-declares-buhari-winner-of-2019-presidential-election/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|author=Stephanie Busari and Aanu Adeoye, for|title=Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari reelected, but opponent rejects results|url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/26/africa/buhari-wins-nigeria-election-intl/index.html|access-date=1 October 2021|website=CNN|date=27 February 2019|archive-date=1 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211001113245/https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/26/africa/buhari-wins-nigeria-election-intl/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=27 February 2019 |title=Nigeria's Buhari wins re-election, rival pursues fraud claim |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nigeria-election-idUSKCN1QG11U |access-date=3 June 2023}}</ref> ==Early life== Muhammadu Buhari was born to a [[Fulani people|Fulani]] family<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/31/muhammadu-buhari-military-dictator-nigeria-new-democratic-president The Guardian: "Muhammadu Buhari: reformed dictator returns to power in democratic Nigeria" by David Smith] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305153611/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/31/muhammadu-buhari-military-dictator-nigeria-new-democratic-president |date=5 March 2017 }} 31 March 2015</ref> on 17 December 1942, in [[Daura]], a town in [[Katsina State]], Nigeria. His father was called [[wikt:mallam|Mallam]] Hardo Adamu, a [[Fula people|Fulani]] chieftain from Dumurkul in [[Mai'Adua]], and his mother, whose name was Zulaihat, had [[Hausa people|Hausa]] and [[Kanuri people|Kanuri]] ancestry.<ref name="mbuhari.ng">{{Cite web|url=http://thisisbuhari.com/all-project-list/muhammadu-buhari-presidential-candidate/|title=Muhammadu Buhari Presidential Candidate|work=thisisbuhari.com|access-date=8 February 2015|archive-date=16 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160116035947/http://thisisbuhari.com/all-project-list/muhammadu-buhari-presidential-candidate/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Muhammad Buhari">{{Cite encyclopedia|title=Muhammad Buhari|url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Muhammadu-Buhari|encyclopedia=Encyclopaedia Britannica|access-date=8 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190218031931/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Muhammadu-Buhari|archive-date=18 February 2019}}</ref> He is the twenty-third-(23) child of his father and was named after ninth-century [[Persians|Persian]] [[Ulama|Islamic scholar]] [[Muhammad al-Bukhari]].<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Kperogi |first1=Farooq |title=Buhari's surname not his father's name; how he dumped it |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2021/08/15/buharis-surname-not-his-fathers-name-how-he-dumped-it/ |website=[[P.M. News]] |access-date=8 December 2021}}</ref> Buhari was raised by his mother; he was about four years old when his father died. He attended primary school in [[Daura]] and [[Mai'Adua|Mai'adua]], in 1953, [[Katsina]] Middle School, and attended Katsina Provincial Secondary School in Katsina State from 1956 to 1961 where he earned his [[West African School Certificate]]. Buhari went to the Nigerian Military Training School, Kaduna in 1963.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/notes/asiwaju-bola-ahmed-tinubu/exclusive-interview-with-gmb-buhari-speaks-to-the-sun-newspaper/409638299105506/ |title=Exclusive Interview With GMB – Buhari speaks to The Sun Newspaper |website=[[Facebook]] |access-date=23 December 2014 |archive-date=4 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204194306/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnotes%2Fasiwaju-bola-ahmed-tinubu%2Fexclusive-interview-with-gmb-buhari-speaks-to-the-sun-newspaper%2F409638299105506%2F |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) Archives|url=https://punchng.com/tags/major-general-muhammadu-buhari-retd/|access-date=21 February 2022|website=Punch Newspapers|language=en-US}}</ref> ==Military career== In 1962, at the age of 19, Buhari enrolled in the [[Nigerian Military Training College]] (NMTC).<ref>{{Cite book |last=Obotetukudo| first=Solomon|title=The Inaugural Addresses and Ascension Speeches of Nigerian Elected and Non elected presidents and prime minister from 1960 -2010|publisher=University Press of America|year=2011|page=90}}</ref> In February 1964, the college was upgraded to an officer commissioning unit of the [[Nigerian Army]] and renamed the [[Nigerian Defence Academy]] (NDA) (prior to 1964, the Nigerian government sent cadets who had completed their NMTC preliminary training to mostly [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] military academies<ref name=Ogbebor>{{Cite web|last1=Ogbebor|first1=Paul Osakpamwan|title=The Nigerian Defence Academy – A Pioneer Cadet's Memoir|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/11/the-nigerian-defence-academy-a-pioneer-cadets-memoir/#sthash.Oo9A0qMO.dpuf|website=Vanguard (Nigeria)|access-date=11 August 2015|date=26 November 2012|archive-date=15 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150815142454/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/11/the-nigerian-defence-academy-a-pioneer-cadets-memoir/#sthash.Oo9A0qMO.dpuf|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=Agbese>{{Cite book|last1=Agbese|first1=Dan|title=Ibrahim Babangida: The Military, Power and Politics|publisher=Adonis & Abbey Publishers, 2012|isbn=978-1-906704-96-4|pages=48–49|year=2012}}</ref><ref name=Luckham>{{Cite book|last1=Luckham|first1=Robin|title=The Nigerian Military a Sociological Analysis of Authority & Revolt 1960–1967|publisher=CUP Archive, 1971|page=235|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qA44AAAAIAAJ&q=teshie+military+nmtc+luckham&pg=PA235|access-date=10 August 2015|year=1971|archive-date=4 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204194358/https://books.google.com/books?id=qA44AAAAIAAJ&q=teshie+military+nmtc+luckham&pg=PA235|url-status=live}}</ref> for officer cadet training). From 1962 to 1963, Buhari underwent officer cadet training at [[Mons Officer Cadet School]] in [[Aldershot]] in [[England]].<ref>The Times, "US overtakes Britain at educating leaders" (5 September 2019), pg. 19</ref> In January 1963, at age 20, Buhari was commissioned a second lieutenant and appointed [[Platoon leader|Platoon Commander]] of the Second Infantry Battalion in [[Abeokuta]], [[Nigeria]]. From November 1963 to January 1964, Buhari attended the Platoon Commanders' Course at the Nigerian Military Training College, [[Kaduna]]. In 1964, he facilitated his military training by attending the Mechanical Transport Officer's Course at the Army Mechanical Transport School in Borden, [[United Kingdom]].<ref name="Businessday NG 2015">{{Cite web | title=General Muhammadu Buhari: The dawn of a new era | website=Businessday NG | date=31 May 2015 | url=https://businessday.ng/bd-lunch/article/general-muhammadu-buhari-the-dawn-of-a-new-era/ | access-date=7 June 2023}}</ref> From 1965 to 1967, Buhari served as commander of the Second Infantry Battalion and was appointed [[brigade major]], Second Sector, First Infantry Division, April 1967 to July 1967. Following the bloody [[1966 Nigerian coup d'état]], which resulted in the death of [[Premier of Northern Nigeria|Premier]] [[Ahmadu Bello]], Lieutenant Buhari, alongside several young officers from [[Northern Nigeria]], took part in the July counter-coup which ousted General [[Aguiyi Ironsi]], replacing him with General [[Yakubu Gowon]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Prominent Nigerians who share birthday month with President Buhari |url=https://guardian.ng/news/birthdays-6/ |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=guardian.ng |language=en-US}}</ref> ===Civil war=== {{Main|Nigerian Civil War}} Buhari was assigned to the [[1st Division (Nigeria)|1st Division]] under the command of Lt. Col [[Mohammed Shuwa]].{{Sfn|Momoh|2000|p=65}} The division had temporarily moved from Kaduna to [[Makurdi]] at the onset of the [[Nigerian Civil War]]. The 1st division was divided into sectors and then battalions, {{Sfn|Momoh|2000|p=343}} with Shuwa assisted by sector commanders Martin Adamu and Sule Apollo, who was later replaced by [[Theophilus Danjuma]]. Buhari's initial assignment was as [[Adjutant]] and [[Company Commander]] 2 [[battalion]] unit, Second Sector Infantry of the 1st Division. The 2 battalion was one of the units that participated in the first actions of the war: they started from Gakem near [[Afikpo]] and moved towards [[Ogoja]], with support from [[Gado Nasko]]'s artillery squad.{{Sfn|Momoh|2000|p=69}} They reached and captured Ogoja within a week, with the intention of advancing through the flanks to [[Enugu]], the rebel capital.{{Sfn|Momoh|2000|p=339}} Buhari was briefly the 2 battalion's Commander and led the battalion to [[Ehugbo|Afikpo]] to link with the 3rd Marine Commando and advance towards Enugu through Nkalagu and [[Abakaliki]]. However, before the move to Enugu, he was posted to [[Nsukka]] as Brigade Major of the 3rd Infantry Brigade under Joshua Gin, who would later become battle fatigued and replaced by Isa Bukar.{{Sfn|Momoh|2000|p=340}} Buhari stayed with the infantry for a few months as the Nigerian army began to adjust tactics learnt from early battle experiences. Instead of swift advances, the new tactics involved securing and holding on to the lines of communications and using captured towns as training ground to train new recruits brought in from the army depots in [[Abeokuta]] and [[Zaria]].{{Sfn|Momoh|2000|p=340}} In 1968, he was posted to the 4 Sector, also called the Awka sector, which was charged with taking over the capture of Onitsha from Division 2. The sector's operations were within the [[Awka]]-[[Abagana]]-Onitsha region, which was important to Biafran forces because it was a major source of food supply. It was in the sector that Buhari's group suffered a lot of casualties trying to protect the food supplies route of the rebels along [[Oji River]] and [[Abagana]].{{Sfn|Momoh|2000|p=78}} === After the war === From 1970 to 1971, Buhari was Brigade Major/Commandant, Thirty-first Infantry Brigade. He then served as the Assistant Adjutant-General, First Infantry Division Headquarters, from 1971 to 1972. He also attended the [[Defence Services Staff College]], Wellington, India, in 1973.<ref name="Quartz">{{Cite news|author=Siddhartha Mitter|date=28 October 2015|title=India can rival China in Nigeria, by being exactly what China is not: Open and free|work=Quartz|url=http://qz.com/534257/india-can-rival-china-in-nigeria-by-being-exactly-what-china-is-not-open-and-free/|access-date=1 November 2015|archive-date=1 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151101070327/http://qz.com/534257/india-can-rival-china-in-nigeria-by-being-exactly-what-china-is-not-open-and-free/|url-status=live}}</ref> From 1974 to 1975 Buhari was acting director of Transport and Supply at the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport Headquarters.<ref>{{Cite book|author=Solomon Williams Obotetukudo|title=The Inaugural Addresses and Ascension Speeches of Nigerian Elected and Non-Elected Presidents and Prime Minister, 1960–2010|publisher=University Press of America|year=2010|pages=91–92}}</ref> In the [[1975 Nigerian coup d'état|1975 military coup d'état]], Lieutenant Colonel Buhari was among a group of officers that brought General [[Murtala Mohammed]] to power. He was later appointed Governor of the [[North-Eastern State]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thecommonwealth.org/our-member-countries/nigeria/constitution-politics|title=Nigeria : Constitution and politics|access-date=5 January 2020|archive-date=11 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911145142/http://www.thecommonwealth.org/our-member-countries/nigeria/constitution-politics|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mouau.edu.ng/index.php/node/134|title=PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI (GCFR) &#124; Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike|access-date=5 January 2020|archive-date=13 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200613054012/https://www.mouau.edu.ng/index.php/node/134|url-status=live}}</ref> from 1 August 1975 to 3 February 1976, to oversee social, economic and political improvements in the state. On 3 February 1976, the North Eastern State was divided into three states [[Bauchi State|Bauchi]], [[Borno State|Borno]] and [[Gongola State|Gongola]].<ref>{{Cite web| url = http://www.nigeriaroute.com/state-structure.php| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160603080911/http://nigeriaroute.com/state-structure.php| archive-date = 3 June 2016| title = Nigeriaroute.com}} {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612192532/http://www.nigeriaroute.com/state-structure.php |date=12 June 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/nigerian-states-this-is-how-the-36-states-were-created/mdtnq3e|title=This is how the 36 states were created|date=23 October 2017|access-date=5 January 2020|archive-date=12 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612192656/https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/nigerian-states-this-is-how-the-36-states-were-created/mdtnq3e|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Alapiki|first1=Henry E|date=2005|title=State Creation in Nigeria: Failed Approaches to National Integration and Local Autonomy|journal=African Studies Review|volume=48|issue=3|pages=49–65|doi=10.1353/arw.2006.0003|jstor=20065139|s2cid=146571948}}</ref> Buhari then became the first Governor of Borno State from 3 February 1976 to 15 March 1976.<ref>{{Citation |title=Matthews, Norman Derek, (19 March 1922–21 July 1976), Governor of Montserrat, since 1974 |date=2007-12-01 |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.u157278 |work=Who Was Who |access-date=2023-09-17 |publisher=Oxford University Press|doi=10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.u157278 }}</ref> In March 1976, following the botched [[1976 Nigerian coup d'état attempt|1976 military coup d'état attempt]] which led to the assassination of General Murtala Mohammed, his deputy General [[Olusegun Obasanjo]] became the military head of state and appointed Colonel Buhari as the [[Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources (Nigeria)|Federal Commissioner for Petroleum and Natural Resources]] (now minister). In 1977, when the [[Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation]] was created, Buhari was appointed as its chairman, a position he held until 1978.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nnpcgroup.com/NNPCBusiness/Businessinformation/OilGasinNigeria/IndustryHistory.aspx|title=History of the Nigerian Petroleum Industry|publisher=Nigerian National Petroleum Company|access-date=13 August 2015|archive-date=12 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150912082300/http://www.nnpcgroup.com/NNPCBusiness/BusinessInformation/OilGasinNigeria/IndustryHistory.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref> During his tenure as the Federal Commissioner for Petroleum and Natural Resources, the government invested in pipelines and petroleum storage infrastructures. The government built about 21 petroleum storage depots all over the country from Lagos to [[Maiduguri]] and from [[Calabar]] to [[Gusau]]; the administration constructed a pipeline network that connected Bonny terminal and the Port Harcourt refinery to the depots. Also, the administration signed the contract for the construction of a refinery in [[Kaduna State|Kaduna]] and an oil pipeline that will connect the Escravos oil terminal to Warri Refinery and the proposed Kaduna refinery.<ref>"Nigeria's Oil Production on Increase." ''Afro-American'' (1893–1988): 16. 16 December 1978.</ref> From 1978 to 1979, he was Military Secretary at the Army Headquarters and was a member of the [[Supreme Military Council of Nigeria (1966–1979)|Supreme Military Council]] from 1978 to 1979. From 1979 to 1980, at the rank of colonel, Buhari (class of 1980) attended the [[US Army War College]] in [[Carlisle, Pennsylvania]], in the [[United States]], and gained a [[master's degree]] in [[Strategic Studies]].<ref>{{Cite web|author=Muhammed Kabir Hassan|date=31 December 2014|title=Nigeria: The Mess 'Full Literates' Have Put Us All In!|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201501020034.html|work=AllAfrica|access-date=2 January 2015|archive-date=2 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150102144609/http://allafrica.com/stories/201501020034.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=22 December 2014|title=A Rejoinder To 'Semi-Illiterate' PDP Secretary Prof. Wale Oladipo By Dr. M.K. Hassan|url=http://saharareporters.com/2014/12/22/rejoinder-semi-illiterate-pdp-secretary-prof-wale-oladipo-dr-mk-hassan|access-date=2 January 2015|archive-date=2 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150102155050/http://saharareporters.com/2014/12/22/rejoinder-semi-illiterate-pdp-secretary-prof-wale-oladipo-dr-mk-hassan|url-status=live}}</ref> Upon completion of the on-campus full-time resident program lasting ten months and the two-year-long, distance learning program, the [[United States Army War College]] (USAWC) awards its graduate officers a master's degree in Strategic Studies.{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}} '''Divisional commands held in the [[Nigerian Army]]:''' * General Officer Commanding, 4th Infantry Division: August 1980 – January 1981<ref>[http://newtelegraphonline.com/buhari-man-of-history/]{{Dead link|date=November 2016}}</ref> * General Officer Commanding, [[2 Division (Nigeria)|2nd Mechanised Infantry Division]]: January 1981 – October 1981<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150723011300/http://www.thesourceng.com/RaceApril132015.htm The Source Magazine Online] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150723011300/http://www.thesourceng.com/RaceApril132015.htm|date=23 July 2015}}. Thesourceng.com. Retrieved on 4 November 2016.</ref> * General Officer Commanding, [[3rd Division (Nigeria)|3rd Armed Division]]: October 1981 – December 1983 === Coup d'état of 1983 === {{Main|1983 Nigerian coup d'état}} Major-General Buhari was one of the leaders of the [[Nigerian military coup of December 31, 1983|military coup of December 1983]] that overthrew the [[Second Nigerian Republic]]. At the time of the coup plot, Buhari was the General Officer Commanding (GOC), Third Armoured Division of [[Jos]].<ref>Matthews, Martin P. ''Nigeria: current issues and historical background.'' p. 121.</ref> With the successful execution of the coup by General Buhari, [[Tunde Idiagbon]] was appointed Chief of General Staff (the de facto No. 2 in the administration). The coup ended Nigeria's short-lived [[Second Nigerian Republic|Second Republic]], a period of multi-party [[democracy]] revived in 1979, after 13 years of military rule.<ref>{{Cite web |title=No to another Republic of Nigerian Army! |url=https://guardian.ng/opinion/no-to-another-republic-of-nigerian-army/ |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=guardian.ng |language=en-US}}</ref> According to ''The New York Times'', the officers who took power argued that "a flawed democracy was worse than no democracy at all". Buhari justified the military's seizure of power by castigating the civilian government as hopelessly corrupt and promptly suspended the [[Constitution of Nigeria|constitution]]. Another rationale for the coup was to correct economic decline in Nigeria. In the military's first broadcast after the coup, Sani Abacha linked 'an inept and corrupt leadership'{{Sfn|Graf|1988|p=149}} with general economic decline. In Buhari's New Year's Day speech, he too mentioned the corrupt class of the [[Second Nigerian Republic|Second Republic]] but also as the cause of a general decline in morality in society.{{Sfn|Graf|1988|p=149}} ==Head of State (1983–1985)== === Consolidation of power === The structure of the new military leadership—the fifth in [[Nigeria]] since independence—resembled the last military regime, the [[Olusegun Obasanjo|Obasanjo]]/[[Shehu Musa Yar'Adua|Yaradua]] administration. The new regime established a Supreme Military Council, a Federal Executive Council and a Council of States.{{Sfn|Graf|1988|p=150}} The number of ministries was trimmed to 18, while the administration carried out a retrenchment exercise among the senior ranks of the civil service and police. It retired 17 permanent secretaries and some senior police and naval officers. In addition, the new military administration promulgated new laws to achieve its aim. These laws included the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Decree for the prosecution of armed robbery cases, and the State Security (Detention of Person) Decree, which gave powers to the military to detain individuals suspected of jeopardizing state security or causing economic adversity.{{Sfn|Graf|1988|p=153}} Other decrees included the Civil Service Commission and Public Offenders Decree, which constituted the legal and administrative basis to conduct a purge in the civil service.{{Sfn|Graf|1988|p=153}} According to Decree Number 2 of 1984, the state security and the chief of staff were given the power to detain, without charges, individuals deemed to be a security risk to the state for up to three months.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6ab5d3c.html|title=Nigeria: Repeal of Decree 2|date=1 October 1998|website=refworld.org|access-date=19 January 2015|archive-date=20 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150120114352/http://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6ab5d3c.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Strikes and popular demonstrations were banned and Nigeria's security agency, the [[National Security Organization]] (NSO) was entrusted with unprecedented powers. The NSO played a wide role in the cracking down of public dissent by intimidating, harassing and jailing individuals who broke the interdiction on strikes. By October 1984, about 200,000 civil servants were retrenched.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://naijapolitica.com/2014/12/04/the-untold-tales-of-gen-buhari-a-must-read/|title=THE UNTOLD TALES OF GEN. BUHARI&nbsp;... [a must read]|date=4 December 2014|website=Naija Politica|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150120004503/http://naijapolitica.com/2014/12/04/the-untold-tales-of-gen-buhari-a-must-read/|archive-date=20 January 2015}}</ref> Buhari mounted an offensive against entrenched interests. In 20 months as Head of State, about 500 politicians, officials and businessmen were jailed for corruption during his stewardship.<ref name="autogenerated422">{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12890807|title=Nigeria's Muhammadu Buhari in profile|date=17 April 2011|work=BBC News|access-date=20 April 2011|archive-date=20 April 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110420211645/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12890807|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.africa.upenn.edu/Urgent_Action/apic_52396.html|title=Nigeria: Human Rights Watch Africa|date=10 May 1996|website=africa.upenn.eu|access-date=19 January 2015|archive-date=15 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150315211922/http://www.africa.upenn.edu/Urgent_Action/apic_52396.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Detainees were released after releasing sums to the government and agreeing to meet certain conditions. The regime also jailed its critics, including [[Fela Kuti]].<ref name="amnesty2">{{Cite web|url=http://static.amnesty.org/ai50/fela_kuti_en.pdf|title=Fela Kuti, PoC, Nigeria|date=2010|website=amnesty.org|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150404020006/http://static.amnesty.org/ai50/fela_kuti_en.pdf|archive-date=4 April 2015|quote=On numerous occasions he was detained and harassed by the authorities}}</ref> He was arrested on 4 September 1984 at the airport as he was about to embark on an American tour. [[Amnesty International]] described the charges brought against him for illegally exporting foreign currency as "spurious". Using the wide powers bestowed upon it by Decree Number 2, the government sentenced Fela to five years in prison. He was released after 18 months,<ref name="amnesty2" /> when the Buhari regime was overthrown. In 1984, Buhari passed Decree Number 4, the Protection Against False Accusations Decree,<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Ogbondah|first=Chris|date=1991|title=Origins and Interpretation of Nigerian Press Laws|url=http://archive.lib.msu.edu/DMC/African%20Journals/pdfs/africa%20media%20review/vol5no2/jamr005002006.pdf|journal=Africa Media Review|access-date=19 January 2015|archive-date=24 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121224033156/http://archive.lib.msu.edu/DMC/African%20Journals/pdfs/africa%20media%20review/vol5no2/jamr005002006.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> a wide-ranging repressive press law. Section 1 of the law provided that "Any person who publishes in any form, whether written or otherwise, any message, rumour, report or statement [...] which is false in any material particular or which brings or is calculated to bring the Federal Military Government or the Government of a state or public officer to ridicule or disrepute, shall be guilty of an offense under this Decree".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nationalnetworkonline.com/vol10n40/nondisclosure.html|title=My Stance On 'Non Disclosure' Remains Unshakable – Tunde Thompson|date=9 October 2013|website=nationalnetworkonline.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150120114257/http://www.nationalnetworkonline.com/vol10n40/nondisclosure.html|archive-date=20 January 2015}}</ref> The law further stated that offending journalists and publishers will be tried by an open military tribunal, whose ruling would be final and unappealable in any court and those found guilty would be eligible for a fine not less than 10,000 [[naira]] and a jail sentence of up to two years.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CCT Chairman Advocates Return of Decree 2 to punish Journalists |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/06/cct-chairman-advocates-return-decree-2-punish-journalists/amp/}}</ref> ===Economics=== {{Main|Buharism}} In order to reform the economy, as Head of State, Buhari started to rebuild the nation's social-political and economic systems, along the realities of Nigeria's austere economic conditions.<ref name="upa" /> The rebuilding included removing or cutting back the excesses in national expenditure, obliterating or removing completely, corruption from the nation's social ethics, shifting from mainly public sector employment to self-employment. Buhari also encouraged import substitution industrialisation based to a great extent on the use of local materials.<ref name="upa">{{Cite book|author1=Nwachuku, Levi Akalazu |author2=G. N. Uzoigwe |title=Troubled Journey: Nigeria Since the Civil War |publisher=University Press of America|year=2004 |page=192}}</ref> However, tightening of imports led to reduction in raw materials for industries causing many industries to operate below capacity,{{Sfn|Graf|1988|p=162}} reduction of workers and in some cases business closure.<ref name="autogenerated422" /> Buhari broke ties with the International Monetary Fund, when the fund asked the government to devalue the naira by 60%. However, the reforms that Buhari instigated on his own were as or more rigorous as those required by the IMF.<ref>{{Cite book|last1=Vreeland|first1=James Raymond|title=The International Monetary Fund: Politics of Conditional Lending|date=19 December 2006|publisher=Routledge|isbn=978-0-415-37463-7|page=60|quote=Buhari proved his independence by pushing through economic austerity so severe it went beyond what many advised – all the while he refused IMF assistance.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|last1=Mathews|first1=Martin P.|title=Nigeria: Current Issues and Historical Background|date=1 May 2002|publisher=[[Nova Science Publishers, Inc.]]|isbn=978-1-59033-316-7|page=122|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hTs6GpM4zDMC&q=buhari+imf&pg=PA122|access-date=19 January 2015|archive-date=3 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210103155730/https://books.google.com/books?id=hTs6GpM4zDMC&q=buhari+imf&pg=PA122|url-status=live}}</ref> On 7 May 1984, Buhari announced the country's 1984 National Budget. The budget came with a series of complementary measures: *A temporary ban on recruiting federal public sector workers *Raising of interest rates *Halting capital projects *Prohibition of borrowing by state governments *15 percent cut from Shagari's 1983 Budget *Realignment of import duties *Reducing the balance of payment deficit by cutting imports *It also gave priority to the importation of raw materials and spare parts that were needed for agriculture and industry. Other economic measures by Buhari took the form of counter trade, currency change, price reduction of goods and services. His economic policies did not earn him the legitimacy of the masses due to the rise in inflation and the use of military might to continue to push many policies blamed for the rise in food prices.{{Sfn|Graf|1988|p=164}} ===Mass social mobilization=== {{Main|War Against Indiscipline}} One of the most enduring legacies of the Buhari government has been the War Against Indiscipline (WAI). Launched on 20 March 1984, the policy tried to address the perceived lack of public morality and civic responsibility of Nigerian society. Unruly Nigerians were ordered to form neat queues at bus stops, under the eyes of whip-wielding soldiers. Civil servants<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12890807|title = Nigeria's Muhammadu Buhari in profile|date = 11 December 2014|website = bbc.co.uk|access-date = 21 July 2018|archive-date = 13 August 2018|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180813125916/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12890807|url-status = live}}</ref> who failed to show up on time at work were humiliated and forced to do "frog jumps". Minor offences carried long sentences. Any student over the age of 17 caught cheating on an exam would get 21 years in prison. Counterfeiting and arson could lead to the death penalty.<ref>{{Cite news|url = https://www.nytimes.com/1984/08/10/world/nigeria-s-discipline-campaign-not-sparing-the-rod.html|title = Nigeria's discipline campaign: Not sparing the rod|date = 10 August 1984|work = The New York Times|author = Clifford D. May|access-date = 11 February 2017|archive-date = 9 June 2017|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170609222757/http://www.nytimes.com/1984/08/10/world/nigeria-s-discipline-campaign-not-sparing-the-rod.html|url-status = live}}</ref> Buhari's administration enacted three decrees to investigate corruption and control foreign exchange. The Banking (Freezing of Accounts) Decree of 1984, allotted to the Federal Military Government the power to freeze bank accounts of persons suspected to have committed fraud. The Recovery of Public Property (Special Military Tribunals) Decree permitted the government to investigate the assets of public officials linked with corruption and constitute a military tribunal to try such persons. The Exchange Control (Anti-Sabotage) Decree stated penalties for violators of foreign exchange laws.{{Sfn|Graf|1988|p=154}} Decree 20 on illegal ship bunkering and drug trafficking was another example of Buhari's tough approach to crime.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.country-data.com/cgi-bin/query/r-9485.html|title=Security and Anticrime Measures|date=June 1991|website=country-data.com|access-date=19 January 2015|archive-date=14 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150314231150/http://www.country-data.com/cgi-bin/query/r-9485.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Section 3 (2) (K) provided that "any person who, without lawful authority deals in, sells, smokes or inhales the drug known as [[cocaine]] or other similar drugs, shall be guilty under section 6 (3) (K) of an offence and liable on conviction to suffer death sentence by firing squad." In the case of Bernard Ogedengebe, the Decree was applied retroactively.<ref name="tdl22">{{Cite web|url=http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/buhari-history-and-the-wilfully-blind/198756/|title=Buhari: History and the Wilfully Blind|date=10 January 2015|website=thisdaylive.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150113061304/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/buhari-history-and-the-wilfully-blind/198756/|archive-date=13 January 2015}}</ref> He was executed even if at the time of his arrest the crime did not mandate the capital punishment, but had carried a sentence of six months imprisonment.<ref name="tdl22" /> In another prominent case of April 1985, six Nigerians were condemned to death under the same decree: Sidikatu Tairi, Sola Oguntayo, Oladele Omosebi, Lasunkanmi Awolola, Jimi Adebayo and Gladys Iyamah.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.abiyamo.com/muhammadu-buhari-nigerias-strictest-leader/7/|title=Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria's Strictest Leader|date=2 July 2013|website=abiyamo.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150120113947/http://www.abiyamo.com/muhammadu-buhari-nigerias-strictest-leader/7/|archive-date=20 January 2015}}</ref> In 1985, prompted by economic uncertainties and a rising crime rate, the government of Buhari opened the borders (closed since April 1984) with [[Benin]], [[Niger]], [[Chad]] and [[Cameroon]] to speed up the expulsion of 700,000 illegal foreigners and illegal migrant workers.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1985/05/05/world/expelled-foreigners-pouring-ved=0CHwQ6AEwDw#v=onepageout-of-nigeria-by-the-associated-press.html|title=Expelled foreigners pouring out of Nigeria By The Associated Press|date=5 May 1985|website=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref> Buhari is today known for this crisis; there even is a famine in the east of Niger that have been named "El Buhari".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jeuneafrique.com/Article/ARTJAWEB20141211173541/|title=Présidentielle nigériane : Muhammadu Buhari affrontera Goodluck Jonathan|date=11 December 2014|website=jeuneafrique.com|access-date=19 January 2015|archive-date=4 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204194311/https://www.jeuneafrique.com/37766/politique/pr-sidentielle-nig-riane-muhammadu-buhari-affrontera-goodluck-jonathan/|url-status=live}}</ref> His regime drew criticism from many, including Nigeria's first Nobel Prize winner [[Wole Soyinka]], who, in 2007, wrote a piece called "The Crimes of Buhari"<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://saharareporters.com/2007/01/14/crimes-buhari-wole-soyinka|title=The crimes of Buhari-Wole Soyinka|date=14 January 2007|website=saharareporters.com|access-date=19 January 2015|archive-date=20 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150120115130/http://saharareporters.com/2007/01/14/crimes-buhari-wole-soyinka|url-status=live}}</ref> which outlined many of the abuses conducted under his military rule. Ahead of the 2015 general election, Buhari responded to his human rights criticism by saying that if elected, he would follow the rule of law, and that there would be access to justice for all Nigerians and respect for fundamental human rights of Nigerians.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160304195948/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/03/my-contract-with-nigeria-buhari/ My contract with Nigeria – Buhari]. vanguardngr.com (17 March 2015)</ref> === Coup d'état of 1985 === {{Main|1985 Nigerian coup d'état}} In August 1985, Major General Buhari was overthrown in a coup led by General [[Ibrahim Babangida]] and other members of the ruling Supreme Military Council (SMC).<ref name="Muhammad Buhari2">{{Cite encyclopedia|url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Muhammadu-Buhari|title=Muhammadu Buhari|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190218031931/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Muhammadu-Buhari|archive-date=18 February 2019|access-date=8 February 2015|encyclopedia=Encyclopaedia Britannica}}</ref> Babangida brought many of Buhari's most vocal critics into his administration, including [[Fela Kuti]]'s brother [[Olikoye Ransome-Kuti]], a doctor who had led a strike against Buhari to protest declining health care services. Buhari was then detained in [[Benin City]] until 1988.<ref>{{Cite book|first1=Toyin| last1=Falola|author1-link=Toyin Falola|title=A History of Nigeria|first2=Matthew M. |last2=Heaton|publisher=[[Cambridge University Press]]|date=2008| isbn=9781139472036|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=XygZjbNRap0C&pg=PR7|url-access=limited}}</ref> ==Pre-presidency (1985–2015)== === Detention === Buhari spent three years of detention in a small guarded bungalow in [[Benin City|Benin]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-11-07 |title=Buhari: Most part of my detention was in a small bungalow in Benin |url=https://www.thecable.ng/buhari-part-detention-small-bungalow-benin |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=TheCable |language=en-US}}</ref> He had access to television that showed two channels and members of his family were allowed to visit him on the authorization of Babangida.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nwachukwu |first=John Owen |date=2017-05-16 |title=How Ibrahim Babaginda sent bags of money to Buhari - John Parden |url=https://dailypost.ng/2017/05/16/ibrahim-babaginda-sent-bags-money-buhari-john-parden/ |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=Daily Post Nigeria |language=en-US}}</ref> === Civilian life === In December 1988, after his mother's death he was released and retired to his residence in [[Daura]]. While in detention, his farm was managed by his relatives. He divorced his first wife in 1988 and married Aisha Halilu.<ref name="Paden" /> In Katsina, he became the pioneer chairman of Katsina Foundation that was founded to encourage social and economic development in [[Katsina State]].{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}} Buhari served as the Chairman of the Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF), a body created by the government of General [[Sani Abacha]], and funded from the revenue generated by the increase in price of petroleum products, to pursue developmental projects around the country. A 1998 report in ''[[New African]]'' praised the PTF under Buhari for its transparency, calling it a rare "success story".<ref name="PTF">{{Cite web |title=Development: PTF – shining in the gloom |url=http://www.africasia.com/archive/na/98_06/abcr0604.htm |date=June 1998 |access-date=4 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120120225841/http://www.africasia.com/archive/na/98_06/abcr0604.htm |archive-date=20 January 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> === Presidential campaigns and elections=== [[Fáílú:GMB, Akande, Ajimobi at PGLS1.jpg|thumb|Buhari (left) with Governor [[Abiola Ajimobi]] (right)]] [[Fáílú:Atiku, GMB at PGLS 1.jpg|thumb|Buhari with former Vice President [[Atiku Abubakar]] (left)]]'''2003 presidential election''' In 2003, Buhari ran for office in the [[2003 Nigerian presidential election|presidential election]]<ref>{{Cite news | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/6508055.stm | work=BBC News | title=Nigeria: Facts and figures | date=17 April 2007 | access-date=24 June 2009 | archive-date=1 September 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901035339/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/6508055.stm | url-status=live }}</ref> as the candidate of the [[All Nigeria People's Party]] (ANPP). He was defeated by the [[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|People's Democratic Party]] incumbent, President [[Olusẹgun Ọbasanjọ]], by more than 11 million votes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Buhari at 69: The leader Nigeria lacks - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/buhari-at-69-the-leader-nigeria-lacks/ |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=dailytrust.com}}</ref> ====2007 presidential election==== On 18 December 2006, Buhari was nominated as the consensus candidate of the All Nigeria People's Party. His main challenger in the April 2007 polls was the ruling PDP candidate, [[Umaru Yar'Adua]], who hailed from the same home state of [[Katsina State|Katsina]]. Buhari officially took 18% of the vote to Yar'Adua's 70%, but Buhari rejected these results.<ref name=Huge>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/6584393.stm "Huge win for Nigeria's Yar'Adua"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070426235748/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/6584393.stm |date=26 April 2007 }}, BBC News, 23 April 2007.</ref> After Yar'Adua took office, he called for a government of national unity to bring on board aggrieved opposition members. The ANPP joined the government with appointment of its national chairman as a member of Yar'Adua's cabinet, but Buhari denounced this agreement.<ref>Felix Onuah and Camillus Eboh, [https://archive.today/20070517203204/http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=68&art_id=nw20070704220154487C404988 "Nigerian president picks ministers"], Reuters (''IOL''), 4 July 2007.</ref> ==== 2011 presidential election ==== In March 2010, Buhari left the ANPP for the [[Congress for Progressive Change]] (CPC), a party he had helped to found. He said that he had supported foundation of the CPC "as a solution to the debilitating, ethical and ideological conflicts in my former party the ANPP".<ref name=Mamah20100318>{{Cite web |url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201003180375.html |title=Buhari Joins Congress for Progressive Change |work=Vanguard |author=Emeka Mamah |date=18 March 2010 |access-date=22 April 2011 |archive-date=19 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019083100/http://allafrica.com/stories/201003180375.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Buhari was the CPC presidential candidate in the 2011 election, running against incumbent President [[Goodluck Jonathan]] of the [[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|People's Democratic Party]] (PDP), [[Mallam Nuhu Ribadu]] of [[Action Congress of Nigeria]] (ACN), and [[Ibrahim Shekarau]] of ANPP. They were the major contenders among 20 candidates.<ref name="INEC">{{Cite web|title=Summary of the 2011 Presidential election results |url=http://www.inecnigeria.org/results/presidential/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110529123316/http://www.inecnigeria.org/results/presidential/ |archive-date=29 May 2011 }}</ref> Buhari campaigned on an anti-corruption platform and pledged to remove immunity protections from government officials. He also gave support to enforcement of [[Sharia law]] in Nigeria's northern states, which had previously caused him political difficulties among Christian voters in the country's south.<ref name="autogenerated422"/> The elections were marred by widespread sectarian violence, which claimed the lives of 800 people across the country, as Buhari's supporters attacked Christian settlements in the country's central region.<ref name="cfr">{{Cite web|url = http://blogs.cfr.org/campbell/2014/12/12/nigerian-religious-leaders-advise-political-candidates/|title = Nigerian Religious Leaders Advise Political Candidates|date = 12 December 2014|website = cfr.org|access-date = 19 January 2015|archive-date = 13 January 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150113121021/http://blogs.cfr.org/campbell/2014/12/12/nigerian-religious-leaders-advise-political-candidates/|url-status = live}}</ref> The three-day uprising was blamed in part on Buhari's inflammatory comments.<ref name="cfr" /> In spite of assurances from Human Rights Watch, which had judged the elections "among the fairest in Nigeria's history", Buhari claimed that the vote was flawed and warned<ref name="cfr" /> that "If what happened in 2011 should again happen in 2015, by the grace of God, the dog and the baboon would all be soaked in blood".<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Soyombo|first1=Fisayo|title=Opinion Will Muhammadu Buhari be Nigeria's next president?|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2014/12/will-muhammadu-buhari-be-niger-2014123191647111939.html|website=aljazeera.com|access-date=19 January 2015|date=31 December 2014|quote=In 2011, Buhari was accused of inciting the violence that followed his loss to Jonathan. The following year, he said "the dog and the baboon would all be soaked in blood" should the 2015 election be rigged. Buhari has shed blood before for his presidential ambition, some people believe. And they think he would do it again. Such a man, they reason, should never taste power.|archive-date=11 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150111054340/http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2014/12/will-muhammadu-buhari-be-niger-2014123191647111939.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last1=Ndujihe|first1=Clifford|last2=Idonor|first2=Daniel|title=Post-election violence: FG panel report indicts Buhari|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/10/post-election-violence-fg-panel-report-indicts-buhari/|website=vanguardngr.com|access-date=19 January 2015|date=11 October 2011|archive-date=19 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119225955/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/10/post-election-violence-fg-panel-report-indicts-buhari/|url-status=live}}</ref> Buhari remained a "folk hero" to some for his vocal opposition to corruption.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.naij.com/306026-buharis-presidential-attempts-and-2015-chances.html|title = Buhari's Presidential Attempts And 2015 Chances|date = November 2014|website = naij.com|access-date = 21 January 2015|archive-date = 13 November 2014|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141113064255/http://www.naij.com/306026-buharis-presidential-attempts-and-2015-chances.html|url-status = live}}</ref> He won 12,214,853 votes, coming in second to Jonathan, who polled 22,495,187 votes and was declared the winner.<ref name="Next20110421">{{Cite web |url=http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/Home/5691404-146/story.csp |title=Congress for Progressive Change considers going to court and Buhari declared that he will make Nigeria ungovernable for Jonathan. Since then the Boko Haram Sect has been bombing Nigerians |work=Next |author=Festus Owete |date=21 April 2011 |access-date=22 April 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304095821/http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/Home/5691404-146/story.csp |archive-date=4 March 2016 }}</ref> ==== 2015 presidential election ==== {{Main|2015 Nigerian general election}} [[Fáílú:Incoming and Outgoing Nigerian Presidents Wave to Crowd Amid Peaceful Inaugural in Abuja.jpg|thumb|Incoming and outgoing Nigerian Presidents at the [[Inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari|inauguration]] ceremony]] Buhari ran in the 2015 presidential election as a candidate of the [[All Progressives Congress]] party. His platform was built around his image as a staunch anti-corruption fighter and his incorruptible and honest reputation, but he said he would not probe past corrupt leaders and would give officials who stole in the past amnesty if they repented.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/173941-buhari-will-not-probe-past-corrupt-nigerian-leaders-repent-apc.html|title=Buhari will not probe past corrupt Nigerian leaders if they repent – APC|date=29 December 2014|website=premiumtimesng.com|access-date=19 January 2015|archive-date=19 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119223627/http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/173941-buhari-will-not-probe-past-corrupt-nigerian-leaders-repent-apc.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In the runup to the 2015 election, Jonathan's campaign asked that Buhari be disqualified from the election, claiming that he was in breach of the Constitution.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/174654-nigeria2015-jonathan-wants-buhari-disqualified.html|title = #Nigeria2015: Jonathan wants Buhari disqualified|date = 11 January 2015|website = premiumtimesng.com|access-date = 19 January 2015|archive-date = 18 January 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150118024219/http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/174654-nigeria2015-jonathan-wants-buhari-disqualified.html|url-status = live}}</ref> According to the fundamental document, in order to qualify for election to the office of the president, a person must be "educated up to at least School certificate level or its equivalent". Buhari failed to submit any such evidence, claiming that he lost the original copies of his diplomas when his house was raided following his overthrow from power in 1985.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/01/buhari-certificate-nuisance/|title = Buhari: Certificate nuisance!|date = 6 January 2015|website = vanguardngr.com|access-date = 19 January 2015|archive-date = 19 January 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150119191350/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/01/buhari-certificate-nuisance/|url-status = live}}</ref> In May 2014, in the wake of the [[Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping]], Buhari strongly denounced the [[Boko Haram]] insurgency. He "urged Nigerians to put aside religion, politics and all other divisions to crush the insurgency he said is fanned by mindless bigots masquerading as Muslims".<ref>Ajasa, Femi. (8 May 2014) [http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/05/buhari-boko-haram-youre-bigots-masquerading-muslims/ BUHARI TO BOKO HARAM: You're bigots masquerading as Muslims – Vanguard News] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140509023342/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/05/buhari-boko-haram-youre-bigots-masquerading-muslims/ |date=9 May 2014 }}. Vanguardngr.com. Retrieved on 4 November 2016.</ref> In July 2014, Buhari escaped a bomb attack on his life by Boko Haram in Kaduna, 82 people were killed.<ref>Muhammed, Garba. (24 July 2014) [http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-nigeria-violence-idUKKBN0FS19N20140723 Suicide bombs in Nigeria's Kaduna kill 82, ex-leader Buhari targeted] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821173244/http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-nigeria-violence-idUKKBN0FS19N20140723|date=21 August 2016}} [[Reuters]]. Uk.reuters.com. Retrieved on 4 November 2016.</ref> In December 2014, Buhari pledged to enhance security in Nigeria if elected president.<ref>[http://www.voanews.com/content/nigeria-opposition-leader-vows-to-improve-security/2557090.html Nigeria Opposition Leader Vows to Improve Security] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141216144310/http://www.voanews.com/content/nigeria-opposition-leader-vows-to-improve-security/2557090.html |date=16 December 2014 }}. Voanews.com (12 December 2014). Retrieved on 4 November 2016.</ref> After this announcement, Buhari's approval ratings skyrocketed, largely due to Jonathan's apparent inability to fight Boko Haram. Buhari made internal security and wiping out the militant group one of the key pillars of his campaign. In January 2015, the insurgent group "The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta" (MEND) endorsed Buhari.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.punchng.com/news/mend-replies-pdp-says-buhari-best-candidate/|title = MEND replies PDP, says Buhari best candidate|date = 9 January 2015|website = punchng.com|url-status = dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150110195931/http://www.punchng.com/news/mend-replies-pdp-says-buhari-best-candidate/|archive-date = 10 January 2015|df = dmy-all}}</ref> Buhari's campaign was briefly advised by former Obama campaign manager [[David Axelrod (political consultant)|David Axelrod]]<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://freebeacon.com/issues/david-axelrods-political-consulting-firm-far-more-involved-in-nigeria-election-than-previously-disclosed/|title = David Axelrod's Political Consulting Firm Far More Involved in Nigeria Election than Previously Disclosed|date = 9 February 2015|access-date = 4 March 2015|website = freebeacon.com|last = Kredo|first = Adam|archive-date = 13 March 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150313233722/http://freebeacon.com/issues/david-axelrods-political-consulting-firm-far-more-involved-in-nigeria-election-than-previously-disclosed/|url-status = live}}</ref> and his AKPD consultancy. In February 2015, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo quit the ruling PDP party and endorsed Buhari.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.rfi.fr/afrique/20150218-nigeria-ex-president-olusegun-obasanjo-lache-goodluck-jonathan-pdp-apc-boko-haram-presidentielle/|title = Nigeria: l'ex-président Olusegun Obasanjo lâche Goodluck Jonathan|date = 18 February 2015|access-date = 4 March 2015|publisher = RFI|archive-date = 10 March 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150310123841/http://www.rfi.fr/afrique/20150218-nigeria-ex-president-olusegun-obasanjo-lache-goodluck-jonathan-pdp-apc-boko-haram-presidentielle/|url-status = live}}</ref> On 31 March, Jonathan called Buhari to concede and congratulate him on his election as president.<ref name=telegraph>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/nigeria/11507102/Muhammadu-Buhari-claims-victory-in-Nigerias-presidential-elections.html|title=Muhammadu Buhari claims victory in Nigeria's presidential elections|work=The Telegraph|author=Colin Freeman|date=31 March 2015|access-date=31 March 2015|archive-date=1 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150401021040/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/nigeria/11507102/Muhammadu-Buhari-claims-victory-in-Nigerias-presidential-elections.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Buhari was sworn in on 29 May 2015 in a [[Inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari|ceremony]] attended by at least 23 heads of state and government.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Historic succession complete as Buhari is sworn in as the president of Nigeria {{!}} Nigeria {{!}} The Guardian |url=https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2015/may/29/historic-succession-complete-buhari-sworn-in-nigerian-president |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=amp.theguardian.com}}</ref> ===Second inauguration=== The second [[Nigerian presidential inauguration|inauguration]] of Buhari as the [[List of heads of state of Nigeria|15th]] [[president of Nigeria]], and 4th president in the [[fourth Nigerian Republic]] took place on Wednesday, 29 May 2019, following the [[2019 Nigerian presidential election]] and marking the start of the second and final four-year term of Muhammadu Buhari as president and [[Yemi Osinbajo]] as [[Vice President of Nigeria|vice president]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nigeria Presidential Elections Results 2019 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-f0b25208-4a1d-4068-a204-940cbe88d1d3 |date=26 February 2019 |access-date=23 May 2023 |website=[[BBC News]] }}</ref> It was the 8th presidential inauguration in Nigeria, and 6th in the fourth republic.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://fmic.gov.ng/inauguration-of-president-muhammadu-buhari-as-president-professor-yemi-osinbajo-as-vice-president-of-the-federal-republic-of-nigeria/ |title=2019 Presidential Inauguration Ceremony |last1=Oyeyemi |first1=Tunji |date=29 May 2019 |publisher=FMIC |access-date=23 May 2023}}</ref><ref name="speech">{{Cite web |last1=Erezi |first1=Dennis |title=Buhari sworn in for second term |url=https://guardian.ng/news/buhari-sworn-in-for-second-term/ |date=29 May 2019 |access-date=23 May 2023 |website=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]] }}</ref> The official [[swearing-in]] ceremony took place at [[Eagle Square, Abuja|Eagle Square in Abuja]], the [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]]. Acting [[Chief Justice of Nigeria|Chief Justice]] [[Tanko Muhammad]] administered the oath of office taken by President Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. The traditional inaugural speech was not delivered.<ref name="speech"/> Former Nigerian heads of state General [[Yakubu Gowon]], General [[Ibrahim Babangida]], Interim President [[Ernest Shonekan]], General [[Abdulsalami Abubakar]], General [[Olusegun Obasanjo]] and President [[Goodluck Jonathan]] were in attendance. == Presidency (2015–2023) == {{Further|Presidency of Muhammadu Buhari}} [[Fáílú:The heads of delegations attending the Russia-Africa Summit pose for photographs (2019-10-24).jpg|thumb|Buhari and other African leaders at the [[Russia–Africa Summit 2019]] in Sochi on 24 October 2019]] The economy has averaged a growth rate of 0.9% since the administration's first term, unemployment is at an all-time high of 23%, and millions entered poverty.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2019/05/30/nigerians-got-poorer-in-muhammadu-buharis-first-term|title=Nigerians got poorer in Muhammadu Buhari's first term|newspaper=The Economist|access-date=26 March 2020|issn=0013-0613|archive-date=26 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200326160508/https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2019/05/30/nigerians-got-poorer-in-muhammadu-buharis-first-term|url-status=live}}</ref> Since 2015, Buhari has lost supporters due to his perceived un-energetic personality and contemplative decision making.<ref name= "ebe">{{Cite journal|last=Obadare|first= Ebenezer|year=2019|title=Introduction: Nigeria – Twenty years of civil rule|journal=African Affairs |volume= 121|issue= 485|pages= e75–e86|doi=10.1093/afraf/adz004}}</ref> === Cabinet === Buhari's key advisers include: his nephew [[Mamman Daura]], businessman [[Ismaila Isa Funtua]], political operator [[Baba Gana Kingibe]], [[Abba Kyari (politician)|Abba Kyari]] the [[Chief of Staff to the President (Nigeria)|Chief of Staff to the President]]; and from the late stages of his first term, [[Boss Mustapha]] the [[Secretary to the Government of the Federation]].<ref name="vol60" /> Empowering his [[Kitchen Cabinet|kitchen cabinet]] after his second inauguration, Buhari has stated his preference for cabinet members seeking meetings or consultation to direct such requests through the chief of staff or through the government secretary.<ref name="vol60" /> Since the [[Fourth Nigerian Republic|Fourth Republic]], ministerial positions are legally required to be composed of a federal ethno-demographic character with a minister representing each state of the federation. A result of this has created the outcome of political considerations as an important factor in nominating ministers as local party officials lacking in merit jostle for cabinet positions.<ref name="vol60" /> Nomination into Buhari's cabinet has been influenced by those political considerations and also closeness to the president and his inner cabinet.<ref name="vol60" /> In August 2019, the president named his cabinet of predominantly male members with an average years of 60 and dominated by political actors or those close to the president.<ref name="gang" /> The cabinet include two wealthy former governors from the Niger Delta, [[Timipre Sylva]] and [[Godswill Akpabio]] who were originally members of the opposition party PDP and fourteen retained ministers some of whom critics alleged had performed poorly or having a close relationship with a corrupt past Head of State.<ref name="gang">{{Cite journal |date=26 July 2019 |title=The Gang of 43 breaks cover |url=https://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/12703/The_Gang_of_43_breaks_cover |journal=African Confidential |language=en |volume=60 |access-date=23 October 2019 |archive-date=1 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191101173158/https://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/12703/The_Gang_of_43_breaks_cover |url-status=live }}</ref> === Health === In May 2016, Buhari cancelled a two-day visit to Lagos to inaugurate projects in the state but he was represented by the Vice-president [[Yemi Osinbajo]] after citing an "ear infection" suspected to be [[Ménière's disease]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Adetayo|first=Olalekan|date=22 May 2016|title=Buhari cancels two-day state visit to Lagos|work=[[The Punch]]|location=[[Abuja]]|url=http://punchng.com/buhari-cancels-two-day-state-visit-lagos/|access-date=30 June 2016|archive-date=27 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160627153104/http://punchng.com/buhari-cancels-two-day-state-visit-lagos/|url-status=live}}</ref> On 6 June, Buhari travelled to the [[United Kingdom]] to seek medical attention.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Nwabughuiogu|first=Levinus|date=6 June 2016|title=Buhari heads to London for medical treatment|work=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard News]]|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/06/buhari-heads-london-medical-treatment/|access-date=30 June 2016|archive-date=11 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160711005842/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/06/buhari-heads-london-medical-treatment/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Ifijeh|first=Martins|date=9 June 2016|title=Nigeria: Meniere's Disease and Buhari's Health|work=[[Thisday]] Live|publisher=All Africa|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201606090823.html|access-date=30 June 2016|archive-date=15 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615002826/http://allafrica.com/stories/201606090823.html|url-status=live}}</ref> This happened days after the Presidential Spokesman [[Femi Adesina]] was quoted as saying Buhari was "as fit as fiddle" and "hale and hearty", to much discontent and criticism from political analysts and followers.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Buhari Travelled Abroad Over Poor Health – Nigerians|work=[[Naij]]|url=https://www.naij.com/388658-buhari-travelled-abroad-over-poor-health-nigerians.html|access-date=30 June 2016|archive-date=20 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820114334/https://www.naij.com/388658-buhari-travelled-abroad-over-poor-health-nigerians.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Rahman|first=Tunde|date=11 June 2016|title=On President Buhari's Health|work=ThisDay Live|url=http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/06/11/on-president-buharis-health/|access-date=30 June 2016|archive-date=27 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160627174256/http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/06/11/on-president-buharis-health/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Kolawole|first=O'Femi|date=7 June 2016|title=President Buhari's health and Aso Rock lies|work=The Cable|url=https://www.thecable.ng/president-buharis-health-aso-rock-lies|access-date=30 June 2016|archive-date=8 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160608133442/https://www.thecable.ng/president-buharis-health-aso-rock-lies|url-status=live}}</ref> In February 2017, following what were described as "routine medical check-ups" in the UK,<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 January 2017|title=Buhari not dead - Presidency|language=en-GB|newspaper=Premium Times Nigeria|url=http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/221184-buhari-not-dead-presidency.html|access-date=6 February 2017|archive-date=7 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170207113154/http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/221184-buhari-not-dead-presidency.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Buhari asked parliament to extend his medical leave to await test results.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Muhammadu Buhari extends medical leave in UK|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/02/muhammadu-buhari-medical-leave-uk-170206042202525.html|access-date=6 February 2017|website=Aljazeera|archive-date=6 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170206163247/http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/02/muhammadu-buhari-medical-leave-uk-170206042202525.html|url-status=live}}</ref> His office did not give any further details on his health condition nor the expected date of his return.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Buhari fails to return - New Telegraph Nigerian Newspaper|url= https://newtelegraphonline.com/news/buhari-fails-return/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170208041432/https://newtelegraphonline.com/news/buhari-fails-return/|archive-date=8 February 2017|access-date=7 February 2017}}</ref> On 8 February, President Buhari personally signed a letter addressed to the [[President of the Senate of Nigeria]] alerting him of a further extension to his annual leave, leaving his vice president in charge.<ref>Ismail Mudashir, [https://web.archive.org/web/20170212102522/http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/general/i-won-t-return-until-doctors-are-satisfied-buhari/184892.html "I won’t return until doctors are satisfied – Buhari"] {{Webarchive|url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170212102522/http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/general/i-won-t-return-until-doctors-are-satisfied-buhari/184892.html|date=12 February 2017}}, ''Daily Trust'', 12 February 2017.</ref><ref>[http://thenationonlineng.net/cant-return-home-now-buhari/ "Why I can’t return home now, by Buhari"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170213141408/http://thenationonlineng.net/cant-return-home-now-buhari/ |date=13 February 2017 }}, ''The Nation''</ref><ref>[http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/223218-exclusive-i-wont-return-doctors-satisfied-buhari.html "XCLUSIVE: I won’t return until doctors are satisfied — Buhari"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170213164343/http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/223218-exclusive-i-wont-return-doctors-satisfied-buhari.html |date=13 February 2017 }}, ''Premium Times'', 11 February 2017.</ref> Following an absence of 51 days from office, President Buhari returned to Nigeria. He arrived at [[Kaduna Airport]] in the morning of 10 March.<ref>{{Cite web|author=adekunle|date=10 March 2017|title=Ag. President, others receive Buhari in Presidential Villa|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/03/ag-president-others-receive-buhari-in-presidential-villa/|access-date=11 April 2017|website=Vanguard News|archive-date=10 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170310095225/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/03/ag-president-others-receive-buhari-in-presidential-villa/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Comrade|first=Ameh|date=10 March 2017|title=Buhari returns to Nigeria|url=http://dailypost.ng/2017/03/10/breaking-buhari-returns-nigeria/|access-date=11 April 2017|website=Daily Post Nigeria|archive-date=10 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170310084839/http://dailypost.ng/2017/03/10/breaking-buhari-returns-nigeria/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=10 March 2017|title=UPDATED: Buhari arrives Nigeria|url=http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/225725-updated-buhari-arrives-nigeria.html|access-date=11 April 2017|website=Premium Times Nigeria|archive-date=10 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170310112107/http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/225725-updated-buhari-arrives-nigeria.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Although information was limited during his stay in [[London]], he was pictured on 9 March meeting the most senior cleric of the world Anglican congregation, Archbishop of Canterbury [[Justin Welby]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=10 March 2017|title=Nigeria President Buhari: I've never been so sick|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-39228656|access-date=11 April 2017|archive-date=13 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180413143509/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-39228656|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Muhammadu Buhari returns home from London medical leave|work=Nigeria News|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/03/muhammadu-buhari-returned-home-state-media-170310065849423.html|access-date=11 April 2017|publisher=[[Al Jazeera English|Al Jazeera]]|archive-date=10 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170310125927/http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/03/muhammadu-buhari-returned-home-state-media-170310065849423.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Vice President Yemi Osibanjo remained in charge as acting president, while the President continued to recover in [[Abuja]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 March 2017|title=Breaking: Osinbajo remains Acting President, says Buhari|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/03/breaking-need-rest-says-buhari/|access-date=11 April 2017|website=Vanguard News|archive-date=10 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170310112931/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/03/breaking-need-rest-says-buhari/|url-status=live}}</ref> The President has missed major official and public appearances just two months following his return to office from England. Most recently he was absent from the [[Cabinet of Nigeria|Federal Executive Council]] (FEC) meeting, the worker's day event held at the Eagle Square in Abuja on May Day 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|date=1 May 2017|title=#WhereIsBuhari: President Buhari Absent From May Day Rally|url=http://saharareporters.com/2017/05/01/whereisbuhari-president-buhari-absent-may-day-rally|access-date=21 August 2017|website=Sahara Reporters|archive-date=9 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809185308/http://saharareporters.com/2017/05/01/whereisbuhari-president-buhari-absent-may-day-rally|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Nathaniel|first=Soonest|date=2 May 2017|title=Panic over Buhari's health: OBJ, IBB, Abdulsalami to meet secretly in Minna|url=https://www.naij.com/1102293-panic-buharis-health-obj-ibb-abdulsalami-meet-secretly-minna.html|access-date=21 August 2017|website=naij.com|archive-date=3 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803220218/https://www.naij.com/1102293-panic-buharis-health-obj-ibb-abdulsalami-meet-secretly-minna.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2 May 2017|title=Falana & Civil Society Leaders Urge President Buhari to take Medical Leave|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/05/falana-civil-society-leaders-urge-president-buhari-to-take-medical-leave/|website=BellaNaija|access-date=2 May 2017|archive-date=2 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170502134625/https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/05/falana-civil-society-leaders-urge-president-buhari-to-take-medical-leave/|url-status=live}}</ref> Speculations about the President's health circulated in the [[public sphere]] in the days following President Buhari's wishes to "[[work from home]]".<ref>{{Cite web|date=26 April 2017|title=Buhari To Work From Home Today • Channels Television|url=https://www.channelstv.com/2017/04/26/buhari-to-work-from-home-today/|access-date=21 August 2017|website=channelstv.com|archive-date=12 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812133228/http://www.channelstv.com/2017/04/26/buhari-to-work-from-home-today/|url-status=live}}</ref> Some prominent Nigerian figures urged the President to take a long-term medical leave,<ref>{{Cite news|date=2 May 2017|title=Nigeria's President Buhari urged to take medical leave|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-39778012|access-date=21 August 2017|archive-date=3 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803215010/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-39778012|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=1 May 2017|title=Buhari's health needs urgent medical attention – Falana|url=http://dailypost.ng/2017/05/01/buharis-health-needs-urgent-medical-attention-falana/|access-date=21 August 2017|website=dailypost.ng|archive-date=3 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803212523/http://dailypost.ng/2017/05/01/buharis-health-needs-urgent-medical-attention-falana/|url-status=live}}</ref> citing his failure to make any public appearances over a two-week period.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2 May 2017|title=Muhammadu Buhari: Nigeria"s President urged to take medical leave|url=http://pulse.ng/local/muhammadu-buhari-nigerias-president-urged-to-take-medical-leave-id6612668.html|access-date=21 August 2017|website=pulse.ng|archive-date=29 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829010945/http://www.pulse.ng/local/muhammadu-buhari-nigerias-president-urged-to-take-medical-leave-id6612668.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Bolashodun|first=Oluwatobi|date=28 April 2017|title=BREAKING: President Buhari absent at Friday Juma'at prayer in Aso Villa|url=https://www.naij.com/1101886-breaking-president-buhari-absent-juma-prayer-aso-villa.html|access-date=21 August 2017|website=naij.com|archive-date=3 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803222157/https://www.naij.com/1101886-breaking-president-buhari-absent-juma-prayer-aso-villa.html|url-status=live}}</ref> President Buhari again left Nigeria for a reported health check-up in [[London]] on 7 May 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|date=8 May 2017|title=Again, Buhari travels to UK for check-up, hands over to Osinbajo|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/03/buharill-still-travel-london-medicals-presidency/|access-date=10 May 2017|archive-date=12 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170512002747/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/03/buharill-still-travel-london-medicals-presidency/|url-status=live}}</ref> President Buhari returned to Nigeria from his medical leave in the United Kingdom 104 days after leaving, on 19 August 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Buhari returns after lengthy UK medical treatment|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/08/nigeria-buhari-return-lengthy-uk-treatment-170819134302820.html|access-date=21 August 2017|website=www.aljazeera.com|archive-date=20 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170820230206/http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/08/nigeria-buhari-return-lengthy-uk-treatment-170819134302820.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last1=Adeshida|first1=Abayomi|last2=Agbakwuru|first2=Johnbosco|last3=Nwabughiogu|first3=Levinus|last4=Ajayi|first4=Omeiza|title=After 104 days on medical vacation…Finally, Buhari returns|newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/08/104-days-medical-vacation-finally-buhari-returns/|access-date=31 August 2017|archive-date=31 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831215926/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/08/104-days-medical-vacation-finally-buhari-returns/|url-status=live}}</ref> On 8 May, Buhari left Nigeria to London for medical check up, upon arrival from USA; and he returned on Friday 11 May 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Buhari returns from UK medical trip|work=Punch Newspapers|url=http://www.punchng.com/buhari-returns-from-uk-medical-trip/|access-date=12 May 2018|archive-date=11 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180511232111/http://www.punchng.com/buhari-returns-from-uk-medical-trip/|url-status=live}}</ref> === Economy === Buhari was an attractive choice to many Nigerians because of a perceived incorruptible character.<ref name=":0" /> Once in power, Buhari who had earlier mobilized supporters in three previous elections was slow to manifest his intention to solve problems he mentioned during his campaign. Determination to initiate his domestic policy agenda like naming of cabinet officials took six months,<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal|last1=Obadare|first1=Ebenezer|title=Current History|date=May 2017|volume=116|issue=790|url=http://www.currenthistory.com/Article.php?ID=1414|journal=|access-date=14 February 2018|archive-date=14 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180214142500/http://www.currenthistory.com/Article.php?ID=1414|url-status=live}}</ref> while the passage of the 2016 and 2017 budgets were delayed by infighting. In Buhari's first year in office, Nigeria suffered a decline in commodity prices which triggered an economic recession.<ref>{{Cite news |date=31 March 2011 |title=Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria's 'new broom' president in profile |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-12890807 |access-date=13 December 2022}}</ref> To source funds to close shortfall in revenue and fund an expansionary capital budget, Buhari traveled to 20 countries seeking loans.<ref>{{Cite journal |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=June 2016 |title=Economy Thwarts Buhari |journal=Afr Res Bull Econ |volume=53 |issue=4 }}</ref> Thereby, expansionary budget allocation to finance infrastructure was pushed back to a further date.<ref>{{Cite journal |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=18 November 2016 |title=Political schisms hit recovery and reform |url=http://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/11829/Political_schisms_hit_recovery_and_reform |journal=African Confidential |volume=57 |issue=23 |access-date=18 November 2016 |archive-date=21 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161121172005/http://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/11829/Political_schisms_hit_recovery_and_reform |url-status=live }}</ref> In the first year of the administration, [[Naira]], the currency of Nigeria depreciated in the black market leading to a gulf between the official exchange rate and the black-market rate.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Verbatim: Why I attempted absconding from office after becoming President — Buhari - OAK TV|url=https://oak.tv/attempted-absconding-officeri/|access-date=2 January 2017|work=oak.tv|agency=Oak TV|publisher=Oak TV|archive-date=3 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170103094211/https://oak.tv/attempted-absconding-officeri/|url-status=live}}</ref> A resulting shortage in foreign exchange hit various businesses including petroleum marketers. However, the gulf between the official rates and the black market rates opened up the opportunity for well connected individuals to engage in arbitrage, making a mockery of the president's anti-corruption image.<ref name="pill"/> In May 2016, the government announced a rise in the official pump price of petroleum to curtail shortfall in the commodity as a result of foreign exchange shortages.<ref>{{Cite journal |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=1 July 2016 |title=NIGERIA: A Turbulent Year |journal=Afr Res Bull Econ |volume=53 |issue=5 }}</ref> [[Fáílú:Third GECF summit in Tehran 21.jpg|thumb|Buhari with Russian President [[Vladimir Putin]], Venezuelan President [[Nicolás Maduro]] and other leaders at the [[Third GECF summit]] in Tehran]] In 2016, the country's economy declined by 1.6% and in 2017 per capita economic growth is projected to be negligible. Buhari's first tenure as head of state coincided with a decline in oil prices similar to his second stint but his administration has not shown dedicated effort to diversify sources of government spending.<ref name="pill">{{Cite news |title=Nigeria has let a crisis go to waste |url=https://www.ft.com/content/2f7d3a24-66eb-11e7-8526-7b38dcaef614 |website=Financial Times |date=12 July 2017 |last1=Pilling |first1=David |access-date=14 February 2018 |archive-date=15 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180215023426/https://www.ft.com/content/2f7d3a24-66eb-11e7-8526-7b38dcaef614 |url-status=live }}</ref> The 2018 budget signaled an expansionary fiscal policy with funds dedicated to infrastructural projects such as strategic roads, bridges and power plants.<ref>{{Cite journal|title=Buhari opens the war chest|journal=Africa Confidential|date=17 November 2017|volume=58|issue=23|url=https://www.africa-confidential.com/article-preview/id/12169/Buhari_opens_the_war_chest|language=en|access-date=14 February 2018|archive-date=14 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180214202744/https://www.africa-confidential.com/article-preview/id/12169/Buhari_opens_the_war_chest|url-status=live}}</ref> Since an upturn in economic growth from the decline of 2016, a slow pace of recovery has the country behind many of its continental neighbors in GDP growth. Unemployment levels remain high and any effort to increase non-oil revenues has not improved while government deficit spending include a significant portion of its yearly budget dedicated to service debts.<ref name="vol6013">{{Cite journal|date=28 June 2019|title=The rise of Godwin Emefiele|url=https://www.africa-confidential.com/article-preview/id/12678/The_rise_of_Godwin_Emefiele|journal=Africa Confidential|language=en|access-date=23 October 2019|archive-date=23 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191023154232/https://www.africa-confidential.com/article-preview/id/12678/The_rise_of_Godwin_Emefiele|url-status=live}}</ref> Buhari with the support of the Central Bank chief initiated policies to improve agriculture production through lobbying private banks to lend to the sector and restriction of foreign exchange at official rates for importation of food product that are grown locally. In his second term, the budget minister, Udo Udoma and trade minister, Enemalah both of whom favored liberalisation were not returned.<ref name="vol60">{{Cite journal |date=30 August 2019 |title=Executive exerts its privilege |url=https://www.africa-confidential.com/article-preview/id/12727/Executive_exerts_its_privilege |journal=Africa Confidential |language=en |volume=60 |issue=17 |access-date=23 October 2019 |archive-date=3 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191003053134/https://www.africa-confidential.com/article-preview/id/12727/Executive_exerts_its_privilege |url-status=live }}{{Cite journal |date=30 August 2019 |title=Executive exerts its privilege |url=https://www.africa-confidential.com/article-preview/id/12727/Executive_exerts_its_privilege |journal=Africa Confidential |language=en |volume=60 |issue=17 |access-date=23 October 2019 |archive-date=3 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191003053134/https://www.africa-confidential.com/article-preview/id/12727/Executive_exerts_its_privilege |url-status=live }}</ref> The government continued to operate flexible exchange rates into the second term of the administration despite critics alluding to the exchange rate regime of being susceptible to arbitrage abuses and [[Round-tripping (finance)|round tripping]] by cronies of the government.<ref name="vol6013"/> === Social welfare === In 2016, Buhari launched the [[National Social Investment Program]], a national [[social welfare]] program.<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 November 2016|title=Is the N-Power programme key to delivering a campaign promise?|url=http://venturesafrica.com/n-power-key-to-delivering-campaign-promise/|access-date=15 July 2020|website=Ventures Africa|language=en-US|archive-date=1 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200701192731/http://venturesafrica.com/n-power-key-to-delivering-campaign-promise/|url-status=live}}</ref> The Program was created to ensure a more equitable distribution of resources to vulnerable populations, including children, youth, and women. There are four programs which address poverty, unemployment and help increase economic development:<ref>{{Cite web|title=National Social Investments Programme|url=https://n-sip.gov.ng/|access-date=15 July 2020|website=N-SIP|language=en-US|archive-date=8 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808140917/https://n-sip.gov.ng/|url-status=live}}</ref> * The [[N-Power (Nigeria)|N-Power]] program provides young Nigerians with job training and education, as well as a monthly stipend of 30,000 [[Nigerian naira]] ([[USD]] $83.33). * Npower is a social investment scheme initiated by President Muhammadu Buhari on 8 June 2016 in an attempt to boost the youths employment rate. The scheme was established as a core component of the [[Pokercrew.xyz|National Social Investment program]] to cushion the skill acquisition training and capacity building in the [https://www.northnods.com/latest-npower-stipends-news/ beneficiaries.] * The Conditional Cash Transfer Program (CCTP) directly supports the most vulnerable by providing cash to those in the lowest income group, helping reduce poverty, improve nutrition and self-sustainability, and supporting development through increased consumption.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 June 2022 |title=Full transcript of Buhari's interview with Bloomberg |url=https://punchng.com/full-transcript-of-buharis-interview-with-bloomberg/ |access-date=11 December 2022 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref> * The Government Enterprise and Empowerment Program (GEEP) is a micro-lending entrepreneurship program targeting farmers, petty traders and market women with a focus. This program provides no-cost loans to its beneficiaries, helping reduce the start-up costs of business ventures in Nigeria. The programs include: TraderMoni, [[MarketMoni]] and FarmerMoni. * The National Home Grown School Feeding Program (NHGSF) is attempting to increase school enrollment by providing free meals to schoolchildren, particularly those in poor and food-insecure regions. The program works with local farmers and empowers women as cooks, building the community and sustaining economic growth from farm to table. The program was previously co-ordinated from the office of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, until 2019, when the program was moved to the new Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development under [[Sadiya Umar Farouq]]. In his 2019 Independence Day Speech, the President attributed the movement to the need to have the programmes institutionalized.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://guardian.ng/news/buhari-says-n-power-others-will-be-institutionalised/)|title = Buhari says N-Power, others will be institutionalised|date = October 2019|access-date = 5 August 2020|archive-date = 4 December 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211204194310/https://guardian.ng/news/buhari-says-n-power-others-will-be-institutionalised/|url-status = live}}</ref> === Anti-corruption === {{Main|Buhari's anti-corruption war}} [[Fáílú:General_Buhari_holding_a_broom_at_a_campign_rally.jpg|thumb|Buhari holding a broom at a campaign rally in 2015.]] The [[$2 billion arms deal|$2 billion arms deal]] was exposed following the interim report of Buhari's investigations committee on arms procurement under the Goodluck Jonathan administration. The committee report showed extra-budgetary spending to the tune of N643.8 billion and additional spending of about $2.2 billion in the foreign currency component under Goodluck Jonathan's watch. Preliminary investigation suggested that about $2 billion may have been disbursed for the procurement of arms to fight against the Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria. The investigative report indicated that a total sum of $2.2 billion was inexplicably disbursed into the office of the National Security Adviser in the procurement of arms to fight against insurgency, but was not spent for the purpose for which the money was disbursed. Investigations on this illegal deal led to the arrest of [[Sambo Dasuki]], the former National Security Adviser who later mentioned prominent Nigerians involved in the deal. Those who were mentioned and arrested includes [[Raymond Dokpesi]], the Chair Emeritus of [[DAAR Communications Plc]], [[Attahiru Bafarawa]], the former Governor of Sokoto State, and [[Bashir Yuguda]], the former Minister of State for Finance, [[Azubuike Ihejirika]], the [[Chief of Army Staff (Nigeria)|Chief of Army Staff]], [[Adesola Nunayon Amosu]], the former [[Chief of the Air Staff (Nigeria)|Chief of the Air Staff]], [[Alex Badeh]] and several other politicians were mentioned.{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}} On 21 December 2016, the government's Federal Ministry of Finance announced a whistle-blowing policy with a 2.5%-5% reward.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.internationallawoffice.com/Newsletters/White-Collar-Crime/Nigeria/Sofunde-Osakwe-Ogundipe-Belgore/Federal-Ministry-of-Finance-introduces-new-whistleblowing-initiative/|title=Federal Ministry of Finance introduces new whistleblowing initiative|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170206165902/http://www.internationallawoffice.com/Newsletters/White-Collar-Crime/Nigeria/Sofunde-Osakwe-Ogundipe-Belgore/Federal-Ministry-of-Finance-introduces-new-whistleblowing-initiative|archive-date=6 February 2017}}</ref> The aim is to obtain relevant data or information regarding: the violation of financial regulations, the mismanagement of public funds and assets, financial malpractice, fraud, and theft.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}} In May 2018, the [[Economic and Financial Crimes Commission]] (EFCC), Nigeria's anti-corruption agency, announced that 603 Nigerian figures had been convicted on corruption charges since Buhari took office in 2015.<ref name=judgesandmilitary>{{Cite web| url = https://allafrica.com/stories/201805290530.html| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180529132530/http://allafrica.com/stories/201805290530.html| archive-date = 29 May 2018| title = Nigeria: EFCC Secures 603 Convictions in Three Years - allAfrica.com}} {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200428090013/https://allafrica.com/stories/201805290530.html |date=28 April 2020 }}</ref> The EFCC also announced that for the first time in Nigeria's history, judges and top military officers including retired service chiefs are being prosecuted for corruption.<ref name=judgesandmilitary /> The successful prosecutions were also credited to Buhari's EFCC head [[Ibrahim Magu]].<ref name=judgesandmilitary /> Under Buhari, Chief Justice of the Nigerian Court [[Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen|Walter Onnoghen]] was convicted by the Code of Conduct Tribunal on 18 April 2019, for false assets declaration.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/325953-breaking-cct-convicts-onnoghen-of-false-assets-declaration.html|title=CCT convicts Onnoghen of false assets declaration -|date=18 April 2019|website=Premium Times Nigeria|language=en-GB|access-date=22 March 2020|archive-date=12 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612152407/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/325953-breaking-cct-convicts-onnoghen-of-false-assets-declaration.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2019, [[Mohammed Bello Adoke]], the former Attorney General of the Federation, was extradited to Nigeria to stand trial on corruption charges.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Former Nigerian attorney general arrested, to face corruption charges - Xinhua {{!}} English.news.cn|url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-12/20/c_138646834.htm|access-date=13 July 2020|website=www.xinhuanet.com|archive-date=28 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200428225314/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-12/20/c_138646834.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> In January 2020, however, Transparency International still gave Nigeria a low performance in its corruption perception index.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelstv.com/2020/01/23/transparency-international-scores-nigeria-low-on-corruption-perception-index/|title=Why Nigeria Was Ranked Low in Corruption Index – Transparency International|access-date=9 March 2020|archive-date=7 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407125427/https://www.channelstv.com/2020/01/23/transparency-international-scores-nigeria-low-on-corruption-perception-index/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thecable.ng/breaking-nigeria-ranks-lower-on-transparency-internationals-corruption-index|title=Nigeria drops, ranked fourth most corrupt in West Africa on TI corruption index|date=23 January 2020|access-date=9 March 2020|archive-date=28 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200228112056/https://www.thecable.ng/breaking-nigeria-ranks-lower-on-transparency-internationals-corruption-index|url-status=live}}</ref> In July 2020, Ibrahim Magu the EFCC chairman was arrested by the [[State Security Service (Nigeria)|Department of State Services]] (DSS) over damaging security reports concerning his activities as the Buhari administration's leading anti-corruption figure and alleged financial irregularities, he was later replaced by Mohammed Umar.<ref>{{Cite web|date=6 July 2020|title=Security agents arrest EFCC chairman Ibrahim Magu|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/401419-security-agents-arrest-efcc-chairman-ibrahim-magu.html|access-date=13 July 2020|language=en-GB|archive-date=12 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200712110937/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/401419-security-agents-arrest-efcc-chairman-ibrahim-magu.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Nwachukwu|first=John Owen|date=13 July 2020|title=EFCC: Ibrahim Magu opens up on 'N550b missing interest'|url=https://dailypost.ng/2020/07/13/efcc-ibrahim-magu-opens-up-on-n550b-missing-interest/|access-date=13 July 2020|website=Daily Post Nigeria|language=en-US|archive-date=13 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200713181943/https://dailypost.ng/2020/07/13/efcc-ibrahim-magu-opens-up-on-n550b-missing-interest/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Olisah|first=Chike|date=10 July 2020|title=Buhari appoints new Ag. Chairman of EFCC, gives reason for Magu's suspension|url=https://nairametrics.com/2020/07/10/buhari-appoints-new-ag-chairman-of-efcc-gives-reason-for-magus-suspension/|access-date=13 July 2020|website=Nairametrics|language=en-GB|archive-date=13 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200713144300/https://nairametrics.com/2020/07/10/buhari-appoints-new-ag-chairman-of-efcc-gives-reason-for-magus-suspension/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last1=Mac-Leva|first1=Fidelis|last2=Mutum|first2=Ronald|last3=Jimoh|first3=Abbas|date=12 July 2020|title=All eyes on new EFCC helmsman, Mohammed Umar|url=https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/all-eyes-on-new-efcc-helmsman-mohammed-umar.html|access-date=13 July 2020|website=Daily Trust|language=en-GB|archive-date=13 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200713235714/https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/all-eyes-on-new-efcc-helmsman-mohammed-umar.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2020, Former Pension Reform Taskforce head Abdulrasheed Maina, who was arrested in the neighboring country of Niger after jumping bail, appeared in an Abuja court on a 12-count charge of fraud and money laundering.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-55175746|title=Maina: Former Pension Reform Taskforce boss collapse for Abuja court|publisher=BBC News|date=3 December 2020|access-date=23 December 2020|archive-date=6 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201206014754/https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-55175746|url-status=live}}</ref> Ali Ndume, a senator representing Borno South, was arrested after jumping bail as well.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://saharareporters.com/2020/12/22/aisha-buhari-magu-others-top-political-scandals-2020|title=Aisha Buhari, Magu, Others: Top Political Scandals In 2020|publisher=Sahara Reporters|date=22 December 2020|access-date=23 December 2020|archive-date=22 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201222133407/http://saharareporters.com/2020/12/22/aisha-buhari-magu-others-top-political-scandals-2020|url-status=live}}</ref> === Security issues === ==== Niger Delta ==== Nigeria has the second-largest reserves of crude oil in Africa, reserves largely found in the Niger Delta region of the country. Years of oil production have resulted negative impact on farming and fishery by oil spillage.<ref name="hyrep222">{{Cite journal|date=13 September 2019|title=The oil clean-up that didn't?|url=https://www.africa-confidential.com/article-preview/id/12746/The_oil_clean-up_that_didn%27t|language=en|journal=|access-date=23 October 2019|archive-date=23 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191023154231/https://www.africa-confidential.com/article-preview/id/12746/The_oil_clean-up_that_didn%27t|url-status=live}}{{Cite journal|date=13 September 2019|title=The oil clean-up that didn't?|url=https://www.africa-confidential.com/article-preview/id/12746/The_oil_clean-up_that_didn%27t|journal=Africa Confidential|language=en|access-date=23 October 2019|archive-date=23 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191023154231/https://www.africa-confidential.com/article-preview/id/12746/The_oil_clean-up_that_didn%27t|url-status=live}}</ref> The government initiated Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) to help clean up [[Ogoni people|Ogoniland]] while other state governors within the region want a similar setup. HYPREP was initiated in 2005 but has been slow to commence remediation works in Ogoniland.<ref name="hyrep222" /> Nonetheless, there are still intermittent attacks on oil facilities by groups such as the [[Niger Delta Avengers]]. This has significantly affected oil production leading to cuts in exports and government revenue.<ref>{{Cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|url=https://www.economist.com/news/leaders/21701124-nigerias-turbulent-oilfields-cannot-be-pacified-bribing-rebels-danegeld-delta|title=Danegeld in the Delta; The Niger Delta Avengers|date=25 June 2016|newspaper=The Economist|access-date=5 September 2017|archive-date=24 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624110234/http://www.economist.com/news/leaders/21701124-nigerias-turbulent-oilfields-cannot-be-pacified-bribing-rebels-danegeld-delta|url-status=live}}</ref> The Avengers are waging conflict for greater economic and political autonomy.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Niger Delta Groups Deny Militants Have Ties To Political 'Looters', Call For Autonomy In Delta Area {{!}} Sahara Reporters |url=https://saharareporters.com/2016/09/26/niger-delta-groups-deny-militants-have-ties-political-%E2%80%98looters%E2%80%99-call-autonomy-delta-area |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=saharareporters.com}}</ref> ==== Shia Muslims ==== The [[Islamic Movement (Nigeria)|Islamic Movement of Nigeria]] led by Sheikh [[Ibrahim Zakzaky]] is one of the country's leading organization of Shia Muslims. Nigeria's Muslim population is mainly Sunni while the Shia population have gone through sporadic persecution by governments.<ref name="{{Cite journal}}...22">{{Cite journal|date=2 July 2016|title=Nigeria's security under Buhari|journal=Strategic Comments|volume=22|issue=6|pages=iii–v|doi=10.1080/13567888.2016.1229389|s2cid=219693136}}</ref> After the Islamic movement was accused of an attack against Chief of Army Staff [[Tukur Yusuf Buratai|Tukur Buratai]] in December 2015, Zakzaky's base was shelled causing hundreds of fatalities while Zakzaky was arrested.<ref name="{{Cite journal}}...22"/> Zakzaky was held for almost six years, aside from a three-day medical trip to India, until being acquitted and released in July 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nigerian court acquits Shia leader el-Zakzaky of all charges |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/7/29/nigerian-court-acquits-shia-leader-ibrahim-zakzaky-of-all-charges |website=[[Al Jazeera English|Al Jazeera]] |access-date=1 September 2021 |archive-date=31 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210831180733/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/7/29/nigerian-court-acquits-shia-leader-ibrahim-zakzaky-of-all-charges |url-status=live }}</ref> ====Biafra separatists ==== {{See also|Igbo nationalism|Biafra|Insurgency in Southeastern Nigeria}} A separatist group, the [[Indigenous People of Biafra]] and led by [[Nnamdi Kanu]] became high profile in 2015 for advocating independence for a separate nation of [[Biafra]].<ref name="{{Cite journal}}...22"/> A breakaway Biafra republic was briefly formed during Nigeria's Civil War. In October 2015, Kanu was arrested on allegation of treason, his arrest was followed by protests against his detention across many Southeastern states.<ref name="{{Cite journal}}...22"/> Kanu later jumped bail and fled abroad to help lead the low-level [[insurgency in Southeastern Nigeria]] before being arrested by [[Interpol]] and brought back to Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oyero |first=Ezekiel |date=29 June 2021 |title=UPDATED: Nnamdi Kanu re-arrested, returned to Nigeria – Malami |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/470566-updated-nnamdi-kanu-re-arrested-returned-to-nigeria-malami.html |access-date=10 November 2022 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==== Boko Haram ==== {{Main|Boko Haram|Boko Haram insurgency}} Since 2015, the fight against the extremists has taken a new dimension, internally the groups have splintered into the traditional Boko Haram sect controlled by [[Abubakar Shekau]] and the [[ISWAP|Islamic State in West Africa Province]] controlled by [[Abu Musab al-Barnawi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cfr.org/blog/boko-harams-factional-feud|title=Boko Haram's Factional Feud|website=Council on Foreign Relations|language=en|access-date=14 February 2020|archive-date=5 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200705033956/https://www.cfr.org/blog/boko-harams-factional-feud|url-status=live}}</ref> Other groups supported by [[Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb]] such as [[Ansaru]], who were driven from Mali due to the French-led [[Operation Serval]] have surfaced and co-operated with Boko Haram despite being its rival.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.yahoo.com/islamists-ansaru-claim-attack-mali-bound-nigeria-troops-153819155.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130202022322/http://news.yahoo.com/islamists-ansaru-claim-attack-mali-bound-nigeria-troops-153819155.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 February 2013|title=Islamists Ansaru claim attack on Mali-bound Nigeria troops: paper - Yahoo! News|date=2 February 2013|access-date=14 February 2020}}</ref> This was mostly out of necessity, as the two factions could not risk to weaken themselves by fighting each other.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsweek.com/what-ansaru-nigerias-other-militant-group-443785|title=What is the other militant Islamist group in Nigeria besides Boko Haram?|first=Conor|last=Gaffey|date=4 April 2016|website=Newsweek|language=en|access-date=14 February 2020|archive-date=12 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612204916/https://www.newsweek.com/what-ansaru-nigerias-other-militant-group-443785|url-status=live}}</ref> In February 2020, over two hundred and fifty Ansaru members were killed in a police raid in [[Birnin Gwari]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/02/police-storm-ansaru-terrorists-camp-neautralise-250-terrorists-bandits/|title=Police storm ANSARU terrorists' camp, neautralise 250 terrorists, bandits|date=5 February 2020|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US|access-date=14 February 2020|archive-date=7 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200207180336/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/02/police-storm-ansaru-terrorists-camp-neautralise-250-terrorists-bandits/|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2016, the government negotiated a deal with the terrorist group, Boko Haram which secured the release of 21 [[Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping|Chibok girls]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Porter|first=Steven|title=Schoolgirl hostage found almost three years after Boko Haram capture|date=5 January 2017|newspaper=Christian Science Monitor|location=Boston}}</ref> By December 2016, the government had recovered much of the territories previously held by Boko Haram and after the capture of [[Sambisa Forest]], Buhari announced that Boko Haram has been technically defeated. The insurgency displaced about 2 million people from their homes and the recapture of the towns now present humanitarian challenges in health, education and nutrition.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Fick|first=Maggie|title=Boko Haram leaves traumatic legacy|date=28 November 2016|newspaper=Financial Times}}</ref> On 6 May 2017, Buhari's government secured a further release of 82 out of 276 girls kidnapped in 2014, in exchange of five Boko Haram leaders.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nigeria-security-idUSKBN1820P1|title=Nigeria exchanges 82 Chibok girls kidnapped by Boko Haram for prisoners|date=7 May 2017|newspaper=Reuters|access-date=7 May 2017|archive-date=7 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170507001419/http://www.reuters.com/article/us-nigeria-security-idUSKBN1820P1|url-status=live}}</ref> On 7 May 2017, President Buhari met with the 82 released Chibok girls, before departing to London, UK, for a follow-up treatment for an undisclosed illness.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/05/08/buhari-departs-for-london-after-receiving-chibok-girls/|title=Buhari Departs for London After Receiving Chibok Girls|date=8 May 2017|access-date=7 June 2017|archive-date=10 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510043054/https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/05/08/buhari-departs-for-london-after-receiving-chibok-girls/|url-status=live}}</ref> Shekau committed suicide after his grouping was [[Battle of Sambisa Forest (2021)|encircled]] by ISWAP rivals in May 2021. In the following months, hundreds of "repentant" terrorists surrendered to the government, many likely loyal to Shekau.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Maclean |first1=Ruth |last2=Alfa |first2=Ismail |date=23 September 2021 |title=Thousands of Boko Haram Members Surrendered. They Moved In Next Door. |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/23/world/africa/boko-haram-surrender.html |access-date=17 June 2023 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> ==== Farmer-Herder violence ==== {{Main|Herder–farmer conflicts in Nigeria}} {{See also|Communal conflicts in Nigeria}} The [[Middle Belt|Middle-Belt]] region of Nigeria has been vulnerable to clashes between farmers and cattle herders, two groups trying to secure arable land for grazing or farming and access to water.<ref name="{{Cite journal}}...22"/> The intensity and politicization of the conflict along ethnic and religious divide increased during the administration of Buhari as instances of conflicts flared in parts of Southern Nigeria.<ref name="{{Cite journal}}...22"/> About 300 civilians were killed in a village in [[Benue State]], Middle-Belt of the country and about 40 civilians were killed in Enugu in Southeastern Nigeria.<ref name="{{Cite journal}}...22"/> The violence has displaced upwards of 250,000 villagers<ref name="iss162">{{Cite journal|date=9 August 2019|title=High risks, low politics|url=https://www.africa-confidential.com/article-preview/id/12716/High_risks%2c_low_politics|journal=Africa Confidential|language=en|volume=60|issue=16|access-date=23 October 2019|archive-date=23 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191023154230/https://www.africa-confidential.com/article-preview/id/12716/High_risks,_low_politics|url-status=live}}</ref> who migrate to cities ill-prepared to handle the influx of migrants. The conflict between farmers many of whom are largely Christians and herders who are predominantly Muslims has stoked religious tension not helped when the president sent in military troops disarm ethnic Christian militias while critics allege of his lukewarm towards armed cattle herders.<ref name="iss162" /> The administration's effort to solve the conflict led to the National Livestock Transformation Plan to modernise cattle grazing and stabilize the Middle Belt region.<ref name="iss162" /> In 2017, RUGA, an acronym for Rural Grazing Area but also a word meaning settlement in Fulani was a proposed solution that came from deliberations of the transformation plan.<ref name="iss162" /> RUGA was to set aside grazing areas for herders as they migrate south, however, many Southern states opposed any involuntary acquisition of land for RUGA and the plan was suspended<ref name="iss162" /> ==== Banditry in Northern Nigeria ==== Since 2015, the Buhari Administration has suffered with an increased spate of banditry-related activities in [[Northern Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://punchng.com/banditry-in-nigeria-a-brief-history-of-a-long-war/|title=Banditry in Nigeria: A brief history of a long war|website=Punch Newspapers|date=27 December 2018|language=en-US|access-date=14 February 2020|archive-date=12 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612225859/https://punchng.com/banditry-in-nigeria-a-brief-history-of-a-long-war/|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[Abuja]]-[[Kaduna]] highway has been termed the "highway of kidnapping", due to the rampant atrocities committed by bandits.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/abuja-kaduna-highway-of-kidnapping.html|title=Abuja-Kaduna Highway of Kidnapping|date=16 July 2017|website=Daily Trust|language=en-GB|access-date=14 February 2020|archive-date=12 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612184411/https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/abuja-kaduna-highway-of-kidnapping.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In February 2020, the Northern Elders Forum, a socio-political organisation, said the administration has failed Nigerians in terms of security.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://punchng.com/buhari-has-failed-nigerians-say-northern-elders/|title=ICYMI: Buhari has failed Nigerians, say northern elders|website=Punch Newspapers|date=10 February 2020|language=en-US|access-date=14 February 2020|archive-date=14 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200214150117/https://punchng.com/buhari-has-failed-nigerians-say-northern-elders/|url-status=live}}</ref> By July 2021, about 45 people a day were kidnapped, largely by bandits for ransom.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Nigerians Are Being Kidnapped For Ransom — But This Time It's Not Boko Haram |url=https://www.npr.org/2021/07/14/1016093356/nigerians-are-being-kidnapped-for-ransom-but-this-time-its-not-boko-haram |website=[[NPR]] |access-date=1 September 2021 |archive-date=1 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901174708/https://www.npr.org/2021/07/14/1016093356/nigerians-are-being-kidnapped-for-ransom-but-this-time-its-not-boko-haram |url-status=live }}</ref> Other bandits focused on stealing cattle, [[camel]]s, and other livestock while some groups attacked and seized control of entire villages and wider territories. The banditry lead to fears of collaboration between bandits and Northeastern terrorists with those fears being confirmed in August 2021 when the [[Nigeria Immigration Service]] reported that large groups of [[Zamfara State|Zamfara]]-based bandits were traveling to [[Borno State]] for training from [[Boko Haram]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-07-29 |title='Bandits travelling from Zamfara to Borno for terrorist training' |url=https://punchng.com/bandits-travelling-from-zamfara-to-borno-for-terrorist-training/ |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref> === National issues === ==== Ruga policy ==== {{Main|Ruga policy}} The Buhari administration introduced the controversial [[Ruga policy]] (human settlement policy), aimed at [[Conflict resolution|resolving]] the conflict between nomadic [[Fulani herdsmen]] and sedentary farmers. The policy, which is currently suspended, would "create reserved communities where herders will live, grow and tend their cattle, produce milk and undertake other activities associated with the cattle business without having to move around in search of grazing land for their cows."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/rethinking-the-ruga-policy/|title=Rethinking the Ruga policy|date=5 July 2019|website=Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics|language=en-US|access-date=7 April 2020|archive-date=12 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612205447/https://thenationonlineng.net/rethinking-the-ruga-policy/|url-status=live}}</ref> ==== Alleged militarization ==== Buhari has faced a lot of criticism in office. In 2019 his government came under widespread criticism over the unfair treatment<ref>{{Cite web|date=11 March 2020|title=End Unfair Trial Of Sowore, Amnesty International Tells Nigerian Government|url=http://saharareporters.com/2020/03/11/end-unfair-trial-sowore-amnesty-international-tells-nigerian-government|access-date=11 April 2020|website=Sahara Reporters|archive-date=11 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411024103/http://saharareporters.com/2020/03/11/end-unfair-trial-sowore-amnesty-international-tells-nigerian-government|url-status=live}}</ref> of US-based Social Activist [[Omoyele Sowore|Sowore]] during his trial, despite the court granting him bail.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Court grants Sowore N100m bail, requests N50m security deposit|url=https://punchng.com/breaking-court-grants-sowore-n100m-bail-requests-n50m-security-deposit-2/|access-date=11 April 2020|website=Punch Newspapers|date=4 October 2019|language=en-US|archive-date=11 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411024057/https://punchng.com/breaking-court-grants-sowore-n100m-bail-requests-n50m-security-deposit-2/|url-status=live}}</ref> This move was largely condemned, with [[Omoyele Sowore|Sowore]] himself stating that Buhari had violated his civic space.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ogundipe|first=Samuel|date=14 November 2019|title=Sowore speaks from custody, says Buhari out to destroy civic space - Premium Times Nigeria|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/363012-sowore-speaks-from-custody-says-buhari-out-to-destroy-civic-space.html|access-date=11 April 2020|language=en-GB|archive-date=11 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411024055/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/363012-sowore-speaks-from-custody-says-buhari-out-to-destroy-civic-space.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2019, Nigeria's Newspaper Giants: [[The Punch|PUNCH]] stated that henceforth they would addressed Buhari's administration as a "regime"<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=Buhari: The general and the democracy|url=https://punchng.com/buhari-the-general-and-the-democracy/|access-date=11 April 2020|website=Punch Newspapers|date=17 December 2019|language=en-US|archive-date=11 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411024052/https://punchng.com/buhari-the-general-and-the-democracy/|url-status=live}}</ref> and subsequently address him as "General Buhari"<ref name=":3" /> as his military-like administration was a far cry from [[democracy]]. They insisted that he was a 'military dictator',<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nigerian newspaper says it will now call President Buhari a 'military dictator'|url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/11/africa/nigeria-newspaper-calls-president-military-dictator/index.html|access-date=11 April 2020|website=CNN|date=11 December 2019|language=en|archive-date=11 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411024057/https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/11/africa/nigeria-newspaper-calls-president-military-dictator/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref> a move that was greeted with mixed receptions on [[social media]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Opejobi|first=Seun|title=Nigerians react as Punch changes Buhari's title to 'Major General'|date=11 December 2019|url=https://dailypost.ng/2019/12/11/nigerians-react-as-punch-changes-buharis-title-to-major-general/|access-date=11 April 2020|language=en-US|archive-date=11 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411024054/https://dailypost.ng/2019/12/11/nigerians-react-as-punch-changes-buharis-title-to-major-general/|url-status=live}}</ref> ==== COVID-19 pandemic ==== [[Fáílú:Secretary Blinken Meets With Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari (51700506018).jpg|thumb|Buhari meets with US Secretary of State [[Antony Blinken]] in 2021]] {{Main|COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria}} {{See also|Nigerian government response to the COVID-19 pandemic}} Following the outbreak of the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria]], Buhari established a Presidential Task Force for the control of the virus in the country.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://guardian.ng/news/buhari-names-task-force-on-coronavirus/|title=Buhari names task force on coronavirus|last=Daka|first=FTerhemba|date=10 March 2020|website=The Guardian|access-date=7 April 2020|archive-date=13 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200613173313/https://guardian.ng/news/buhari-names-task-force-on-coronavirus/|url-status=live}}</ref> On 23 March, Buhari's chief of staff [[Abba Kyari (politician)|Abba Kyari]] tested positive for COVID-19 sparking fears that Buhari may have been infected, it was later revealed that Buhari tested negative.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cfr.org/blog/president-buharis-top-aide-tests-positive-coronavirus-nigeria|title=President Buhari's Top Aide Tests Positive for Coronavirus in Nigeria|website=Council on Foreign Relations|language=en|access-date=7 April 2020|archive-date=9 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200409073726/https://www.cfr.org/blog/president-buharis-top-aide-tests-positive-coronavirus-nigeria|url-status=live}}</ref> On 30 March, Buhari announced a two-week lockdown on major cities Abuja, Lagos and Ogun.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/nigeria-announces-lockdown-major-cities-curb-coronavirus-200330095100706.html|title=Nigeria announces lockdown of major cities to curb coronavirus|website=www.aljazeera.com|access-date=7 April 2020|archive-date=19 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200619155511/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/nigeria-announces-lockdown-major-cities-curb-coronavirus-200330095100706.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On 14 October, the presidential task force on COVID-19 warned about a potential second wave "if the guidelines and protocols are not adhered to strictly".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ajimotokan|first=Olawale|date=13 October 2020|title=Nigeria May Witness Second Wave of Covid-19, Says PTF|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/202010130031.html|access-date=15 October 2020|website=allAfrica.com|language=en|archive-date=8 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108224733/https://allafrica.com/stories/202010130031.html|url-status=live}}</ref> ==== End SARS protests ==== {{Main|End SARS}} In October 2020, protests against alleged police brutality of a special police unit of the [[Nigeria Police Force|Nigerian Police Force]] the [[Special Anti-Robbery Squad]] (SARS) erupted in Lagos and other major cities. The [[End SARS|End SARS movement]] with no centralised leadership beyond the small assembly that organized the initial protests, share similarities with the [[Occupy Nigeria|2012]] [[Occupy movement]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Attiah|first=Karen|title=Opinion {{!}} For the sake of democracy, Nigeria's #EndSars campaign against police brutality must prevail|language=en-US|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/10/13/sake-democracy-nigerias-endsars-campaign-against-police-brutality-must-prevail/|access-date=15 October 2020|issn=0190-8286|archive-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014210805/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/10/13/sake-democracy-nigerias-endsars-campaign-against-police-brutality-must-prevail/|url-status=live}}</ref> On 12 October, a day after demonstrators declared their demands Buhari announced the disbandment of SARS and promised "extensive police reforms".<ref>{{Cite news|date=12 October 2020|title=Sars ban: Two dead in Nigeria police brutality protests|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-54506567|access-date=15 October 2020|archive-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014182855/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-54506567|url-status=live}}</ref> Since independence in 1960, the Nigerian Police Force has been at the forefront of tackling organised crime in Nigeria with the recent spate of banditry, cultism, drug trafficking, fraud and kidnapping drastically affecting its personnel capacity,<ref>{{Cite web|date=3 August 2020|title=The price of underpolicing|url=https://www.thecable.ng/the-price-of-underpolicing|access-date=15 October 2020|website=TheCable|language=en-US|archive-date=4 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204194324/https://www.thecable.ng/the-price-of-underpolicing|url-status=live}}</ref> leaving a vacuum for SARS members to exploit and commit extrajudicial killings.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ukomadu|first=Felix Onuah, Angela|date=13 October 2020|title=Nigeria's Buhari promises police reform; one protester killed|language=en|work=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nigeria-protests-police-idUSKBN26X1RE|access-date=15 October 2020|archive-date=13 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013211014/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nigeria-protests-police-idUSKBN26X1RE|url-status=live}}</ref> On 13 October [[Mohammed Adamu]] the [[Inspector General of Police (Nigeria)|Inspector General of Police]] announced the creation of a new unit the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) to take over the duties of SARS.<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 October 2020|title=IGP announces new squad "SWAT" to replace SARS|url=https://guardian.ng/news/igp-announces-new-squad-swat-to-replace-sars/|website=The Guardian|access-date=15 October 2020|archive-date=16 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201016182919/https://guardian.ng/news/igp-announces-new-squad-swat-to-replace-sars/|url-status=live}}</ref> This move did not satisfy most demonstrators, who expected a substantial overhaul of the police structure.<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 October 2020|title=Nigeria's youth finds voice in police brutality protests|url=https://www.france24.com/en/20201014-nigeria-s-youth-finds-voice-in-police-brutality-protests|access-date=15 October 2020|website=France 24|language=en|archive-date=20 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020162558/https://www.france24.com/en/20201014-nigeria-s-youth-finds-voice-in-police-brutality-protests|url-status=live}}</ref> On 14 October, the demonstrations continued with at least ten protestors being killed, and violent clashes occurring between pro-SARS and anti-SARS protesters with the elite [[Presidential Guard Brigade (Nigeria)|Presidential Guard Brigade]] intervening in the federal capital.<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 October 2020|title=#ENDSARS: Soldiers attack Protesters, Journalists in Abuja|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/10/endsars-soldiers-attack-protesters-journalists-in-abuja/|access-date=15 October 2020|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US|archive-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014182201/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/10/endsars-soldiers-attack-protesters-journalists-in-abuja/|url-status=live}}</ref> On 12 June 2021, there was a deployment of the Nigerian Police Force and the Nigerian Army to the streets, Nationwide to curb the planned protest by the Youths, The demonstration of this was to prevent the incidents from the End Sars Protest that happened October 2020<ref>{{Cite web |title=End Sars |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/467285-june-12-protest-live-updates-from-nigerian-streets.html |website=Premuim Times |date=12 June 2021 |publisher=AZAGBA |access-date=12 June 2021 |archive-date=12 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612120734/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/467285-june-12-protest-live-updates-from-nigerian-streets.html |url-status=live }}</ref> === Foreign policy === {{See also|List of international presidential trips made by Muhammadu Buhari}} [[Fáílú:Ali Khamenei receives Muhammadu Buhari in his house.jpg|thumb|Buhari with Iranian Supreme Leader [[Ali Khamenei]], 23 November 2015.]] [[Fáílú:The Vice President, Shri M. Hamid Ansari calling on the President of Nigeria, Mr. Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, in Abuja, Nigeria on September 27, 2016. The Vice President of Nigeria, Mr. Yemi Osinbajo is also seen (1).jpg|thumb|Indian [[Vice president of india|vice president]] [[Mohammad Hamid Ansari]] with Buhari at the State House in Abuja, Nigeria on 27 September 2016. The Vice President of Nigeria, [[Yemi Osinbajo]], is pictured on the right.]] [[Fáílú:P20211102AS-1201-2 (51846814909).jpg|thumb|Buhari with US President [[Joe Biden]], 2 November 2021]] Buhari described the [[Rohingya persecution in Myanmar (2016–present)|military crackdown]] by the [[Myanmar Army]] and police on [[Rohingya people|Rohingya Muslims]] as ethnic cleansing and warned of a disaster like the [[Rwandan genocide]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-myanmar-rohingya-un-nigeria/nigerian-president-likens-myanmar-crisis-to-bosnia-rwanda-genocides-idUSKCN1BU26Q|title=Nigerian president likens Myanmar crisis to Bosnia, Rwanda genocides|date=19 September 2017|newspaper=Reuters|access-date=24 October 2017|archive-date=30 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170930223201/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-myanmar-rohingya-un-nigeria/nigerian-president-likens-myanmar-crisis-to-bosnia-rwanda-genocides-idUSKCN1BU26Q|url-status=live}}</ref> Nigeria and South Africa between them share about 50% of Africa's economic output but both countries macroeconomic structure is hampered by high poverty rates, youth unemployment and decline in capital investment.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Makwembere|first=S|date=31 December 2015|title=Hallmarks of irresponsible and unresponsive governance: Internal xenophobic attacks in South Africa's municipalities|journal=The Journal for Trans-disciplinary Research in Southern Africa|volume=11|issue=4|doi=10.4102/td.v11i4.47 |issn=2415-2005|doi-access=free}}</ref> About 600,000 Nigerians have emigrated to South Africa to seek out better economic opportunities and like in Nigeria, it is an economy struggling with its own high unemployment rates. Tensions between migrants and the local populace have occasionally flared up, in 2008, 2015 and in 2019. The last resulted in the violence between migrants including Nigerians and black South Africans. The leaders of both countries met in early October 2019, to discuss measures to improve the relationship between both countries which has been affected not only by anti-migrant violence in South Africa both issues about profit repatriation by South African firms operating in Nigeria.{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}} Buhari is the first president to call for a global treaty to end violence against women and girls.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Matthew |first=Agbaje |title=Group lauds Buhari over treaty to end violence against women, girls |url=https://wuzupnigeria.ng/news/group-lauds-buhari-over-treaty-to-end-violence-against-women-girls |access-date=7 July 2022 |website=WuzupNigeria |date=26 September 2021 |language=en}}</ref> == Post-presidency (2023–present) == Buhari handed over power peacefully to his successor Bola Tinubu on 29 May 2023 at 10AM ([[West Africa Time|WAT]]) at an [[Inauguration of Bola Tinubu|inauguration ceremony]] in [[Eagle Square, Abuja|Eagle Square]], Federal Capital Territory. He left the seat of power in Abuja immediately after the handover ceremony and in keeping with the tradition of past heads of state and presidents returned to his home state of Katsina where he was received by state and traditional dignitaries before evidently retiring to his farm and family seat in [[Daura]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Angbulu |first=Stephen |date=29 May 2023 |title=Buhari arrives Daura hometown⁣⁣ |url=https://punchng.com/1413969-2/ |access-date=29 May 2023 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref> == Controversies == === US$2.8 billion NNPC scandal === {{See also|Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation}} During his tenure as Federal Commissioner of Petroleum and Natural Resources, US$2.8 billion allegedly went missing from the accounts of the [[Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation]] (NNPC) in [[Midland Bank|Midlands Bank]] in the United Kingdom. General Ibrahim Babangida later allegedly accused Buhari of being responsible for this fraud.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.brimtime.com/2013/06/ibb-hits-buhari-harder-over-28billion.html|title=IBB Hits Buhari Harder: Over N2.8Billion Was Stolen By Buhari and Seen In His UK Bank|date=17 June 2013|website=brimtime.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119183407/http://www.brimtime.com/2013/06/ibb-hits-buhari-harder-over-28billion.html|archive-date=19 January 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|last1=Uko|first1=Ndaeyo|title=Romancing the Gun: The Press as Promoter of Military Rule|date=December 2003|publisher=Africa World Press|isbn=978-1-59221-189-0|page=90|quote=Buhari's Decree 4, which led to his overthrow, was seen by Nigerians as an attempt to prevent the press from digging into a scandal which he was supposed to have known something about: the mysterious disappearance of the huge sum of N2.8 billion from the NNPC while it was under his supervision.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|last1=Frynas|first1=Jedrzej Georg|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0W8-vc7AlFAC&q=nnpc+buhari+2.8+billion&pg=PA41|title=Oil in Nigeria (Politics and Economics in Africa)|date=1 April 2000|publisher=Lit Verlag|isbn=978-3-8258-3921-5|page=41|quote=This followed evidence from a US accountancy firm that some 2.8 billion Naira (roughly US $4 billion) had not been accounted for by the bank records of the NNPC. The Irikife Tribunal, which investigated the matter, even failed to summon Generals Buhari and Obsanjo who were responsible for supervising the NNPC and controlled oil sales during the period in question.|access-date=19 January 2015}}</ref> However, in the conclusion of the [[Crude Oil]] Sales Tribunal of Inquiry headed by Justice [[Ayo Gabriel Irikefe|Ayo Irikefe]] to investigate allegations of 2.8 billion Dollars misappropriation from the NNPC account, the tribunal found no truth in the allegations even though it noticed some lapses in the NNPC accounts.<ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Zabadi|first1=Istifanus|last2=Sampson|first2=Isaac|date=2009|title=Modalities for Coordinating Nigeria's Anti-Corruption Strategies|url=https://www.academia.edu/415860|journal=Constructive Engagement|volume=1|issue=1|access-date=5 December 2017|archive-date=4 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204194406/https://www.academia.edu/415860|url-status=live}}</ref> === Chadian military affair === {{Further|Chadian–Nigerian War}} In 1983, when Chadian forces invaded Nigeria in the Borno State, Buhari used the forces under his command to chase them out of the country, crossing into Chadian territory in spite of an order given by President Shagari to withdraw.<ref name="Ayoade22">{{Cite book|last=Akinsanya|first=Adeoye A.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WUySAAAAQBAJ&q=buhari+1983+chad&pg=PA272|title=An Introduction to Political Science in Nigeria|publisher=John Adebunmi Ayoade|year=2013|isbn=978-0-7618-5743-3|page=272}}</ref> This 1983 Chadian military affair led to more than 100 victims and "prisoners of war".<ref name="Ayoade22" /> === Umaru Dikko affair === {{Main|Dikko affair}} [[Dikko Affair|The Umaru Dikko Affair]] was another defining moment in Buhari's military government. [[Umaru Dikko]], a former Minister of Transportation under the previous civilian administration of President Shagari who fled the country shortly after the coup, was accused of embezzling $1 billion in oil profits. With the help of an alleged former Mossad agent, the [[National Security Organization|NSO]] traced him to London, where operatives from Nigeria and Israel drugged and kidnapped him. They placed him in a plastic bag, which was subsequently hidden inside a crate labelled as "Diplomatic Baggage". The purpose of this secret operation was to ship Dikko off to Nigeria on an empty Nigerian Airways Boeing 707, to stand trial for embezzlement. The plot was foiled by British airport officers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-20211380|title=The foiled Nigerian kidnap plot|last=Alex|first=Last|date=12 November 2012|website=bbc.co.uk|access-date=21 July 2018|archive-date=24 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181124114330/https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-20211380|url-status=live}}</ref> === 53 suitcases saga === Buhari's administration was embroiled in a scandal concerning the fate of 53 suitcases with unknown contents.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.transparentnigeria.com/news_entries/9088/S-H-O-C-K-I-N-G-5-starnge-things-you-never-knew-about-Buhari-%E2%80%93-By-Nzeribe-Enz|title=S-H-O-C-K-I-N-G!!! 5 starnge things you never knew about Buhari – By Nzeribe Enz|date=20 October 2014|website=transparentnigeria.com|publisher=Nzeribe Enz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119204253/http://www.transparentnigeria.com/news_entries/9088/S-H-O-C-K-I-N-G-5-starnge-things-you-never-knew-about-Buhari-%E2%80%93-By-Nzeribe-Enz|archive-date=19 January 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> The suitcases were being transported by the Emir of Gwandu, whose son was Buhari's aide-de-camp, and were cleared through customs on 10 June 1984 without inspection during his return flight from Saudi Arabia.<ref>[http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/03/53-suitcases-saga-buhari-blasts-atiku-jonathan/ 53 SUITCASES SAGA: Buhari blasts Atiku, Jonathan – Vanguard News] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406041542/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/03/53-suitcases-saga-buhari-blasts-atiku-jonathan/ |date=6 April 2015 }}. Vanguardngr.com (21 March 2011). Retrieved on 4 November 2016.</ref> === PTF allocation to the military === While Buhari was Chairman of the Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF), critics had questioned the PTF's allocation of 20% of its resources to the military, which they feared would not be accountable for the revenue.<ref name="PTF2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.africasia.com/archive/na/98_06/abcr0604.htm|title=Development: PTF – shining in the gloom|date=June 1998|access-date=4 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120120225841/http://www.africasia.com/archive/na/98_06/abcr0604.htm|archive-date=20 January 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=14 December 2014|title=The Buhari PTF Days: The Untold Story|url=http://pointblanknews.com/pbn/exclusive/buhari-ptf-days-untold-story/|access-date=17 July 2020|website=Pointblank News|language=en-US|archive-date=19 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200719145545/http://pointblanknews.com/pbn/exclusive/buhari-ptf-days-untold-story/|url-status=live}}</ref> Akhaine, Saxone (27 August 2001) [http://m.allafrica.com/stories/200108270355.html Nigeria: Buhari Calls for Sharia in All States] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150123212623/http://m.allafrica.com/stories/200108270355.html/|date=23 January 2015}}. He was quoted in 2001 as saying, "I will continue to show openly and inside me the total commitment to the Sharia movement that is sweeping all over Nigeria", he then added: "God willing, we will not stop the agitation for the total implementation of the Sharia in the country."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/12/insurgency-buharis-call-full-sharia/|title=Insurgency and Buhari's call for full Sharia|date=24 December 2014|website=vanguardngr.com|publisher=Viewpoint|access-date=19 January 2015|archive-date=19 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119192839/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/12/insurgency-buharis-call-full-sharia/|url-status=live}}</ref> Buhari has denied all allegations that he has a radical Islamist agenda.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12890807 Nigeria's Muhammadu Buhari in profile – BBC News] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180813125916/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12890807 |date=13 August 2018 }}. Bbc.co.uk (31 March 2015). Retrieved on 4 November 2016.</ref> On 6 January 2015, Buhari said: "Because they can't attack our record, they accuse me falsely of ethnic [[jingoism]]; they accuse me falsely of religious fundamentalism. Because they cannot attack our record, they accuse us falsely of calling for election violence – when we have only insisted on peace. Even as Head of State, we never imposed Sha'riah."<ref>Iginla, Ademola (6 January 2015) [https://web.archive.org/web/20151003041632/http://www.osundefender.org/?p=204013%2F A Great Message: Gen Buhari Tweets From His Heart This Morning]. osundefender.org</ref> === Mediation with Boko Haram === In 2012, Buhari's name was included on a list published by [[Boko Haram]] of individuals it would trust to mediate between the group and the Federal Government.<ref>[http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/11/boko-haram-names-buhari-5-others-as-mediators/ Boko Haram names Buhari, 5 others as mediators – Vanguard News] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119224236/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/11/boko-haram-names-buhari-5-others-as-mediators/ |date=19 January 2015 }}. Vanguardngr.com (1 November 2012). Retrieved on 4 November 2016.</ref> However, Buhari strongly objected and declined to mediate between the government and Boko Haram. In 2013, Muhammadu Buhari made a series of statements, when he asked the Federal Government to stop the killing of Boko Haram members and blamed the rise of the terrorist group on the prevalence of [[Conflict in the Niger Delta|Niger Delta militants]] in the South. Buhari stated<ref name="pbk2">[http://pointblanknews.com/pbn/exclusive/stop-killing-boko-haram-members-buhari-tells-fg/ Stop Killing Boko Haram Members – Buhari Tells FG] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119223446/http://pointblanknews.com/pbn/exclusive/stop-killing-boko-haram-members-buhari-tells-fg/ |date=19 January 2015 }}. pointblanknews.com (2 June 2013)</ref> that "what is responsible for the security situation in the country is caused by the activities of Niger Delta militants [...] The Niger Delta militants started it all".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/12/yet-crush-boko-haram-jonathan/|title=Why we're yet to crush Boko Haram – Jonathan|date=13 December 2014|website=vanguardngr.com|access-date=19 January 2015|archive-date=19 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119225925/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/12/yet-crush-boko-haram-jonathan/|url-status=live}}</ref> He also questioned the special treatment including close to $500 million a year paid to 30,000 militants under the amnesty programme since 2013<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-22357597 Has Nigeria's Niger Delta managed to buy peace? – BBC News] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181119113737/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-22357597 |date=19 November 2018 }}. Bbc.co.uk (1 May 2013). Retrieved on 4 November 2016.</ref> by the Federal Government and deplored the fact that Boko Haram members were killed and their houses destroyed. === Abolishing the office of the first lady === {{Main|First Lady of Nigeria}} In December 2014, Muhammadu Buhari went on the record to say he would abolish the office of the [[First Lady of Nigeria|First Lady]] if he was elected as president, claiming it was unconstitutional.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141231220655/http://www.that1960chick.com/2014/12/27/buhari-says-no-first-lady-if-elected-patience-jonathan-kinda-responds-what-do-you-think/#sthash.oOW9HuRs.mRUxlv1H.dpbs/ Buhari Says "No First Lady" If Elected&nbsp;... Patience Jonathan Kinda Responds. What Do You Think?]. that1960chick.com (27 December 2014). Retrieved on 4 November 2016.</ref><ref name=":1">[http://article.wn.com/view/2015/01/08/Buhari_Comes_Under_Severe_Attack_Over_Plans_to_Scrap_First_L/ Buhari Comes Under Severe Attack Over Plans to Scrap First Lady's Office – Worldnews.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150418173853/http://article.wn.com/view/2015/01/08/Buhari_Comes_Under_Severe_Attack_Over_Plans_to_Scrap_First_L/ |date=18 April 2015 }}. Article.wn.com. Retrieved on 4 November 2016.</ref> The [[Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta]] (MEND), a Nigerian militant group that endorsed Buhari during the 2015 general elections, commended Buhari for his plans and went on to say that the office of the First Lady was "obviously an irrelevant, fraudulent and unconstitutional office, whose only purpose is to further plunder the resources of the country."<ref>[http://www.peoplesdailyng.com/mend-endorses-buhari-for-president/ MEND endorses Buhari for president | Peoples Daily Newspaper] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427054521/http://www.peoplesdailyng.com/mend-endorses-buhari-for-president/ |date=27 April 2015 }}. Peoplesdailyng.com. Retrieved on 4 November 2016.</ref> Since assuming the presidency on 29 May 2015, Buhari has yet to terminate the office of the First Lady. [[Aisha Buhari]] operates from the office of the First Lady as "wife of the President".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150810030001/http://expressng.com/2015/08/aisha-buhari-takes-over-patience-jonathans-office/ Aisha Buhari Takes Over Patience Jonathan's Office – Entertainment Express]. Expressng.com. Retrieved on 4 November 2016.</ref> Having suggested the abolition of the [[First Lady of Nigeria|office of the First Lady]],<ref name=":1" /> Buhari has further aired some controversial statements about women. On his visit to the Germany's [[Angela Merkel]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=World's Most Powerful Women|url=https://www.forbes.com/power-women/list/|access-date=11 April 2020|website=Forbes|language=en|archive-date=20 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920073036/https://www.forbes.com/power-women/list/|url-status=live}}</ref> Buhari reiterated "I don't know which party my wife belongs to, but she belongs to my kitchen and my living room and the other room" <ref name=":2">{{Cite news|date=14 October 2016|title=Nigeria's President Buhari: My wife belongs in kitchen|language=en-gb|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-37659863|access-date=11 April 2020|archive-date=14 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200314230704/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-37659863|url-status=live}}</ref> after his [[Aisha Buhari|wife]] had earlier advised him to step up his leadership.<ref name=":2" /> === Plagiarism scandal === In September 2016, President Buhari came under heavy criticism after a newspaper report found him using [[plagiarized]] speech during the launching of a national re-orientation campaign tagged "Change begins with me". The speech was later found to be lifted from the 2009 inaugural speech of former US President [[Barack Obama]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.naij.com/1081685-buhari-leaders-caught-plagiarism-scandal.html|title=Buhari and other leaders caught in plagiarism scandal|date=10 January 2017|website=Naij.com|access-date=27 January 2017|archive-date=2 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202051531/https://www.naij.com/1081685-buhari-leaders-caught-plagiarism-scandal.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/sep/17/nigerian-president-apologizes-for-plagiarizing-obama-in-speech|title=Nigerian president apologizes for plagiarizing Obama in speech|date=17 September 2016|newspaper=The Guardian|access-date=27 January 2017|agency=Associated Press|archive-date=2 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202124714/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/sep/17/nigerian-president-apologizes-for-plagiarizing-obama-in-speech|url-status=live}}</ref> The presidency later apologized and says the blunder was caused by "overzealous staff" and "Those responsible" will be sanctioned.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/09/nigeria-buhari-admits-line-plagiarised-obama-160917085048164.html|title=Nigeria's Buhari admits line plagiarised from Obama|website=Aljazeera|access-date=27 January 2017|archive-date=2 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202064117/http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/09/nigeria-buhari-admits-line-plagiarised-obama-160917085048164.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-37395605|title=Nigeria president blames aide for plagiarising Obama|date=17 September 2016|work=BBC News|access-date=27 January 2017|archive-date=21 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170121102758/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-37395605|url-status=live}}</ref> However, one week later, a deputy director in the State House linked to the speech was redeployed and presidency assured Nigerian public that it has taken steps to avoid a repeat of such an embarrassing occurrence by implementing digital tools that detect [[plagiarism]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/09/buhari-sacks-official-plagiarism-obamas-speech/|title=Buhari sacks own official over plagiarism of Obama's speech|date=28 September 2016|website=Vanguard Newspaper|access-date=27 January 2017|archive-date=2 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202043740/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/09/buhari-sacks-official-plagiarism-obamas-speech/|url-status=live}}</ref> === Twitter ban === {{Main|Ban of Twitter in Nigeria}} After Buhari made a [[Twitter]] post threatening violence against the [[Insurgency in Southeastern Nigeria|Biafra insurgents]] in southeast Nigeria on 5 June 2021, [[Twitter]] deleted his comments as violations of its [[terms of service]]. Shortly thereafter, the [[Ban of Twitter in Nigeria|Nigerian government banned Twitter]] from the country entirely.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nigeria ends its Twitter ban after seven months |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/1/12/nigeria-ends-its-twitter-ban-after-seven-months |access-date=11 April 2022 |website=[[Al Jazeera English|Aljazeera]] |language=en}}</ref> They lifted the ban on 13 January 2022, after they said Twitter had agreed to register its operations in Nigeria and pay [[tax]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 August 2021 |title=Twitter agrees to open office in Nigeria – Lai Mohammed |work=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)]] |url=https://guardian.ng/news/twitter-agrees-to-open-office-in-nigeria-lai-mohammed/ |access-date=5 June 2022}}</ref> ==Personal life== === Family === [[Fáílú:The First Lady of Nigeria Her Excellency Aisha Buhari.jpg|thumb|Buhari's second and current wife, [[Aisha Buhari]]]] In 1971, Buhari married his first wife, [[Safinatu Buhari|Safinatu]] (née Yusuf). They had five children together, four girls and one boy. Their first daughter, Zulaihat (Zulai) was named after Buhari's mother. Their other children are Fatima, Musa (deceased son), Hadiza, and Safinatu.<ref name="naijarchives.com22">[https://web.archive.org/web/20150524021054/http://naijarchives.com/general-muhammadu-buhari-late-wife-safinatu/ General Muhammadu Buhari and his late wife, Safinatu]. naijarchives.com (3 April 2015)</ref> In 1988, Buhari and his first wife Safinatu divorced. On 14 January 2006, Safinatu died from complications of [[diabetes]]. In November 2012, Buhari's first daughter, Zulaihat (née Buhari) Junaid died from [[sickle cell anaemia]], two days after having a baby at a hospital in Kaduna.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fabmagazineonline.com/news-general-muhammad-buhari-loses-40-year-old-daughter-zulai-buhari-junaid-to-sickle-cell/|title=General Muhammad Buhari loses 40 year old daughter, Zulai Buhari-Junaid to sickle cell|date=1 December 2012|publisher=FAB Magazine Online|access-date=16 January 2015|archive-date=25 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225072318/http://fabmagazineonline.com/news-general-muhammad-buhari-loses-40-year-old-daughter-zulai-buhari-junaid-to-sickle-cell/|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 1989, Buhari married his second and current wife [[Aisha Buhari]] (née Halilu). They also had five children together, a boy and four girls: Aisha, Halima, Yusuf, Zahra and Amina.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/219174-president-buharis-children-schooled.html|title=President Buhari's children and where they schooled|date=29 December 2016|website=Premium Times Nigeria|language=en-GB|access-date=12 March 2019|archive-date=25 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190925143953/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/219174-president-buharis-children-schooled.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Yusuf married Zahra Nasir Bayero, the daughter of Emir [[Nasiru Ado Bayero]], in August 2021.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-58291132|title=Nigeria's royal wedding: Private jets, glitz and glamour|work=BBC News|date=21 August 2021|access-date=21 August 2021|archive-date=21 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210821131543/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-58291132|url-status=live}}</ref> Buhari is a [[Muslims|Muslim]]. === Wealth === In 2015, Buhari declared US$150,000 cash; in addition to five homes and two mud houses as well as farms, an orchard and a ranch of 270 head of cattle, 25 sheep, five horses and a variety of birds, shares in three firms, two undeveloped plots of land, and two cars bought from his savings.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-34150508|title=Nigerian leader declares wealth|date=4 September 2015|work=BBC News|access-date=13 February 2020|language=en-GB|archive-date=13 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200613054911/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-34150508|url-status=live}}</ref> ==Honours== === National honours === *{{Flag|Nigeria}}: **[[Fáílú:Order_of_the_Federal_Republic_(military)_-_Nigeria_-_ribbon_bar.gif|70px]] Grand Commander of the [[Order of the Federal Republic]] '''(GCFR)''' (1983) === Foreign honours === *{{Flag|Equatorial Guinea}}: **[[Fáílú:Ordine dell'Indipendenza (Guinea Equatoriale).png|70px]] Grand Collar of the Order of Independence (2016)<ref>{{Cite web|date=15 March 2016|title=Buhari recognised for 'personal integrity and exemplary leadership' in Equatorial Guinea|url=http://venturesafrica.com/yet-another-recognision-for-buhari-as-he-bags-the-highest-national-honour-in-guinea/|access-date=18 July 2020|website=Ventures Africa|language=en-US|first=Ayomide|last=Thompson|url-status=live|archive-date=8 June 2021|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210608175425/https://venturesafrica.com/1921-2021-hennessy-celebrates-a-century-of-being-present-in-nigeria/}}</ref> *{{Flag|Serbia}}: **[[Fáílú:Orden Republike Srbije 1.gif|70px]] Second Class of the [[Order of the Republic of Serbia]] (2016) *{{Flag|Liberia}}: **[[Fáílú:Order of the Pioneers of Liberia - ribbon bar.png|70px]] Grand Cordon of the [[Order of the Pioneers of Liberia]] (27 July 2019)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/BashirAhmaad/status/1154842944437923842 |first=Bashir|last=Ahmad |website=[[Twitter]] |date=26 July 2019 |title=IN PICS: President @GeorgeWeahOff confers "The Grand Cordon of the Knighthood of Venerable Order of the Pioneers", Liberia's highest honour on President @MBuhari today in Monrovia, at the Liberia's 172nd Independence Anniversary. |access-date=8 June 2021|url-status=live |archive-date=8 June 2021 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20210608074729/https://twitter.com/BashirAhmaad/status/1154842944437923842 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://independent.ng/buhari-bags-liberias-order-of-knighthood-deploys-50-technical-aid-corps/ |date=27 July 2019 |last=Oweh|first=Innocent |title=Buhari Bags Liberia's Order of Knighthood, Deploys 50 Technical Aid Corps |website=[[Independent Nigeria]] |access-date=8 June 2021|url-status=live |archive-date=8 June 2021 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20210608175123/https://independent.ng/buhari-bags-liberias-order-of-knighthood-deploys-50-technical-aid-corps/ }}</ref> === Traditional titles === In 2017, the South-East council of [[Nigerian traditional rulers|traditional rulers]] honoured President Buhari with the [[chieftaincy]] titles of the '''Enyioma I''' of [[Ebonyi]] and the '''Ochioha I''' of [[Igboland]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://punchng.com/photos-buhari-receives-igbo-chieftaincy-titles/|title=Buhari Receives Igbo Chieftaincy Titles|work=Punch|access-date=14 April 2020|archive-date=4 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204194408/https://punchng.com/photos-buhari-receives-igbo-chieftaincy-titles/|url-status=live}}</ref> At the time of his investiture, the president had already held a title - that of the '''Ogbuagu I''' of Igboland - in the [[Nigerian chieftaincy system]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://m.guardian.ng/news/nigeria/national/abia-monarchs-chide-member-over-award-of-chieftaincy-title-to-buhari/|title=Abia Monarchs Chide Member Over Award Of Chieftaincy Title To Buhari|work=The Guardian|access-date=14 April 2020|archive-date=12 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612133140/https://m.guardian.ng/news/nigeria/national/abia-monarchs-chide-member-over-award-of-chieftaincy-title-to-buhari/|url-status=live}}</ref> He was later awarded another one, '''Ikeogu I''' of Igboland, in the following year.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://prnigeria.com/2018/12/03/ganduje-igbo-chieftancy-title/|title=Gov. Ganduje Receives Igbo Chieftaincy Title For President Buhari|work=PrNews|access-date=14 April 2020|archive-date=12 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612143422/https://prnigeria.com/2018/12/03/ganduje-igbo-chieftancy-title/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=President Muhammadu Buhari|url=https://statehouse.gov.ng/people/president-muhammadu-buhari/|website=The Statehouse, Abuja|language=en-US|access-date=28 May 2020|archive-date=28 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628092536/https://statehouse.gov.ng/people/president-muhammadu-buhari/|url-status=live}}</ref> == See also == * [[List of heads of state of Nigeria]] * [[List of Nigerians]] * {{Portal-inline|Biography}} * {{Portal-inline|Nigeria}} * {{Portal-inline|Politics}} *[[List of Hausa people]] == References == {{Reflist|30em}} ==Sources== * {{Cite book |last=Graf |first=William |date=1988 |title=The Nigerian state: Political economy, state class, and political system in the post-colonial era |url=https://archive.org/details/nigerianstatepol0000graf |location=London |publisher=James Currey |isbn=978-0-85255-313-8 |url-access=registration }} * {{Cite book |last=Momoh |first=H.B |date=2000 |title=The Nigerian Civil War, 1967–1970: history and reminiscences |location=Ibadan |publisher=Sam Bookman |isbn=978-978-2165-96-1}} == Linki ododa == {{Commons category|Muhammadu Buhari}} * {{Official website}} * [http://buhari4change.com/ 2011 Presidential Election Campaign website] * {{C-SPAN|97817}} * [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/hardtalk/3421277.stm Muhammadu Buhari – In a HARDtalk interview on 21 January 2004] {{S-start}} {{S-off}} {{S-bef|before=[[Musa Usman]]}} {{S-ttl|title=Governor of the [[North-Eastern State]]|years=1975–1976}} {{S-non|reason=Office abolished}} {{S-break}} {{S-new|office}} {{S-ttl|title=[[Governor of Borno State]]|years=1976}} {{S-aft|after=[[Mustapha Amin]]}} {{S-break}} {{S-bef|before=[[Shehu Shagari]]|as=President of Nigeria}} 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from 1983 to 1985}} {{EngvarB|date=May 2016}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=September 2022}} '''Muhammadu Buhari''' {{Post-nominals|country=NG|post-noms=[[Order of the Federal Republic|GCFR]]}} ({{Pronunciation|Ha-Muhammadu Buhari.ogg|Hausa pronunciation|help=no}}; born 17 December 1942) is a [[Nigerian]] [[politician]] who served as the [[president of Nigeria]] from 2015 to 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 May 2023 |title=Muhammadu Buhari {{!}} Biography & Facts {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Muhammadu-Buhari |access-date=3 June 2023 |website=www.britannica.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=29 May 2019 |title=President Buhari's inaugural speech on May 29, 2015 |url=https://guardian.ng/features/president-muhammadu-buharis-inaugural-speech/ |access-date=22 August 2022 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref> A retired [[Nigerian army]] major general, he served as the country's [[Military Head of State of Nigeria|military head of state]] from 31 December 1983 to 27 August 1985, after taking power from the [[Shehu Shagari]] civilian government in a [[1983 Nigerian coup d'état|military coup d'état]].<ref name="Buhari-Idiagbon">{{Cite web |url=http://www.dawodu.com/buhari.htm |title=Military Regime of Buhari and Idiagbon, January 1984 – August 1985 |access-date=12 September 2013 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304074423/http://www.dawodu.com/buhari.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Siollun">{{Cite news |url=http://www.dawodu.com/siollun3.htm |title=Buhari and Idiagbon: A Missed Opportunity for Nigeria |author=Max Siollun |publisher=Dawodu.com |date=October 2003 |access-date=12 September 2013 |author-link=Max Siollun |archive-date=6 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140406090246/http://www.dawodu.com/siollun3.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> The term [[Buharism]] is used to describe the [[Authoritarianism|authoritarian]] policies of his [[military]] regime.<ref name="Sanusi">{{Cite news |url=http://www.gamji.com/sanusi/sanusi26.htm |title=Buharism: Economic Theory and Political Economy |author=Sanusi Lamido Sanusi |location=[[Lagos]] |date=22 July 2002 |access-date=12 September 2013 |author-link=Sanusi Lamido Sanusi |archive-date=12 March 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150312155444/http://www.gamji.com/sanusi/sanusi26.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Nura">{{Cite news |url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201009140173.html |title=Nigeria: The Spontaneous 'Buharism' Explosion in the Polity |author=Mohammed Nura |newspaper=[[Leadership (Nigeria)]] |date=14 September 2010 |access-date=12 September 2013 |archive-date=29 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629075850/http://allafrica.com/stories/201009140173.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Buhari ran for president of Nigeria on the platform and support of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) in [[2003 Nigerian presidential election|2003]] and [[2007 Nigerian general election|2007]], and on the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) platform in [[2011 Nigerian presidential election|2011]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 December 2016|title=The frustrations of Buhari from 2003 to 2011|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/12/the-frustrations-of-buhari-from-2003-to-2011/|access-date=1 October 2021|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US|archive-date=1 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211001112806/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/12/the-frustrations-of-buhari-from-2003-to-2011/|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2014, he emerged as the presidential candidate of<ref>{{Cite news|date=1 April 2015|title=Nigeria election: Muhammadu Buhari wins presidency|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-32139858|access-date=23 September 2021|archive-date=10 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110022117/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-32139858|url-status=live}}</ref> the [[All Progressives Congress]] party for the [[2015 Nigerian general election|2015 general election]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=31 March 2015|title=Buhari in historic election win, emerges Nigeria's President-elect {{!}} Premium Times Nigeria|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/180374-buhari-in-historic-election-win-emerges-nigerias-president-elect.html|access-date=1 October 2021|language=en-GB|archive-date=1 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211001113036/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/180374-buhari-in-historic-election-win-emerges-nigerias-president-elect.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Buhari won the election, defeating incumbent President [[Goodluck Jonathan|Goodluck Ebele Jonathan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Muhammadu Buhari |url=https://themuslim500.com/profiles/muhammadu-buhari/ |access-date=11 December 2022 |website=The Muslim 500 |language=en-US}}</ref> This was the first time in the history of Nigeria that an incumbent president lost a general election. He was [[Inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari|sworn in]] on 29 May 2015. In February 2019, Buhari was [[2019 Nigerian general election|re-elected]], defeating his closest rival, former Vice President [[Atiku Abubakar]], by over 3 million votes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://punchng.com/breaking-inec-declares-buhari-winner-of-2019-presidential-election/|title=UPDATED: Buhari wins second term|website=Punch Newspapers|date=27 February 2019|language=en-US|access-date=30 August 2019|archive-date=6 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190906151856/https://punchng.com/breaking-inec-declares-buhari-winner-of-2019-presidential-election/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|author=Stephanie Busari and Aanu Adeoye, for|title=Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari reelected, but opponent rejects results|url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/26/africa/buhari-wins-nigeria-election-intl/index.html|access-date=1 October 2021|website=CNN|date=27 February 2019|archive-date=1 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211001113245/https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/26/africa/buhari-wins-nigeria-election-intl/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=27 February 2019 |title=Nigeria's Buhari wins re-election, rival pursues fraud claim |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nigeria-election-idUSKCN1QG11U |access-date=3 June 2023}}</ref> ==Early life== Muhammadu Buhari was born to a [[Fulani people|Fulani]] family<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/31/muhammadu-buhari-military-dictator-nigeria-new-democratic-president The Guardian: "Muhammadu Buhari: reformed dictator returns to power in democratic Nigeria" by David Smith] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305153611/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/31/muhammadu-buhari-military-dictator-nigeria-new-democratic-president |date=5 March 2017 }} 31 March 2015</ref> on 17 December 1942, in [[Daura]], a town in [[Katsina State]], Nigeria. His father was called [[wikt:mallam|Mallam]] Hardo Adamu, a [[Fula people|Fulani]] chieftain from Dumurkul in [[Mai'Adua]], and his mother, whose name was Zulaihat, had [[Hausa people|Hausa]] and [[Kanuri people|Kanuri]] ancestry.<ref name="mbuhari.ng">{{Cite web|url=http://thisisbuhari.com/all-project-list/muhammadu-buhari-presidential-candidate/|title=Muhammadu Buhari Presidential Candidate|work=thisisbuhari.com|access-date=8 February 2015|archive-date=16 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160116035947/http://thisisbuhari.com/all-project-list/muhammadu-buhari-presidential-candidate/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Muhammad Buhari">{{Cite encyclopedia|title=Muhammad Buhari|url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Muhammadu-Buhari|encyclopedia=Encyclopaedia Britannica|access-date=8 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190218031931/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Muhammadu-Buhari|archive-date=18 February 2019}}</ref> He is the twenty-third-(23) child of his father and was named after ninth-century [[Persians|Persian]] [[Ulama|Islamic scholar]] [[Muhammad al-Bukhari]].<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Kperogi |first1=Farooq |title=Buhari's surname not his father's name; how he dumped it |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2021/08/15/buharis-surname-not-his-fathers-name-how-he-dumped-it/ |website=[[P.M. News]] |access-date=8 December 2021}}</ref> Buhari was raised by his mother; he was about four years old when his father died. He attended primary school in [[Daura]] and [[Mai'Adua|Mai'adua]], in 1953, [[Katsina]] Middle School, and attended Katsina Provincial Secondary School in Katsina State from 1956 to 1961 where he earned his [[West African School Certificate]]. Buhari went to the Nigerian Military Training School, Kaduna in 1963.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/notes/asiwaju-bola-ahmed-tinubu/exclusive-interview-with-gmb-buhari-speaks-to-the-sun-newspaper/409638299105506/ |title=Exclusive Interview With GMB – Buhari speaks to The Sun Newspaper |website=[[Facebook]] |access-date=23 December 2014 |archive-date=4 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204194306/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnotes%2Fasiwaju-bola-ahmed-tinubu%2Fexclusive-interview-with-gmb-buhari-speaks-to-the-sun-newspaper%2F409638299105506%2F |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) Archives|url=https://punchng.com/tags/major-general-muhammadu-buhari-retd/|access-date=21 February 2022|website=Punch Newspapers|language=en-US}}</ref> ==Military career== In 1962, at the age of 19, Buhari enrolled in the [[Nigerian Military Training College]] (NMTC).<ref>{{Cite book |last=Obotetukudo| first=Solomon|title=The Inaugural Addresses and Ascension Speeches of Nigerian Elected and Non elected presidents and prime minister from 1960 -2010|publisher=University Press of America|year=2011|page=90}}</ref> In February 1964, the college was upgraded to an officer commissioning unit of the [[Nigerian Army]] and renamed the [[Nigerian Defence Academy]] (NDA) (prior to 1964, the Nigerian government sent cadets who had completed their NMTC preliminary training to mostly [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] military academies<ref name=Ogbebor>{{Cite web|last1=Ogbebor|first1=Paul Osakpamwan|title=The Nigerian Defence Academy – A Pioneer Cadet's Memoir|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/11/the-nigerian-defence-academy-a-pioneer-cadets-memoir/#sthash.Oo9A0qMO.dpuf|website=Vanguard (Nigeria)|access-date=11 August 2015|date=26 November 2012|archive-date=15 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150815142454/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/11/the-nigerian-defence-academy-a-pioneer-cadets-memoir/#sthash.Oo9A0qMO.dpuf|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=Agbese>{{Cite book|last1=Agbese|first1=Dan|title=Ibrahim Babangida: The Military, Power and Politics|publisher=Adonis & Abbey Publishers, 2012|isbn=978-1-906704-96-4|pages=48–49|year=2012}}</ref><ref name=Luckham>{{Cite book|last1=Luckham|first1=Robin|title=The Nigerian Military a Sociological Analysis of Authority & Revolt 1960–1967|publisher=CUP Archive, 1971|page=235|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qA44AAAAIAAJ&q=teshie+military+nmtc+luckham&pg=PA235|access-date=10 August 2015|year=1971|archive-date=4 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204194358/https://books.google.com/books?id=qA44AAAAIAAJ&q=teshie+military+nmtc+luckham&pg=PA235|url-status=live}}</ref> for officer cadet training). From 1962 to 1963, Buhari underwent officer cadet training at [[Mons Officer Cadet School]] in [[Aldershot]] in [[England]].<ref>The Times, "US overtakes Britain at educating leaders" (5 September 2019), pg. 19</ref> In January 1963, at age 20, Buhari was commissioned a second lieutenant and appointed [[Platoon leader|Platoon Commander]] of the Second Infantry Battalion in [[Abeokuta]], [[Nigeria]]. From November 1963 to January 1964, Buhari attended the Platoon Commanders' Course at the Nigerian Military Training College, [[Kaduna]]. In 1964, he facilitated his military training by attending the Mechanical Transport Officer's Course at the Army Mechanical Transport School in Borden, [[United Kingdom]].<ref name="Businessday NG 2015">{{Cite web | title=General Muhammadu Buhari: The dawn of a new era | website=Businessday NG | date=31 May 2015 | url=https://businessday.ng/bd-lunch/article/general-muhammadu-buhari-the-dawn-of-a-new-era/ | access-date=7 June 2023}}</ref> From 1965 to 1967, Buhari served as commander of the Second Infantry Battalion and was appointed [[brigade major]], Second Sector, First Infantry Division, April 1967 to July 1967. Following the bloody [[1966 Nigerian coup d'état]], which resulted in the death of [[Premier of Northern Nigeria|Premier]] [[Ahmadu Bello]], Lieutenant Buhari, alongside several young officers from [[Northern Nigeria]], took part in the July counter-coup which ousted General [[Aguiyi Ironsi]], replacing him with General [[Yakubu Gowon]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Prominent Nigerians who share birthday month with President Buhari |url=https://guardian.ng/news/birthdays-6/ |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=guardian.ng |language=en-US}}</ref> ===Civil war=== {{Main|Nigerian Civil War}} Buhari was assigned to the [[1st Division (Nigeria)|1st Division]] under the command of Lt. Col [[Mohammed Shuwa]].{{Sfn|Momoh|2000|p=65}} The division had temporarily moved from Kaduna to [[Makurdi]] at the onset of the [[Nigerian Civil War]]. The 1st division was divided into sectors and then battalions, {{Sfn|Momoh|2000|p=343}} with Shuwa assisted by sector commanders Martin Adamu and Sule Apollo, who was later replaced by [[Theophilus Danjuma]]. Buhari's initial assignment was as [[Adjutant]] and [[Company Commander]] 2 [[battalion]] unit, Second Sector Infantry of the 1st Division. The 2 battalion was one of the units that participated in the first actions of the war: they started from Gakem near [[Afikpo]] and moved towards [[Ogoja]], with support from [[Gado Nasko]]'s artillery squad.{{Sfn|Momoh|2000|p=69}} They reached and captured Ogoja within a week, with the intention of advancing through the flanks to [[Enugu]], the rebel capital.{{Sfn|Momoh|2000|p=339}} Buhari was briefly the 2 battalion's Commander and led the battalion to [[Ehugbo|Afikpo]] to link with the 3rd Marine Commando and advance towards Enugu through Nkalagu and [[Abakaliki]]. However, before the move to Enugu, he was posted to [[Nsukka]] as Brigade Major of the 3rd Infantry Brigade under Joshua Gin, who would later become battle fatigued and replaced by Isa Bukar.{{Sfn|Momoh|2000|p=340}} Buhari stayed with the infantry for a few months as the Nigerian army began to adjust tactics learnt from early battle experiences. Instead of swift advances, the new tactics involved securing and holding on to the lines of communications and using captured towns as training ground to train new recruits brought in from the army depots in [[Abeokuta]] and [[Zaria]].{{Sfn|Momoh|2000|p=340}} In 1968, he was posted to the 4 Sector, also called the Awka sector, which was charged with taking over the capture of Onitsha from Division 2. The sector's operations were within the [[Awka]]-[[Abagana]]-Onitsha region, which was important to Biafran forces because it was a major source of food supply. It was in the sector that Buhari's group suffered a lot of casualties trying to protect the food supplies route of the rebels along [[Oji River]] and [[Abagana]].{{Sfn|Momoh|2000|p=78}} === After the war === From 1970 to 1971, Buhari was Brigade Major/Commandant, Thirty-first Infantry Brigade. He then served as the Assistant Adjutant-General, First Infantry Division Headquarters, from 1971 to 1972. He also attended the [[Defence Services Staff College]], Wellington, India, in 1973.<ref name="Quartz">{{Cite news|author=Siddhartha Mitter|date=28 October 2015|title=India can rival China in Nigeria, by being exactly what China is not: Open and free|work=Quartz|url=http://qz.com/534257/india-can-rival-china-in-nigeria-by-being-exactly-what-china-is-not-open-and-free/|access-date=1 November 2015|archive-date=1 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151101070327/http://qz.com/534257/india-can-rival-china-in-nigeria-by-being-exactly-what-china-is-not-open-and-free/|url-status=live}}</ref> From 1974 to 1975 Buhari was acting director of Transport and Supply at the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport Headquarters.<ref>{{Cite book|author=Solomon Williams Obotetukudo|title=The Inaugural Addresses and Ascension Speeches of Nigerian Elected and Non-Elected Presidents and Prime Minister, 1960–2010|publisher=University Press of America|year=2010|pages=91–92}}</ref> In the [[1975 Nigerian coup d'état|1975 military coup d'état]], Lieutenant Colonel Buhari was among a group of officers that brought General [[Murtala Mohammed]] to power. He was later appointed Governor of the [[North-Eastern State]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thecommonwealth.org/our-member-countries/nigeria/constitution-politics|title=Nigeria : Constitution and politics|access-date=5 January 2020|archive-date=11 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911145142/http://www.thecommonwealth.org/our-member-countries/nigeria/constitution-politics|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mouau.edu.ng/index.php/node/134|title=PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI (GCFR) &#124; Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike|access-date=5 January 2020|archive-date=13 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200613054012/https://www.mouau.edu.ng/index.php/node/134|url-status=live}}</ref> from 1 August 1975 to 3 February 1976, to oversee social, economic and political improvements in the state. On 3 February 1976, the North Eastern State was divided into three states [[Bauchi State|Bauchi]], [[Borno State|Borno]] and [[Gongola State|Gongola]].<ref>{{Cite web| url = http://www.nigeriaroute.com/state-structure.php| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160603080911/http://nigeriaroute.com/state-structure.php| archive-date = 3 June 2016| title = Nigeriaroute.com}} {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612192532/http://www.nigeriaroute.com/state-structure.php |date=12 June 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/nigerian-states-this-is-how-the-36-states-were-created/mdtnq3e|title=This is how the 36 states were created|date=23 October 2017|access-date=5 January 2020|archive-date=12 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612192656/https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/nigerian-states-this-is-how-the-36-states-were-created/mdtnq3e|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Alapiki|first1=Henry E|date=2005|title=State Creation in Nigeria: Failed Approaches to National Integration and Local Autonomy|journal=African Studies Review|volume=48|issue=3|pages=49–65|doi=10.1353/arw.2006.0003|jstor=20065139|s2cid=146571948}}</ref> Buhari then became the first Governor of Borno State from 3 February 1976 to 15 March 1976.<ref>{{Citation |title=Matthews, Norman Derek, (19 March 1922–21 July 1976), Governor of Montserrat, since 1974 |date=2007-12-01 |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.u157278 |work=Who Was Who |access-date=2023-09-17 |publisher=Oxford University Press|doi=10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.u157278 }}</ref> In March 1976, following the botched [[1976 Nigerian coup d'état attempt|1976 military coup d'état attempt]] which led to the assassination of General Murtala Mohammed, his deputy General [[Olusegun Obasanjo]] became the military head of state and appointed Colonel Buhari as the [[Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources (Nigeria)|Federal Commissioner for Petroleum and Natural Resources]] (now minister). In 1977, when the [[Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation]] was created, Buhari was appointed as its chairman, a position he held until 1978.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nnpcgroup.com/NNPCBusiness/Businessinformation/OilGasinNigeria/IndustryHistory.aspx|title=History of the Nigerian Petroleum Industry|publisher=Nigerian National Petroleum Company|access-date=13 August 2015|archive-date=12 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150912082300/http://www.nnpcgroup.com/NNPCBusiness/BusinessInformation/OilGasinNigeria/IndustryHistory.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref> During his tenure as the Federal Commissioner for Petroleum and Natural Resources, the government invested in pipelines and petroleum storage infrastructures. The government built about 21 petroleum storage depots all over the country from Lagos to [[Maiduguri]] and from [[Calabar]] to [[Gusau]]; the administration constructed a pipeline network that connected Bonny terminal and the Port Harcourt refinery to the depots. Also, the administration signed the contract for the construction of a refinery in [[Kaduna State|Kaduna]] and an oil pipeline that will connect the Escravos oil terminal to Warri Refinery and the proposed Kaduna refinery.<ref>"Nigeria's Oil Production on Increase." ''Afro-American'' (1893–1988): 16. 16 December 1978.</ref> From 1978 to 1979, he was Military Secretary at the Army Headquarters and was a member of the [[Supreme Military Council of Nigeria (1966–1979)|Supreme Military Council]] from 1978 to 1979. From 1979 to 1980, at the rank of colonel, Buhari (class of 1980) attended the [[US Army War College]] in [[Carlisle, Pennsylvania]], in the [[United States]], and gained a [[master's degree]] in [[Strategic Studies]].<ref>{{Cite web|author=Muhammed Kabir Hassan|date=31 December 2014|title=Nigeria: The Mess 'Full Literates' Have Put Us All In!|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201501020034.html|work=AllAfrica|access-date=2 January 2015|archive-date=2 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150102144609/http://allafrica.com/stories/201501020034.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=22 December 2014|title=A Rejoinder To 'Semi-Illiterate' PDP Secretary Prof. Wale Oladipo By Dr. M.K. Hassan|url=http://saharareporters.com/2014/12/22/rejoinder-semi-illiterate-pdp-secretary-prof-wale-oladipo-dr-mk-hassan|access-date=2 January 2015|archive-date=2 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150102155050/http://saharareporters.com/2014/12/22/rejoinder-semi-illiterate-pdp-secretary-prof-wale-oladipo-dr-mk-hassan|url-status=live}}</ref> Upon completion of the on-campus full-time resident program lasting ten months and the two-year-long, distance learning program, the [[United States Army War College]] (USAWC) awards its graduate officers a master's degree in Strategic Studies.{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}} '''Divisional commands held in the [[Nigerian Army]]:''' * General Officer Commanding, 4th Infantry Division: August 1980 – January 1981<ref>[http://newtelegraphonline.com/buhari-man-of-history/]{{Dead link|date=November 2016}}</ref> * General Officer Commanding, [[2 Division (Nigeria)|2nd Mechanised Infantry Division]]: January 1981 – October 1981<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150723011300/http://www.thesourceng.com/RaceApril132015.htm The Source Magazine Online] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150723011300/http://www.thesourceng.com/RaceApril132015.htm|date=23 July 2015}}. Thesourceng.com. Retrieved on 4 November 2016.</ref> * General Officer Commanding, [[3rd Division (Nigeria)|3rd Armed Division]]: October 1981 – December 1983 === Coup d'état of 1983 === {{Main|1983 Nigerian coup d'état}} Major-General Buhari was one of the leaders of the [[Nigerian military coup of December 31, 1983|military coup of December 1983]] that overthrew the [[Second Nigerian Republic]]. At the time of the coup plot, Buhari was the General Officer Commanding (GOC), Third Armoured Division of [[Jos]].<ref>Matthews, Martin P. ''Nigeria: current issues and historical background.'' p. 121.</ref> With the successful execution of the coup by General Buhari, [[Tunde Idiagbon]] was appointed Chief of General Staff (the de facto No. 2 in the administration). The coup ended Nigeria's short-lived [[Second Nigerian Republic|Second Republic]], a period of multi-party [[democracy]] revived in 1979, after 13 years of military rule.<ref>{{Cite web |title=No to another Republic of Nigerian Army! |url=https://guardian.ng/opinion/no-to-another-republic-of-nigerian-army/ |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=guardian.ng |language=en-US}}</ref> According to ''The New York Times'', the officers who took power argued that "a flawed democracy was worse than no democracy at all". Buhari justified the military's seizure of power by castigating the civilian government as hopelessly corrupt and promptly suspended the [[Constitution of Nigeria|constitution]]. Another rationale for the coup was to correct economic decline in Nigeria. In the military's first broadcast after the coup, Sani Abacha linked 'an inept and corrupt leadership'{{Sfn|Graf|1988|p=149}} with general economic decline. In Buhari's New Year's Day speech, he too mentioned the corrupt class of the [[Second Nigerian Republic|Second Republic]] but also as the cause of a general decline in morality in society.{{Sfn|Graf|1988|p=149}} ==Head of State (1983–1985)== === Consolidation of power === The structure of the new military leadership—the fifth in [[Nigeria]] since independence—resembled the last military regime, the [[Olusegun Obasanjo|Obasanjo]]/[[Shehu Musa Yar'Adua|Yaradua]] administration. The new regime established a Supreme Military Council, a Federal Executive Council and a Council of States.{{Sfn|Graf|1988|p=150}} The number of ministries was trimmed to 18, while the administration carried out a retrenchment exercise among the senior ranks of the civil service and police. It retired 17 permanent secretaries and some senior police and naval officers. In addition, the new military administration promulgated new laws to achieve its aim. These laws included the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Decree for the prosecution of armed robbery cases, and the State Security (Detention of Person) Decree, which gave powers to the military to detain individuals suspected of jeopardizing state security or causing economic adversity.{{Sfn|Graf|1988|p=153}} Other decrees included the Civil Service Commission and Public Offenders Decree, which constituted the legal and administrative basis to conduct a purge in the civil service.{{Sfn|Graf|1988|p=153}} According to Decree Number 2 of 1984, the state security and the chief of staff were given the power to detain, without charges, individuals deemed to be a security risk to the state for up to three months.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6ab5d3c.html|title=Nigeria: Repeal of Decree 2|date=1 October 1998|website=refworld.org|access-date=19 January 2015|archive-date=20 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150120114352/http://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6ab5d3c.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Strikes and popular demonstrations were banned and Nigeria's security agency, the [[National Security Organization]] (NSO) was entrusted with unprecedented powers. The NSO played a wide role in the cracking down of public dissent by intimidating, harassing and jailing individuals who broke the interdiction on strikes. By October 1984, about 200,000 civil servants were retrenched.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://naijapolitica.com/2014/12/04/the-untold-tales-of-gen-buhari-a-must-read/|title=THE UNTOLD TALES OF GEN. BUHARI&nbsp;... [a must read]|date=4 December 2014|website=Naija Politica|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150120004503/http://naijapolitica.com/2014/12/04/the-untold-tales-of-gen-buhari-a-must-read/|archive-date=20 January 2015}}</ref> Buhari mounted an offensive against entrenched interests. In 20 months as Head of State, about 500 politicians, officials and businessmen were jailed for corruption during his stewardship.<ref name="autogenerated422">{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12890807|title=Nigeria's Muhammadu Buhari in profile|date=17 April 2011|work=BBC News|access-date=20 April 2011|archive-date=20 April 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110420211645/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12890807|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.africa.upenn.edu/Urgent_Action/apic_52396.html|title=Nigeria: Human Rights Watch Africa|date=10 May 1996|website=africa.upenn.eu|access-date=19 January 2015|archive-date=15 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150315211922/http://www.africa.upenn.edu/Urgent_Action/apic_52396.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Detainees were released after releasing sums to the government and agreeing to meet certain conditions. The regime also jailed its critics, including [[Fela Kuti]].<ref name="amnesty2">{{Cite web|url=http://static.amnesty.org/ai50/fela_kuti_en.pdf|title=Fela Kuti, PoC, Nigeria|date=2010|website=amnesty.org|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150404020006/http://static.amnesty.org/ai50/fela_kuti_en.pdf|archive-date=4 April 2015|quote=On numerous occasions he was detained and harassed by the authorities}}</ref> He was arrested on 4 September 1984 at the airport as he was about to embark on an American tour. [[Amnesty International]] described the charges brought against him for illegally exporting foreign currency as "spurious". Using the wide powers bestowed upon it by Decree Number 2, the government sentenced Fela to five years in prison. He was released after 18 months,<ref name="amnesty2" /> when the Buhari regime was overthrown. In 1984, Buhari passed Decree Number 4, the Protection Against False Accusations Decree,<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Ogbondah|first=Chris|date=1991|title=Origins and Interpretation of Nigerian Press Laws|url=http://archive.lib.msu.edu/DMC/African%20Journals/pdfs/africa%20media%20review/vol5no2/jamr005002006.pdf|journal=Africa Media Review|access-date=19 January 2015|archive-date=24 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121224033156/http://archive.lib.msu.edu/DMC/African%20Journals/pdfs/africa%20media%20review/vol5no2/jamr005002006.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> a wide-ranging repressive press law. Section 1 of the law provided that "Any person who publishes in any form, whether written or otherwise, any message, rumour, report or statement [...] which is false in any material particular or which brings or is calculated to bring the Federal Military Government or the Government of a state or public officer to ridicule or disrepute, shall be guilty of an offense under this Decree".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nationalnetworkonline.com/vol10n40/nondisclosure.html|title=My Stance On 'Non Disclosure' Remains Unshakable – Tunde Thompson|date=9 October 2013|website=nationalnetworkonline.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150120114257/http://www.nationalnetworkonline.com/vol10n40/nondisclosure.html|archive-date=20 January 2015}}</ref> The law further stated that offending journalists and publishers will be tried by an open military tribunal, whose ruling would be final and unappealable in any court and those found guilty would be eligible for a fine not less than 10,000 [[naira]] and a jail sentence of up to two years.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CCT Chairman Advocates Return of Decree 2 to punish Journalists |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/06/cct-chairman-advocates-return-decree-2-punish-journalists/}}</ref> ===Economics=== {{Main|Buharism}} In order to reform the economy, as Head of State, Buhari started to rebuild the nation's social-political and economic systems, along the realities of Nigeria's austere economic conditions.<ref name="upa" /> The rebuilding included removing or cutting back the excesses in national expenditure, obliterating or removing completely, corruption from the nation's social ethics, shifting from mainly public sector employment to self-employment. Buhari also encouraged import substitution industrialisation based to a great extent on the use of local materials.<ref name="upa">{{Cite book|author1=Nwachuku, Levi Akalazu |author2=G. N. Uzoigwe |title=Troubled Journey: Nigeria Since the Civil War |publisher=University Press of America|year=2004 |page=192}}</ref> However, tightening of imports led to reduction in raw materials for industries causing many industries to operate below capacity,{{Sfn|Graf|1988|p=162}} reduction of workers and in some cases business closure.<ref name="autogenerated422" /> Buhari broke ties with the International Monetary Fund, when the fund asked the government to devalue the naira by 60%. However, the reforms that Buhari instigated on his own were as or more rigorous as those required by the IMF.<ref>{{Cite book|last1=Vreeland|first1=James Raymond|title=The International Monetary Fund: Politics of Conditional Lending|date=19 December 2006|publisher=Routledge|isbn=978-0-415-37463-7|page=60|quote=Buhari proved his independence by pushing through economic austerity so severe it went beyond what many advised – all the while he refused IMF assistance.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|last1=Mathews|first1=Martin P.|title=Nigeria: Current Issues and Historical Background|date=1 May 2002|publisher=[[Nova Science Publishers, Inc.]]|isbn=978-1-59033-316-7|page=122|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hTs6GpM4zDMC&q=buhari+imf&pg=PA122|access-date=19 January 2015|archive-date=3 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210103155730/https://books.google.com/books?id=hTs6GpM4zDMC&q=buhari+imf&pg=PA122|url-status=live}}</ref> On 7 May 1984, Buhari announced the country's 1984 National Budget. The budget came with a series of complementary measures: *A temporary ban on recruiting federal public sector workers *Raising of interest rates *Halting capital projects *Prohibition of borrowing by state governments *15 percent cut from Shagari's 1983 Budget *Realignment of import duties *Reducing the balance of payment deficit by cutting imports *It also gave priority to the importation of raw materials and spare parts that were needed for agriculture and industry. Other economic measures by Buhari took the form of counter trade, currency change, price reduction of goods and services. His economic policies did not earn him the legitimacy of the masses due to the rise in inflation and the use of military might to continue to push many policies blamed for the rise in food prices.{{Sfn|Graf|1988|p=164}} ===Mass social mobilization=== {{Main|War Against Indiscipline}} One of the most enduring legacies of the Buhari government has been the War Against Indiscipline (WAI). Launched on 20 March 1984, the policy tried to address the perceived lack of public morality and civic responsibility of Nigerian society. Unruly Nigerians were ordered to form neat queues at bus stops, under the eyes of whip-wielding soldiers. Civil servants<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12890807|title = Nigeria's Muhammadu Buhari in profile|date = 11 December 2014|website = bbc.co.uk|access-date = 21 July 2018|archive-date = 13 August 2018|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180813125916/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12890807|url-status = live}}</ref> who failed to show up on time at work were humiliated and forced to do "frog jumps". Minor offences carried long sentences. Any student over the age of 17 caught cheating on an exam would get 21 years in prison. Counterfeiting and arson could lead to the death penalty.<ref>{{Cite news|url = https://www.nytimes.com/1984/08/10/world/nigeria-s-discipline-campaign-not-sparing-the-rod.html|title = Nigeria's discipline campaign: Not sparing the rod|date = 10 August 1984|work = The New York Times|author = Clifford D. May|access-date = 11 February 2017|archive-date = 9 June 2017|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170609222757/http://www.nytimes.com/1984/08/10/world/nigeria-s-discipline-campaign-not-sparing-the-rod.html|url-status = live}}</ref> Buhari's administration enacted three decrees to investigate corruption and control foreign exchange. The Banking (Freezing of Accounts) Decree of 1984, allotted to the Federal Military Government the power to freeze bank accounts of persons suspected to have committed fraud. The Recovery of Public Property (Special Military Tribunals) Decree permitted the government to investigate the assets of public officials linked with corruption and constitute a military tribunal to try such persons. The Exchange Control (Anti-Sabotage) Decree stated penalties for violators of foreign exchange laws.{{Sfn|Graf|1988|p=154}} Decree 20 on illegal ship bunkering and drug trafficking was another example of Buhari's tough approach to crime.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.country-data.com/cgi-bin/query/r-9485.html|title=Security and Anticrime Measures|date=June 1991|website=country-data.com|access-date=19 January 2015|archive-date=14 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150314231150/http://www.country-data.com/cgi-bin/query/r-9485.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Section 3 (2) (K) provided that "any person who, without lawful authority deals in, sells, smokes or inhales the drug known as [[cocaine]] or other similar drugs, shall be guilty under section 6 (3) (K) of an offence and liable on conviction to suffer death sentence by firing squad." In the case of Bernard Ogedengebe, the Decree was applied retroactively.<ref name="tdl22">{{Cite web|url=http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/buhari-history-and-the-wilfully-blind/198756/|title=Buhari: History and the Wilfully Blind|date=10 January 2015|website=thisdaylive.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150113061304/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/buhari-history-and-the-wilfully-blind/198756/|archive-date=13 January 2015}}</ref> He was executed even if at the time of his arrest the crime did not mandate the capital punishment, but had carried a sentence of six months imprisonment.<ref name="tdl22" /> In another prominent case of April 1985, six Nigerians were condemned to death under the same decree: Sidikatu Tairi, Sola Oguntayo, Oladele Omosebi, Lasunkanmi Awolola, Jimi Adebayo and Gladys Iyamah.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.abiyamo.com/muhammadu-buhari-nigerias-strictest-leader/7/|title=Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria's Strictest Leader|date=2 July 2013|website=abiyamo.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150120113947/http://www.abiyamo.com/muhammadu-buhari-nigerias-strictest-leader/7/|archive-date=20 January 2015}}</ref> In 1985, prompted by economic uncertainties and a rising crime rate, the government of Buhari opened the borders (closed since April 1984) with [[Benin]], [[Niger]], [[Chad]] and [[Cameroon]] to speed up the expulsion of 700,000 illegal foreigners and illegal migrant workers.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1985/05/05/world/expelled-foreigners-pouring-ved=0CHwQ6AEwDw#v=onepageout-of-nigeria-by-the-associated-press.html|title=Expelled foreigners pouring out of Nigeria By The Associated Press|date=5 May 1985|website=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref> Buhari is today known for this crisis; there even is a famine in the east of Niger that have been named "El Buhari".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jeuneafrique.com/Article/ARTJAWEB20141211173541/|title=Présidentielle nigériane : Muhammadu Buhari affrontera Goodluck Jonathan|date=11 December 2014|website=jeuneafrique.com|access-date=19 January 2015|archive-date=4 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204194311/https://www.jeuneafrique.com/37766/politique/pr-sidentielle-nig-riane-muhammadu-buhari-affrontera-goodluck-jonathan/|url-status=live}}</ref> His regime drew criticism from many, including Nigeria's first Nobel Prize winner [[Wole Soyinka]], who, in 2007, wrote a piece called "The Crimes of Buhari"<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://saharareporters.com/2007/01/14/crimes-buhari-wole-soyinka|title=The crimes of Buhari-Wole Soyinka|date=14 January 2007|website=saharareporters.com|access-date=19 January 2015|archive-date=20 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150120115130/http://saharareporters.com/2007/01/14/crimes-buhari-wole-soyinka|url-status=live}}</ref> which outlined many of the abuses conducted under his military rule. Ahead of the 2015 general election, Buhari responded to his human rights criticism by saying that if elected, he would follow the rule of law, and that there would be access to justice for all Nigerians and respect for fundamental human rights of Nigerians.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160304195948/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/03/my-contract-with-nigeria-buhari/ My contract with Nigeria – Buhari]. vanguardngr.com (17 March 2015)</ref> === Coup d'état of 1985 === {{Main|1985 Nigerian coup d'état}} In August 1985, Major General Buhari was overthrown in a coup led by General [[Ibrahim Babangida]] and other members of the ruling Supreme Military Council (SMC).<ref name="Muhammad Buhari2">{{Cite encyclopedia|url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Muhammadu-Buhari|title=Muhammadu Buhari|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190218031931/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Muhammadu-Buhari|archive-date=18 February 2019|access-date=8 February 2015|encyclopedia=Encyclopaedia Britannica}}</ref> Babangida brought many of Buhari's most vocal critics into his administration, including [[Fela Kuti]]'s brother [[Olikoye Ransome-Kuti]], a doctor who had led a strike against Buhari to protest declining health care services. Buhari was then detained in [[Benin City]] until 1988.<ref>{{Cite book|first1=Toyin| last1=Falola|author1-link=Toyin Falola|title=A History of Nigeria|first2=Matthew M. |last2=Heaton|publisher=[[Cambridge University Press]]|date=2008| isbn=9781139472036|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=XygZjbNRap0C&pg=PR7|url-access=limited}}</ref> ==Pre-presidency (1985–2015)== === Detention === Buhari spent three years of detention in a small guarded bungalow in [[Benin City|Benin]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-11-07 |title=Buhari: Most part of my detention was in a small bungalow in Benin |url=https://www.thecable.ng/buhari-part-detention-small-bungalow-benin |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=TheCable |language=en-US}}</ref> He had access to television that showed two channels and members of his family were allowed to visit him on the authorization of Babangida.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nwachukwu |first=John Owen |date=2017-05-16 |title=How Ibrahim Babaginda sent bags of money to Buhari - John Parden |url=https://dailypost.ng/2017/05/16/ibrahim-babaginda-sent-bags-money-buhari-john-parden/ |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=Daily Post Nigeria |language=en-US}}</ref> === Civilian life === In December 1988, after his mother's death he was released and retired to his residence in [[Daura]]. While in detention, his farm was managed by his relatives. He divorced his first wife in 1988 and married Aisha Halilu.<ref name="Paden" /> In Katsina, he became the pioneer chairman of Katsina Foundation that was founded to encourage social and economic development in [[Katsina State]].{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}} Buhari served as the Chairman of the Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF), a body created by the government of General [[Sani Abacha]], and funded from the revenue generated by the increase in price of petroleum products, to pursue developmental projects around the country. A 1998 report in ''[[New African]]'' praised the PTF under Buhari for its transparency, calling it a rare "success story".<ref name="PTF">{{Cite web |title=Development: PTF – shining in the gloom |url=http://www.africasia.com/archive/na/98_06/abcr0604.htm |date=June 1998 |access-date=4 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120120225841/http://www.africasia.com/archive/na/98_06/abcr0604.htm |archive-date=20 January 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> === Presidential campaigns and elections=== [[Fáílú:GMB, Akande, Ajimobi at PGLS1.jpg|thumb|Buhari (left) with Governor [[Abiola Ajimobi]] (right)]] [[Fáílú:Atiku, GMB at PGLS 1.jpg|thumb|Buhari with former Vice President [[Atiku Abubakar]] (left)]]'''2003 presidential election''' In 2003, Buhari ran for office in the [[2003 Nigerian presidential election|presidential election]]<ref>{{Cite news | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/6508055.stm | work=BBC News | title=Nigeria: Facts and figures | date=17 April 2007 | access-date=24 June 2009 | archive-date=1 September 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901035339/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/6508055.stm | url-status=live }}</ref> as the candidate of the [[All Nigeria People's Party]] (ANPP). He was defeated by the [[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|People's Democratic Party]] incumbent, President [[Olusẹgun Ọbasanjọ]], by more than 11 million votes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Buhari at 69: The leader Nigeria lacks - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/buhari-at-69-the-leader-nigeria-lacks/ |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=dailytrust.com}}</ref> ====2007 presidential election==== On 18 December 2006, Buhari was nominated as the consensus candidate of the All Nigeria People's Party. His main challenger in the April 2007 polls was the ruling PDP candidate, [[Umaru Yar'Adua]], who hailed from the same home state of [[Katsina State|Katsina]]. Buhari officially took 18% of the vote to Yar'Adua's 70%, but Buhari rejected these results.<ref name=Huge>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/6584393.stm "Huge win for Nigeria's Yar'Adua"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070426235748/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/6584393.stm |date=26 April 2007 }}, BBC News, 23 April 2007.</ref> After Yar'Adua took office, he called for a government of national unity to bring on board aggrieved opposition members. The ANPP joined the government with appointment of its national chairman as a member of Yar'Adua's cabinet, but Buhari denounced this agreement.<ref>Felix Onuah and Camillus Eboh, [https://archive.today/20070517203204/http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=68&art_id=nw20070704220154487C404988 "Nigerian president picks ministers"], Reuters (''IOL''), 4 July 2007.</ref> ==== 2011 presidential election ==== In March 2010, Buhari left the ANPP for the [[Congress for Progressive Change]] (CPC), a party he had helped to found. He said that he had supported foundation of the CPC "as a solution to the debilitating, ethical and ideological conflicts in my former party the ANPP".<ref name=Mamah20100318>{{Cite web |url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201003180375.html |title=Buhari Joins Congress for Progressive Change |work=Vanguard |author=Emeka Mamah |date=18 March 2010 |access-date=22 April 2011 |archive-date=19 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019083100/http://allafrica.com/stories/201003180375.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Buhari was the CPC presidential candidate in the 2011 election, running against incumbent President [[Goodluck Jonathan]] of the [[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|People's Democratic Party]] (PDP), [[Mallam Nuhu Ribadu]] of [[Action Congress of Nigeria]] (ACN), and [[Ibrahim Shekarau]] of ANPP. They were the major contenders among 20 candidates.<ref name="INEC">{{Cite web|title=Summary of the 2011 Presidential election results |url=http://www.inecnigeria.org/results/presidential/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110529123316/http://www.inecnigeria.org/results/presidential/ |archive-date=29 May 2011 }}</ref> Buhari campaigned on an anti-corruption platform and pledged to remove immunity protections from government officials. He also gave support to enforcement of [[Sharia law]] in Nigeria's northern states, which had previously caused him political difficulties among Christian voters in the country's south.<ref name="autogenerated422"/> The elections were marred by widespread sectarian violence, which claimed the lives of 800 people across the country, as Buhari's supporters attacked Christian settlements in the country's central region.<ref name="cfr">{{Cite web|url = http://blogs.cfr.org/campbell/2014/12/12/nigerian-religious-leaders-advise-political-candidates/|title = Nigerian Religious Leaders Advise Political Candidates|date = 12 December 2014|website = cfr.org|access-date = 19 January 2015|archive-date = 13 January 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150113121021/http://blogs.cfr.org/campbell/2014/12/12/nigerian-religious-leaders-advise-political-candidates/|url-status = live}}</ref> The three-day uprising was blamed in part on Buhari's inflammatory comments.<ref name="cfr" /> In spite of assurances from Human Rights Watch, which had judged the elections "among the fairest in Nigeria's history", Buhari claimed that the vote was flawed and warned<ref name="cfr" /> that "If what happened in 2011 should again happen in 2015, by the grace of God, the dog and the baboon would all be soaked in blood".<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Soyombo|first1=Fisayo|title=Opinion Will Muhammadu Buhari be Nigeria's next president?|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2014/12/will-muhammadu-buhari-be-niger-2014123191647111939.html|website=aljazeera.com|access-date=19 January 2015|date=31 December 2014|quote=In 2011, Buhari was accused of inciting the violence that followed his loss to Jonathan. The following year, he said "the dog and the baboon would all be soaked in blood" should the 2015 election be rigged. Buhari has shed blood before for his presidential ambition, some people believe. And they think he would do it again. Such a man, they reason, should never taste power.|archive-date=11 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150111054340/http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2014/12/will-muhammadu-buhari-be-niger-2014123191647111939.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last1=Ndujihe|first1=Clifford|last2=Idonor|first2=Daniel|title=Post-election violence: FG panel report indicts Buhari|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/10/post-election-violence-fg-panel-report-indicts-buhari/|website=vanguardngr.com|access-date=19 January 2015|date=11 October 2011|archive-date=19 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119225955/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/10/post-election-violence-fg-panel-report-indicts-buhari/|url-status=live}}</ref> Buhari remained a "folk hero" to some for his vocal opposition to corruption.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.naij.com/306026-buharis-presidential-attempts-and-2015-chances.html|title = Buhari's Presidential Attempts And 2015 Chances|date = November 2014|website = naij.com|access-date = 21 January 2015|archive-date = 13 November 2014|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141113064255/http://www.naij.com/306026-buharis-presidential-attempts-and-2015-chances.html|url-status = live}}</ref> He won 12,214,853 votes, coming in second to Jonathan, who polled 22,495,187 votes and was declared the winner.<ref name="Next20110421">{{Cite web |url=http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/Home/5691404-146/story.csp |title=Congress for Progressive Change considers going to court and Buhari declared that he will make Nigeria ungovernable for Jonathan. Since then the Boko Haram Sect has been bombing Nigerians |work=Next |author=Festus Owete |date=21 April 2011 |access-date=22 April 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304095821/http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/Home/5691404-146/story.csp |archive-date=4 March 2016 }}</ref> ==== 2015 presidential election ==== {{Main|2015 Nigerian general election}} [[Fáílú:Incoming and Outgoing Nigerian Presidents Wave to Crowd Amid Peaceful Inaugural in Abuja.jpg|thumb|Incoming and outgoing Nigerian Presidents at the [[Inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari|inauguration]] ceremony]] Buhari ran in the 2015 presidential election as a candidate of the [[All Progressives Congress]] party. His platform was built around his image as a staunch anti-corruption fighter and his incorruptible and honest reputation, but he said he would not probe past corrupt leaders and would give officials who stole in the past amnesty if they repented.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/173941-buhari-will-not-probe-past-corrupt-nigerian-leaders-repent-apc.html|title=Buhari will not probe past corrupt Nigerian leaders if they repent – APC|date=29 December 2014|website=premiumtimesng.com|access-date=19 January 2015|archive-date=19 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119223627/http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/173941-buhari-will-not-probe-past-corrupt-nigerian-leaders-repent-apc.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In the runup to the 2015 election, Jonathan's campaign asked that Buhari be disqualified from the election, claiming that he was in breach of the Constitution.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/174654-nigeria2015-jonathan-wants-buhari-disqualified.html|title = #Nigeria2015: Jonathan wants Buhari disqualified|date = 11 January 2015|website = premiumtimesng.com|access-date = 19 January 2015|archive-date = 18 January 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150118024219/http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/174654-nigeria2015-jonathan-wants-buhari-disqualified.html|url-status = live}}</ref> According to the fundamental document, in order to qualify for election to the office of the president, a person must be "educated up to at least School certificate level or its equivalent". Buhari failed to submit any such evidence, claiming that he lost the original copies of his diplomas when his house was raided following his overthrow from power in 1985.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/01/buhari-certificate-nuisance/|title = Buhari: Certificate nuisance!|date = 6 January 2015|website = vanguardngr.com|access-date = 19 January 2015|archive-date = 19 January 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150119191350/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/01/buhari-certificate-nuisance/|url-status = live}}</ref> In May 2014, in the wake of the [[Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping]], Buhari strongly denounced the [[Boko Haram]] insurgency. He "urged Nigerians to put aside religion, politics and all other divisions to crush the insurgency he said is fanned by mindless bigots masquerading as Muslims".<ref>Ajasa, Femi. (8 May 2014) [http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/05/buhari-boko-haram-youre-bigots-masquerading-muslims/ BUHARI TO BOKO HARAM: You're bigots masquerading as Muslims – Vanguard News] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140509023342/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/05/buhari-boko-haram-youre-bigots-masquerading-muslims/ |date=9 May 2014 }}. Vanguardngr.com. Retrieved on 4 November 2016.</ref> In July 2014, Buhari escaped a bomb attack on his life by Boko Haram in Kaduna, 82 people were killed.<ref>Muhammed, Garba. (24 July 2014) [http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-nigeria-violence-idUKKBN0FS19N20140723 Suicide bombs in Nigeria's Kaduna kill 82, ex-leader Buhari targeted] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821173244/http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-nigeria-violence-idUKKBN0FS19N20140723|date=21 August 2016}} [[Reuters]]. Uk.reuters.com. Retrieved on 4 November 2016.</ref> In December 2014, Buhari pledged to enhance security in Nigeria if elected president.<ref>[http://www.voanews.com/content/nigeria-opposition-leader-vows-to-improve-security/2557090.html Nigeria Opposition Leader Vows to Improve Security] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141216144310/http://www.voanews.com/content/nigeria-opposition-leader-vows-to-improve-security/2557090.html |date=16 December 2014 }}. Voanews.com (12 December 2014). Retrieved on 4 November 2016.</ref> After this announcement, Buhari's approval ratings skyrocketed, largely due to Jonathan's apparent inability to fight Boko Haram. Buhari made internal security and wiping out the militant group one of the key pillars of his campaign. In January 2015, the insurgent group "The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta" (MEND) endorsed Buhari.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.punchng.com/news/mend-replies-pdp-says-buhari-best-candidate/|title = MEND replies PDP, says Buhari best candidate|date = 9 January 2015|website = punchng.com|url-status = dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150110195931/http://www.punchng.com/news/mend-replies-pdp-says-buhari-best-candidate/|archive-date = 10 January 2015|df = dmy-all}}</ref> Buhari's campaign was briefly advised by former Obama campaign manager [[David Axelrod (political consultant)|David Axelrod]]<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://freebeacon.com/issues/david-axelrods-political-consulting-firm-far-more-involved-in-nigeria-election-than-previously-disclosed/|title = David Axelrod's Political Consulting Firm Far More Involved in Nigeria Election than Previously Disclosed|date = 9 February 2015|access-date = 4 March 2015|website = freebeacon.com|last = Kredo|first = Adam|archive-date = 13 March 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150313233722/http://freebeacon.com/issues/david-axelrods-political-consulting-firm-far-more-involved-in-nigeria-election-than-previously-disclosed/|url-status = live}}</ref> and his AKPD consultancy. In February 2015, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo quit the ruling PDP party and endorsed Buhari.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.rfi.fr/afrique/20150218-nigeria-ex-president-olusegun-obasanjo-lache-goodluck-jonathan-pdp-apc-boko-haram-presidentielle/|title = Nigeria: l'ex-président Olusegun Obasanjo lâche Goodluck Jonathan|date = 18 February 2015|access-date = 4 March 2015|publisher = RFI|archive-date = 10 March 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150310123841/http://www.rfi.fr/afrique/20150218-nigeria-ex-president-olusegun-obasanjo-lache-goodluck-jonathan-pdp-apc-boko-haram-presidentielle/|url-status = live}}</ref> On 31 March, Jonathan called Buhari to concede and congratulate him on his election as president.<ref name=telegraph>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/nigeria/11507102/Muhammadu-Buhari-claims-victory-in-Nigerias-presidential-elections.html|title=Muhammadu Buhari claims victory in Nigeria's presidential elections|work=The Telegraph|author=Colin Freeman|date=31 March 2015|access-date=31 March 2015|archive-date=1 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150401021040/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/nigeria/11507102/Muhammadu-Buhari-claims-victory-in-Nigerias-presidential-elections.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Buhari was sworn in on 29 May 2015 in a [[Inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari|ceremony]] attended by at least 23 heads of state and government.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Historic succession complete as Buhari is sworn in as the president of Nigeria {{!}} Nigeria {{!}} The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/may/29/historic-succession-complete-buhari-sworn-in-nigerian-president |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=amp.theguardian.com}}</ref> ===Second inauguration=== The second [[Nigerian presidential inauguration|inauguration]] of Buhari as the [[List of heads of state of Nigeria|15th]] [[president of Nigeria]], and 4th president in the [[fourth Nigerian Republic]] took place on Wednesday, 29 May 2019, following the [[2019 Nigerian presidential election]] and marking the start of the second and final four-year term of Muhammadu Buhari as president and [[Yemi Osinbajo]] as [[Vice President of Nigeria|vice president]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nigeria Presidential Elections Results 2019 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-f0b25208-4a1d-4068-a204-940cbe88d1d3 |date=26 February 2019 |access-date=23 May 2023 |website=[[BBC News]] }}</ref> It was the 8th presidential inauguration in Nigeria, and 6th in the fourth republic.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://fmic.gov.ng/inauguration-of-president-muhammadu-buhari-as-president-professor-yemi-osinbajo-as-vice-president-of-the-federal-republic-of-nigeria/ |title=2019 Presidential Inauguration Ceremony |last1=Oyeyemi |first1=Tunji |date=29 May 2019 |publisher=FMIC |access-date=23 May 2023}}</ref><ref name="speech">{{Cite web |last1=Erezi |first1=Dennis |title=Buhari sworn in for second term |url=https://guardian.ng/news/buhari-sworn-in-for-second-term/ |date=29 May 2019 |access-date=23 May 2023 |website=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]] }}</ref> The official [[swearing-in]] ceremony took place at [[Eagle Square, Abuja|Eagle Square in Abuja]], the [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal Capital Territory]]. Acting [[Chief Justice of Nigeria|Chief Justice]] [[Tanko Muhammad]] administered the oath of office taken by President Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. The traditional inaugural speech was not delivered.<ref name="speech"/> Former Nigerian heads of state General [[Yakubu Gowon]], General [[Ibrahim Babangida]], Interim President [[Ernest Shonekan]], General [[Abdulsalami Abubakar]], General [[Olusegun Obasanjo]] and President [[Goodluck Jonathan]] were in attendance. == Presidency (2015–2023) == {{Further|Presidency of Muhammadu Buhari}} [[Fáílú:The heads of delegations attending the Russia-Africa Summit pose for photographs (2019-10-24).jpg|thumb|Buhari and other African leaders at the [[Russia–Africa Summit 2019]] in Sochi on 24 October 2019]] The economy has averaged a growth rate of 0.9% since the administration's first term, unemployment is at an all-time high of 23%, and millions entered poverty.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2019/05/30/nigerians-got-poorer-in-muhammadu-buharis-first-term|title=Nigerians got poorer in Muhammadu Buhari's first term|newspaper=The Economist|access-date=26 March 2020|issn=0013-0613|archive-date=26 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200326160508/https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2019/05/30/nigerians-got-poorer-in-muhammadu-buharis-first-term|url-status=live}}</ref> Since 2015, Buhari has lost supporters due to his perceived un-energetic personality and contemplative decision making.<ref name= "ebe">{{Cite journal|last=Obadare|first= Ebenezer|year=2019|title=Introduction: Nigeria – Twenty years of civil rule|journal=African Affairs |volume= 121|issue= 485|pages= e75–e86|doi=10.1093/afraf/adz004}}</ref> === Cabinet === Buhari's key advisers include: his nephew [[Mamman Daura]], businessman [[Ismaila Isa Funtua]], political operator [[Baba Gana Kingibe]], [[Abba Kyari (politician)|Abba Kyari]] the [[Chief of Staff to the President (Nigeria)|Chief of Staff to the President]]; and from the late stages of his first term, [[Boss Mustapha]] the [[Secretary to the Government of the Federation]].<ref name="vol60" /> Empowering his [[Kitchen Cabinet|kitchen cabinet]] after his second inauguration, Buhari has stated his preference for cabinet members seeking meetings or consultation to direct such requests through the chief of staff or through the government secretary.<ref name="vol60" /> Since the [[Fourth Nigerian Republic|Fourth Republic]], ministerial positions are legally required to be composed of a federal ethno-demographic character with a minister representing each state of the federation. A result of this has created the outcome of political considerations as an important factor in nominating ministers as local party officials lacking in merit jostle for cabinet positions.<ref name="vol60" /> Nomination into Buhari's cabinet has been influenced by those political considerations and also closeness to the president and his inner cabinet.<ref name="vol60" /> In August 2019, the president named his cabinet of predominantly male members with an average years of 60 and dominated by political actors or those close to the president.<ref name="gang" /> The cabinet include two wealthy former governors from the Niger Delta, [[Timipre Sylva]] and [[Godswill Akpabio]] who were originally members of the opposition party PDP and fourteen retained ministers some of whom critics alleged had performed poorly or having a close relationship with a corrupt past Head of State.<ref name="gang">{{Cite journal |date=26 July 2019 |title=The Gang of 43 breaks cover |url=https://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/12703/The_Gang_of_43_breaks_cover |journal=African Confidential |language=en |volume=60 |access-date=23 October 2019 |archive-date=1 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191101173158/https://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/12703/The_Gang_of_43_breaks_cover |url-status=live }}</ref> === Health === In May 2016, Buhari cancelled a two-day visit to Lagos to inaugurate projects in the state but he was represented by the Vice-president [[Yemi Osinbajo]] after citing an "ear infection" suspected to be [[Ménière's disease]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Adetayo|first=Olalekan|date=22 May 2016|title=Buhari cancels two-day state visit to Lagos|work=[[The Punch]]|location=[[Abuja]]|url=http://punchng.com/buhari-cancels-two-day-state-visit-lagos/|access-date=30 June 2016|archive-date=27 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160627153104/http://punchng.com/buhari-cancels-two-day-state-visit-lagos/|url-status=live}}</ref> On 6 June, Buhari travelled to the [[United Kingdom]] to seek medical attention.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Nwabughuiogu|first=Levinus|date=6 June 2016|title=Buhari heads to London for medical treatment|work=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard News]]|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/06/buhari-heads-london-medical-treatment/|access-date=30 June 2016|archive-date=11 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160711005842/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/06/buhari-heads-london-medical-treatment/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Ifijeh|first=Martins|date=9 June 2016|title=Nigeria: Meniere's Disease and Buhari's Health|work=[[Thisday]] Live|publisher=All Africa|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201606090823.html|access-date=30 June 2016|archive-date=15 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615002826/http://allafrica.com/stories/201606090823.html|url-status=live}}</ref> This happened days after the Presidential Spokesman [[Femi Adesina]] was quoted as saying Buhari was "as fit as fiddle" and "hale and hearty", to much discontent and criticism from political analysts and followers.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Buhari Travelled Abroad Over Poor Health – Nigerians|work=[[Naij]]|url=https://www.naij.com/388658-buhari-travelled-abroad-over-poor-health-nigerians.html|access-date=30 June 2016|archive-date=20 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820114334/https://www.naij.com/388658-buhari-travelled-abroad-over-poor-health-nigerians.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Rahman|first=Tunde|date=11 June 2016|title=On President Buhari's Health|work=ThisDay Live|url=http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/06/11/on-president-buharis-health/|access-date=30 June 2016|archive-date=27 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160627174256/http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/06/11/on-president-buharis-health/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Kolawole|first=O'Femi|date=7 June 2016|title=President Buhari's health and Aso Rock lies|work=The Cable|url=https://www.thecable.ng/president-buharis-health-aso-rock-lies|access-date=30 June 2016|archive-date=8 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160608133442/https://www.thecable.ng/president-buharis-health-aso-rock-lies|url-status=live}}</ref> In February 2017, following what were described as "routine medical check-ups" in the UK,<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 January 2017|title=Buhari not dead - Presidency|language=en-GB|newspaper=Premium Times Nigeria|url=http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/221184-buhari-not-dead-presidency.html|access-date=6 February 2017|archive-date=7 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170207113154/http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/221184-buhari-not-dead-presidency.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Buhari asked parliament to extend his medical leave to await test results.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Muhammadu Buhari extends medical leave in UK|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/02/muhammadu-buhari-medical-leave-uk-170206042202525.html|access-date=6 February 2017|website=Aljazeera|archive-date=6 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170206163247/http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/02/muhammadu-buhari-medical-leave-uk-170206042202525.html|url-status=live}}</ref> His office did not give any further details on his health condition nor the expected date of his return.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Buhari fails to return - New Telegraph Nigerian Newspaper|url= https://newtelegraphonline.com/news/buhari-fails-return/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170208041432/https://newtelegraphonline.com/news/buhari-fails-return/|archive-date=8 February 2017|access-date=7 February 2017}}</ref> On 8 February, President Buhari personally signed a letter addressed to the [[President of the Senate of Nigeria]] alerting him of a further extension to his annual leave, leaving his vice president in charge.<ref>Ismail Mudashir, [https://web.archive.org/web/20170212102522/http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/general/i-won-t-return-until-doctors-are-satisfied-buhari/184892.html "I won’t return until doctors are satisfied – Buhari"] {{Webarchive|url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170212102522/http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/general/i-won-t-return-until-doctors-are-satisfied-buhari/184892.html|date=12 February 2017}}, ''Daily Trust'', 12 February 2017.</ref><ref>[http://thenationonlineng.net/cant-return-home-now-buhari/ "Why I can’t return home now, by Buhari"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170213141408/http://thenationonlineng.net/cant-return-home-now-buhari/ |date=13 February 2017 }}, ''The Nation''</ref><ref>[http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/223218-exclusive-i-wont-return-doctors-satisfied-buhari.html "XCLUSIVE: I won’t return until doctors are satisfied — Buhari"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170213164343/http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/223218-exclusive-i-wont-return-doctors-satisfied-buhari.html |date=13 February 2017 }}, ''Premium Times'', 11 February 2017.</ref> Following an absence of 51 days from office, President Buhari returned to Nigeria. He arrived at [[Kaduna Airport]] in the morning of 10 March.<ref>{{Cite web|author=adekunle|date=10 March 2017|title=Ag. President, others receive Buhari in Presidential Villa|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/03/ag-president-others-receive-buhari-in-presidential-villa/|access-date=11 April 2017|website=Vanguard News|archive-date=10 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170310095225/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/03/ag-president-others-receive-buhari-in-presidential-villa/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Comrade|first=Ameh|date=10 March 2017|title=Buhari returns to Nigeria|url=http://dailypost.ng/2017/03/10/breaking-buhari-returns-nigeria/|access-date=11 April 2017|website=Daily Post Nigeria|archive-date=10 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170310084839/http://dailypost.ng/2017/03/10/breaking-buhari-returns-nigeria/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=10 March 2017|title=UPDATED: Buhari arrives Nigeria|url=http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/225725-updated-buhari-arrives-nigeria.html|access-date=11 April 2017|website=Premium Times Nigeria|archive-date=10 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170310112107/http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/225725-updated-buhari-arrives-nigeria.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Although information was limited during his stay in [[London]], he was pictured on 9 March meeting the most senior cleric of the world Anglican congregation, Archbishop of Canterbury [[Justin Welby]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=10 March 2017|title=Nigeria President Buhari: I've never been so sick|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-39228656|access-date=11 April 2017|archive-date=13 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180413143509/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-39228656|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Muhammadu Buhari returns home from London medical leave|work=Nigeria News|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/03/muhammadu-buhari-returned-home-state-media-170310065849423.html|access-date=11 April 2017|publisher=[[Al Jazeera English|Al Jazeera]]|archive-date=10 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170310125927/http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/03/muhammadu-buhari-returned-home-state-media-170310065849423.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Vice President Yemi Osibanjo remained in charge as acting president, while the President continued to recover in [[Abuja]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 March 2017|title=Breaking: Osinbajo remains Acting President, says Buhari|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/03/breaking-need-rest-says-buhari/|access-date=11 April 2017|website=Vanguard News|archive-date=10 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170310112931/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/03/breaking-need-rest-says-buhari/|url-status=live}}</ref> The President has missed major official and public appearances just two months following his return to office from England. Most recently he was absent from the [[Cabinet of Nigeria|Federal Executive Council]] (FEC) meeting, the worker's day event held at the Eagle Square in Abuja on May Day 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|date=1 May 2017|title=#WhereIsBuhari: President Buhari Absent From May Day Rally|url=http://saharareporters.com/2017/05/01/whereisbuhari-president-buhari-absent-may-day-rally|access-date=21 August 2017|website=Sahara Reporters|archive-date=9 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809185308/http://saharareporters.com/2017/05/01/whereisbuhari-president-buhari-absent-may-day-rally|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Nathaniel|first=Soonest|date=2 May 2017|title=Panic over Buhari's health: OBJ, IBB, Abdulsalami to meet secretly in Minna|url=https://www.naij.com/1102293-panic-buharis-health-obj-ibb-abdulsalami-meet-secretly-minna.html|access-date=21 August 2017|website=naij.com|archive-date=3 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803220218/https://www.naij.com/1102293-panic-buharis-health-obj-ibb-abdulsalami-meet-secretly-minna.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2 May 2017|title=Falana & Civil Society Leaders Urge President Buhari to take Medical Leave|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/05/falana-civil-society-leaders-urge-president-buhari-to-take-medical-leave/|website=BellaNaija|access-date=2 May 2017|archive-date=2 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170502134625/https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/05/falana-civil-society-leaders-urge-president-buhari-to-take-medical-leave/|url-status=live}}</ref> Speculations about the President's health circulated in the [[public sphere]] in the days following President Buhari's wishes to "[[work from home]]".<ref>{{Cite web|date=26 April 2017|title=Buhari To Work From Home Today • Channels Television|url=https://www.channelstv.com/2017/04/26/buhari-to-work-from-home-today/|access-date=21 August 2017|website=channelstv.com|archive-date=12 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812133228/http://www.channelstv.com/2017/04/26/buhari-to-work-from-home-today/|url-status=live}}</ref> Some prominent Nigerian figures urged the President to take a long-term medical leave,<ref>{{Cite news|date=2 May 2017|title=Nigeria's President Buhari urged to take medical leave|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-39778012|access-date=21 August 2017|archive-date=3 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803215010/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-39778012|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=1 May 2017|title=Buhari's health needs urgent medical attention – Falana|url=http://dailypost.ng/2017/05/01/buharis-health-needs-urgent-medical-attention-falana/|access-date=21 August 2017|website=dailypost.ng|archive-date=3 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803212523/http://dailypost.ng/2017/05/01/buharis-health-needs-urgent-medical-attention-falana/|url-status=live}}</ref> citing his failure to make any public appearances over a two-week period.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2 May 2017|title=Muhammadu Buhari: Nigeria"s President urged to take medical leave|url=http://pulse.ng/local/muhammadu-buhari-nigerias-president-urged-to-take-medical-leave-id6612668.html|access-date=21 August 2017|website=pulse.ng|archive-date=29 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829010945/http://www.pulse.ng/local/muhammadu-buhari-nigerias-president-urged-to-take-medical-leave-id6612668.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Bolashodun|first=Oluwatobi|date=28 April 2017|title=BREAKING: President Buhari absent at Friday Juma'at prayer in Aso Villa|url=https://www.naij.com/1101886-breaking-president-buhari-absent-juma-prayer-aso-villa.html|access-date=21 August 2017|website=naij.com|archive-date=3 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803222157/https://www.naij.com/1101886-breaking-president-buhari-absent-juma-prayer-aso-villa.html|url-status=live}}</ref> President Buhari again left Nigeria for a reported health check-up in [[London]] on 7 May 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|date=8 May 2017|title=Again, Buhari travels to UK for check-up, hands over to Osinbajo|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/03/buharill-still-travel-london-medicals-presidency/|access-date=10 May 2017|archive-date=12 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170512002747/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/03/buharill-still-travel-london-medicals-presidency/|url-status=live}}</ref> President Buhari returned to Nigeria from his medical leave in the United Kingdom 104 days after leaving, on 19 August 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Buhari returns after lengthy UK medical treatment|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/08/nigeria-buhari-return-lengthy-uk-treatment-170819134302820.html|access-date=21 August 2017|website=www.aljazeera.com|archive-date=20 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170820230206/http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/08/nigeria-buhari-return-lengthy-uk-treatment-170819134302820.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last1=Adeshida|first1=Abayomi|last2=Agbakwuru|first2=Johnbosco|last3=Nwabughiogu|first3=Levinus|last4=Ajayi|first4=Omeiza|title=After 104 days on medical vacation…Finally, Buhari returns|newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/08/104-days-medical-vacation-finally-buhari-returns/|access-date=31 August 2017|archive-date=31 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831215926/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/08/104-days-medical-vacation-finally-buhari-returns/|url-status=live}}</ref> On 8 May, Buhari left Nigeria to London for medical check up, upon arrival from USA; and he returned on Friday 11 May 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Buhari returns from UK medical trip|work=Punch Newspapers|url=http://www.punchng.com/buhari-returns-from-uk-medical-trip/|access-date=12 May 2018|archive-date=11 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180511232111/http://www.punchng.com/buhari-returns-from-uk-medical-trip/|url-status=live}}</ref> === Economy === Buhari was an attractive choice to many Nigerians because of a perceived incorruptible character.<ref name=":0" /> Once in power, Buhari who had earlier mobilized supporters in three previous elections was slow to manifest his intention to solve problems he mentioned during his campaign. Determination to initiate his domestic policy agenda like naming of cabinet officials took six months,<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal|last1=Obadare|first1=Ebenezer|title=Current History|date=May 2017|volume=116|issue=790|url=http://www.currenthistory.com/Article.php?ID=1414|journal=|access-date=14 February 2018|archive-date=14 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180214142500/http://www.currenthistory.com/Article.php?ID=1414|url-status=live}}</ref> while the passage of the 2016 and 2017 budgets were delayed by infighting. In Buhari's first year in office, Nigeria suffered a decline in commodity prices which triggered an economic recession.<ref>{{Cite news |date=31 March 2011 |title=Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria's 'new broom' president in profile |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-12890807 |access-date=13 December 2022}}</ref> To source funds to close shortfall in revenue and fund an expansionary capital budget, Buhari traveled to 20 countries seeking loans.<ref>{{Cite journal |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=June 2016 |title=Economy Thwarts Buhari |journal=Afr Res Bull Econ |volume=53 |issue=4 }}</ref> Thereby, expansionary budget allocation to finance infrastructure was pushed back to a further date.<ref>{{Cite journal |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=18 November 2016 |title=Political schisms hit recovery and reform |url=http://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/11829/Political_schisms_hit_recovery_and_reform |journal=African Confidential |volume=57 |issue=23 |access-date=18 November 2016 |archive-date=21 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161121172005/http://www.africa-confidential.com/article/id/11829/Political_schisms_hit_recovery_and_reform |url-status=live }}</ref> In the first year of the administration, [[Naira]], the currency of Nigeria depreciated in the black market leading to a gulf between the official exchange rate and the black-market rate.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Verbatim: Why I attempted absconding from office after becoming President — Buhari - OAK TV|url=https://oak.tv/attempted-absconding-officeri/|access-date=2 January 2017|work=oak.tv|agency=Oak TV|publisher=Oak TV|archive-date=3 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170103094211/https://oak.tv/attempted-absconding-officeri/|url-status=live}}</ref> A resulting shortage in foreign exchange hit various businesses including petroleum marketers. However, the gulf between the official rates and the black market rates opened up the opportunity for well connected individuals to engage in arbitrage, making a mockery of the president's anti-corruption image.<ref name="pill"/> In May 2016, the government announced a rise in the official pump price of petroleum to curtail shortfall in the commodity as a result of foreign exchange shortages.<ref>{{Cite journal |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=1 July 2016 |title=NIGERIA: A Turbulent Year |journal=Afr Res Bull Econ |volume=53 |issue=5 }}</ref> [[Fáílú:Third GECF summit in Tehran 21.jpg|thumb|Buhari with Russian President [[Vladimir Putin]], Venezuelan President [[Nicolás Maduro]] and other leaders at the [[Third GECF summit]] in Tehran]] In 2016, the country's economy declined by 1.6% and in 2017 per capita economic growth is projected to be negligible. Buhari's first tenure as head of state coincided with a decline in oil prices similar to his second stint but his administration has not shown dedicated effort to diversify sources of government spending.<ref name="pill">{{Cite news |title=Nigeria has let a crisis go to waste |url=https://www.ft.com/content/2f7d3a24-66eb-11e7-8526-7b38dcaef614 |website=Financial Times |date=12 July 2017 |last1=Pilling |first1=David |access-date=14 February 2018 |archive-date=15 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180215023426/https://www.ft.com/content/2f7d3a24-66eb-11e7-8526-7b38dcaef614 |url-status=live }}</ref> The 2018 budget signaled an expansionary fiscal policy with funds dedicated to infrastructural projects such as strategic roads, bridges and power plants.<ref>{{Cite journal|title=Buhari opens the war chest|journal=Africa Confidential|date=17 November 2017|volume=58|issue=23|url=https://www.africa-confidential.com/article-preview/id/12169/Buhari_opens_the_war_chest|language=en|access-date=14 February 2018|archive-date=14 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180214202744/https://www.africa-confidential.com/article-preview/id/12169/Buhari_opens_the_war_chest|url-status=live}}</ref> Since an upturn in economic growth from the decline of 2016, a slow pace of recovery has the country behind many of its continental neighbors in GDP growth. Unemployment levels remain high and any effort to increase non-oil revenues has not improved while government deficit spending include a significant portion of its yearly budget dedicated to service debts.<ref name="vol6013">{{Cite journal|date=28 June 2019|title=The rise of Godwin Emefiele|url=https://www.africa-confidential.com/article-preview/id/12678/The_rise_of_Godwin_Emefiele|journal=Africa Confidential|language=en|access-date=23 October 2019|archive-date=23 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191023154232/https://www.africa-confidential.com/article-preview/id/12678/The_rise_of_Godwin_Emefiele|url-status=live}}</ref> Buhari with the support of the Central Bank chief initiated policies to improve agriculture production through lobbying private banks to lend to the sector and restriction of foreign exchange at official rates for importation of food product that are grown locally. In his second term, the budget minister, Udo Udoma and trade minister, Enemalah both of whom favored liberalisation were not returned.<ref name="vol60">{{Cite journal |date=30 August 2019 |title=Executive exerts its privilege |url=https://www.africa-confidential.com/article-preview/id/12727/Executive_exerts_its_privilege |journal=Africa Confidential |language=en |volume=60 |issue=17 |access-date=23 October 2019 |archive-date=3 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191003053134/https://www.africa-confidential.com/article-preview/id/12727/Executive_exerts_its_privilege |url-status=live }}{{Cite journal |date=30 August 2019 |title=Executive exerts its privilege |url=https://www.africa-confidential.com/article-preview/id/12727/Executive_exerts_its_privilege |journal=Africa Confidential |language=en |volume=60 |issue=17 |access-date=23 October 2019 |archive-date=3 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191003053134/https://www.africa-confidential.com/article-preview/id/12727/Executive_exerts_its_privilege |url-status=live }}</ref> The government continued to operate flexible exchange rates into the second term of the administration despite critics alluding to the exchange rate regime of being susceptible to arbitrage abuses and [[Round-tripping (finance)|round tripping]] by cronies of the government.<ref name="vol6013"/> === Social welfare === In 2016, Buhari launched the [[National Social Investment Program]], a national [[social welfare]] program.<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 November 2016|title=Is the N-Power programme key to delivering a campaign promise?|url=http://venturesafrica.com/n-power-key-to-delivering-campaign-promise/|access-date=15 July 2020|website=Ventures Africa|language=en-US|archive-date=1 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200701192731/http://venturesafrica.com/n-power-key-to-delivering-campaign-promise/|url-status=live}}</ref> The Program was created to ensure a more equitable distribution of resources to vulnerable populations, including children, youth, and women. There are four programs which address poverty, unemployment and help increase economic development:<ref>{{Cite web|title=National Social Investments Programme|url=https://n-sip.gov.ng/|access-date=15 July 2020|website=N-SIP|language=en-US|archive-date=8 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808140917/https://n-sip.gov.ng/|url-status=live}}</ref> * The [[N-Power (Nigeria)|N-Power]] program provides young Nigerians with job training and education, as well as a monthly stipend of 30,000 [[Nigerian naira]] ([[USD]] $83.33). * Npower is a social investment scheme initiated by President Muhammadu Buhari on 8 June 2016 in an attempt to boost the youths employment rate. The scheme was established as a core component of the [[Pokercrew.xyz|National Social Investment program]] to cushion the skill acquisition training and capacity building in the [https://www.northnods.com/latest-npower-stipends-news/ beneficiaries.] * The Conditional Cash Transfer Program (CCTP) directly supports the most vulnerable by providing cash to those in the lowest income group, helping reduce poverty, improve nutrition and self-sustainability, and supporting development through increased consumption.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 June 2022 |title=Full transcript of Buhari's interview with Bloomberg |url=https://punchng.com/full-transcript-of-buharis-interview-with-bloomberg/ |access-date=11 December 2022 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref> * The Government Enterprise and Empowerment Program (GEEP) is a micro-lending entrepreneurship program targeting farmers, petty traders and market women with a focus. This program provides no-cost loans to its beneficiaries, helping reduce the start-up costs of business ventures in Nigeria. The programs include: TraderMoni, [[MarketMoni]] and FarmerMoni. * The National Home Grown School Feeding Program (NHGSF) is attempting to increase school enrollment by providing free meals to schoolchildren, particularly those in poor and food-insecure regions. The program works with local farmers and empowers women as cooks, building the community and sustaining economic growth from farm to table. The program was previously co-ordinated from the office of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, until 2019, when the program was moved to the new Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development under [[Sadiya Umar Farouq]]. In his 2019 Independence Day Speech, the President attributed the movement to the need to have the programmes institutionalized.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://guardian.ng/news/buhari-says-n-power-others-will-be-institutionalised/)|title = Buhari says N-Power, others will be institutionalised|date = October 2019|access-date = 5 August 2020|archive-date = 4 December 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211204194310/https://guardian.ng/news/buhari-says-n-power-others-will-be-institutionalised/|url-status = live}}</ref> === Anti-corruption === {{Main|Buhari's anti-corruption war}} [[Fáílú:General_Buhari_holding_a_broom_at_a_campign_rally.jpg|thumb|Buhari holding a broom at a campaign rally in 2015.]] The [[$2 billion arms deal|$2 billion arms deal]] was exposed following the interim report of Buhari's investigations committee on arms procurement under the Goodluck Jonathan administration. The committee report showed extra-budgetary spending to the tune of N643.8 billion and additional spending of about $2.2 billion in the foreign currency component under Goodluck Jonathan's watch. Preliminary investigation suggested that about $2 billion may have been disbursed for the procurement of arms to fight against the Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria. The investigative report indicated that a total sum of $2.2 billion was inexplicably disbursed into the office of the National Security Adviser in the procurement of arms to fight against insurgency, but was not spent for the purpose for which the money was disbursed. Investigations on this illegal deal led to the arrest of [[Sambo Dasuki]], the former National Security Adviser who later mentioned prominent Nigerians involved in the deal. Those who were mentioned and arrested includes [[Raymond Dokpesi]], the Chair Emeritus of [[DAAR Communications Plc]], [[Attahiru Bafarawa]], the former Governor of Sokoto State, and [[Bashir Yuguda]], the former Minister of State for Finance, [[Azubuike Ihejirika]], the [[Chief of Army Staff (Nigeria)|Chief of Army Staff]], [[Adesola Nunayon Amosu]], the former [[Chief of the Air Staff (Nigeria)|Chief of the Air Staff]], [[Alex Badeh]] and several other politicians were mentioned.{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}} On 21 December 2016, the government's Federal Ministry of Finance announced a whistle-blowing policy with a 2.5%-5% reward.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.internationallawoffice.com/Newsletters/White-Collar-Crime/Nigeria/Sofunde-Osakwe-Ogundipe-Belgore/Federal-Ministry-of-Finance-introduces-new-whistleblowing-initiative/|title=Federal Ministry of Finance introduces new whistleblowing initiative|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170206165902/http://www.internationallawoffice.com/Newsletters/White-Collar-Crime/Nigeria/Sofunde-Osakwe-Ogundipe-Belgore/Federal-Ministry-of-Finance-introduces-new-whistleblowing-initiative|archive-date=6 February 2017}}</ref> The aim is to obtain relevant data or information regarding: the violation of financial regulations, the mismanagement of public funds and assets, financial malpractice, fraud, and theft.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}} In May 2018, the [[Economic and Financial Crimes Commission]] (EFCC), Nigeria's anti-corruption agency, announced that 603 Nigerian figures had been convicted on corruption charges since Buhari took office in 2015.<ref name=judgesandmilitary>{{Cite web| url = https://allafrica.com/stories/201805290530.html| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180529132530/http://allafrica.com/stories/201805290530.html| archive-date = 29 May 2018| title = Nigeria: EFCC Secures 603 Convictions in Three Years - allAfrica.com}} {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200428090013/https://allafrica.com/stories/201805290530.html |date=28 April 2020 }}</ref> The EFCC also announced that for the first time in Nigeria's history, judges and top military officers including retired service chiefs are being prosecuted for corruption.<ref name=judgesandmilitary /> The successful prosecutions were also credited to Buhari's EFCC head [[Ibrahim Magu]].<ref name=judgesandmilitary /> Under Buhari, Chief Justice of the Nigerian Court [[Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen|Walter Onnoghen]] was convicted by the Code of Conduct Tribunal on 18 April 2019, for false assets declaration.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/325953-breaking-cct-convicts-onnoghen-of-false-assets-declaration.html|title=CCT convicts Onnoghen of false assets declaration -|date=18 April 2019|website=Premium Times Nigeria|language=en-GB|access-date=22 March 2020|archive-date=12 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612152407/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/325953-breaking-cct-convicts-onnoghen-of-false-assets-declaration.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2019, [[Mohammed Bello Adoke]], the former Attorney General of the Federation, was extradited to Nigeria to stand trial on corruption charges.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Former Nigerian attorney general arrested, to face corruption charges - Xinhua {{!}} English.news.cn|url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-12/20/c_138646834.htm|access-date=13 July 2020|website=www.xinhuanet.com|archive-date=28 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200428225314/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-12/20/c_138646834.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> In January 2020, however, Transparency International still gave Nigeria a low performance in its corruption perception index.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelstv.com/2020/01/23/transparency-international-scores-nigeria-low-on-corruption-perception-index/|title=Why Nigeria Was Ranked Low in Corruption Index – Transparency International|access-date=9 March 2020|archive-date=7 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407125427/https://www.channelstv.com/2020/01/23/transparency-international-scores-nigeria-low-on-corruption-perception-index/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thecable.ng/breaking-nigeria-ranks-lower-on-transparency-internationals-corruption-index|title=Nigeria drops, ranked fourth most corrupt in West Africa on TI corruption index|date=23 January 2020|access-date=9 March 2020|archive-date=28 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200228112056/https://www.thecable.ng/breaking-nigeria-ranks-lower-on-transparency-internationals-corruption-index|url-status=live}}</ref> In July 2020, Ibrahim Magu the EFCC chairman was arrested by the [[State Security Service (Nigeria)|Department of State Services]] (DSS) over damaging security reports concerning his activities as the Buhari administration's leading anti-corruption figure and alleged financial irregularities, he was later replaced by Mohammed Umar.<ref>{{Cite web|date=6 July 2020|title=Security agents arrest EFCC chairman Ibrahim Magu|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/401419-security-agents-arrest-efcc-chairman-ibrahim-magu.html|access-date=13 July 2020|language=en-GB|archive-date=12 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200712110937/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/401419-security-agents-arrest-efcc-chairman-ibrahim-magu.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Nwachukwu|first=John Owen|date=13 July 2020|title=EFCC: Ibrahim Magu opens up on 'N550b missing interest'|url=https://dailypost.ng/2020/07/13/efcc-ibrahim-magu-opens-up-on-n550b-missing-interest/|access-date=13 July 2020|website=Daily Post Nigeria|language=en-US|archive-date=13 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200713181943/https://dailypost.ng/2020/07/13/efcc-ibrahim-magu-opens-up-on-n550b-missing-interest/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Olisah|first=Chike|date=10 July 2020|title=Buhari appoints new Ag. Chairman of EFCC, gives reason for Magu's suspension|url=https://nairametrics.com/2020/07/10/buhari-appoints-new-ag-chairman-of-efcc-gives-reason-for-magus-suspension/|access-date=13 July 2020|website=Nairametrics|language=en-GB|archive-date=13 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200713144300/https://nairametrics.com/2020/07/10/buhari-appoints-new-ag-chairman-of-efcc-gives-reason-for-magus-suspension/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last1=Mac-Leva|first1=Fidelis|last2=Mutum|first2=Ronald|last3=Jimoh|first3=Abbas|date=12 July 2020|title=All eyes on new EFCC helmsman, Mohammed Umar|url=https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/all-eyes-on-new-efcc-helmsman-mohammed-umar.html|access-date=13 July 2020|website=Daily Trust|language=en-GB|archive-date=13 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200713235714/https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/all-eyes-on-new-efcc-helmsman-mohammed-umar.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2020, Former Pension Reform Taskforce head Abdulrasheed Maina, who was arrested in the neighboring country of Niger after jumping bail, appeared in an Abuja court on a 12-count charge of fraud and money laundering.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-55175746|title=Maina: Former Pension Reform Taskforce boss collapse for Abuja court|publisher=BBC News|date=3 December 2020|access-date=23 December 2020|archive-date=6 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201206014754/https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-55175746|url-status=live}}</ref> Ali Ndume, a senator representing Borno South, was arrested after jumping bail as well.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://saharareporters.com/2020/12/22/aisha-buhari-magu-others-top-political-scandals-2020|title=Aisha Buhari, Magu, Others: Top Political Scandals In 2020|publisher=Sahara Reporters|date=22 December 2020|access-date=23 December 2020|archive-date=22 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201222133407/http://saharareporters.com/2020/12/22/aisha-buhari-magu-others-top-political-scandals-2020|url-status=live}}</ref> === Security issues === ==== Niger Delta ==== Nigeria has the second-largest reserves of crude oil in Africa, reserves largely found in the Niger Delta region of the country. Years of oil production have resulted negative impact on farming and fishery by oil spillage.<ref name="hyrep222">{{Cite journal|date=13 September 2019|title=The oil clean-up that didn't?|url=https://www.africa-confidential.com/article-preview/id/12746/The_oil_clean-up_that_didn%27t|language=en|journal=|access-date=23 October 2019|archive-date=23 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191023154231/https://www.africa-confidential.com/article-preview/id/12746/The_oil_clean-up_that_didn%27t|url-status=live}}{{Cite journal|date=13 September 2019|title=The oil clean-up that didn't?|url=https://www.africa-confidential.com/article-preview/id/12746/The_oil_clean-up_that_didn%27t|journal=Africa Confidential|language=en|access-date=23 October 2019|archive-date=23 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191023154231/https://www.africa-confidential.com/article-preview/id/12746/The_oil_clean-up_that_didn%27t|url-status=live}}</ref> The government initiated Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) to help clean up [[Ogoni people|Ogoniland]] while other state governors within the region want a similar setup. HYPREP was initiated in 2005 but has been slow to commence remediation works in Ogoniland.<ref name="hyrep222" /> Nonetheless, there are still intermittent attacks on oil facilities by groups such as the [[Niger Delta Avengers]]. This has significantly affected oil production leading to cuts in exports and government revenue.<ref>{{Cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|url=https://www.economist.com/news/leaders/21701124-nigerias-turbulent-oilfields-cannot-be-pacified-bribing-rebels-danegeld-delta|title=Danegeld in the Delta; The Niger Delta Avengers|date=25 June 2016|newspaper=The Economist|access-date=5 September 2017|archive-date=24 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624110234/http://www.economist.com/news/leaders/21701124-nigerias-turbulent-oilfields-cannot-be-pacified-bribing-rebels-danegeld-delta|url-status=live}}</ref> The Avengers are waging conflict for greater economic and political autonomy.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Niger Delta Groups Deny Militants Have Ties To Political 'Looters', Call For Autonomy In Delta Area {{!}} Sahara Reporters |url=https://saharareporters.com/2016/09/26/niger-delta-groups-deny-militants-have-ties-political-%E2%80%98looters%E2%80%99-call-autonomy-delta-area |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=saharareporters.com}}</ref> ==== Shia Muslims ==== The [[Islamic Movement (Nigeria)|Islamic Movement of Nigeria]] led by Sheikh [[Ibrahim Zakzaky]] is one of the country's leading organization of Shia Muslims. Nigeria's Muslim population is mainly Sunni while the Shia population have gone through sporadic persecution by governments.<ref name="{{Cite journal}}...22">{{Cite journal|date=2 July 2016|title=Nigeria's security under Buhari|journal=Strategic Comments|volume=22|issue=6|pages=iii–v|doi=10.1080/13567888.2016.1229389|s2cid=219693136}}</ref> After the Islamic movement was accused of an attack against Chief of Army Staff [[Tukur Yusuf Buratai|Tukur Buratai]] in December 2015, Zakzaky's base was shelled causing hundreds of fatalities while Zakzaky was arrested.<ref name="{{Cite journal}}...22"/> Zakzaky was held for almost six years, aside from a three-day medical trip to India, until being acquitted and released in July 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nigerian court acquits Shia leader el-Zakzaky of all charges |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/7/29/nigerian-court-acquits-shia-leader-ibrahim-zakzaky-of-all-charges |website=[[Al Jazeera English|Al Jazeera]] |access-date=1 September 2021 |archive-date=31 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210831180733/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/7/29/nigerian-court-acquits-shia-leader-ibrahim-zakzaky-of-all-charges |url-status=live }}</ref> ====Biafra separatists ==== {{See also|Igbo nationalism|Biafra|Insurgency in Southeastern Nigeria}} A separatist group, the [[Indigenous People of Biafra]] and led by [[Nnamdi Kanu]] became high profile in 2015 for advocating independence for a separate nation of [[Biafra]].<ref name="{{Cite journal}}...22"/> A breakaway Biafra republic was briefly formed during Nigeria's Civil War. In October 2015, Kanu was arrested on allegation of treason, his arrest was followed by protests against his detention across many Southeastern states.<ref name="{{Cite journal}}...22"/> Kanu later jumped bail and fled abroad to help lead the low-level [[insurgency in Southeastern Nigeria]] before being arrested by [[Interpol]] and brought back to Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oyero |first=Ezekiel |date=29 June 2021 |title=UPDATED: Nnamdi Kanu re-arrested, returned to Nigeria – Malami |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/470566-updated-nnamdi-kanu-re-arrested-returned-to-nigeria-malami.html |access-date=10 November 2022 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en-GB}}</ref> ==== Boko Haram ==== {{Main|Boko Haram|Boko Haram insurgency}} Since 2015, the fight against the extremists has taken a new dimension, internally the groups have splintered into the traditional Boko Haram sect controlled by [[Abubakar Shekau]] and the [[ISWAP|Islamic State in West Africa Province]] controlled by [[Abu Musab al-Barnawi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cfr.org/blog/boko-harams-factional-feud|title=Boko Haram's Factional Feud|website=Council on Foreign Relations|language=en|access-date=14 February 2020|archive-date=5 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200705033956/https://www.cfr.org/blog/boko-harams-factional-feud|url-status=live}}</ref> Other groups supported by [[Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb]] such as [[Ansaru]], who were driven from Mali due to the French-led [[Operation Serval]] have surfaced and co-operated with Boko Haram despite being its rival.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.yahoo.com/islamists-ansaru-claim-attack-mali-bound-nigeria-troops-153819155.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130202022322/http://news.yahoo.com/islamists-ansaru-claim-attack-mali-bound-nigeria-troops-153819155.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 February 2013|title=Islamists Ansaru claim attack on Mali-bound Nigeria troops: paper - Yahoo! News|date=2 February 2013|access-date=14 February 2020}}</ref> This was mostly out of necessity, as the two factions could not risk to weaken themselves by fighting each other.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsweek.com/what-ansaru-nigerias-other-militant-group-443785|title=What is the other militant Islamist group in Nigeria besides Boko Haram?|first=Conor|last=Gaffey|date=4 April 2016|website=Newsweek|language=en|access-date=14 February 2020|archive-date=12 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612204916/https://www.newsweek.com/what-ansaru-nigerias-other-militant-group-443785|url-status=live}}</ref> In February 2020, over two hundred and fifty Ansaru members were killed in a police raid in [[Birnin Gwari]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/02/police-storm-ansaru-terrorists-camp-neautralise-250-terrorists-bandits/|title=Police storm ANSARU terrorists' camp, neautralise 250 terrorists, bandits|date=5 February 2020|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US|access-date=14 February 2020|archive-date=7 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200207180336/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/02/police-storm-ansaru-terrorists-camp-neautralise-250-terrorists-bandits/|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2016, the government negotiated a deal with the terrorist group, Boko Haram which secured the release of 21 [[Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping|Chibok girls]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Porter|first=Steven|title=Schoolgirl hostage found almost three years after Boko Haram capture|date=5 January 2017|newspaper=Christian Science Monitor|location=Boston}}</ref> By December 2016, the government had recovered much of the territories previously held by Boko Haram and after the capture of [[Sambisa Forest]], Buhari announced that Boko Haram has been technically defeated. The insurgency displaced about 2 million people from their homes and the recapture of the towns now present humanitarian challenges in health, education and nutrition.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Fick|first=Maggie|title=Boko Haram leaves traumatic legacy|date=28 November 2016|newspaper=Financial Times}}</ref> On 6 May 2017, Buhari's government secured a further release of 82 out of 276 girls kidnapped in 2014, in exchange of five Boko Haram leaders.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nigeria-security-idUSKBN1820P1|title=Nigeria exchanges 82 Chibok girls kidnapped by Boko Haram for prisoners|date=7 May 2017|newspaper=Reuters|access-date=7 May 2017|archive-date=7 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170507001419/http://www.reuters.com/article/us-nigeria-security-idUSKBN1820P1|url-status=live}}</ref> On 7 May 2017, President Buhari met with the 82 released Chibok girls, before departing to London, UK, for a follow-up treatment for an undisclosed illness.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/05/08/buhari-departs-for-london-after-receiving-chibok-girls/|title=Buhari Departs for London After Receiving Chibok Girls|date=8 May 2017|access-date=7 June 2017|archive-date=10 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510043054/https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/05/08/buhari-departs-for-london-after-receiving-chibok-girls/|url-status=live}}</ref> Shekau committed suicide after his grouping was [[Battle of Sambisa Forest (2021)|encircled]] by ISWAP rivals in May 2021. In the following months, hundreds of "repentant" terrorists surrendered to the government, many likely loyal to Shekau.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Maclean |first1=Ruth |last2=Alfa |first2=Ismail |date=23 September 2021 |title=Thousands of Boko Haram Members Surrendered. They Moved In Next Door. |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/23/world/africa/boko-haram-surrender.html |access-date=17 June 2023 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> ==== Farmer-Herder violence ==== {{Main|Herder–farmer conflicts in Nigeria}} {{See also|Communal conflicts in Nigeria}} The [[Middle Belt|Middle-Belt]] region of Nigeria has been vulnerable to clashes between farmers and cattle herders, two groups trying to secure arable land for grazing or farming and access to water.<ref name="{{Cite journal}}...22"/> The intensity and politicization of the conflict along ethnic and religious divide increased during the administration of Buhari as instances of conflicts flared in parts of Southern Nigeria.<ref name="{{Cite journal}}...22"/> About 300 civilians were killed in a village in [[Benue State]], Middle-Belt of the country and about 40 civilians were killed in Enugu in Southeastern Nigeria.<ref name="{{Cite journal}}...22"/> The violence has displaced upwards of 250,000 villagers<ref name="iss162">{{Cite journal|date=9 August 2019|title=High risks, low politics|url=https://www.africa-confidential.com/article-preview/id/12716/High_risks%2c_low_politics|journal=Africa Confidential|language=en|volume=60|issue=16|access-date=23 October 2019|archive-date=23 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191023154230/https://www.africa-confidential.com/article-preview/id/12716/High_risks,_low_politics|url-status=live}}</ref> who migrate to cities ill-prepared to handle the influx of migrants. The conflict between farmers many of whom are largely Christians and herders who are predominantly Muslims has stoked religious tension not helped when the president sent in military troops disarm ethnic Christian militias while critics allege of his lukewarm towards armed cattle herders.<ref name="iss162" /> The administration's effort to solve the conflict led to the National Livestock Transformation Plan to modernise cattle grazing and stabilize the Middle Belt region.<ref name="iss162" /> In 2017, RUGA, an acronym for Rural Grazing Area but also a word meaning settlement in Fulani was a proposed solution that came from deliberations of the transformation plan.<ref name="iss162" /> RUGA was to set aside grazing areas for herders as they migrate south, however, many Southern states opposed any involuntary acquisition of land for RUGA and the plan was suspended<ref name="iss162" /> ==== Banditry in Northern Nigeria ==== Since 2015, the Buhari Administration has suffered with an increased spate of banditry-related activities in [[Northern Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://punchng.com/banditry-in-nigeria-a-brief-history-of-a-long-war/|title=Banditry in Nigeria: A brief history of a long war|website=Punch Newspapers|date=27 December 2018|language=en-US|access-date=14 February 2020|archive-date=12 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612225859/https://punchng.com/banditry-in-nigeria-a-brief-history-of-a-long-war/|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[Abuja]]-[[Kaduna]] highway has been termed the "highway of kidnapping", due to the rampant atrocities committed by bandits.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/abuja-kaduna-highway-of-kidnapping.html|title=Abuja-Kaduna Highway of Kidnapping|date=16 July 2017|website=Daily Trust|language=en-GB|access-date=14 February 2020|archive-date=12 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612184411/https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/abuja-kaduna-highway-of-kidnapping.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In February 2020, the Northern Elders Forum, a socio-political organisation, said the administration has failed Nigerians in terms of security.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://punchng.com/buhari-has-failed-nigerians-say-northern-elders/|title=ICYMI: Buhari has failed Nigerians, say northern elders|website=Punch Newspapers|date=10 February 2020|language=en-US|access-date=14 February 2020|archive-date=14 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200214150117/https://punchng.com/buhari-has-failed-nigerians-say-northern-elders/|url-status=live}}</ref> By July 2021, about 45 people a day were kidnapped, largely by bandits for ransom.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Nigerians Are Being Kidnapped For Ransom — But This Time It's Not Boko Haram |url=https://www.npr.org/2021/07/14/1016093356/nigerians-are-being-kidnapped-for-ransom-but-this-time-its-not-boko-haram |website=[[NPR]] |access-date=1 September 2021 |archive-date=1 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901174708/https://www.npr.org/2021/07/14/1016093356/nigerians-are-being-kidnapped-for-ransom-but-this-time-its-not-boko-haram |url-status=live }}</ref> Other bandits focused on stealing cattle, [[camel]]s, and other livestock while some groups attacked and seized control of entire villages and wider territories. The banditry lead to fears of collaboration between bandits and Northeastern terrorists with those fears being confirmed in August 2021 when the [[Nigeria Immigration Service]] reported that large groups of [[Zamfara State|Zamfara]]-based bandits were traveling to [[Borno State]] for training from [[Boko Haram]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-07-29 |title='Bandits travelling from Zamfara to Borno for terrorist training' |url=https://punchng.com/bandits-travelling-from-zamfara-to-borno-for-terrorist-training/ |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref> === National issues === ==== Ruga policy ==== {{Main|Ruga policy}} The Buhari administration introduced the controversial [[Ruga policy]] (human settlement policy), aimed at [[Conflict resolution|resolving]] the conflict between nomadic [[Fulani herdsmen]] and sedentary farmers. The policy, which is currently suspended, would "create reserved communities where herders will live, grow and tend their cattle, produce milk and undertake other activities associated with the cattle business without having to move around in search of grazing land for their cows."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/rethinking-the-ruga-policy/|title=Rethinking the Ruga policy|date=5 July 2019|website=Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics|language=en-US|access-date=7 April 2020|archive-date=12 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612205447/https://thenationonlineng.net/rethinking-the-ruga-policy/|url-status=live}}</ref> ==== Alleged militarization ==== Buhari has faced a lot of criticism in office. In 2019 his government came under widespread criticism over the unfair treatment<ref>{{Cite web|date=11 March 2020|title=End Unfair Trial Of Sowore, Amnesty International Tells Nigerian Government|url=http://saharareporters.com/2020/03/11/end-unfair-trial-sowore-amnesty-international-tells-nigerian-government|access-date=11 April 2020|website=Sahara Reporters|archive-date=11 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411024103/http://saharareporters.com/2020/03/11/end-unfair-trial-sowore-amnesty-international-tells-nigerian-government|url-status=live}}</ref> of US-based Social Activist [[Omoyele Sowore|Sowore]] during his trial, despite the court granting him bail.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Court grants Sowore N100m bail, requests N50m security deposit|url=https://punchng.com/breaking-court-grants-sowore-n100m-bail-requests-n50m-security-deposit-2/|access-date=11 April 2020|website=Punch Newspapers|date=4 October 2019|language=en-US|archive-date=11 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411024057/https://punchng.com/breaking-court-grants-sowore-n100m-bail-requests-n50m-security-deposit-2/|url-status=live}}</ref> This move was largely condemned, with [[Omoyele Sowore|Sowore]] himself stating that Buhari had violated his civic space.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ogundipe|first=Samuel|date=14 November 2019|title=Sowore speaks from custody, says Buhari out to destroy civic space - Premium Times Nigeria|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/363012-sowore-speaks-from-custody-says-buhari-out-to-destroy-civic-space.html|access-date=11 April 2020|language=en-GB|archive-date=11 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411024055/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/363012-sowore-speaks-from-custody-says-buhari-out-to-destroy-civic-space.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2019, Nigeria's Newspaper Giants: [[The Punch|PUNCH]] stated that henceforth they would addressed Buhari's administration as a "regime"<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=Buhari: The general and the democracy|url=https://punchng.com/buhari-the-general-and-the-democracy/|access-date=11 April 2020|website=Punch Newspapers|date=17 December 2019|language=en-US|archive-date=11 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411024052/https://punchng.com/buhari-the-general-and-the-democracy/|url-status=live}}</ref> and subsequently address him as "General Buhari"<ref name=":3" /> as his military-like administration was a far cry from [[democracy]]. They insisted that he was a 'military dictator',<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nigerian newspaper says it will now call President Buhari a 'military dictator'|url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/11/africa/nigeria-newspaper-calls-president-military-dictator/index.html|access-date=11 April 2020|website=CNN|date=11 December 2019|language=en|archive-date=11 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411024057/https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/11/africa/nigeria-newspaper-calls-president-military-dictator/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref> a move that was greeted with mixed receptions on [[social media]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Opejobi|first=Seun|title=Nigerians react as Punch changes Buhari's title to 'Major General'|date=11 December 2019|url=https://dailypost.ng/2019/12/11/nigerians-react-as-punch-changes-buharis-title-to-major-general/|access-date=11 April 2020|language=en-US|archive-date=11 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411024054/https://dailypost.ng/2019/12/11/nigerians-react-as-punch-changes-buharis-title-to-major-general/|url-status=live}}</ref> ==== COVID-19 pandemic ==== [[Fáílú:Secretary Blinken Meets With Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari (51700506018).jpg|thumb|Buhari meets with US Secretary of State [[Antony Blinken]] in 2021]] {{Main|COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria}} {{See also|Nigerian government response to the COVID-19 pandemic}} Following the outbreak of the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria]], Buhari established a Presidential Task Force for the control of the virus in the country.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://guardian.ng/news/buhari-names-task-force-on-coronavirus/|title=Buhari names task force on coronavirus|last=Daka|first=FTerhemba|date=10 March 2020|website=The Guardian|access-date=7 April 2020|archive-date=13 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200613173313/https://guardian.ng/news/buhari-names-task-force-on-coronavirus/|url-status=live}}</ref> On 23 March, Buhari's chief of staff [[Abba Kyari (politician)|Abba Kyari]] tested positive for COVID-19 sparking fears that Buhari may have been infected, it was later revealed that Buhari tested negative.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cfr.org/blog/president-buharis-top-aide-tests-positive-coronavirus-nigeria|title=President Buhari's Top Aide Tests Positive for Coronavirus in Nigeria|website=Council on Foreign Relations|language=en|access-date=7 April 2020|archive-date=9 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200409073726/https://www.cfr.org/blog/president-buharis-top-aide-tests-positive-coronavirus-nigeria|url-status=live}}</ref> On 30 March, Buhari announced a two-week lockdown on major cities Abuja, Lagos and Ogun.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/nigeria-announces-lockdown-major-cities-curb-coronavirus-200330095100706.html|title=Nigeria announces lockdown of major cities to curb coronavirus|website=www.aljazeera.com|access-date=7 April 2020|archive-date=19 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200619155511/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/nigeria-announces-lockdown-major-cities-curb-coronavirus-200330095100706.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On 14 October, the presidential task force on COVID-19 warned about a potential second wave "if the guidelines and protocols are not adhered to strictly".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ajimotokan|first=Olawale|date=13 October 2020|title=Nigeria May Witness Second Wave of Covid-19, Says PTF|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/202010130031.html|access-date=15 October 2020|website=allAfrica.com|language=en|archive-date=8 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108224733/https://allafrica.com/stories/202010130031.html|url-status=live}}</ref> ==== End SARS protests ==== {{Main|End SARS}} In October 2020, protests against alleged police brutality of a special police unit of the [[Nigeria Police Force|Nigerian Police Force]] the [[Special Anti-Robbery Squad]] (SARS) erupted in Lagos and other major cities. The [[End SARS|End SARS movement]] with no centralised leadership beyond the small assembly that organized the initial protests, share similarities with the [[Occupy Nigeria|2012]] [[Occupy movement]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Attiah|first=Karen|title=Opinion {{!}} For the sake of democracy, Nigeria's #EndSars campaign against police brutality must prevail|language=en-US|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/10/13/sake-democracy-nigerias-endsars-campaign-against-police-brutality-must-prevail/|access-date=15 October 2020|issn=0190-8286|archive-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014210805/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/10/13/sake-democracy-nigerias-endsars-campaign-against-police-brutality-must-prevail/|url-status=live}}</ref> On 12 October, a day after demonstrators declared their demands Buhari announced the disbandment of SARS and promised "extensive police reforms".<ref>{{Cite news|date=12 October 2020|title=Sars ban: Two dead in Nigeria police brutality protests|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-54506567|access-date=15 October 2020|archive-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014182855/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-54506567|url-status=live}}</ref> Since independence in 1960, the Nigerian Police Force has been at the forefront of tackling organised crime in Nigeria with the recent spate of banditry, cultism, drug trafficking, fraud and kidnapping drastically affecting its personnel capacity,<ref>{{Cite web|date=3 August 2020|title=The price of underpolicing|url=https://www.thecable.ng/the-price-of-underpolicing|access-date=15 October 2020|website=TheCable|language=en-US|archive-date=4 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204194324/https://www.thecable.ng/the-price-of-underpolicing|url-status=live}}</ref> leaving a vacuum for SARS members to exploit and commit extrajudicial killings.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ukomadu|first=Felix Onuah, Angela|date=13 October 2020|title=Nigeria's Buhari promises police reform; one protester killed|language=en|work=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nigeria-protests-police-idUSKBN26X1RE|access-date=15 October 2020|archive-date=13 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013211014/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nigeria-protests-police-idUSKBN26X1RE|url-status=live}}</ref> On 13 October [[Mohammed Adamu]] the [[Inspector General of Police (Nigeria)|Inspector General of Police]] announced the creation of a new unit the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) to take over the duties of SARS.<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 October 2020|title=IGP announces new squad "SWAT" to replace SARS|url=https://guardian.ng/news/igp-announces-new-squad-swat-to-replace-sars/|website=The Guardian|access-date=15 October 2020|archive-date=16 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201016182919/https://guardian.ng/news/igp-announces-new-squad-swat-to-replace-sars/|url-status=live}}</ref> This move did not satisfy most demonstrators, who expected a substantial overhaul of the police structure.<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 October 2020|title=Nigeria's youth finds voice in police brutality protests|url=https://www.france24.com/en/20201014-nigeria-s-youth-finds-voice-in-police-brutality-protests|access-date=15 October 2020|website=France 24|language=en|archive-date=20 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020162558/https://www.france24.com/en/20201014-nigeria-s-youth-finds-voice-in-police-brutality-protests|url-status=live}}</ref> On 14 October, the demonstrations continued with at least ten protestors being killed, and violent clashes occurring between pro-SARS and anti-SARS protesters with the elite [[Presidential Guard Brigade (Nigeria)|Presidential Guard Brigade]] intervening in the federal capital.<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 October 2020|title=#ENDSARS: Soldiers attack Protesters, Journalists in Abuja|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/10/endsars-soldiers-attack-protesters-journalists-in-abuja/|access-date=15 October 2020|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US|archive-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014182201/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/10/endsars-soldiers-attack-protesters-journalists-in-abuja/|url-status=live}}</ref> On 12 June 2021, there was a deployment of the Nigerian Police Force and the Nigerian Army to the streets, Nationwide to curb the planned protest by the Youths, The demonstration of this was to prevent the incidents from the End Sars Protest that happened October 2020<ref>{{Cite web |title=End Sars |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/467285-june-12-protest-live-updates-from-nigerian-streets.html |website=Premuim Times |date=12 June 2021 |publisher=AZAGBA |access-date=12 June 2021 |archive-date=12 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612120734/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/467285-june-12-protest-live-updates-from-nigerian-streets.html |url-status=live }}</ref> === Foreign policy === {{See also|List of international presidential trips made by Muhammadu Buhari}} [[Fáílú:Ali Khamenei receives Muhammadu Buhari in his house.jpg|thumb|Buhari with Iranian Supreme Leader [[Ali Khamenei]], 23 November 2015.]] [[Fáílú:The Vice President, Shri M. Hamid Ansari calling on the President of Nigeria, Mr. Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, in Abuja, Nigeria on September 27, 2016. The Vice President of Nigeria, Mr. Yemi Osinbajo is also seen (1).jpg|thumb|Indian [[Vice president of india|vice president]] [[Mohammad Hamid Ansari]] with Buhari at the State House in Abuja, Nigeria on 27 September 2016. The Vice President of Nigeria, [[Yemi Osinbajo]], is pictured on the right.]] [[Fáílú:P20211102AS-1201-2 (51846814909).jpg|thumb|Buhari with US President [[Joe Biden]], 2 November 2021]] Buhari described the [[Rohingya persecution in Myanmar (2016–present)|military crackdown]] by the [[Myanmar Army]] and police on [[Rohingya people|Rohingya Muslims]] as ethnic cleansing and warned of a disaster like the [[Rwandan genocide]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-myanmar-rohingya-un-nigeria/nigerian-president-likens-myanmar-crisis-to-bosnia-rwanda-genocides-idUSKCN1BU26Q|title=Nigerian president likens Myanmar crisis to Bosnia, Rwanda genocides|date=19 September 2017|newspaper=Reuters|access-date=24 October 2017|archive-date=30 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170930223201/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-myanmar-rohingya-un-nigeria/nigerian-president-likens-myanmar-crisis-to-bosnia-rwanda-genocides-idUSKCN1BU26Q|url-status=live}}</ref> Nigeria and South Africa between them share about 50% of Africa's economic output but both countries macroeconomic structure is hampered by high poverty rates, youth unemployment and decline in capital investment.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Makwembere|first=S|date=31 December 2015|title=Hallmarks of irresponsible and unresponsive governance: Internal xenophobic attacks in South Africa's municipalities|journal=The Journal for Trans-disciplinary Research in Southern Africa|volume=11|issue=4|doi=10.4102/td.v11i4.47 |issn=2415-2005|doi-access=free}}</ref> About 600,000 Nigerians have emigrated to South Africa to seek out better economic opportunities and like in Nigeria, it is an economy struggling with its own high unemployment rates. Tensions between migrants and the local populace have occasionally flared up, in 2008, 2015 and in 2019. The last resulted in the violence between migrants including Nigerians and black South Africans. The leaders of both countries met in early October 2019, to discuss measures to improve the relationship between both countries which has been affected not only by anti-migrant violence in South Africa both issues about profit repatriation by South African firms operating in Nigeria.{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}} Buhari is the first president to call for a global treaty to end violence against women and girls.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Matthew |first=Agbaje |title=Group lauds Buhari over treaty to end violence against women, girls |url=https://wuzupnigeria.ng/news/group-lauds-buhari-over-treaty-to-end-violence-against-women-girls |access-date=7 July 2022 |website=WuzupNigeria |date=26 September 2021 |language=en}}</ref> == Post-presidency (2023–present) == Buhari handed over power peacefully to his successor Bola Tinubu on 29 May 2023 at 10AM ([[West Africa Time|WAT]]) at an [[Inauguration of Bola Tinubu|inauguration ceremony]] in [[Eagle Square, Abuja|Eagle Square]], Federal Capital Territory. He left the seat of power in Abuja immediately after the handover ceremony and in keeping with the tradition of past heads of state and presidents returned to his home state of Katsina where he was received by state and traditional dignitaries before evidently retiring to his farm and family seat in [[Daura]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Angbulu |first=Stephen |date=29 May 2023 |title=Buhari arrives Daura hometown⁣⁣ |url=https://punchng.com/1413969-2/ |access-date=29 May 2023 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref> == Controversies == === US$2.8 billion NNPC scandal === {{See also|Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation}} During his tenure as Federal Commissioner of Petroleum and Natural Resources, US$2.8 billion allegedly went missing from the accounts of the [[Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation]] (NNPC) in [[Midland Bank|Midlands Bank]] in the United Kingdom. General Ibrahim Babangida later allegedly accused Buhari of being responsible for this fraud.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.brimtime.com/2013/06/ibb-hits-buhari-harder-over-28billion.html|title=IBB Hits Buhari Harder: Over N2.8Billion Was Stolen By Buhari and Seen In His UK Bank|date=17 June 2013|website=brimtime.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119183407/http://www.brimtime.com/2013/06/ibb-hits-buhari-harder-over-28billion.html|archive-date=19 January 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|last1=Uko|first1=Ndaeyo|title=Romancing the Gun: The Press as Promoter of Military Rule|date=December 2003|publisher=Africa World Press|isbn=978-1-59221-189-0|page=90|quote=Buhari's Decree 4, which led to his overthrow, was seen by Nigerians as an attempt to prevent the press from digging into a scandal which he was supposed to have known something about: the mysterious disappearance of the huge sum of N2.8 billion from the NNPC while it was under his supervision.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|last1=Frynas|first1=Jedrzej Georg|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0W8-vc7AlFAC&q=nnpc+buhari+2.8+billion&pg=PA41|title=Oil in Nigeria (Politics and Economics in Africa)|date=1 April 2000|publisher=Lit Verlag|isbn=978-3-8258-3921-5|page=41|quote=This followed evidence from a US accountancy firm that some 2.8 billion Naira (roughly US $4 billion) had not been accounted for by the bank records of the NNPC. The Irikife Tribunal, which investigated the matter, even failed to summon Generals Buhari and Obsanjo who were responsible for supervising the NNPC and controlled oil sales during the period in question.|access-date=19 January 2015}}</ref> However, in the conclusion of the [[Crude Oil]] Sales Tribunal of Inquiry headed by Justice [[Ayo Gabriel Irikefe|Ayo Irikefe]] to investigate allegations of 2.8 billion Dollars misappropriation from the NNPC account, the tribunal found no truth in the allegations even though it noticed some lapses in the NNPC accounts.<ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Zabadi|first1=Istifanus|last2=Sampson|first2=Isaac|date=2009|title=Modalities for Coordinating Nigeria's Anti-Corruption Strategies|url=https://www.academia.edu/415860|journal=Constructive Engagement|volume=1|issue=1|access-date=5 December 2017|archive-date=4 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204194406/https://www.academia.edu/415860|url-status=live}}</ref> === Chadian military affair === {{Further|Chadian–Nigerian War}} In 1983, when Chadian forces invaded Nigeria in the Borno State, Buhari used the forces under his command to chase them out of the country, crossing into Chadian territory in spite of an order given by President Shagari to withdraw.<ref name="Ayoade22">{{Cite book|last=Akinsanya|first=Adeoye A.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WUySAAAAQBAJ&q=buhari+1983+chad&pg=PA272|title=An Introduction to Political Science in Nigeria|publisher=John Adebunmi Ayoade|year=2013|isbn=978-0-7618-5743-3|page=272}}</ref> This 1983 Chadian military affair led to more than 100 victims and "prisoners of war".<ref name="Ayoade22" /> === Umaru Dikko affair === {{Main|Dikko affair}} [[Dikko Affair|The Umaru Dikko Affair]] was another defining moment in Buhari's military government. [[Umaru Dikko]], a former Minister of Transportation under the previous civilian administration of President Shagari who fled the country shortly after the coup, was accused of embezzling $1 billion in oil profits. With the help of an alleged former Mossad agent, the [[National Security Organization|NSO]] traced him to London, where operatives from Nigeria and Israel drugged and kidnapped him. They placed him in a plastic bag, which was subsequently hidden inside a crate labelled as "Diplomatic Baggage". The purpose of this secret operation was to ship Dikko off to Nigeria on an empty Nigerian Airways Boeing 707, to stand trial for embezzlement. The plot was foiled by British airport officers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-20211380|title=The foiled Nigerian kidnap plot|last=Alex|first=Last|date=12 November 2012|website=bbc.co.uk|access-date=21 July 2018|archive-date=24 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181124114330/https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-20211380|url-status=live}}</ref> === 53 suitcases saga === Buhari's administration was embroiled in a scandal concerning the fate of 53 suitcases with unknown contents.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.transparentnigeria.com/news_entries/9088/S-H-O-C-K-I-N-G-5-starnge-things-you-never-knew-about-Buhari-%E2%80%93-By-Nzeribe-Enz|title=S-H-O-C-K-I-N-G!!! 5 starnge things you never knew about Buhari – By Nzeribe Enz|date=20 October 2014|website=transparentnigeria.com|publisher=Nzeribe Enz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119204253/http://www.transparentnigeria.com/news_entries/9088/S-H-O-C-K-I-N-G-5-starnge-things-you-never-knew-about-Buhari-%E2%80%93-By-Nzeribe-Enz|archive-date=19 January 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> The suitcases were being transported by the Emir of Gwandu, whose son was Buhari's aide-de-camp, and were cleared through customs on 10 June 1984 without inspection during his return flight from Saudi Arabia.<ref>[http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/03/53-suitcases-saga-buhari-blasts-atiku-jonathan/ 53 SUITCASES SAGA: Buhari blasts Atiku, Jonathan – Vanguard News] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406041542/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/03/53-suitcases-saga-buhari-blasts-atiku-jonathan/ |date=6 April 2015 }}. Vanguardngr.com (21 March 2011). Retrieved on 4 November 2016.</ref> === PTF allocation to the military === While Buhari was Chairman of the Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF), critics had questioned the PTF's allocation of 20% of its resources to the military, which they feared would not be accountable for the revenue.<ref name="PTF2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.africasia.com/archive/na/98_06/abcr0604.htm|title=Development: PTF – shining in the gloom|date=June 1998|access-date=4 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120120225841/http://www.africasia.com/archive/na/98_06/abcr0604.htm|archive-date=20 January 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=14 December 2014|title=The Buhari PTF Days: The Untold Story|url=http://pointblanknews.com/pbn/exclusive/buhari-ptf-days-untold-story/|access-date=17 July 2020|website=Pointblank News|language=en-US|archive-date=19 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200719145545/http://pointblanknews.com/pbn/exclusive/buhari-ptf-days-untold-story/|url-status=live}}</ref> Akhaine, Saxone (27 August 2001) [http://m.allafrica.com/stories/200108270355.html Nigeria: Buhari Calls for Sharia in All States] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150123212623/http://m.allafrica.com/stories/200108270355.html/|date=23 January 2015}}. He was quoted in 2001 as saying, "I will continue to show openly and inside me the total commitment to the Sharia movement that is sweeping all over Nigeria", he then added: "God willing, we will not stop the agitation for the total implementation of the Sharia in the country."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/12/insurgency-buharis-call-full-sharia/|title=Insurgency and Buhari's call for full Sharia|date=24 December 2014|website=vanguardngr.com|publisher=Viewpoint|access-date=19 January 2015|archive-date=19 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119192839/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/12/insurgency-buharis-call-full-sharia/|url-status=live}}</ref> Buhari has denied all allegations that he has a radical Islamist agenda.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12890807 Nigeria's Muhammadu Buhari in profile – BBC News] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180813125916/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12890807 |date=13 August 2018 }}. Bbc.co.uk (31 March 2015). Retrieved on 4 November 2016.</ref> On 6 January 2015, Buhari said: "Because they can't attack our record, they accuse me falsely of ethnic [[jingoism]]; they accuse me falsely of religious fundamentalism. Because they cannot attack our record, they accuse us falsely of calling for election violence – when we have only insisted on peace. Even as Head of State, we never imposed Sha'riah."<ref>Iginla, Ademola (6 January 2015) [https://web.archive.org/web/20151003041632/http://www.osundefender.org/?p=204013%2F A Great Message: Gen Buhari Tweets From His Heart This Morning]. osundefender.org</ref> === Mediation with Boko Haram === In 2012, Buhari's name was included on a list published by [[Boko Haram]] of individuals it would trust to mediate between the group and the Federal Government.<ref>[http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/11/boko-haram-names-buhari-5-others-as-mediators/ Boko Haram names Buhari, 5 others as mediators – Vanguard News] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119224236/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/11/boko-haram-names-buhari-5-others-as-mediators/ |date=19 January 2015 }}. Vanguardngr.com (1 November 2012). Retrieved on 4 November 2016.</ref> However, Buhari strongly objected and declined to mediate between the government and Boko Haram. In 2013, Muhammadu Buhari made a series of statements, when he asked the Federal Government to stop the killing of Boko Haram members and blamed the rise of the terrorist group on the prevalence of [[Conflict in the Niger Delta|Niger Delta militants]] in the South. Buhari stated<ref name="pbk2">[http://pointblanknews.com/pbn/exclusive/stop-killing-boko-haram-members-buhari-tells-fg/ Stop Killing Boko Haram Members – Buhari Tells FG] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119223446/http://pointblanknews.com/pbn/exclusive/stop-killing-boko-haram-members-buhari-tells-fg/ |date=19 January 2015 }}. pointblanknews.com (2 June 2013)</ref> that "what is responsible for the security situation in the country is caused by the activities of Niger Delta militants [...] The Niger Delta militants started it all".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/12/yet-crush-boko-haram-jonathan/|title=Why we're yet to crush Boko Haram – Jonathan|date=13 December 2014|website=vanguardngr.com|access-date=19 January 2015|archive-date=19 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119225925/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/12/yet-crush-boko-haram-jonathan/|url-status=live}}</ref> He also questioned the special treatment including close to $500 million a year paid to 30,000 militants under the amnesty programme since 2013<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-22357597 Has Nigeria's Niger Delta managed to buy peace? – BBC News] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181119113737/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-22357597 |date=19 November 2018 }}. Bbc.co.uk (1 May 2013). Retrieved on 4 November 2016.</ref> by the Federal Government and deplored the fact that Boko Haram members were killed and their houses destroyed. === Abolishing the office of the first lady === {{Main|First Lady of Nigeria}} In December 2014, Muhammadu Buhari went on the record to say he would abolish the office of the [[First Lady of Nigeria|First Lady]] if he was elected as president, claiming it was unconstitutional.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141231220655/http://www.that1960chick.com/2014/12/27/buhari-says-no-first-lady-if-elected-patience-jonathan-kinda-responds-what-do-you-think/#sthash.oOW9HuRs.mRUxlv1H.dpbs/ Buhari Says "No First Lady" If Elected&nbsp;... Patience Jonathan Kinda Responds. What Do You Think?]. that1960chick.com (27 December 2014). Retrieved on 4 November 2016.</ref><ref name=":1">[http://article.wn.com/view/2015/01/08/Buhari_Comes_Under_Severe_Attack_Over_Plans_to_Scrap_First_L/ Buhari Comes Under Severe Attack Over Plans to Scrap First Lady's Office – Worldnews.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150418173853/http://article.wn.com/view/2015/01/08/Buhari_Comes_Under_Severe_Attack_Over_Plans_to_Scrap_First_L/ |date=18 April 2015 }}. Article.wn.com. Retrieved on 4 November 2016.</ref> The [[Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta]] (MEND), a Nigerian militant group that endorsed Buhari during the 2015 general elections, commended Buhari for his plans and went on to say that the office of the First Lady was "obviously an irrelevant, fraudulent and unconstitutional office, whose only purpose is to further plunder the resources of the country."<ref>[http://www.peoplesdailyng.com/mend-endorses-buhari-for-president/ MEND endorses Buhari for president | Peoples Daily Newspaper] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427054521/http://www.peoplesdailyng.com/mend-endorses-buhari-for-president/ |date=27 April 2015 }}. Peoplesdailyng.com. Retrieved on 4 November 2016.</ref> Since assuming the presidency on 29 May 2015, Buhari has yet to terminate the office of the First Lady. [[Aisha Buhari]] operates from the office of the First Lady as "wife of the President".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150810030001/http://expressng.com/2015/08/aisha-buhari-takes-over-patience-jonathans-office/ Aisha Buhari Takes Over Patience Jonathan's Office – Entertainment Express]. Expressng.com. Retrieved on 4 November 2016.</ref> Having suggested the abolition of the [[First Lady of Nigeria|office of the First Lady]],<ref name=":1" /> Buhari has further aired some controversial statements about women. On his visit to the Germany's [[Angela Merkel]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=World's Most Powerful Women|url=https://www.forbes.com/power-women/list/|access-date=11 April 2020|website=Forbes|language=en|archive-date=20 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920073036/https://www.forbes.com/power-women/list/|url-status=live}}</ref> Buhari reiterated "I don't know which party my wife belongs to, but she belongs to my kitchen and my living room and the other room" <ref name=":2">{{Cite news|date=14 October 2016|title=Nigeria's President Buhari: My wife belongs in kitchen|language=en-gb|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-37659863|access-date=11 April 2020|archive-date=14 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200314230704/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-37659863|url-status=live}}</ref> after his [[Aisha Buhari|wife]] had earlier advised him to step up his leadership.<ref name=":2" /> === Plagiarism scandal === In September 2016, President Buhari came under heavy criticism after a newspaper report found him using [[plagiarized]] speech during the launching of a national re-orientation campaign tagged "Change begins with me". The speech was later found to be lifted from the 2009 inaugural speech of former US President [[Barack Obama]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.naij.com/1081685-buhari-leaders-caught-plagiarism-scandal.html|title=Buhari and other leaders caught in plagiarism scandal|date=10 January 2017|website=Naij.com|access-date=27 January 2017|archive-date=2 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202051531/https://www.naij.com/1081685-buhari-leaders-caught-plagiarism-scandal.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/sep/17/nigerian-president-apologizes-for-plagiarizing-obama-in-speech|title=Nigerian president apologizes for plagiarizing Obama in speech|date=17 September 2016|newspaper=The Guardian|access-date=27 January 2017|agency=Associated Press|archive-date=2 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202124714/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/sep/17/nigerian-president-apologizes-for-plagiarizing-obama-in-speech|url-status=live}}</ref> The presidency later apologized and says the blunder was caused by "overzealous staff" and "Those responsible" will be sanctioned.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/09/nigeria-buhari-admits-line-plagiarised-obama-160917085048164.html|title=Nigeria's Buhari admits line plagiarised from Obama|website=Aljazeera|access-date=27 January 2017|archive-date=2 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202064117/http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/09/nigeria-buhari-admits-line-plagiarised-obama-160917085048164.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-37395605|title=Nigeria president blames aide for plagiarising Obama|date=17 September 2016|work=BBC News|access-date=27 January 2017|archive-date=21 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170121102758/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-37395605|url-status=live}}</ref> However, one week later, a deputy director in the State House linked to the speech was redeployed and presidency assured Nigerian public that it has taken steps to avoid a repeat of such an embarrassing occurrence by implementing digital tools that detect [[plagiarism]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/09/buhari-sacks-official-plagiarism-obamas-speech/|title=Buhari sacks own official over plagiarism of Obama's speech|date=28 September 2016|website=Vanguard Newspaper|access-date=27 January 2017|archive-date=2 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202043740/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/09/buhari-sacks-official-plagiarism-obamas-speech/|url-status=live}}</ref> === Twitter ban === {{Main|Ban of Twitter in Nigeria}} After Buhari made a [[Twitter]] post threatening violence against the [[Insurgency in Southeastern Nigeria|Biafra insurgents]] in southeast Nigeria on 5 June 2021, [[Twitter]] deleted his comments as violations of its [[terms of service]]. Shortly thereafter, the [[Ban of Twitter in Nigeria|Nigerian government banned Twitter]] from the country entirely.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nigeria ends its Twitter ban after seven months |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/1/12/nigeria-ends-its-twitter-ban-after-seven-months |access-date=11 April 2022 |website=[[Al Jazeera English|Aljazeera]] |language=en}}</ref> They lifted the ban on 13 January 2022, after they said Twitter had agreed to register its operations in Nigeria and pay [[tax]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 August 2021 |title=Twitter agrees to open office in Nigeria – Lai Mohammed |work=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)]] |url=https://guardian.ng/news/twitter-agrees-to-open-office-in-nigeria-lai-mohammed/ |access-date=5 June 2022}}</ref> ==Personal life== === Family === [[Fáílú:The First Lady of Nigeria Her Excellency Aisha Buhari.jpg|thumb|Buhari's second and current wife, [[Aisha Buhari]]]] In 1971, Buhari married his first wife, [[Safinatu Buhari|Safinatu]] (née Yusuf). They had five children together, four girls and one boy. Their first daughter, Zulaihat (Zulai) was named after Buhari's mother. Their other children are Fatima, Musa (deceased son), Hadiza, and Safinatu.<ref name="naijarchives.com22">[https://web.archive.org/web/20150524021054/http://naijarchives.com/general-muhammadu-buhari-late-wife-safinatu/ General Muhammadu Buhari and his late wife, Safinatu]. naijarchives.com (3 April 2015)</ref> In 1988, Buhari and his first wife Safinatu divorced. On 14 January 2006, Safinatu died from complications of [[diabetes]]. In November 2012, Buhari's first daughter, Zulaihat (née Buhari) Junaid died from [[sickle cell anaemia]], two days after having a baby at a hospital in Kaduna.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fabmagazineonline.com/news-general-muhammad-buhari-loses-40-year-old-daughter-zulai-buhari-junaid-to-sickle-cell/|title=General Muhammad Buhari loses 40 year old daughter, Zulai Buhari-Junaid to sickle cell|date=1 December 2012|publisher=FAB Magazine Online|access-date=16 January 2015|archive-date=25 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225072318/http://fabmagazineonline.com/news-general-muhammad-buhari-loses-40-year-old-daughter-zulai-buhari-junaid-to-sickle-cell/|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 1989, Buhari married his second and current wife [[Aisha Buhari]] (née Halilu). They also had five children together, a boy and four girls: Aisha, Halima, Yusuf, Zahra and Amina.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/219174-president-buharis-children-schooled.html|title=President Buhari's children and where they schooled|date=29 December 2016|website=Premium Times Nigeria|language=en-GB|access-date=12 March 2019|archive-date=25 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190925143953/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/219174-president-buharis-children-schooled.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Yusuf married Zahra Nasir Bayero, the daughter of Emir [[Nasiru Ado Bayero]], in August 2021.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-58291132|title=Nigeria's royal wedding: Private jets, glitz and glamour|work=BBC News|date=21 August 2021|access-date=21 August 2021|archive-date=21 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210821131543/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-58291132|url-status=live}}</ref> Buhari is a [[Muslims|Muslim]]. === Wealth === In 2015, Buhari declared US$150,000 cash; in addition to five homes and two mud houses as well as farms, an orchard and a ranch of 270 head of cattle, 25 sheep, five horses and a variety of birds, shares in three firms, two undeveloped plots of land, and two cars bought from his savings.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-34150508|title=Nigerian leader declares wealth|date=4 September 2015|work=BBC News|access-date=13 February 2020|language=en-GB|archive-date=13 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200613054911/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-34150508|url-status=live}}</ref> ==Honours== === National honours === *{{Flag|Nigeria}}: **[[Fáílú:Order_of_the_Federal_Republic_(military)_-_Nigeria_-_ribbon_bar.gif|70px]] Grand Commander of the [[Order of the Federal Republic]] '''(GCFR)''' (1983) === Foreign honours === *{{Flag|Equatorial Guinea}}: **[[Fáílú:Ordine dell'Indipendenza (Guinea Equatoriale).png|70px]] Grand Collar of the Order of Independence (2016)<ref>{{Cite web|date=15 March 2016|title=Buhari recognised for 'personal integrity and exemplary leadership' in Equatorial Guinea|url=http://venturesafrica.com/yet-another-recognision-for-buhari-as-he-bags-the-highest-national-honour-in-guinea/|access-date=18 July 2020|website=Ventures Africa|language=en-US|first=Ayomide|last=Thompson|url-status=live|archive-date=8 June 2021|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210608175425/https://venturesafrica.com/1921-2021-hennessy-celebrates-a-century-of-being-present-in-nigeria/}}</ref> *{{Flag|Serbia}}: **[[Fáílú:Orden Republike Srbije 1.gif|70px]] Second Class of the [[Order of the Republic of Serbia]] (2016) *{{Flag|Liberia}}: **[[Fáílú:Order of the Pioneers of Liberia - ribbon bar.png|70px]] Grand Cordon of the [[Order of the Pioneers of Liberia]] (27 July 2019)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/BashirAhmaad/status/1154842944437923842 |first=Bashir|last=Ahmad |website=[[Twitter]] |date=26 July 2019 |title=IN PICS: President @GeorgeWeahOff confers "The Grand Cordon of the Knighthood of Venerable Order of the Pioneers", Liberia's highest honour on President @MBuhari today in Monrovia, at the Liberia's 172nd Independence Anniversary. |access-date=8 June 2021|url-status=live |archive-date=8 June 2021 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20210608074729/https://twitter.com/BashirAhmaad/status/1154842944437923842 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://independent.ng/buhari-bags-liberias-order-of-knighthood-deploys-50-technical-aid-corps/ |date=27 July 2019 |last=Oweh|first=Innocent |title=Buhari Bags Liberia's Order of Knighthood, Deploys 50 Technical Aid Corps |website=[[Independent Nigeria]] |access-date=8 June 2021|url-status=live |archive-date=8 June 2021 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20210608175123/https://independent.ng/buhari-bags-liberias-order-of-knighthood-deploys-50-technical-aid-corps/ }}</ref> === Traditional titles === In 2017, the South-East council of [[Nigerian traditional rulers|traditional rulers]] honoured President Buhari with the [[chieftaincy]] titles of the '''Enyioma I''' of [[Ebonyi]] and the '''Ochioha I''' of [[Igboland]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://punchng.com/photos-buhari-receives-igbo-chieftaincy-titles/|title=Buhari Receives Igbo Chieftaincy Titles|work=Punch|access-date=14 April 2020|archive-date=4 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204194408/https://punchng.com/photos-buhari-receives-igbo-chieftaincy-titles/|url-status=live}}</ref> At the time of his investiture, the president had already held a title - that of the '''Ogbuagu I''' of Igboland - in the [[Nigerian chieftaincy system]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://m.guardian.ng/news/nigeria/national/abia-monarchs-chide-member-over-award-of-chieftaincy-title-to-buhari/|title=Abia Monarchs Chide Member Over Award Of Chieftaincy Title To Buhari|work=The Guardian|access-date=14 April 2020|archive-date=12 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612133140/https://m.guardian.ng/news/nigeria/national/abia-monarchs-chide-member-over-award-of-chieftaincy-title-to-buhari/|url-status=live}}</ref> He was later awarded another one, '''Ikeogu I''' of Igboland, in the following year.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://prnigeria.com/2018/12/03/ganduje-igbo-chieftancy-title/|title=Gov. Ganduje Receives Igbo Chieftaincy Title For President Buhari|work=PrNews|access-date=14 April 2020|archive-date=12 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612143422/https://prnigeria.com/2018/12/03/ganduje-igbo-chieftancy-title/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=President Muhammadu Buhari|url=https://statehouse.gov.ng/people/president-muhammadu-buhari/|website=The Statehouse, Abuja|language=en-US|access-date=28 May 2020|archive-date=28 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628092536/https://statehouse.gov.ng/people/president-muhammadu-buhari/|url-status=live}}</ref> == See also == * [[List of heads of state of Nigeria]] * [[List of Nigerians]] * {{Portal-inline|Biography}} * {{Portal-inline|Nigeria}} * {{Portal-inline|Politics}} *[[List of Hausa people]] == References == {{Reflist|30em}} ==Sources== * {{Cite book |last=Graf |first=William |date=1988 |title=The Nigerian state: Political economy, state class, and political system in the post-colonial era |url=https://archive.org/details/nigerianstatepol0000graf |location=London |publisher=James Currey |isbn=978-0-85255-313-8 |url-access=registration }} * {{Cite book |last=Momoh |first=H.B |date=2000 |title=The Nigerian Civil War, 1967–1970: history and reminiscences |location=Ibadan |publisher=Sam Bookman |isbn=978-978-2165-96-1}} == Linki ododa == {{Commons category|Muhammadu Buhari}} * {{Official website}} * [http://buhari4change.com/ 2011 Presidential Election Campaign website] * {{C-SPAN|97817}} * [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/hardtalk/3421277.stm Muhammadu Buhari – In a HARDtalk interview on 21 January 2004] {{S-start}} {{S-off}} {{S-bef|before=[[Musa Usman]]}} {{S-ttl|title=Governor of the [[North-Eastern State]]|years=1975–1976}} {{S-non|reason=Office abolished}} {{S-break}} {{S-new|office}} {{S-ttl|title=[[Governor of Borno State]]|years=1976}} {{S-aft|after=[[Mustapha Amin]]}} {{S-break}} {{S-bef|before=[[Shehu Shagari]]|as=President of Nigeria}} 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description|Igbo soup}} '''Ofe achara''' {{Audio|LL-Q33578 (ibo)-Vivian Amalachukwu-Ofe achara.wav|Listen|help=no}} chi obo ami Igbo kuma che kwefu egbe adagba kpai api kuma bọ. Ofe yi álu Igbo che [[soup|obo]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Achara soup with egusi Archives |url=https://editor.guardian.ng/tag/achara-soup-with-egusi/ |access-date=2022-06-25 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US }}{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ofe Achara with Akpuruakpu Egusi (Mgbam) |url=https://www.allnigerianrecipes.com/soups/ofe-achara-mgbam/ |access-date=2022-06-25 |website=All Nigerian Recipes |language=en-US}}</ref> == Ẹtẹ == Obo lẹ kwì [[Abia State|Abia state]] e ki dẹ ọwọ South-Eastern eyi Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-04 |title=How To Make Nigerian Ofe Achara with Akpuruakpu Egusi Soup |url=https://editor.guardian.ng/life/recipe-how-to-make-nigerian-okazi-soup/ |access-date=2022-06-25 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-06-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604200110/https://editor.guardian.ng/life/recipe-how-to-make-nigerian-okazi-soup/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ofe Achara Soup :: Nigerian Soup Recipes :: Galleria Health and Lifestyle, Nigeria |url=https://www.nigeriagalleria.com/Health_Lifestyle/Recipe/Soups/Ofe-Achara_Soup.html |access-date=2022-06-25 |website=www.nigeriagalleria.com}}</ref> == E go ọgbọdunw == == Ma fu ẹla okwunọ abẹki [[smoked fish|ẹja ẹwọ]] hi kpai alubasa manyu maggi. A fu Achara ki chẹ nwa, api kuma bọ kpai achi ki jẹ nwu obo lẹ ñwọ du t'efu ucha ki chẹ kọ nwu [[palm oil|ekpo ọjẹ]]. Ma mu iwe Okazi manyu crayfish,omu, akpọkọ ẹnọ kpai omi du manyu ẹgba ki ekpo lẹ mu tu eju obo lẹ.<ref>{{Cite web |last=for #OunjeAladun |first=Omolabake |date=2021-09-22 |title=Ofe Achara with Akpuruakpu Egusi |url=https://ounjealadun.com/2021/09/22/ofe-achara-with-akpuruakpu-egusi/ |access-date=2022-06-25 |website=Ounje Aladun |language=en-GB}}</ref> == == Ami Ujẹnwu kibo == Ejẹ Ofe Achara kpai [[fufu|akpu]] nyọ tule.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Udevi |first=Obiamaka Angela |date=2019-11-11 |title=South Eastern Delicacies: Ofe Achara, the Traditional Soup of Abia State • Connect Nigeria |url=https://articles.connectnigeria.com/south-eastern-delicacies-ofe-achara-the-traditional-soup-of-abia-state/ |access-date=2022-06-25 |website=Connect Nigeria |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Go gẹ == * [[Nigerian cuisine|Ami ujẹnwu Nigeria]] * [[Arondizuogu]] * [[Oboro (Nigeria)]] * [[Igbo cuisine|Ami ujẹnwu Igbo]] == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Igbo cuisine]] [[Category:Nigerian soups]] [[Category: Vegetable dishes]] [[Category: Meat dishes]] {{Nigeria-cuisine-stub}} {{soup-stub}} lg8sqrray8qyo7xug523f182z8lmxvz Event:Igala Wikidata Edit a thon 1728 2498 43922 43810 2026-07-22T16:01:10Z Benjamin Blessing 49 /* Project details */ 43922 wikitext text/x-wiki =='''Igala Wikidata edit-a-thon'''== This project is focused on documenting and improving items and articles on Igala Wikidata, a project that is aimed at updating and improving the number and quality of contents on Wikidata. The goal is to increase the number of articles on Wikidata by creating and adding more items as well as making sure to carry the new editors along to learn how to edit on Wikidata. The project is aimed at improving the index capacity and quality of contents and creating visibilty for Ihe gala community on Wikidata. The project will take the form of an edit-a-thon where participants will be creating and improving Items on Wikidata for a duration of 7 days. ==Project details== '''Time''': 10 AM UTC+1 '''Duration''':1hour '''Venue''': '''Edit-a-thon starts''':18 July 2026 '''Edit-a-thon ends''': 27 July 2026 11:59 PM UTC+1 ==Expectations== During the session, participants will be opportune to: 1.Learn how to search for lists and details of items/articles online 2.Learn how to check if the items to be created already exist on Igala wWikiData. 3.Learn how to create a Wikidata Iitm. s4uibipoa41oks7mcy4ye1yzoiguflm Aliko Bala 0 2499 43812 2026-07-21T15:04:11Z Austinea3 116 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1997)}}{{No significant coverage (sports)|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Aliko Bala|image=|fullname=Aliko Mohammad Bala|height={{convert|1.80|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1997|2|27|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Jos]], Nigeria|currentclub=[[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]]|clubnumber=33|position=[[Forward (association football)|Winger]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=GBS Football Academy|years..." 43812 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1997)}}{{No significant coverage (sports)|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Aliko Bala|image=|fullname=Aliko Mohammad Bala|height={{convert|1.80|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1997|2|27|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Jos]], Nigeria|currentclub=[[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]]|clubnumber=33|position=[[Forward (association football)|Winger]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=GBS Football Academy|years1=2015–2016|clubs1=[[FK AS Trenčín|AS Trenčín]]|caps1=32|goals1=6|years2=2017–2019|clubs2=[[S.V. Zulte Waregem|Zulte Waregem]]|caps2=0|goals2=0|years3=2018|clubs3=→ [[Hapoel Acre F.C.|Hapoel Acre]]|caps3=13|goals3=1|years4=2018–2019|clubs4=→ [[Hapoel Marmorek F.C.|Hapoel Marmorek]]|caps4=29|goals4=2|years5=2020–2021|clubs5=[[Aswan SC|Aswan]]|caps5=0|goals5=0|years6=|clubs6=|caps6=|goals6=|nationalyears1=|nationalteam1=|nationalcaps1=|nationalgoals1=|club-update=20:42, 4 November 2019 (UTC)|nationalteam-update=}} '''Aliko Bala''' (born 27 February 1997) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|winger]]. == Club career == === FK AS Trenčín === He came to [[AS Trenčín]] in summer 2015 together with his compatriot John Chia. He made his professional debut for AS against [[MFK Ružomberok|Ružomberok]] on 23 August 2015 as a substitute in the 67th minute of the match.<ref name="6. kolo">[http://ulk.futbalnet.sk/zapas/154569/ AS TRENČIN - MFK RUŽOMBEROK 1:1] 23.08.2015, futbalnet.sk</ref> == Honours == ; [[Zulte Waregem]] * [[Belgian Cup]]: [[2016–17 Belgian Cup|2016–17]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Zulte Waregem win second Belgian Cup|url=http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=2451104.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321122720/http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=2451104.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 21, 2017|publisher=[[UEFA]]|date=18 March 2017}}</ref> == References == {{reflist|2}} == External links == * [http://www.astrencin.sk/hrac.asp?id=Aliko-Bala-593&sezona=2016&kategorie=MUZ AS Trenčín official club profile] * [https://futbalnet.sk/member/1364529/#player Futbalnet profile] * {{Soccerway|aliko-bala/408766}} o3qh7mw3a3m4i1lvgo3xhkdmwde4dp8 43813 43812 2026-07-21T15:29:20Z Austinea3 116 43813 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1997)}}{{No significant coverage (sports)|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Aliko Bala|image=|fullname=Aliko Mohammad Bala|height={{convert|1.80|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1997|2|27|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Jos]], Nigeria|currentclub=[[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]]|clubnumber=33|position=[[Forward (association football)|Winger]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=GBS Football Academy|years1=2015–2016|clubs1=[[FK AS Trenčín|AS Trenčín]]|caps1=32|goals1=6|years2=2017–2019|clubs2=[[S.V. Zulte Waregem|Zulte Waregem]]|caps2=0|goals2=0|years3=2018|clubs3=→ [[Hapoel Acre F.C.|Hapoel Acre]]|caps3=13|goals3=1|years4=2018–2019|clubs4=→ [[Hapoel Marmorek F.C.|Hapoel Marmorek]]|caps4=29|goals4=2|years5=2020–2021|clubs5=[[Aswan SC|Aswan]]|caps5=0|goals5=0|years6=|clubs6=|caps6=|goals6=|nationalyears1=|nationalteam1=|nationalcaps1=|nationalgoals1=|club-update=20:42, 4 November 2019 (UTC)|nationalteam-update=}} '''Aliko Bala''' (born 27 February 1997) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|winger]]. má bì Aliko Bala égbá kì ochu ékèjì nolu ogwu nyo m'ebìa efu ódó 1997 ì Cha óma Najìrìa kì chì é'maju ma rì-uboolu . == Club career == === FK AS Trenčín === He came to [[AS Trenčín]] in summer 2015 together with his compatriot John Chia. He made his professional debut for AS against [[MFK Ružomberok|Ružomberok]] on 23 August 2015 as a substitute in the 67th minute of the match.<ref name="6. kolo">[http://ulk.futbalnet.sk/zapas/154569/ AS TRENČIN - MFK RUŽOMBEROK 1:1] 23.08.2015, futbalnet.sk</ref> == Honours == ; [[Zulte Waregem]] * [[Belgian Cup]]: [[2016–17 Belgian Cup|2016–17]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Zulte Waregem win second Belgian Cup|url=http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=2451104.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321122720/http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=2451104.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 21, 2017|publisher=[[UEFA]]|date=18 March 2017}}</ref> == References == {{reflist|2}} == External links == * [http://www.astrencin.sk/hrac.asp?id=Aliko-Bala-593&sezona=2016&kategorie=MUZ AS Trenčín official club profile] * [https://futbalnet.sk/member/1364529/#player Futbalnet profile] * {{Soccerway|aliko-bala/408766}} 6u02ypnn1937s3aixadexscaeh8joik 43814 43813 2026-07-21T15:31:08Z Austinea3 116 /* Club career */ 43814 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1997)}}{{No significant coverage (sports)|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Aliko Bala|image=|fullname=Aliko Mohammad Bala|height={{convert|1.80|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1997|2|27|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Jos]], Nigeria|currentclub=[[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]]|clubnumber=33|position=[[Forward (association football)|Winger]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=GBS Football Academy|years1=2015–2016|clubs1=[[FK AS Trenčín|AS Trenčín]]|caps1=32|goals1=6|years2=2017–2019|clubs2=[[S.V. Zulte Waregem|Zulte Waregem]]|caps2=0|goals2=0|years3=2018|clubs3=→ [[Hapoel Acre F.C.|Hapoel Acre]]|caps3=13|goals3=1|years4=2018–2019|clubs4=→ [[Hapoel Marmorek F.C.|Hapoel Marmorek]]|caps4=29|goals4=2|years5=2020–2021|clubs5=[[Aswan SC|Aswan]]|caps5=0|goals5=0|years6=|clubs6=|caps6=|goals6=|nationalyears1=|nationalteam1=|nationalcaps1=|nationalgoals1=|club-update=20:42, 4 November 2019 (UTC)|nationalteam-update=}} '''Aliko Bala''' (born 27 February 1997) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|winger]]. má bì Aliko Bala égbá kì ochu ékèjì nolu ogwu nyo m'ebìa efu ódó 1997 ì Cha óma Najìrìa kì chì é'maju ma rì-uboolu . == Úkólò kìa cha klobu Club career == === FK AS Trenčín === He came to [[AS Trenčín]] in summer 2015 together with his compatriot John Chia. He made his professional debut for AS against [[MFK Ružomberok|Ružomberok]] on 23 August 2015 as a substitute in the 67th minute of the match.<ref name="6. kolo">[http://ulk.futbalnet.sk/zapas/154569/ AS TRENČIN - MFK RUŽOMBEROK 1:1] 23.08.2015, futbalnet.sk</ref> == Honours == ; [[Zulte Waregem]] * [[Belgian Cup]]: [[2016–17 Belgian Cup|2016–17]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Zulte Waregem win second Belgian Cup|url=http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=2451104.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321122720/http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=2451104.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 21, 2017|publisher=[[UEFA]]|date=18 March 2017}}</ref> == References == {{reflist|2}} == External links == * [http://www.astrencin.sk/hrac.asp?id=Aliko-Bala-593&sezona=2016&kategorie=MUZ AS Trenčín official club profile] * [https://futbalnet.sk/member/1364529/#player Futbalnet profile] * {{Soccerway|aliko-bala/408766}} tpz0kmvc76igiswiwfvw7r1k8d91umt 43815 43814 2026-07-21T15:37:06Z Austinea3 116 /* FK AS Trenčín */ 43815 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1997)}}{{No significant coverage (sports)|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Aliko Bala|image=|fullname=Aliko Mohammad Bala|height={{convert|1.80|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1997|2|27|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Jos]], Nigeria|currentclub=[[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]]|clubnumber=33|position=[[Forward (association football)|Winger]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=GBS Football Academy|years1=2015–2016|clubs1=[[FK AS Trenčín|AS Trenčín]]|caps1=32|goals1=6|years2=2017–2019|clubs2=[[S.V. Zulte Waregem|Zulte Waregem]]|caps2=0|goals2=0|years3=2018|clubs3=→ [[Hapoel Acre F.C.|Hapoel Acre]]|caps3=13|goals3=1|years4=2018–2019|clubs4=→ [[Hapoel Marmorek F.C.|Hapoel Marmorek]]|caps4=29|goals4=2|years5=2020–2021|clubs5=[[Aswan SC|Aswan]]|caps5=0|goals5=0|years6=|clubs6=|caps6=|goals6=|nationalyears1=|nationalteam1=|nationalcaps1=|nationalgoals1=|club-update=20:42, 4 November 2019 (UTC)|nationalteam-update=}} '''Aliko Bala''' (born 27 February 1997) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|winger]]. má bì Aliko Bala égbá kì ochu ékèjì nolu ogwu nyo m'ebìa efu ódó 1997 ì Cha óma Najìrìa kì chì é'maju ma rì-uboolu . == Úkólò kìa cha klobu Club career == === FK AS Trenčín === Ì wí éfu amì He came to [[AS Trenčín]] '''Ógwu anyá kí dọmọ nọ̀, í mu uche-íche íkọ-abanyá 2015 kpai onụkpa í John Chia. Í cheneke tẹ ogwu jiji tọ AS gboji..."''' in summer 2015 together with his compatriot John Chia. He made his professional debut for AS against [[MFK Ružomberok|Ružomberok]] on 23 August 2015 as a substitute in the 67th minute of the match.<ref name="6. kolo">[http://ulk.futbalnet.sk/zapas/154569/ AS TRENČIN - MFK RUŽOMBEROK 1:1] 23.08.2015, futbalnet.sk</ref> == Honours == ; [[Zulte Waregem]] * [[Belgian Cup]]: [[2016–17 Belgian Cup|2016–17]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Zulte Waregem win second Belgian Cup|url=http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=2451104.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321122720/http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=2451104.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 21, 2017|publisher=[[UEFA]]|date=18 March 2017}}</ref> == References == {{reflist|2}} == External links == * [http://www.astrencin.sk/hrac.asp?id=Aliko-Bala-593&sezona=2016&kategorie=MUZ AS Trenčín official club profile] * [https://futbalnet.sk/member/1364529/#player Futbalnet profile] * {{Soccerway|aliko-bala/408766}} 3v3zmk9ovqh91lri9topsu7abyb7nv5 43816 43815 2026-07-21T15:39:43Z Austinea3 116 /* Úkólò kìa cha klobu Club career */ 43816 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1997)}}{{No significant coverage (sports)|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Aliko Bala|image=|fullname=Aliko Mohammad Bala|height={{convert|1.80|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1997|2|27|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Jos]], Nigeria|currentclub=[[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]]|clubnumber=33|position=[[Forward (association football)|Winger]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=GBS Football Academy|years1=2015–2016|clubs1=[[FK AS Trenčín|AS Trenčín]]|caps1=32|goals1=6|years2=2017–2019|clubs2=[[S.V. Zulte Waregem|Zulte Waregem]]|caps2=0|goals2=0|years3=2018|clubs3=→ [[Hapoel Acre F.C.|Hapoel Acre]]|caps3=13|goals3=1|years4=2018–2019|clubs4=→ [[Hapoel Marmorek F.C.|Hapoel Marmorek]]|caps4=29|goals4=2|years5=2020–2021|clubs5=[[Aswan SC|Aswan]]|caps5=0|goals5=0|years6=|clubs6=|caps6=|goals6=|nationalyears1=|nationalteam1=|nationalcaps1=|nationalgoals1=|club-update=20:42, 4 November 2019 (UTC)|nationalteam-update=}} '''Aliko Bala''' (born 27 February 1997) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|winger]]. má bì Aliko Bala égbá kì ochu ékèjì nolu ogwu nyo m'ebìa efu ódó 1997 ì Cha óma Najìrìa kì chì é'maju ma rì-uboolu . == Úkólò kìa cha klobu == === FK AS Trenčín === Ì wí éfu amì [[AS Trenčín|AS Trenčí]] '''Ógwu anyá kí dọmọ nọ̀, í mu uche-íche íkọ-abanyá 2015 kpai onụkpa í John Chia. Í cheneke tẹ ogwu jiji tọ AS gboji''' [[MFK Ružomberok|Ružomberok]] on 23 August 2015 as a substitute in the 67th minute of the match.<ref name="6. kolo">[http://ulk.futbalnet.sk/zapas/154569/ AS TRENČIN - MFK RUŽOMBEROK 1:1] 23.08.2015, futbalnet.sk</ref> == Honours == ; [[Zulte Waregem]] * [[Belgian Cup]]: [[2016–17 Belgian Cup|2016–17]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Zulte Waregem win second Belgian Cup|url=http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=2451104.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321122720/http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=2451104.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 21, 2017|publisher=[[UEFA]]|date=18 March 2017}}</ref> == References == {{reflist|2}} == External links == * [http://www.astrencin.sk/hrac.asp?id=Aliko-Bala-593&sezona=2016&kategorie=MUZ AS Trenčín official club profile] * [https://futbalnet.sk/member/1364529/#player Futbalnet profile] * {{Soccerway|aliko-bala/408766}} o3spnwnmvxeg0u3a9hejdsbka4dgp7y 43817 43816 2026-07-21T15:43:04Z Austinea3 116 /* FK AS Trenčín */ 43817 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1997)}}{{No significant coverage (sports)|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Aliko Bala|image=|fullname=Aliko Mohammad Bala|height={{convert|1.80|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1997|2|27|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Jos]], Nigeria|currentclub=[[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]]|clubnumber=33|position=[[Forward (association football)|Winger]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=GBS Football Academy|years1=2015–2016|clubs1=[[FK AS Trenčín|AS Trenčín]]|caps1=32|goals1=6|years2=2017–2019|clubs2=[[S.V. Zulte Waregem|Zulte Waregem]]|caps2=0|goals2=0|years3=2018|clubs3=→ [[Hapoel Acre F.C.|Hapoel Acre]]|caps3=13|goals3=1|years4=2018–2019|clubs4=→ [[Hapoel Marmorek F.C.|Hapoel Marmorek]]|caps4=29|goals4=2|years5=2020–2021|clubs5=[[Aswan SC|Aswan]]|caps5=0|goals5=0|years6=|clubs6=|caps6=|goals6=|nationalyears1=|nationalteam1=|nationalcaps1=|nationalgoals1=|club-update=20:42, 4 November 2019 (UTC)|nationalteam-update=}} '''Aliko Bala''' (born 27 February 1997) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|winger]]. má bì Aliko Bala égbá kì ochu ékèjì nolu ogwu nyo m'ebìa efu ódó 1997 ì Cha óma Najìrìa kì chì é'maju ma rì-uboolu . == Úkólò kìa cha klobu == === FK AS Trenčín === Ì wí éfu amì [[AS Trenčín|AS Trenčí]] '''Ógwu anyá kí dọmọ nọ̀, í mu uche-íche íkọ-abanyá 2015 kpai onụkpa í John Chia. Í cheneke tẹ ogwu jiji tọ AS gboji''' [[MFK Ružomberok|Ružomberok]] Kí dómọ amẹ nọ̀, ọjọ́ ogwu-nyọ̀ọ̀wọ̀ mọ́ta ochu ékéjuatā efu ọdọ 2015, í k'ọwọ́ t'ẹnyí efu iminíti ogwu-mẹ́bẹ̀lẹ́-nyọ̀ọ̀wọ̀ mọ́bilé kí ogwu dọmọ on 23 August 2015 as a substitute in the 67th minute of the match.<ref name="6. kolo">[http://ulk.futbalnet.sk/zapas/154569/ AS TRENČIN - MFK RUŽOMBEROK 1:1] 23.08.2015, futbalnet.sk</ref> == Honours == ; [[Zulte Waregem]] * [[Belgian Cup]]: [[2016–17 Belgian Cup|2016–17]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Zulte Waregem win second Belgian Cup|url=http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=2451104.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321122720/http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=2451104.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 21, 2017|publisher=[[UEFA]]|date=18 March 2017}}</ref> == References == {{reflist|2}} == External links == * [http://www.astrencin.sk/hrac.asp?id=Aliko-Bala-593&sezona=2016&kategorie=MUZ AS Trenčín official club profile] * [https://futbalnet.sk/member/1364529/#player Futbalnet profile] * {{Soccerway|aliko-bala/408766}} mxe2iscm5i2ldkpx41nkvwrhe1xp17u 43818 43817 2026-07-21T15:44:51Z Austinea3 116 43818 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1997)}}{{No significant coverage (sports)|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Aliko Bala|image=|fullname=Aliko Mohammad Bala|height={{convert|1.80|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1997|2|27|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Jos]], Nigeria|currentclub=[[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]]|clubnumber=33|position=[[Forward (association football)|Winger]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=GBS Football Academy|years1=2015–2016|clubs1=[[FK AS Trenčín|AS Trenčín]]|caps1=32|goals1=6|years2=2017–2019|clubs2=[[S.V. Zulte Waregem|Zulte Waregem]]|caps2=0|goals2=0|years3=2018|clubs3=→ [[Hapoel Acre F.C.|Hapoel Acre]]|caps3=13|goals3=1|years4=2018–2019|clubs4=→ [[Hapoel Marmorek F.C.|Hapoel Marmorek]]|caps4=29|goals4=2|years5=2020–2021|clubs5=[[Aswan SC|Aswan]]|caps5=0|goals5=0|years6=|clubs6=|caps6=|goals6=|nationalyears1=|nationalteam1=|nationalcaps1=|nationalgoals1=|club-update=20:42, 4 November 2019 (UTC)|nationalteam-update=}} '''Aliko Bala''' (born 27 February 1997) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|winger]]. má bì Aliko Bala égbá kì ochu ékèjì nolu ogwu nyo m'ebìa efu ódó 1997 ì Cha óma Najìrìa kì chì é'maju ma rì-uboolu . == Úkólò kìa cha klobu == === FK AS Trenčín === Ì wí éfu amì [[AS Trenčín|AS Trenčí]] '''Ógwu anyá kí dọmọ nọ̀, í mu uche-íche íkọ-abanyá 2015 kpai onụkpa í John Chia. Í cheneke tẹ ogwu jiji tọ AS gboji''' [[MFK Ružomberok|Ružomberok]] Kí dómọ amẹ nọ̀, ọjọ́ ogwu-nyọ̀ọ̀wọ̀ mọ́ta ochu ékéjuatā efu ọdọ 2015, í k'ọwọ́ t'ẹnyí efu iminíti ogwu-mẹ́bẹ̀lẹ́-nyọ̀ọ̀wọ̀ mọ́bilé kí ogwu dọmọ .<ref name="6. kolo">[http://ulk.futbalnet.sk/zapas/154569/ AS TRENČIN - MFK RUŽOMBEROK 1:1] 23.08.2015, futbalnet.sk</ref> == Ojima kì néè Honours == ; [[Zulte Waregem]] * [[Belgian Cup]]: [[2016–17 Belgian Cup|2016–17]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Zulte Waregem win second Belgian Cup|url=http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=2451104.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321122720/http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=2451104.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 21, 2017|publisher=[[UEFA]]|date=18 March 2017}}</ref> == References == {{reflist|2}} == External links == * [http://www.astrencin.sk/hrac.asp?id=Aliko-Bala-593&sezona=2016&kategorie=MUZ AS Trenčín official club profile] * [https://futbalnet.sk/member/1364529/#player Futbalnet profile] * {{Soccerway|aliko-bala/408766}} bcu059tcgyakhufswalyznfm75i8xnt 43819 43818 2026-07-21T15:45:20Z Austinea3 116 /* Ojima kì néè Honours */ 43819 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1997)}}{{No significant coverage (sports)|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Aliko Bala|image=|fullname=Aliko Mohammad Bala|height={{convert|1.80|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1997|2|27|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Jos]], Nigeria|currentclub=[[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]]|clubnumber=33|position=[[Forward (association football)|Winger]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=GBS Football Academy|years1=2015–2016|clubs1=[[FK AS Trenčín|AS Trenčín]]|caps1=32|goals1=6|years2=2017–2019|clubs2=[[S.V. Zulte Waregem|Zulte Waregem]]|caps2=0|goals2=0|years3=2018|clubs3=→ [[Hapoel Acre F.C.|Hapoel Acre]]|caps3=13|goals3=1|years4=2018–2019|clubs4=→ [[Hapoel Marmorek F.C.|Hapoel Marmorek]]|caps4=29|goals4=2|years5=2020–2021|clubs5=[[Aswan SC|Aswan]]|caps5=0|goals5=0|years6=|clubs6=|caps6=|goals6=|nationalyears1=|nationalteam1=|nationalcaps1=|nationalgoals1=|club-update=20:42, 4 November 2019 (UTC)|nationalteam-update=}} '''Aliko Bala''' (born 27 February 1997) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|winger]]. má bì Aliko Bala égbá kì ochu ékèjì nolu ogwu nyo m'ebìa efu ódó 1997 ì Cha óma Najìrìa kì chì é'maju ma rì-uboolu . == Úkólò kìa cha klobu == === FK AS Trenčín === Ì wí éfu amì [[AS Trenčín|AS Trenčí]] '''Ógwu anyá kí dọmọ nọ̀, í mu uche-íche íkọ-abanyá 2015 kpai onụkpa í John Chia. Í cheneke tẹ ogwu jiji tọ AS gboji''' [[MFK Ružomberok|Ružomberok]] Kí dómọ amẹ nọ̀, ọjọ́ ogwu-nyọ̀ọ̀wọ̀ mọ́ta ochu ékéjuatā efu ọdọ 2015, í k'ọwọ́ t'ẹnyí efu iminíti ogwu-mẹ́bẹ̀lẹ́-nyọ̀ọ̀wọ̀ mọ́bilé kí ogwu dọmọ .<ref name="6. kolo">[http://ulk.futbalnet.sk/zapas/154569/ AS TRENČIN - MFK RUŽOMBEROK 1:1] 23.08.2015, futbalnet.sk</ref> == Ojima kì néè == ; [[Zulte Waregem]] * [[Belgian Cup]]: [[2016–17 Belgian Cup|2016–17]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Zulte Waregem win second Belgian Cup|url=http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=2451104.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321122720/http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=2451104.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 21, 2017|publisher=[[UEFA]]|date=18 March 2017}}</ref> == References == {{reflist|2}} == External links == * [http://www.astrencin.sk/hrac.asp?id=Aliko-Bala-593&sezona=2016&kategorie=MUZ AS Trenčín official club profile] * [https://futbalnet.sk/member/1364529/#player Futbalnet profile] * {{Soccerway|aliko-bala/408766}} 90y6w5sjrp4ih16jqbe7vp69n9l413l Osas Okoro 0 2500 43820 2026-07-21T15:50:33Z Austinea3 116 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Osas Okoro|image=OSAS OKORO (4).jpg|image_size=200|caption=|fullname=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|birth_date={{birth date and age|1990|9|7|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cafonline.com/en-us/competitions/chan2016/TeamDetails/playerdetails?CompetitionPlayerId=u6SGT4uYeFIyqyw%2bch2g09Dpn6KJovZ9D5OINF%2f50tlETye3TP8bnxq1SSSEVIV..." 43820 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Osas Okoro|image=OSAS OKORO (4).jpg|image_size=200|caption=|fullname=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|birth_date={{birth date and age|1990|9|7|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cafonline.com/en-us/competitions/chan2016/TeamDetails/playerdetails?CompetitionPlayerId=u6SGT4uYeFIyqyw%2bch2g09Dpn6KJovZ9D5OINF%2f50tlETye3TP8bnxq1SSSEVIVV|title=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|publisher=CAF|date=18 January 2016}}</ref>|birth_place=|height=|position=[[Midfielder]]|currentclub=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|clubnumber=|years1=2008–2010|clubs1=[[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]]|caps1=|goals1=|years2=2010–2015|clubs2=[[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]]|caps2=|goals2=|years3=2015–2018|clubs3=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps3=|goals3=|years4=2018–2019|clubs4=[[Buildcon F.C.|Buildcon]]|caps4=|goals4=|years5=2019–|clubs5=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps5=|goals5=|nationalyears1=2011–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=14|nationalgoals1=1|club-update=19:52, 10 April 2016 (UTC)|ntupdate=19:52, 29 May 2018 (UTC)}} '''Osadebamwen Moses Okoro'''{{Audio|LL-Q33578_(ibo)-Goodymeraj-Osadebamwen_Moses_Okoro.wav|Listen|help=no}} (born 7 September 1990) is a Nigerian international [[Association football|footballer]] who plays for [[Enugu Rangers]], as a [[midfielder]]. == Personal life == Okoro's brothers, [[Stanley Okoro|Stanley]] and Charles, are also footballers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nigerianbestforum.com/generaltopics/little-messi-tag-suits-me-%E2%80%93-okoro/|title=Little Messi tag suits me – Okoro|publisher=NBF Topics|date=30 April 2011|accessdate=1 June 2014}}</ref> == Club career == Okoro has played club football in Nigeria for [[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]], [[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]] and [[Enugu Rangers]].<ref name="NFT">{{NFT player|id=41936|accessdate=10 April 2016}}</ref> In December 2016, he was crowned the Edo Footballer of the Year by the Edo FA<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 December 2016|title=Success, Okoro named Edo Footballers of the Year|url=https://m.guardian.ng/sport/success-okoro-named-edo-footballers-of-the-year/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=17 May 2022|newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-US}}</ref> == International career == He made his international debut for [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] in 2011.<ref name="NFT" /> He was named in the Nigerian team for the [[2011 CAF U-23 Championship]] and [[2016 African Nations Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|title=Eguavoen names squad for CAF U-23 Championship|publisher=StarAfrica.com|date=20 November 2011|access-date=18 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306113743/http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|archive-date=6 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> === International goals === : ''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first.''<ref name="NFT" /> {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%;" !No !Date !Venue !Opponent !Score !Result !Competition |- |1. |18 January 2016 |[[Stade Régional Nyamirambo]], [[Kigali]], Rwanda |{{fb|NIG}} | align="center" |'''1'''–0 | align="center" |4–1 |[[2016 African Nations Championship]] |} == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} 174ssrwhse0e6ibhu581w3kn4wr4tbf 43821 43820 2026-07-21T16:00:54Z Austinea3 116 43821 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Osas Okoro|image=OSAS OKORO (4).jpg|image_size=200|caption=|fullname=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|birth_date={{birth date and age|1990|9|7|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cafonline.com/en-us/competitions/chan2016/TeamDetails/playerdetails?CompetitionPlayerId=u6SGT4uYeFIyqyw%2bch2g09Dpn6KJovZ9D5OINF%2f50tlETye3TP8bnxq1SSSEVIVV|title=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|publisher=CAF|date=18 January 2016}}</ref>|birth_place=|height=|position=[[Midfielder]]|currentclub=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|clubnumber=|years1=2008–2010|clubs1=[[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]]|caps1=|goals1=|years2=2010–2015|clubs2=[[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]]|caps2=|goals2=|years3=2015–2018|clubs3=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps3=|goals3=|years4=2018–2019|clubs4=[[Buildcon F.C.|Buildcon]]|caps4=|goals4=|years5=2019–|clubs5=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps5=|goals5=|nationalyears1=2011–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=14|nationalgoals1=1|club-update=19:52, 10 April 2016 (UTC)|ntupdate=19:52, 29 May 2018 (UTC)}} '''Osadebamwen Moses Okoro'''{{Audio|LL-Q33578_(ibo)-Goodymeraj-Osadebamwen_Moses_Okoro.wav|Listen|help=no}} (ma bì ọjọ kì ochu ékèlá nolu mébìa efu ọdọ born 7 September 1990) is a Nigerian international [[Association football|footballer]] who plays for [[Enugu Rangers]], as a [[midfielder]]. == Personal life == Okoro's brothers, [[Stanley Okoro|Stanley]] and Charles, are also footballers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nigerianbestforum.com/generaltopics/little-messi-tag-suits-me-%E2%80%93-okoro/|title=Little Messi tag suits me – Okoro|publisher=NBF Topics|date=30 April 2011|accessdate=1 June 2014}}</ref> == Club career == Okoro has played club football in Nigeria for [[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]], [[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]] and [[Enugu Rangers]].<ref name="NFT">{{NFT player|id=41936|accessdate=10 April 2016}}</ref> In December 2016, he was crowned the Edo Footballer of the Year by the Edo FA<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 December 2016|title=Success, Okoro named Edo Footballers of the Year|url=https://m.guardian.ng/sport/success-okoro-named-edo-footballers-of-the-year/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=17 May 2022|newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-US}}</ref> == International career == He made his international debut for [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] in 2011.<ref name="NFT" /> He was named in the Nigerian team for the [[2011 CAF U-23 Championship]] and [[2016 African Nations Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|title=Eguavoen names squad for CAF U-23 Championship|publisher=StarAfrica.com|date=20 November 2011|access-date=18 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306113743/http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|archive-date=6 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> === International goals === : ''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first.''<ref name="NFT" /> {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%;" !No !Date !Venue !Opponent !Score !Result !Competition |- |1. |18 January 2016 |[[Stade Régional Nyamirambo]], [[Kigali]], Rwanda |{{fb|NIG}} | align="center" |'''1'''–0 | align="center" |4–1 |[[2016 African Nations Championship]] |} == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} f30pj8xtrtzp3e9jgnrddsupq49kavw 43822 43821 2026-07-21T16:02:15Z Austinea3 116 43822 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Osas Okoro|image=OSAS OKORO (4).jpg|image_size=200|caption=|fullname=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|birth_date={{birth date and age|1990|9|7|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cafonline.com/en-us/competitions/chan2016/TeamDetails/playerdetails?CompetitionPlayerId=u6SGT4uYeFIyqyw%2bch2g09Dpn6KJovZ9D5OINF%2f50tlETye3TP8bnxq1SSSEVIVV|title=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|publisher=CAF|date=18 January 2016}}</ref>|birth_place=|height=|position=[[Midfielder]]|currentclub=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|clubnumber=|years1=2008–2010|clubs1=[[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]]|caps1=|goals1=|years2=2010–2015|clubs2=[[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]]|caps2=|goals2=|years3=2015–2018|clubs3=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps3=|goals3=|years4=2018–2019|clubs4=[[Buildcon F.C.|Buildcon]]|caps4=|goals4=|years5=2019–|clubs5=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps5=|goals5=|nationalyears1=2011–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=14|nationalgoals1=1|club-update=19:52, 10 April 2016 (UTC)|ntupdate=19:52, 29 May 2018 (UTC)}} '''Osadebamwen Moses Okoro'''{{Audio|LL-Q33578_(ibo)-Goodymeraj-Osadebamwen_Moses_Okoro.wav|Listen|help=no}} (ma bì ọjọ kì ochu ékèlá nolu mébìa efu ọdọ 1990) is a Nigerian international [[Association football|footballer]] who plays for [[Enugu Rangers]], as a [[midfielder]]. == Personal life == Okoro's brothers, [[Stanley Okoro|Stanley]] and Charles, are also footballers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nigerianbestforum.com/generaltopics/little-messi-tag-suits-me-%E2%80%93-okoro/|title=Little Messi tag suits me – Okoro|publisher=NBF Topics|date=30 April 2011|accessdate=1 June 2014}}</ref> == Club career == Okoro has played club football in Nigeria for [[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]], [[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]] and [[Enugu Rangers]].<ref name="NFT">{{NFT player|id=41936|accessdate=10 April 2016}}</ref> In December 2016, he was crowned the Edo Footballer of the Year by the Edo FA<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 December 2016|title=Success, Okoro named Edo Footballers of the Year|url=https://m.guardian.ng/sport/success-okoro-named-edo-footballers-of-the-year/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=17 May 2022|newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-US}}</ref> == International career == He made his international debut for [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] in 2011.<ref name="NFT" /> He was named in the Nigerian team for the [[2011 CAF U-23 Championship]] and [[2016 African Nations Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|title=Eguavoen names squad for CAF U-23 Championship|publisher=StarAfrica.com|date=20 November 2011|access-date=18 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306113743/http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|archive-date=6 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> === International goals === : ''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first.''<ref name="NFT" /> {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%;" !No !Date !Venue !Opponent !Score !Result !Competition |- |1. |18 January 2016 |[[Stade Régional Nyamirambo]], [[Kigali]], Rwanda |{{fb|NIG}} | align="center" |'''1'''–0 | align="center" |4–1 |[[2016 African Nations Championship]] |} == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} t8cwjunoqjbski53q7l5sg9ddimdodb 43823 43822 2026-07-21T16:11:03Z Austinea3 116 43823 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Osas Okoro|image=OSAS OKORO (4).jpg|image_size=200|caption=|fullname=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|birth_date={{birth date and age|1990|9|7|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cafonline.com/en-us/competitions/chan2016/TeamDetails/playerdetails?CompetitionPlayerId=u6SGT4uYeFIyqyw%2bch2g09Dpn6KJovZ9D5OINF%2f50tlETye3TP8bnxq1SSSEVIVV|title=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|publisher=CAF|date=18 January 2016}}</ref>|birth_place=|height=|position=[[Midfielder]]|currentclub=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|clubnumber=|years1=2008–2010|clubs1=[[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]]|caps1=|goals1=|years2=2010–2015|clubs2=[[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]]|caps2=|goals2=|years3=2015–2018|clubs3=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps3=|goals3=|years4=2018–2019|clubs4=[[Buildcon F.C.|Buildcon]]|caps4=|goals4=|years5=2019–|clubs5=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps5=|goals5=|nationalyears1=2011–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=14|nationalgoals1=1|club-update=19:52, 10 April 2016 (UTC)|ntupdate=19:52, 29 May 2018 (UTC)}} '''Osadebamwen Moses Okoro'''{{Audio|LL-Q33578_(ibo)-Goodymeraj-Osadebamwen_Moses_Okoro.wav|Listen|help=no}} (ma bì ọjọ kì ochu ékèlá nolu mébìa efu ọdọ 1990) ì chì Òkpáiyànyà Naijiria is a Nigerian international [[Association football|footballer]] who plays for [[Enugu Rangers]], as a [[midfielder]]. == Personal life == Okoro's brothers, [[Stanley Okoro|Stanley]] and Charles, are also footballers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nigerianbestforum.com/generaltopics/little-messi-tag-suits-me-%E2%80%93-okoro/|title=Little Messi tag suits me – Okoro|publisher=NBF Topics|date=30 April 2011|accessdate=1 June 2014}}</ref> == Club career == Okoro has played club football in Nigeria for [[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]], [[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]] and [[Enugu Rangers]].<ref name="NFT">{{NFT player|id=41936|accessdate=10 April 2016}}</ref> In December 2016, he was crowned the Edo Footballer of the Year by the Edo FA<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 December 2016|title=Success, Okoro named Edo Footballers of the Year|url=https://m.guardian.ng/sport/success-okoro-named-edo-footballers-of-the-year/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=17 May 2022|newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-US}}</ref> == International career == He made his international debut for [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] in 2011.<ref name="NFT" /> He was named in the Nigerian team for the [[2011 CAF U-23 Championship]] and [[2016 African Nations Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|title=Eguavoen names squad for CAF U-23 Championship|publisher=StarAfrica.com|date=20 November 2011|access-date=18 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306113743/http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|archive-date=6 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> === International goals === : ''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first.''<ref name="NFT" /> {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%;" !No !Date !Venue !Opponent !Score !Result !Competition |- |1. |18 January 2016 |[[Stade Régional Nyamirambo]], [[Kigali]], Rwanda |{{fb|NIG}} | align="center" |'''1'''–0 | align="center" |4–1 |[[2016 African Nations Championship]] |} == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} fuxhbiy3i6gepnolpiprmt6y05su9re 43824 43823 2026-07-21T16:14:00Z Austinea3 116 43824 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Osas Okoro|image=OSAS OKORO (4).jpg|image_size=200|caption=|fullname=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|birth_date={{birth date and age|1990|9|7|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cafonline.com/en-us/competitions/chan2016/TeamDetails/playerdetails?CompetitionPlayerId=u6SGT4uYeFIyqyw%2bch2g09Dpn6KJovZ9D5OINF%2f50tlETye3TP8bnxq1SSSEVIVV|title=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|publisher=CAF|date=18 January 2016}}</ref>|birth_place=|height=|position=[[Midfielder]]|currentclub=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|clubnumber=|years1=2008–2010|clubs1=[[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]]|caps1=|goals1=|years2=2010–2015|clubs2=[[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]]|caps2=|goals2=|years3=2015–2018|clubs3=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps3=|goals3=|years4=2018–2019|clubs4=[[Buildcon F.C.|Buildcon]]|caps4=|goals4=|years5=2019–|clubs5=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps5=|goals5=|nationalyears1=2011–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=14|nationalgoals1=1|club-update=19:52, 10 April 2016 (UTC)|ntupdate=19:52, 29 May 2018 (UTC)}} '''Osadebamwen Moses Okoro'''{{Audio|LL-Q33578_(ibo)-Goodymeraj-Osadebamwen_Moses_Okoro.wav|Listen|help=no}} (ma bì ọjọ kì ochu ékèlá nolu mébìa efu ọdọ 1990) ì chì Òkpáiyànyà Naijiria [[Association football|footballer]] énè kìa rì uboolu ñwu who plays for [[Enugu Rangers]], as a [[midfielder]]. == Personal life == Okoro's brothers, [[Stanley Okoro|Stanley]] and Charles, are also footballers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nigerianbestforum.com/generaltopics/little-messi-tag-suits-me-%E2%80%93-okoro/|title=Little Messi tag suits me – Okoro|publisher=NBF Topics|date=30 April 2011|accessdate=1 June 2014}}</ref> == Club career == Okoro has played club football in Nigeria for [[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]], [[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]] and [[Enugu Rangers]].<ref name="NFT">{{NFT player|id=41936|accessdate=10 April 2016}}</ref> In December 2016, he was crowned the Edo Footballer of the Year by the Edo FA<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 December 2016|title=Success, Okoro named Edo Footballers of the Year|url=https://m.guardian.ng/sport/success-okoro-named-edo-footballers-of-the-year/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=17 May 2022|newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-US}}</ref> == International career == He made his international debut for [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] in 2011.<ref name="NFT" /> He was named in the Nigerian team for the [[2011 CAF U-23 Championship]] and [[2016 African Nations Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|title=Eguavoen names squad for CAF U-23 Championship|publisher=StarAfrica.com|date=20 November 2011|access-date=18 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306113743/http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|archive-date=6 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> === International goals === : ''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first.''<ref name="NFT" /> {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%;" !No !Date !Venue !Opponent !Score !Result !Competition |- |1. |18 January 2016 |[[Stade Régional Nyamirambo]], [[Kigali]], Rwanda |{{fb|NIG}} | align="center" |'''1'''–0 | align="center" |4–1 |[[2016 African Nations Championship]] |} == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} c7eiwnm8ws20h8kjw70lrna66y2dzeq 43825 43824 2026-07-21T16:15:19Z Austinea3 116 43825 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Osas Okoro|image=OSAS OKORO (4).jpg|image_size=200|caption=|fullname=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|birth_date={{birth date and age|1990|9|7|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cafonline.com/en-us/competitions/chan2016/TeamDetails/playerdetails?CompetitionPlayerId=u6SGT4uYeFIyqyw%2bch2g09Dpn6KJovZ9D5OINF%2f50tlETye3TP8bnxq1SSSEVIVV|title=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|publisher=CAF|date=18 January 2016}}</ref>|birth_place=|height=|position=[[Midfielder]]|currentclub=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|clubnumber=|years1=2008–2010|clubs1=[[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]]|caps1=|goals1=|years2=2010–2015|clubs2=[[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]]|caps2=|goals2=|years3=2015–2018|clubs3=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps3=|goals3=|years4=2018–2019|clubs4=[[Buildcon F.C.|Buildcon]]|caps4=|goals4=|years5=2019–|clubs5=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps5=|goals5=|nationalyears1=2011–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=14|nationalgoals1=1|club-update=19:52, 10 April 2016 (UTC)|ntupdate=19:52, 29 May 2018 (UTC)}} '''Osadebamwen Moses Okoro'''{{Audio|LL-Q33578_(ibo)-Goodymeraj-Osadebamwen_Moses_Okoro.wav|Listen|help=no}} (ma bì ọjọ kì ochu ékèlá nolu mébìa efu ọdọ 1990) ì chì Òkpáiyànyà Naijiria [[Association football|footballer]] énè kìa rì uboolu ñwu [[Enugu Rangers]],dàbì as a [[midfielder]]. == Personal life == Okoro's brothers, [[Stanley Okoro|Stanley]] and Charles, are also footballers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nigerianbestforum.com/generaltopics/little-messi-tag-suits-me-%E2%80%93-okoro/|title=Little Messi tag suits me – Okoro|publisher=NBF Topics|date=30 April 2011|accessdate=1 June 2014}}</ref> == Club career == Okoro has played club football in Nigeria for [[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]], [[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]] and [[Enugu Rangers]].<ref name="NFT">{{NFT player|id=41936|accessdate=10 April 2016}}</ref> In December 2016, he was crowned the Edo Footballer of the Year by the Edo FA<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 December 2016|title=Success, Okoro named Edo Footballers of the Year|url=https://m.guardian.ng/sport/success-okoro-named-edo-footballers-of-the-year/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=17 May 2022|newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-US}}</ref> == International career == He made his international debut for [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] in 2011.<ref name="NFT" /> He was named in the Nigerian team for the [[2011 CAF U-23 Championship]] and [[2016 African Nations Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|title=Eguavoen names squad for CAF U-23 Championship|publisher=StarAfrica.com|date=20 November 2011|access-date=18 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306113743/http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|archive-date=6 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> === International goals === : ''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first.''<ref name="NFT" /> {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%;" !No !Date !Venue !Opponent !Score !Result !Competition |- |1. |18 January 2016 |[[Stade Régional Nyamirambo]], [[Kigali]], Rwanda |{{fb|NIG}} | align="center" |'''1'''–0 | align="center" |4–1 |[[2016 African Nations Championship]] |} == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} t55rhxaicuw70vh52p1iwpo3cbdhsny 43826 43825 2026-07-21T16:19:00Z Austinea3 116 43826 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Osas Okoro|image=OSAS OKORO (4).jpg|image_size=200|caption=|fullname=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|birth_date={{birth date and age|1990|9|7|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cafonline.com/en-us/competitions/chan2016/TeamDetails/playerdetails?CompetitionPlayerId=u6SGT4uYeFIyqyw%2bch2g09Dpn6KJovZ9D5OINF%2f50tlETye3TP8bnxq1SSSEVIVV|title=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|publisher=CAF|date=18 January 2016}}</ref>|birth_place=|height=|position=[[Midfielder]]|currentclub=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|clubnumber=|years1=2008–2010|clubs1=[[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]]|caps1=|goals1=|years2=2010–2015|clubs2=[[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]]|caps2=|goals2=|years3=2015–2018|clubs3=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps3=|goals3=|years4=2018–2019|clubs4=[[Buildcon F.C.|Buildcon]]|caps4=|goals4=|years5=2019–|clubs5=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps5=|goals5=|nationalyears1=2011–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=14|nationalgoals1=1|club-update=19:52, 10 April 2016 (UTC)|ntupdate=19:52, 29 May 2018 (UTC)}} '''Osadebamwen Moses Okoro'''{{Audio|LL-Q33578_(ibo)-Goodymeraj-Osadebamwen_Moses_Okoro.wav|Listen|help=no}} (ma bì ọjọ kì ochu ékèlá nolu mébìa efu ọdọ 1990) ì chì Òkpáiyànyà Naijiria [[Association football|footballer]] énè kìa rì uboolu ñwu [[Enugu Rangers]],dàbì [[midfielder]]. == Ìlé nwu Personal life == Ọ́mayẹ Okoro' énèkéla ku ma'do brothers, [[Stanley Okoro|Stanley]] kpaì and Charles,ńõ chì arì- ubóòlu onugó géé are also footballers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nigerianbestforum.com/generaltopics/little-messi-tag-suits-me-%E2%80%93-okoro/|title=Little Messi tag suits me – Okoro|publisher=NBF Topics|date=30 April 2011|accessdate=1 June 2014}}</ref> == Club career == Okoro has played club football in Nigeria for [[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]], [[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]] and [[Enugu Rangers]].<ref name="NFT">{{NFT player|id=41936|accessdate=10 April 2016}}</ref> In December 2016, he was crowned the Edo Footballer of the Year by the Edo FA<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 December 2016|title=Success, Okoro named Edo Footballers of the Year|url=https://m.guardian.ng/sport/success-okoro-named-edo-footballers-of-the-year/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=17 May 2022|newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-US}}</ref> == International career == He made his international debut for [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] in 2011.<ref name="NFT" /> He was named in the Nigerian team for the [[2011 CAF U-23 Championship]] and [[2016 African Nations Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|title=Eguavoen names squad for CAF U-23 Championship|publisher=StarAfrica.com|date=20 November 2011|access-date=18 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306113743/http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|archive-date=6 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> === International goals === : ''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first.''<ref name="NFT" /> {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%;" !No !Date !Venue !Opponent !Score !Result !Competition |- |1. |18 January 2016 |[[Stade Régional Nyamirambo]], [[Kigali]], Rwanda |{{fb|NIG}} | align="center" |'''1'''–0 | align="center" |4–1 |[[2016 African Nations Championship]] |} == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} qun4auqhxrwvkaspi5n0zeznjds7rps 43828 43826 2026-07-21T16:20:34Z Austinea3 116 43828 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Osas Okoro|image=OSAS OKORO (4).jpg|image_size=200|caption=|fullname=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|birth_date={{birth date and age|1990|9|7|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cafonline.com/en-us/competitions/chan2016/TeamDetails/playerdetails?CompetitionPlayerId=u6SGT4uYeFIyqyw%2bch2g09Dpn6KJovZ9D5OINF%2f50tlETye3TP8bnxq1SSSEVIVV|title=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|publisher=CAF|date=18 January 2016}}</ref>|birth_place=|height=|position=[[Midfielder]]|currentclub=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|clubnumber=|years1=2008–2010|clubs1=[[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]]|caps1=|goals1=|years2=2010–2015|clubs2=[[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]]|caps2=|goals2=|years3=2015–2018|clubs3=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps3=|goals3=|years4=2018–2019|clubs4=[[Buildcon F.C.|Buildcon]]|caps4=|goals4=|years5=2019–|clubs5=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps5=|goals5=|nationalyears1=2011–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=14|nationalgoals1=1|club-update=19:52, 10 April 2016 (UTC)|ntupdate=19:52, 29 May 2018 (UTC)}} '''Osadebamwen Moses Okoro'''{{Audio|LL-Q33578_(ibo)-Goodymeraj-Osadebamwen_Moses_Okoro.wav|Listen|help=no}} (ma bì ọjọ kì ochu ékèlá nolu mébìa efu ọdọ 1990) ì chì Òkpáiyànyà Naijiria [[Association football|footballer]] énè kìa rì uboolu ñwu [[Enugu Rangers]],dàbì [[midfielder]]. == Ìlé nwu == Ọ́mayẹ Okoro' énèkéla ku ma'do, [[Stanley Okoro|Stanley]] kpaì Charles,ńõ chì arì- ubóòlu onugó géé <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nigerianbestforum.com/generaltopics/little-messi-tag-suits-me-%E2%80%93-okoro/|title=Little Messi tag suits me – Okoro|publisher=NBF Topics|date=30 April 2011|accessdate=1 June 2014}}</ref> == Club career == Okoro has played club football in Nigeria for [[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]], [[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]] and [[Enugu Rangers]].<ref name="NFT">{{NFT player|id=41936|accessdate=10 April 2016}}</ref> In December 2016, he was crowned the Edo Footballer of the Year by the Edo FA<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 December 2016|title=Success, Okoro named Edo Footballers of the Year|url=https://m.guardian.ng/sport/success-okoro-named-edo-footballers-of-the-year/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=17 May 2022|newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-US}}</ref> == International career == He made his international debut for [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] in 2011.<ref name="NFT" /> He was named in the Nigerian team for the [[2011 CAF U-23 Championship]] and [[2016 African Nations Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|title=Eguavoen names squad for CAF U-23 Championship|publisher=StarAfrica.com|date=20 November 2011|access-date=18 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306113743/http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|archive-date=6 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> === International goals === : ''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first.''<ref name="NFT" /> {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%;" !No !Date !Venue !Opponent !Score !Result !Competition |- |1. |18 January 2016 |[[Stade Régional Nyamirambo]], [[Kigali]], Rwanda |{{fb|NIG}} | align="center" |'''1'''–0 | align="center" |4–1 |[[2016 African Nations Championship]] |} == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} cr23k8f0u19w8lypy9uihwq8zjt88a6 43830 43828 2026-07-21T16:24:36Z Austinea3 116 43830 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Osas Okoro|image=OSAS OKORO (4).jpg|image_size=200|caption=|fullname=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|birth_date={{birth date and age|1990|9|7|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cafonline.com/en-us/competitions/chan2016/TeamDetails/playerdetails?CompetitionPlayerId=u6SGT4uYeFIyqyw%2bch2g09Dpn6KJovZ9D5OINF%2f50tlETye3TP8bnxq1SSSEVIVV|title=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|publisher=CAF|date=18 January 2016}}</ref>|birth_place=|height=|position=[[Midfielder]]|currentclub=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|clubnumber=|years1=2008–2010|clubs1=[[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]]|caps1=|goals1=|years2=2010–2015|clubs2=[[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]]|caps2=|goals2=|years3=2015–2018|clubs3=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps3=|goals3=|years4=2018–2019|clubs4=[[Buildcon F.C.|Buildcon]]|caps4=|goals4=|years5=2019–|clubs5=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps5=|goals5=|nationalyears1=2011–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=14|nationalgoals1=1|club-update=19:52, 10 April 2016 (UTC)|ntupdate=19:52, 29 May 2018 (UTC)}} '''Osadebamwen Moses Okoro'''{{Audio|LL-Q33578_(ibo)-Goodymeraj-Osadebamwen_Moses_Okoro.wav|Listen|help=no}} (ma bì ọjọ kì ochu ékèlá nolu mébìa efu ọdọ 1990) ì chì Òkpáiyànyà Naijiria [[Association football|footballer]] énè kìa rì uboolu ñwu [[Enugu Rangers]],dàbì [[midfielder]]. == Ìlé nwu == Ọ́mayẹ Okoro' énèkéla ku ma'do, [[Stanley Okoro|Stanley]] kpaì Charles,ńõ chì arì- ubóòlu onugó géé <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nigerianbestforum.com/generaltopics/little-messi-tag-suits-me-%E2%80%93-okoro/|title=Little Messi tag suits me – Okoro|publisher=NBF Topics|date=30 April 2011|accessdate=1 June 2014}}</ref> == Ukólò kì ché klóbu Club career == Okoro ché rì klóbu bóòlu efu Nàìjíríà nwu has played club football in Nigeria for [[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]], [[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]] kpaì and [[Enugu Rangers]].<ref name="NFT">{{NFT player|id=41936|accessdate=10 April 2016}}</ref> In December 2016, he was crowned the Edo Footballer of the Year by the Edo FA<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 December 2016|title=Success, Okoro named Edo Footballers of the Year|url=https://m.guardian.ng/sport/success-okoro-named-edo-footballers-of-the-year/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=17 May 2022|newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-US}}</ref> == International career == He made his international debut for [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] in 2011.<ref name="NFT" /> He was named in the Nigerian team for the [[2011 CAF U-23 Championship]] and [[2016 African Nations Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|title=Eguavoen names squad for CAF U-23 Championship|publisher=StarAfrica.com|date=20 November 2011|access-date=18 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306113743/http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|archive-date=6 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> === International goals === : ''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first.''<ref name="NFT" /> {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%;" !No !Date !Venue !Opponent !Score !Result !Competition |- |1. |18 January 2016 |[[Stade Régional Nyamirambo]], [[Kigali]], Rwanda |{{fb|NIG}} | align="center" |'''1'''–0 | align="center" |4–1 |[[2016 African Nations Championship]] |} == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} swoqb2mh0fjqzh3x0ekq824t4g0rmn3 43831 43830 2026-07-21T16:26:13Z Austinea3 116 43831 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Osas Okoro|image=OSAS OKORO (4).jpg|image_size=200|caption=|fullname=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|birth_date={{birth date and age|1990|9|7|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cafonline.com/en-us/competitions/chan2016/TeamDetails/playerdetails?CompetitionPlayerId=u6SGT4uYeFIyqyw%2bch2g09Dpn6KJovZ9D5OINF%2f50tlETye3TP8bnxq1SSSEVIVV|title=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|publisher=CAF|date=18 January 2016}}</ref>|birth_place=|height=|position=[[Midfielder]]|currentclub=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|clubnumber=|years1=2008–2010|clubs1=[[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]]|caps1=|goals1=|years2=2010–2015|clubs2=[[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]]|caps2=|goals2=|years3=2015–2018|clubs3=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps3=|goals3=|years4=2018–2019|clubs4=[[Buildcon F.C.|Buildcon]]|caps4=|goals4=|years5=2019–|clubs5=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps5=|goals5=|nationalyears1=2011–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=14|nationalgoals1=1|club-update=19:52, 10 April 2016 (UTC)|ntupdate=19:52, 29 May 2018 (UTC)}} '''Osadebamwen Moses Okoro'''{{Audio|LL-Q33578_(ibo)-Goodymeraj-Osadebamwen_Moses_Okoro.wav|Listen|help=no}} (ma bì ọjọ kì ochu ékèlá nolu mébìa efu ọdọ 1990) ì chì Òkpáiyànyà Naijiria [[Association football|footballer]] énè kìa rì uboolu ñwu [[Enugu Rangers]],dàbì [[midfielder]]. == Ìlé nwu == Ọ́mayẹ Okoro' énèkéla ku ma'do, [[Stanley Okoro|Stanley]] kpaì Charles,ńõ chì arì- ubóòlu onugó géé <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nigerianbestforum.com/generaltopics/little-messi-tag-suits-me-%E2%80%93-okoro/|title=Little Messi tag suits me – Okoro|publisher=NBF Topics|date=30 April 2011|accessdate=1 June 2014}}</ref> == Ukólò kì ché klóbu Club career == Okoro ché rì klóbu bóòlu efu Nàìjíríà nwu [[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]], [[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]] kpaì [[Enugu Rangers]].<ref name="NFT">{{NFT player|id=41936|accessdate=10 April 2016}}</ref> In December 2016, he was crowned the Edo Footballer of the Year by the Edo FA<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 December 2016|title=Success, Okoro named Edo Footballers of the Year|url=https://m.guardian.ng/sport/success-okoro-named-edo-footballers-of-the-year/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=17 May 2022|newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-US}}</ref> == International career == He made his international debut for [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] in 2011.<ref name="NFT" /> He was named in the Nigerian team for the [[2011 CAF U-23 Championship]] and [[2016 African Nations Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|title=Eguavoen names squad for CAF U-23 Championship|publisher=StarAfrica.com|date=20 November 2011|access-date=18 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306113743/http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|archive-date=6 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> === International goals === : ''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first.''<ref name="NFT" /> {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%;" !No !Date !Venue !Opponent !Score !Result !Competition |- |1. |18 January 2016 |[[Stade Régional Nyamirambo]], [[Kigali]], Rwanda |{{fb|NIG}} | align="center" |'''1'''–0 | align="center" |4–1 |[[2016 African Nations Championship]] |} == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} s06ts4fwuwv0k9llgff4mni1ugcr2f1 43833 43831 2026-07-21T16:31:52Z Austinea3 116 43833 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Osas Okoro|image=OSAS OKORO (4).jpg|image_size=200|caption=|fullname=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|birth_date={{birth date and age|1990|9|7|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cafonline.com/en-us/competitions/chan2016/TeamDetails/playerdetails?CompetitionPlayerId=u6SGT4uYeFIyqyw%2bch2g09Dpn6KJovZ9D5OINF%2f50tlETye3TP8bnxq1SSSEVIVV|title=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|publisher=CAF|date=18 January 2016}}</ref>|birth_place=|height=|position=[[Midfielder]]|currentclub=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|clubnumber=|years1=2008–2010|clubs1=[[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]]|caps1=|goals1=|years2=2010–2015|clubs2=[[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]]|caps2=|goals2=|years3=2015–2018|clubs3=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps3=|goals3=|years4=2018–2019|clubs4=[[Buildcon F.C.|Buildcon]]|caps4=|goals4=|years5=2019–|clubs5=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps5=|goals5=|nationalyears1=2011–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=14|nationalgoals1=1|club-update=19:52, 10 April 2016 (UTC)|ntupdate=19:52, 29 May 2018 (UTC)}} '''Osadebamwen Moses Okoro'''{{Audio|LL-Q33578_(ibo)-Goodymeraj-Osadebamwen_Moses_Okoro.wav|Listen|help=no}} (ma bì ọjọ kì ochu ékèlá nolu mébìa efu ọdọ 1990) ì chì Òkpáiyànyà Naijiria [[Association football|footballer]] énè kìa rì uboolu ñwu [[Enugu Rangers]],dàbì [[midfielder]]. == Ìlé nwu == Ọ́mayẹ Okoro' énèkéla ku ma'do, [[Stanley Okoro|Stanley]] kpaì Charles,ńõ chì arì- ubóòlu onugó géé <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nigerianbestforum.com/generaltopics/little-messi-tag-suits-me-%E2%80%93-okoro/|title=Little Messi tag suits me – Okoro|publisher=NBF Topics|date=30 April 2011|accessdate=1 June 2014}}</ref> == Ukólò kì ché klóbu == Okoro ché rì klóbu bóòlu efu Nàìjíríà nwu [[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]], [[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]] kpaì [[Enugu Rangers]].<ref name="NFT">{{NFT player|id=41936|accessdate=10 April 2016}}</ref> éfu ochu ékégwegì efu ọdọ In December 2016,Ma f’ọdu nwu kpa k’ẹ dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ gba abeki amẹ́nẹ́ k’ẹ dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ kpa gba gba unyọ Edo Footballer of the Year gba kwọ kpamẹ́ Edo FA.", he was crowned the Edo Footballer of the Year by the Edo FA<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 December 2016|title=Success, Okoro named Edo Footballers of the Year|url=https://m.guardian.ng/sport/success-okoro-named-edo-footballers-of-the-year/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=17 May 2022|newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-US}}</ref> == International career == He made his international debut for [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] in 2011.<ref name="NFT" /> He was named in the Nigerian team for the [[2011 CAF U-23 Championship]] and [[2016 African Nations Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|title=Eguavoen names squad for CAF U-23 Championship|publisher=StarAfrica.com|date=20 November 2011|access-date=18 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306113743/http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|archive-date=6 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> === International goals === : ''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first.''<ref name="NFT" /> {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%;" !No !Date !Venue !Opponent !Score !Result !Competition |- |1. |18 January 2016 |[[Stade Régional Nyamirambo]], [[Kigali]], Rwanda |{{fb|NIG}} | align="center" |'''1'''–0 | align="center" |4–1 |[[2016 African Nations Championship]] |} == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} 0eqati8gu2amemrx5dqi40t3mveli60 43835 43833 2026-07-21T16:35:31Z Austinea3 116 43835 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Osas Okoro|image=OSAS OKORO (4).jpg|image_size=200|caption=|fullname=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|birth_date={{birth date and age|1990|9|7|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cafonline.com/en-us/competitions/chan2016/TeamDetails/playerdetails?CompetitionPlayerId=u6SGT4uYeFIyqyw%2bch2g09Dpn6KJovZ9D5OINF%2f50tlETye3TP8bnxq1SSSEVIVV|title=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|publisher=CAF|date=18 January 2016}}</ref>|birth_place=|height=|position=[[Midfielder]]|currentclub=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|clubnumber=|years1=2008–2010|clubs1=[[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]]|caps1=|goals1=|years2=2010–2015|clubs2=[[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]]|caps2=|goals2=|years3=2015–2018|clubs3=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps3=|goals3=|years4=2018–2019|clubs4=[[Buildcon F.C.|Buildcon]]|caps4=|goals4=|years5=2019–|clubs5=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps5=|goals5=|nationalyears1=2011–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=14|nationalgoals1=1|club-update=19:52, 10 April 2016 (UTC)|ntupdate=19:52, 29 May 2018 (UTC)}} '''Osadebamwen Moses Okoro'''{{Audio|LL-Q33578_(ibo)-Goodymeraj-Osadebamwen_Moses_Okoro.wav|Listen|help=no}} (ma bì ọjọ kì ochu ékèlá nolu mébìa efu ọdọ 1990) ì chì Òkpáiyànyà Naijiria [[Association football|footballer]] énè kìa rì uboolu ñwu [[Enugu Rangers]],dàbì [[midfielder]]. == Ìlé nwu == Ọ́mayẹ Okoro' énèkéla ku ma'do, [[Stanley Okoro|Stanley]] kpaì Charles,ńõ chì arì- ubóòlu onugó géé <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nigerianbestforum.com/generaltopics/little-messi-tag-suits-me-%E2%80%93-okoro/|title=Little Messi tag suits me – Okoro|publisher=NBF Topics|date=30 April 2011|accessdate=1 June 2014}}</ref> == Ukólò kì ché klóbu == Okoro ché rì klóbu bóòlu efu Nàìjíríà nwu [[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]], [[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]] kpaì [[Enugu Rangers]].<ref name="NFT">{{NFT player|id=41936|accessdate=10 April 2016}}</ref> éfu ochu ékégwegì efu ọdọ 2016,Ma f’ọdu nwu kpa k’ẹ dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ gba abeki amẹ́nẹ́ k’ẹ dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ kpa gba gba unyọ Edo kì chí aubóòlu yẹ ì odo gba kwọ kpamẹ́ Edo FA.<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 December 2016|title=Success, Okoro named Edo Footballers of the Year|url=https://m.guardian.ng/sport/success-okoro-named-edo-footballers-of-the-year/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=17 May 2022|newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-US}}</ref> == International career == He made his international debut for [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] in 2011.<ref name="NFT" /> He was named in the Nigerian team for the [[2011 CAF U-23 Championship]] and [[2016 African Nations Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|title=Eguavoen names squad for CAF U-23 Championship|publisher=StarAfrica.com|date=20 November 2011|access-date=18 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306113743/http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|archive-date=6 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> === International goals === : ''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first.''<ref name="NFT" /> {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%;" !No !Date !Venue !Opponent !Score !Result !Competition |- |1. |18 January 2016 |[[Stade Régional Nyamirambo]], [[Kigali]], Rwanda |{{fb|NIG}} | align="center" |'''1'''–0 | align="center" |4–1 |[[2016 African Nations Championship]] |} == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} j0ssoevv32qkqhmp0zum11q0vtl81g4 43836 43835 2026-07-21T16:42:27Z Austinea3 116 43836 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Osas Okoro|image=OSAS OKORO (4).jpg|image_size=200|caption=|fullname=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|birth_date={{birth date and age|1990|9|7|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cafonline.com/en-us/competitions/chan2016/TeamDetails/playerdetails?CompetitionPlayerId=u6SGT4uYeFIyqyw%2bch2g09Dpn6KJovZ9D5OINF%2f50tlETye3TP8bnxq1SSSEVIVV|title=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|publisher=CAF|date=18 January 2016}}</ref>|birth_place=|height=|position=[[Midfielder]]|currentclub=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|clubnumber=|years1=2008–2010|clubs1=[[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]]|caps1=|goals1=|years2=2010–2015|clubs2=[[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]]|caps2=|goals2=|years3=2015–2018|clubs3=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps3=|goals3=|years4=2018–2019|clubs4=[[Buildcon F.C.|Buildcon]]|caps4=|goals4=|years5=2019–|clubs5=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps5=|goals5=|nationalyears1=2011–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=14|nationalgoals1=1|club-update=19:52, 10 April 2016 (UTC)|ntupdate=19:52, 29 May 2018 (UTC)}} '''Osadebamwen Moses Okoro'''{{Audio|LL-Q33578_(ibo)-Goodymeraj-Osadebamwen_Moses_Okoro.wav|Listen|help=no}} (ma bì ọjọ kì ochu ékèlá nolu mébìa efu ọdọ 1990) ì chì Òkpáiyànyà Naijiria [[Association football|footballer]] énè kìa rì uboolu ñwu [[Enugu Rangers]],dàbì [[midfielder]]. == Ìlé nwu == Ọ́mayẹ Okoro' énèkéla ku ma'do, [[Stanley Okoro|Stanley]] kpaì Charles,ńõ chì arì- ubóòlu onugó géé <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nigerianbestforum.com/generaltopics/little-messi-tag-suits-me-%E2%80%93-okoro/|title=Little Messi tag suits me – Okoro|publisher=NBF Topics|date=30 April 2011|accessdate=1 June 2014}}</ref> == Ukólò kì ché klóbu == Okoro ché rì klóbu bóòlu efu Nàìjíríà nwu [[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]], [[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]] kpaì [[Enugu Rangers]].<ref name="NFT">{{NFT player|id=41936|accessdate=10 April 2016}}</ref> éfu ochu ékégwegì efu ọdọ 2016,Ma f’ọdu nwu kpa k’ẹ dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ gba abeki amẹ́nẹ́ k’ẹ dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ kpa gba gba unyọ Edo kì chí aubóòlu yẹ ì odo gba kwọ kpamẹ́ Edo FA.<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 December 2016|title=Success, Okoro named Edo Footballers of the Year|url=https://m.guardian.ng/sport/success-okoro-named-edo-footballers-of-the-year/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=17 May 2022|newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-US}}</ref> == úkoló Òkpáiyànyà kì ché International career == I kpo kparí kí d'ọwọ unyí uñ jẹnwu amẹnẹ ajọojọ ku amẹñ amí uñ He made his international debut for [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] efu ọdọ in 2011.<ref name="NFT" /> He was named in the Nigerian team for the [[2011 CAF U-23 Championship]] and [[2016 African Nations Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|title=Eguavoen names squad for CAF U-23 Championship|publisher=StarAfrica.com|date=20 November 2011|access-date=18 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306113743/http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|archive-date=6 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> === International goals === : ''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first.''<ref name="NFT" /> {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%;" !No !Date !Venue !Opponent !Score !Result !Competition |- |1. |18 January 2016 |[[Stade Régional Nyamirambo]], [[Kigali]], Rwanda |{{fb|NIG}} | align="center" |'''1'''–0 | align="center" |4–1 |[[2016 African Nations Championship]] |} == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} jsdfi0zbvtg1ut825rn8w35cxevl54r 43838 43836 2026-07-21T16:46:13Z Austinea3 116 43838 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Osas Okoro|image=OSAS OKORO (4).jpg|image_size=200|caption=|fullname=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|birth_date={{birth date and age|1990|9|7|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cafonline.com/en-us/competitions/chan2016/TeamDetails/playerdetails?CompetitionPlayerId=u6SGT4uYeFIyqyw%2bch2g09Dpn6KJovZ9D5OINF%2f50tlETye3TP8bnxq1SSSEVIVV|title=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|publisher=CAF|date=18 January 2016}}</ref>|birth_place=|height=|position=[[Midfielder]]|currentclub=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|clubnumber=|years1=2008–2010|clubs1=[[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]]|caps1=|goals1=|years2=2010–2015|clubs2=[[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]]|caps2=|goals2=|years3=2015–2018|clubs3=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps3=|goals3=|years4=2018–2019|clubs4=[[Buildcon F.C.|Buildcon]]|caps4=|goals4=|years5=2019–|clubs5=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps5=|goals5=|nationalyears1=2011–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=14|nationalgoals1=1|club-update=19:52, 10 April 2016 (UTC)|ntupdate=19:52, 29 May 2018 (UTC)}} '''Osadebamwen Moses Okoro'''{{Audio|LL-Q33578_(ibo)-Goodymeraj-Osadebamwen_Moses_Okoro.wav|Listen|help=no}} (ma bì ọjọ kì ochu ékèlá nolu mébìa efu ọdọ 1990) ì chì Òkpáiyànyà Naijiria [[Association football|footballer]] énè kìa rì uboolu ñwu [[Enugu Rangers]],dàbì [[midfielder]]. == Ìlé nwu == Ọ́mayẹ Okoro' énèkéla ku ma'do, [[Stanley Okoro|Stanley]] kpaì Charles,ńõ chì arì- ubóòlu onugó géé <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nigerianbestforum.com/generaltopics/little-messi-tag-suits-me-%E2%80%93-okoro/|title=Little Messi tag suits me – Okoro|publisher=NBF Topics|date=30 April 2011|accessdate=1 June 2014}}</ref> == Ukólò kì ché klóbu == Okoro ché rì klóbu bóòlu efu Nàìjíríà nwu [[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]], [[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]] kpaì [[Enugu Rangers]].<ref name="NFT">{{NFT player|id=41936|accessdate=10 April 2016}}</ref> éfu ochu ékégwegì efu ọdọ 2016,Ma f’ọdu nwu kpa k’ẹ dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ gba abeki amẹ́nẹ́ k’ẹ dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ kpa gba gba unyọ Edo kì chí aubóòlu yẹ ì odo gba kwọ kpamẹ́ Edo FA.<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 December 2016|title=Success, Okoro named Edo Footballers of the Year|url=https://m.guardian.ng/sport/success-okoro-named-edo-footballers-of-the-year/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=17 May 2022|newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-US}}</ref> == úkoló Òkpáiyànyà kì ché == I kpo kparí kí d'ọwọ unyí uñ jẹnwu amẹnẹ ajọojọ ku amẹñ amí uñ [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] efu ọdọ 2011.<ref name="NFT" /> ma du ọ́dunw tì efu amì arubóòlu efu Naijiria yé i efu ọdọ He was named in the Nigerian team for the [[2011 CAF U-23 Championship]] kpaì and [[2016 African Nations Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|title=Eguavoen names squad for CAF U-23 Championship|publisher=StarAfrica.com|date=20 November 2011|access-date=18 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306113743/http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|archive-date=6 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> === International goals === : ''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first.''<ref name="NFT" /> {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%;" !No !Date !Venue !Opponent !Score !Result !Competition |- |1. |18 January 2016 |[[Stade Régional Nyamirambo]], [[Kigali]], Rwanda |{{fb|NIG}} | align="center" |'''1'''–0 | align="center" |4–1 |[[2016 African Nations Championship]] |} == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} izg7v32wzf6mxlco4hj2nxzrbf4qfbj 43841 43838 2026-07-21T16:47:49Z Austinea3 116 43841 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2022}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Osas Okoro|image=OSAS OKORO (4).jpg|image_size=200|caption=|fullname=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|birth_date={{birth date and age|1990|9|7|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cafonline.com/en-us/competitions/chan2016/TeamDetails/playerdetails?CompetitionPlayerId=u6SGT4uYeFIyqyw%2bch2g09Dpn6KJovZ9D5OINF%2f50tlETye3TP8bnxq1SSSEVIVV|title=Osadebamwen Moses Okoro|publisher=CAF|date=18 January 2016}}</ref>|birth_place=|height=|position=[[Midfielder]]|currentclub=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|clubnumber=|years1=2008–2010|clubs1=[[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]]|caps1=|goals1=|years2=2010–2015|clubs2=[[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]]|caps2=|goals2=|years3=2015–2018|clubs3=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps3=|goals3=|years4=2018–2019|clubs4=[[Buildcon F.C.|Buildcon]]|caps4=|goals4=|years5=2019–|clubs5=[[Rangers International F.C.|Enugu Rangers]]|caps5=|goals5=|nationalyears1=2011–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=14|nationalgoals1=1|club-update=19:52, 10 April 2016 (UTC)|ntupdate=19:52, 29 May 2018 (UTC)}} '''Osadebamwen Moses Okoro'''{{Audio|LL-Q33578_(ibo)-Goodymeraj-Osadebamwen_Moses_Okoro.wav|Listen|help=no}} (ma bì ọjọ kì ochu ékèlá nolu mébìa efu ọdọ 1990) ì chì Òkpáiyànyà Naijiria [[Association football|footballer]] énè kìa rì uboolu ñwu [[Enugu Rangers]],dàbì [[midfielder]]. == Ìlé nwu == Ọ́mayẹ Okoro' énèkéla ku ma'do, [[Stanley Okoro|Stanley]] kpaì Charles,ńõ chì arì- ubóòlu onugó géé <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nigerianbestforum.com/generaltopics/little-messi-tag-suits-me-%E2%80%93-okoro/|title=Little Messi tag suits me – Okoro|publisher=NBF Topics|date=30 April 2011|accessdate=1 June 2014}}</ref> == Ukólò kì ché klóbu == Okoro ché rì klóbu bóòlu efu Nàìjíríà nwu [[Bayelsa United F.C.|Bayelsa United]], [[Heartland F.C.|Heartland]] kpaì [[Enugu Rangers]].<ref name="NFT">{{NFT player|id=41936|accessdate=10 April 2016}}</ref> éfu ochu ékégwegì efu ọdọ 2016,Ma f’ọdu nwu kpa k’ẹ dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ gba abeki amẹ́nẹ́ k’ẹ dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ kpa gba gba unyọ Edo kì chí aubóòlu yẹ ì odo gba kwọ kpamẹ́ Edo FA.<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 December 2016|title=Success, Okoro named Edo Footballers of the Year|url=https://m.guardian.ng/sport/success-okoro-named-edo-footballers-of-the-year/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=17 May 2022|newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-US}}</ref> == úkoló Òkpáiyànyà kì ché == I kpo kparí kí d'ọwọ unyí uñ jẹnwu amẹnẹ ajọojọ ku amẹñ amí uñ [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] efu ọdọ 2011.<ref name="NFT" /> ma du ọ́dunw tì efu amì arubóòlu efu Naijiria yé i efu ọdọ [[2011 CAF U-23 Championship]] kpaì [[2016 African Nations Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|title=Eguavoen names squad for CAF U-23 Championship|publisher=StarAfrica.com|date=20 November 2011|access-date=18 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306113743/http://en.starafrica.com/football/eguavoen-names-squad-for-caf-u-23-champi-203712.html|archive-date=6 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> === International goals === : ''Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first.''<ref name="NFT" /> {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%;" !No !Date !Venue !Opponent !Score !Result !Competition |- |1. |18 January 2016 |[[Stade Régional Nyamirambo]], [[Kigali]], Rwanda |{{fb|NIG}} | align="center" |'''1'''–0 | align="center" |4–1 |[[2016 African Nations Championship]] |} == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} pbo2j6acovhb211a0h1j37rtxtit6lr Chinemerem Ugwueze 0 2501 43827 2026-07-21T16:20:04Z JusticeObutu 1548 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigeria Professional Footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Chinemerem Ugwueze | fullname = Collins Chinemerem Ugwueze | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2001|5|20}}<ref name="o130">{{cite web | title=Chinemerem Ugwueze (Plateau United) stats | website=Flashscore.com.ng | url=https://www.flashscore.com.ng/player/collins-chinemerem-ugwueze/Cb4bfn9B/ | access-date=2026-05-31}}</ref> | birth_place = Enugu, Nigeria | height = 1.80 m | positio..." 43827 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigeria Professional Footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Chinemerem Ugwueze | fullname = Collins Chinemerem Ugwueze | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2001|5|20}}<ref name="o130">{{cite web | title=Chinemerem Ugwueze (Plateau United) stats | website=Flashscore.com.ng | url=https://www.flashscore.com.ng/player/collins-chinemerem-ugwueze/Cb4bfn9B/ | access-date=2026-05-31}}</ref> | birth_place = Enugu, Nigeria | height = 1.80 m | position = Midfielder | currentclub = Plateau United | clubnumber = 16 | years1 = 2023–2025 | clubs1 = Rangers International | caps1 = 54 | goals1 = 4 | years2 = 2025– | clubs2 = Plateau United | caps2 = 17 | goals2 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2025– | nationalteam1 = Nigeria | nationalcaps1 = 1 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | pcupdate = 31 May 2026 | ntupdate = 31 May 2026 }} '''Chinemerem Ugwueze''' is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for [[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]] in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). == Club career == Ugwueze began his professional career with Enugu Rangers and made his NPFL debut in 2023 after a transfer from [[Nigeria National League|Giant Brillars]]. In 2024, he was part of the Rangers squad competing for the Nigeria Premier Football League title. He also played in the 2024/25 CAF Champions League where he captained Enugu Rangers.<ref>{{cite news |title=NPFL debut excites Rangers youngster Ugwueze |url=https://dailypost.ng/2023/03/29/npfl-debut-excited-rangers-youngster-ugwueze/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|date=29 March 2023|newspaper=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)|Daily Post]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Winning NPFL title with Rangers will boost my career – Ugwueze |url=https://dailypost.ng/2024/06/28/winning-npfl-title-with-rangers-will-boost-my-career-ugwueze/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|date=28 June 2024|newspaper=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)|Daily Post]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=CAF Champions League: Rangers coach, captain reflect on first-leg victory |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/725842-caf-champions-league-rangers-coach-captain-reflect-on-first-leg-victory.html |newspaper=[[Premium Times]]}}</ref> == International career == In May 2025, Ugwueze was invited for the 2026 Unity Cup where he made his debut for Nigeria national team.<ref name="z345">{{cite web | last=Monitor | first=ESUT | title=Gov Mbah Congratulates Rangers Trio on Super Eagles Performance | website=ESUT Monitor | date=2025-05-31 | url=https://esutmonitor.com/2025/05/31/gov-mbah-congratulates-rangers-trio-on-super-eagles-performance/ | access-date=2026-05-31}}</ref> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Ugwueze, Chinemerem}} [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Plateau United F.C. players]] [[Category:Nigeria Professional Football League players]] [[Category:2001 births]] err8k6r0yaexaj66ze7yrpkwm5grdi9 43840 43827 2026-07-21T16:47:48Z JusticeObutu 1548 43840 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigeria Professional Footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Chinemerem Ugwueze | fullname = Collins Chinemerem Ugwueze | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2001|5|20}}<ref name="o130">{{cite web | title=Chinemerem Ugwueze (Plateau United) stats | website=Flashscore.com.ng | url=https://www.flashscore.com.ng/player/collins-chinemerem-ugwueze/Cb4bfn9B/ | access-date=2026-05-31}}</ref> | birth_place = Enugu, Nigeria | height = 1.80 m | position = Midfielder | currentclub = Plateau United | clubnumber = 16 | years1 = 2023–2025 | clubs1 = Rangers International | caps1 = 54 | goals1 = 4 | years2 = 2025– | clubs2 = Plateau United | caps2 = 17 | goals2 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2025– | nationalteam1 = Nigeria | nationalcaps1 = 1 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | pcupdate = 31 May 2026 | ntupdate = 31 May 2026 }} '''Chinemerem Ugwueze''' chi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki ya ri bọlu ki ri bọlu yi uña alimeji nwu [[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]] ki defu Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). == Ukọlọ uña ugbo ki ri bọlu == Ugwueze wa chanẹ ukọlọ bọlu erọ kpai Enugu Rangers ma'nyu ilewa chanẹ ọmama erọ yi NPFL efu ọdọ 2023 anubi ku ma gbọ kwi [[Nigeria National League|Giant Brillars]]. Efu ọdọ 2024, i chẹnẹ ki defu am'ibo Rangers ku chi ajanyu Nigeria Premier Football League. I nwọ che wa rọ yi efu 2024/25 CAF Champions League ọmọ lẹ onwu chi captain Enugu Rangers.<ref>{{cite news |title=NPFL debut excites Rangers youngster Ugwueze |url=https://dailypost.ng/2023/03/29/npfl-debut-excited-rangers-youngster-ugwueze/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|date=29 March 2023|newspaper=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)|Daily Post]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Winning NPFL title with Rangers will boost my career – Ugwueze |url=https://dailypost.ng/2024/06/28/winning-npfl-title-with-rangers-will-boost-my-career-ugwueze/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|date=28 June 2024|newspaper=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)|Daily Post]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=CAF Champions League: Rangers coach, captain reflect on first-leg victory |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/725842-caf-champions-league-rangers-coach-captain-reflect-on-first-leg-victory.html |newspaper=[[Premium Times]]}}</ref> == Ukọlọ uña anẹ ọdọda == Efu ochu ẹlu ọdọ 2025, ma fi Ugwueze dọ wi ichẹ ago eyi udama 2026 ọmọ lẹ chi uchanẹ ọmama nwu ki ri bọlu nwu Nigeria national team.<ref name="z345">{{cite web | last=Monitor | first=ESUT | title=Gov Mbah Congratulates Rangers Trio on Super Eagles Performance | website=ESUT Monitor | date=2025-05-31 | url=https://esutmonitor.com/2025/05/31/gov-mbah-congratulates-rangers-trio-on-super-eagles-performance/ | access-date=2026-05-31}}</ref> ==Ẹtẹ nwu== {{Reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Ugwueze, Chinemerem}} [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Plateau United F.C. players]] [[Category:Nigeria Professional Football League players]] [[Category:2001 births]] 3pft3mzif46660b82d0cvoco5asvf0j Ifeanyi Onyebuchi 0 2502 43829 2026-07-21T16:23:42Z JusticeObutu 1548 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigeria Professional Footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Ifeanyi Onyebuchi | fullname = Ifeanyi Emmanuel Onyebuchi | birth_date = 4 April 2000 | birth_place = Kaduna, Nigeria | position = Centre-back | currentclub = Rangers International | clubnumber = 34 | years1 = 2020– | clubs1 = Rangers International | caps1 = 129<ref name="b668">{{cite web | title=Ifeanyi Onyebuchi (Rangers Int'l) stats | website=Flashscore.com.ng | url=https://..." 43829 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigeria Professional Footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Ifeanyi Onyebuchi | fullname = Ifeanyi Emmanuel Onyebuchi | birth_date = 4 April 2000 | birth_place = Kaduna, Nigeria | position = Centre-back | currentclub = Rangers International | clubnumber = 34 | years1 = 2020– | clubs1 = Rangers International | caps1 = 129<ref name="b668">{{cite web | title=Ifeanyi Onyebuchi (Rangers Int'l) stats | website=Flashscore.com.ng | url=https://www.flashscore.com.ng/player/ifeanyi-onyebuchi/QNtYqzkk/ | access-date=2026-05-31}}</ref> | goals1 = 9 | nationalyears1 = 2025– | nationalteam1 = Nigeria | nationalcaps1 = 1 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | pcupdate = 31 May 2026 | ntupdate = 31 May 2026 }} '''Ifeanyi Emmanuel Onyebuchi''' (born 4 April 2000) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for [[Rangers International F.C.]] and the [[Nigeria national football team]]. == Club career == Onyebuchi has featured for [[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]], [[MFM F.C.|MFM FC]] and [[KF Shkupi|FC Shkupi]] located in [[North Macedonia]]. He currently play for [[Rangers International F.C.]] in the [[Nigeria Premier Football League]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Rangers International FC's defense ace gets Chelle's nod for World Cup qualifiers |url=https://www.africasport.net/article/football/rangers-international-fc-s-defense-ace-gets-chelle-s-nod-for-world-cup-qualifiers |work=Africa Sport Network |date=5 March 2025 |access-date=31 May 2026}}</ref><ref name="y112">{{cite web | title=Ƴan ƙwallon premier ta Najeriya huɗu da aka gayyata Super Eages | website=BBC News Hausa | date=2025-03-07 | url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/articles/c86p49ny4xdo | language=ha | access-date=2026-05-31}}</ref> == International career == In March 2025, he was named in thirty-nine provisional players to play in the [[2026 FIFA World Cup qualification|2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier]] against [[Rwanda]] and [[Zimbabwe]] by [[Éric Chelle|Eric Chelle]].<ref>{{cite news |title=2026 WCQ: Enugu Rangers Congratulate Onyebuchi On Super Eagles Call-up |url=https://www.completesports.com/2026-wcq-enugu-rangers-congratulate-onyebuchi-on-super-eagles-call-up/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|date=4 March 2025 |access-date=31 May 2026|newspaper=[[Complete Sports]]}}</ref><ref name="g511">{{cite web | last=Odetokun | first=Elijah | title=8 new players invited Eric Chelle named in Super Eagles' provisional squad | website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news. | date=2025-03-04 | url=https://www.legit.ng/sports/football/1643583-8-players-invited-eric-chelle-announces-39-man-provisional-super-eagles-squad/ | access-date=2026-05-31}}</ref> In May 2025, he was invited to the [[2025 Unity Cup]] in [[London]] where he made his international debut for the Nigeria national team.<ref>{{cite news |title=Onyebuchi: Super Eagles Call-Up Fulfills My Dream to Represent Nigeria |url=https://www.sports247.ng/onyebuchi-super-eagles-call-up-fulfills-my-dream-to-represent-nigeria/ |work=Sports247 Nigeria |date=26 May 2025 |access-date=31 May 2026}}</ref><ref name="w168">{{cite web | title=NFF boss hails Super Eagles' Russia & Unity Cup matches | website=African Football | date=2025-06-13 | url=https://africanfootball.com/news/828060/NFF-boss-hails-Super-Eagles-Russia-Unity-Cup-matches | access-date=2026-05-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Gov Mbah Congratulates Rangers Trio on Super Eagles Performance |url=https://esutmonitor.com/2025/05/31/gov-mbah-congratulates-rangers-trio-on-super-eagles-performance/ |work=ESUT Monitor |date=31 May 2025 |access-date=31 May 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=8 New Super Eagles for Unity Cup |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/story/8-new-super-eagles-for-unity-cup-2025052220091158069 |work=Pulse Sports Nigeria |date=22 May 2025 |access-date=31 May 2026}}</ref> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onyebuchi, Emmanuel Ifeanyi}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football defenders]] [[Category:Rangers International F.C. players]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] gxch3w3flikbajhsvf7qoj9kmgkecrh 43844 43829 2026-07-21T16:57:51Z JusticeObutu 1548 43844 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigeria Professional Footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Ifeanyi Onyebuchi | fullname = Ifeanyi Emmanuel Onyebuchi | birth_date = 4 April 2000 | birth_place = Kaduna, Nigeria | position = Centre-back | currentclub = Rangers International | clubnumber = 34 | years1 = 2020– | clubs1 = Rangers International | caps1 = 129<ref name="b668">{{cite web | title=Ifeanyi Onyebuchi (Rangers Int'l) stats | website=Flashscore.com.ng | url=https://www.flashscore.com.ng/player/ifeanyi-onyebuchi/QNtYqzkk/ | access-date=2026-05-31}}</ref> | goals1 = 9 | nationalyears1 = 2025– | nationalteam1 = Nigeria | nationalcaps1 = 1 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | pcupdate = 31 May 2026 | ntupdate = 31 May 2026 }} '''Ifeanyi Emmanuel Onyebuchi''' (ma bi ọjọ ki ochu ẹlẹ nolu mi ẹlẹ efu ọdọ 2000) i chi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki ya ri bọlu ki ri bọlu yi uña alimeji ubi nwi [[Rangers International F.C.]] ma'nyu [[Nigeria national football team]]. == Ukọlọ ugbo ki ri bọlu == Onyebuchi che rọ nwu [[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]], [[MFM F.C.|MFM FC]] ma'nyu [[KF Shkupi|FC Shkupi]] ki di ojanẹ [[North Macedonia]]. Abajóyì ya rọ nwu [[Rangers International F.C.]] efu [[Nigeria Premier Football League]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Rangers International FC's defense ace gets Chelle's nod for World Cup qualifiers |url=https://www.africasport.net/article/football/rangers-international-fc-s-defense-ace-gets-chelle-s-nod-for-world-cup-qualifiers |work=Africa Sport Network |date=5 March 2025 |access-date=31 May 2026}}</ref><ref name="y112">{{cite web | title=Ƴan ƙwallon premier ta Najeriya huɗu da aka gayyata Super Eages | website=BBC News Hausa | date=2025-03-07 | url=https://www.bbc.com/hausa/articles/c86p49ny4xdo | language=ha | access-date=2026-05-31}}</ref> == Ukọlọ Anẹ ọdọda == Efu ochu ẹta ọdọ 2025, ma fu dọ tefu am'ibo ogwu-ẹgwa nyọ wọ mi ẹla ku ma du kpẹ erọ yi [[2026 FIFA World Cup qualification|2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier]] agwunyu [[Rwanda]] ma'nyu [[Zimbabwe]], ẹnẹ ki dọ chi [[Éric Chelle|Eric Chelle]].<ref>{{cite news |title=2026 WCQ: Enugu Rangers Congratulate Onyebuchi On Super Eagles Call-up |url=https://www.completesports.com/2026-wcq-enugu-rangers-congratulate-onyebuchi-on-super-eagles-call-up/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|date=4 March 2025 |access-date=31 May 2026|newspaper=[[Complete Sports]]}}</ref><ref name="g511">{{cite web | last=Odetokun | first=Elijah | title=8 new players invited Eric Chelle named in Super Eagles' provisional squad | website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news. | date=2025-03-04 | url=https://www.legit.ng/sports/football/1643583-8-players-invited-eric-chelle-announces-39-man-provisional-super-eagles-squad/ | access-date=2026-05-31}}</ref> efu ochu ẹlu ọdọ 2025, ma fu dọ ki wa ri [[2025 Unity Cup]] yi ojanẹ [[London]] ọmọ lẹ i ri bọlu eyi arọ yi anẹ ọdọda ọmama nwi Nigeria national team.<ref>{{cite news |title=Onyebuchi: Super Eagles Call-Up Fulfills My Dream to Represent Nigeria |url=https://www.sports247.ng/onyebuchi-super-eagles-call-up-fulfills-my-dream-to-represent-nigeria/ |work=Sports247 Nigeria |date=26 May 2025 |access-date=31 May 2026}}</ref><ref name="w168">{{cite web | title=NFF boss hails Super Eagles' Russia & Unity Cup matches | website=African Football | date=2025-06-13 | url=https://africanfootball.com/news/828060/NFF-boss-hails-Super-Eagles-Russia-Unity-Cup-matches | access-date=2026-05-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Gov Mbah Congratulates Rangers Trio on Super Eagles Performance |url=https://esutmonitor.com/2025/05/31/gov-mbah-congratulates-rangers-trio-on-super-eagles-performance/ |work=ESUT Monitor |date=31 May 2025 |access-date=31 May 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=8 New Super Eagles for Unity Cup |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/story/8-new-super-eagles-for-unity-cup-2025052220091158069 |work=Pulse Sports Nigeria |date=22 May 2025 |access-date=31 May 2026}}</ref> ==Ẹtẹ nwu == {{Reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Onyebuchi, Emmanuel Ifeanyi}} [[Category:2000 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football defenders]] [[Category:Rangers International F.C. players]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] 44i38e6pg9uftel5wagvh6c7ebbbzrm Aderemi Adeoye 0 2503 43832 2026-07-21T16:26:47Z JusticeObutu 1548 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigeria Professional Footballer}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=June 2026}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2026}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Aderemi Adeoye | fullname = Aderemi Adeoye | birth_date = 29 January 2007 | birth_place = Nigeria | position = Midfielder | currentclub = Ikorodu City | years1 = 2026– | clubs1 = Ikorodu City | caps1 = 9<ref name="i162">{{cite web | title=Aderemi Adeoye (Ikorodu City) stats | website=Flashscore.com.ng | ur..." 43832 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigeria Professional Footballer}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=June 2026}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2026}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Aderemi Adeoye | fullname = Aderemi Adeoye | birth_date = 29 January 2007 | birth_place = Nigeria | position = Midfielder | currentclub = Ikorodu City | years1 = 2026– | clubs1 = Ikorodu City | caps1 = 9<ref name="i162">{{cite web | title=Aderemi Adeoye (Ikorodu City) stats | website=Flashscore.com.ng | url=https://www.flashscore.com.ng/player/adeoye-aderemi/visMhdmm/ | access-date=2026-05-30}}</ref> | goals1 = 1 | nationalyears1 = 2026– | nationalteam1 = Nigeria | nationalcaps1 = 2 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | pcupdate = 30 May 2026 | ntupdate = 30 May 2026 }} '''Aderemi Adeoye''' (born 29 January 2007)<ref name="a835">{{cite web | title=Aderemi Adeoye Profile & Stats | website=Goal.com English Saudi Arabia | date=2026-05-29 | url=https://www.goal.com/en-sa/player/a-adeoye/QMYheHN1c5mEyaKXtTiOj | access-date=2026-05-30}}</ref> is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for [[Ikorodu City F.C.]] and the [[Nigeria national football team]].<ref name="f040">{{cite web | last=Okpara | first=Christian | title=With focus, hard work, Azeez will excel in Super Eagles, says Chelle | website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News | date=2026-05-28 | url=https://guardian.ng/sport/with-focus-hard-work-azeez-will-excel-in-super-eagles-says-chelle/ | access-date=2026-05-30}}</ref> == Club career == Adeoye joined the Ikorodu City in second half of the 2025–26 [[Nigeria Premier Football League]] season on a free agent].<ref>{{cite news |title=Abayomi Ayodeji Joins Ikorodu City |url=https://owosports.com.ng/abayomi-ayodeji-joins-ikorodu-city/ |work=OwoSports |date=14 January 2026 |access-date=30 May 2026}}</ref> == International career == In May 2026, Adeoye received his first call-up to the Nigeria national team after being selected by head coach [[Éric Chelle|Eric Chelle]] for the [[2026 Unity Cup]] in [[London]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Unity Cup – The Name Of The Seven NPFL Players In Super Eagles Squad |url=https://owngoalnigeria.com/2026/05/20/unity-cup-the-name-of-the-seven-npfl-players-in-super-eagles-squad/ |work=OwnGoal Nigeria |date=20 May 2026 |access-date=30 May 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Super Eagles Announce 27-Man Squad for 2026 Unity Cup in London |url=https://dailysports.net/news/super-eagles-announce-27-man-squad-for-2026-unity-cup-in-london/ |work=DailySports |date=May 2026 |access-date=30 May 2026}}</ref> He made his senior international debut for Nigeria in the Unity Cup semi-final against [[Zimbabwe]] on 26 May 2026 as a substitute.<ref name="f040" /> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Adeoye, Aderemi}} [[Category:2007 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Ikorodu City F.C. players]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] kiro98ipum4t4bbucetabzc52fjpv2d 43834 43832 2026-07-21T16:35:31Z JusticeObutu 1548 43834 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigeria Professional Footballer}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=June 2026}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2026}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Aderemi Adeoye | fullname = Aderemi Adeoye | birth_date = 29 January 2007 | birth_place = Nigeria | position = Midfielder | currentclub = Ikorodu City | years1 = 2026– | clubs1 = Ikorodu City | caps1 = 9<ref name="i162">{{cite web | title=Aderemi Adeoye (Ikorodu City) stats | website=Flashscore.com.ng | url=https://www.flashscore.com.ng/player/adeoye-aderemi/visMhdmm/ | access-date=2026-05-30}}</ref> | goals1 = 1 | nationalyears1 = 2026– | nationalteam1 = Nigeria | nationalcaps1 = 2 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | pcupdate = 30 May 2026 | ntupdate = 30 May 2026 }} '''Aderemi Adeoye''' (ma bi ọjọ ki ochu ejeodudu nolu mi ogwu nyọwọ mi ẹla efu ọdọ 2007)<ref name="a835">{{cite web | title=Aderemi Adeoye Profile & Stats | website=Goal.com English Saudi Arabia | date=2026-05-29 | url=https://www.goal.com/en-sa/player/a-adeoye/QMYheHN1c5mEyaKXtTiOj | access-date=2026-05-30}}</ref> i chi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki ya ri bọlu ki ri bọlu yi uña alimeji nwu [[Ikorodu City F.C.]] ma'nyu [[Nigeria national football team]].<ref name="f040">{{cite web | last=Okpara | first=Christian | title=With focus, hard work, Azeez will excel in Super Eagles, says Chelle | website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News | date=2026-05-28 | url=https://guardian.ng/sport/with-focus-hard-work-azeez-will-excel-in-super-eagles-says-chelle/ | access-date=2026-05-30}}</ref> == Ukọlọ ugbo ki ri bọlu == Adeoye na ti Ikorodu City efu ukpẹru eji ọdọ 2025–26 [[Nigeria Premier Football League]] alafa.<ref>{{cite news |title=Abayomi Ayodeji Joins Ikorodu City |url=https://owosports.com.ng/abayomi-ayodeji-joins-ikorodu-city/ |work=OwoSports |date=14 January 2026 |access-date=30 May 2026}}</ref> == Ukọlọ anẹ ọdọda == Efu ochu ẹlu ọdọ 2026, Adeoye gbudọ ejeodudu wi team Nigeria anubi ki coach [[Éric Chelle|Eric Chelle]] re tefu am'ibo ku ma rọ [[2026 Unity Cup]] ojanẹ [[London]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Unity Cup – The Name Of The Seven NPFL Players In Super Eagles Squad |url=https://owngoalnigeria.com/2026/05/20/unity-cup-the-name-of-the-seven-npfl-players-in-super-eagles-squad/ |work=OwnGoal Nigeria |date=20 May 2026 |access-date=30 May 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Super Eagles Announce 27-Man Squad for 2026 Unity Cup in London |url=https://dailysports.net/news/super-eagles-announce-27-man-squad-for-2026-unity-cup-in-london/ |work=DailySports |date=May 2026 |access-date=30 May 2026}}</ref> ọmọ i chanẹ bọlu erọ nwu am'ibo ọgba nwu Nigeria efu iko Unity Cup semi-final ágwu yi [[Zimbabwe]] ọjọ ki ochu ẹlu nolu mi ogwu nyọwọ mi ẹfa ọdọ 2026 ma du onẹ tanẹ du tefu ichẹ.<ref name="f040" /> ==Ẹtẹ nwu == {{Reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Adeoye, Aderemi}} [[Category:2007 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Ikorodu City F.C. players]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] tomy68nosq5x1cy7mr9pjuhiygbw1ab Ochobi Elias 0 2504 43837 2026-07-21T16:45:38Z Charipearl 51 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use Nigerian English|date=June 2026}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2026}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Ochobi Elias|fullname=Ochobi Elias|position=[[Left-back]]|birth_date={{birth date and age|2007|12|25|df=y}}|currentclub=[[Rivers United F.C.|Rivers United]]|clubnumber=36|years1=2024–|clubs1=[[Rivers United F.C.|Rivers United]]|caps1=33|goals1=0|nationalyears1=2026–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]..." 43837 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use Nigerian English|date=June 2026}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2026}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Ochobi Elias|fullname=Ochobi Elias|position=[[Left-back]]|birth_date={{birth date and age|2007|12|25|df=y}}|currentclub=[[Rivers United F.C.|Rivers United]]|clubnumber=36|years1=2024–|clubs1=[[Rivers United F.C.|Rivers United]]|caps1=33|goals1=0|nationalyears1=2026–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=0|nationalgoals1=0|club-update=29 May 2026|nationalteam-update=29 May 2026}} '''Ochobi Elias''' (born 25 December 2007) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a [[left-back]] for [[Rivers United F.C.|Rivers United]].<ref>{{Worldfootball.net|new_id=pe1937839}}</ref> He received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] in 2026 for the [[Unity Cup]] tournament. == Club career == Elias started his career at the Rivers United Youth team where he won the 2024 NPFL Youth League trophy. He was promoted to the senior team in 2024.<ref name="u030">{{Cite news|last=Liadi|first=Tunde|title=Rivers United celebrate Ochobi Elias on Super Eagles' invitation|newspaper=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]|date=2026-05-21|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/rivers-united-celebrate-ochobi-elias-on-super-eagles-invitation/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2026-05-29}}</ref><ref name="e675">{{cite web|title=Ochobi Elias: From NPFL Youth League champion to Super Eagles call – Nigeria Premier Football League|website=Nigeria Premier Football League – Nigeria Premier League Football News|date=2026-05-20|url=https://npfl.com.ng/2026/05/20/ochobi-elias-from-npfl-youth-league-champion-to-super-eagles-call/|access-date=2026-05-29}}</ref> == International career == In May 2026, Elias received his maiden invitation to the Nigeria national team after being named in head coach [[Éric Chelle]]'s squad for the 2026 Unity Cup.<ref name="p909">{{cite web|last=Abe|first=Olamide|title=Chelle names 12 debutants in Eagles Unity Cup squad|website=Punch Newspapers|date=2026-05-20|url=https://punchng.com/chelle-names-12-debutants-in-eagles-unity-cup-squad/|access-date=2026-05-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Official: Eric Chelle announce Nigeria squad for clash against Zimbabwe in Unity Cup|url=https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2026/05/20/official-eric-chelle-announce-nigeria-squad-for-clash-against-zimbabwe-in-unity-cup/|work=Soccer24|date=20 May 2026}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} 0ndokhvty15gfk0nzuogltmspab3pru 43839 43837 2026-07-21T16:46:56Z Charipearl 51 43839 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use Nigerian English|date=June 2026}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2026}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Ochobi Elias|fullname=Ochobi Elias|position=[[Left-back]]|birth_date={{birth date and age|2007|12|25|df=y}}|currentclub=[[Rivers United F.C.|Rivers United]]|clubnumber=36|years1=2024–|clubs1=[[Rivers United F.C.|Rivers United]]|caps1=33|goals1=0|nationalyears1=2026–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=0|nationalgoals1=0|club-update=29 May 2026|nationalteam-update=29 May 2026}} '''Ochobi Elias''' (born 25 December 2007) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a [[left-back]] for [[Rivers United F.C.|Rivers United]].<ref>{{Worldfootball.net|new_id=pe1937839}}</ref> He received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] in 2026 for the [[Unity Cup]] tournament. == Ukọlọ kulọbu == Elias started his career at the Rivers United Youth team where he won the 2024 NPFL Youth League trophy. He was promoted to the senior team in 2024.<ref name="u030">{{Cite news|last=Liadi|first=Tunde|title=Rivers United celebrate Ochobi Elias on Super Eagles' invitation|newspaper=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]|date=2026-05-21|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/rivers-united-celebrate-ochobi-elias-on-super-eagles-invitation/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2026-05-29}}</ref><ref name="e675">{{cite web|title=Ochobi Elias: From NPFL Youth League champion to Super Eagles call – Nigeria Premier Football League|website=Nigeria Premier Football League – Nigeria Premier League Football News|date=2026-05-20|url=https://npfl.com.ng/2026/05/20/ochobi-elias-from-npfl-youth-league-champion-to-super-eagles-call/|access-date=2026-05-29}}</ref> == International career == In May 2026, Elias received his maiden invitation to the Nigeria national team after being named in head coach [[Éric Chelle]]'s squad for the 2026 Unity Cup.<ref name="p909">{{cite web|last=Abe|first=Olamide|title=Chelle names 12 debutants in Eagles Unity Cup squad|website=Punch Newspapers|date=2026-05-20|url=https://punchng.com/chelle-names-12-debutants-in-eagles-unity-cup-squad/|access-date=2026-05-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Official: Eric Chelle announce Nigeria squad for clash against Zimbabwe in Unity Cup|url=https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2026/05/20/official-eric-chelle-announce-nigeria-squad-for-clash-against-zimbabwe-in-unity-cup/|work=Soccer24|date=20 May 2026}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} au7q46bchiol0tn3c8g2iuqguvz05z8 Timothy Anjembe 0 2505 43842 2026-07-21T16:54:17Z Austinea3 116 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Timothy Anjembe|image=|fullname=Timothy Anjembe|height={{height|m=1.78}}|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=yes|1987|09|20}}|birth_place=[[Gboko]], [[Benue State]], [[Nigeria]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=[[BCC Lions]]|years1=2005|years2=2005|years3=2006–2008|years4=2009|years5=2009|years6=2010–2011|years7=2011–2012|ye..." 43842 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Timothy Anjembe|image=|fullname=Timothy Anjembe|height={{height|m=1.78}}|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=yes|1987|09|20}}|birth_place=[[Gboko]], [[Benue State]], [[Nigeria]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=[[BCC Lions]]|years1=2005|years2=2005|years3=2006–2008|years4=2009|years5=2009|years6=2010–2011|years7=2011–2012|years8=2013–2014|years9=2014–2015|years10=2015–2016|clubs1=[[Zamfara United F.C.|Zamfara United]]|clubs2=[[Lobi Stars]]|clubs3=[[Enyimba F.C.|Enyimba]]|clubs4=[[Vissai Ninh Bình FC|Vissai Ninh Bình]]|clubs5=→ [[Đồng Tháp F.C.|Đồng Tháp]] (loan)|clubs6=[[Hòa Phát Hà Nội FC|Hòa Phát Hà Nội]]|clubs7=[[Hà Nội FC (1956)|Hà Nội ACB]]|clubs8=[[Vissai Ninh Bình FC|Vissai Ninh Bình]]|clubs9=[[Hoàng Anh Gia Lai FC|Hoàng Anh Gia Lai]]|clubs10=[[Thanh Hóa FC|FLC Thanh Hóa]]|caps1=|caps2=?|caps3=|caps4=0|caps5=23|caps6=18|caps7=20|caps8=20|caps9=20|caps10=2|goals1=|goals2=12|goals3=|goals4=0|goals5=11|goals6=16<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/anjembe-timothy/136095/ Nigeria – Timothy Anjembe – Soccerway.com]</ref>|goals7=17|goals8=6|goals9=18|goals10=0}} '''Timothy Anjembe''' (born 20 September 1987 in [[Gboko]]) is a retired [[Nigeria|Nigerian]] [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Forward (association football)|striker]]. == Career == In 2005, Timothy signed for [[Lobi Stars]], where he became top scorer of the [[Nigerian Premier League]],<ref name="newswatchngr.com">{{Cite news|url=http://www.newswatchngr.com/editorial/allaccess/bob/10327112046.htm|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=Newswatch magazine|newspaper=[[Newswatch (Nigeria)|Newswatch]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090417081201/http://www.newswatchngr.com/editorial/allaccess/bob/10327112046.htm|archive-date=2009-04-17}}</ref> the top tier of Nigeria, at the age of 18 and was considered one of the hottest prospects in the league. A year later, he joined [[Enyimba F.C.|Enyimba]] and played at the [[CAF Champions League]].<ref name="newswatchngr.com" /> Timothy then went to [[Vietnam]] to join [[Vissai Ninh Bình FC|Vissai Ninh Bình]] in 2009. He was loaned out to [[Đồng Tháp F.C.|Đồng Tháp]] and scored a hat-trick in his debut against [[Hoàng Anh Gia Lai FC|Hoàng Anh Gia Lai]]. At the end of the season, he was nominated as one of the best foreigners in the league.<ref>[http://riranwo.com/mod/xplore/2010/03/26/former-league-star-anjembe-nominated-for-award-in-vietnam-17742.html Former league star Anjembe nominated for award]</ref> In 2010, Timothy joined [[Hanoi FC|Hòa Phát Hà Nội]].<ref>[https://vietfootball.blogspot.com/2010/11/timothy-anjembe-move-to-binh-duong.html Vietnam Football: Timothy Anjembe move to Hanoi]</ref> == Individual == * Best Goalscorer [[Nigeria Premier Football League|Nigerian Premier League]]: 2005 {{Citation needed|date=February 2025}} * Best Goalscorer [[V.League 1|V-League]]: 2012<ref>{{Cite web|last=Trí|first=Dân|date=2014-02-15|title=Vua phá lưới V-League: Timothy trở lại, Merlo mất hút|url=https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/vua-pha-luoi-v-league-timothy-tro-lai-merlo-mat-hut-1392895843.htm|access-date=2025-02-19|website=Báo điện tử Dân Trí|language=vi}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}}{{V-League top scorers}} 9rzw3pmsnq94pjiuk0wqjg01nwp3jbq 43843 43842 2026-07-21T16:55:53Z Austinea3 116 43843 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Timothy Anjembe|image=|fullname=Timothy Anjembe|height={{height|m=1.78}}|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=yes|1987|09|20}}|birth_place=[[Gboko]], [[Benue State]], [[Nigeria]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=[[BCC Lions]]|years1=2005|years2=2005|years3=2006–2008|years4=2009|years5=2009|years6=2010–2011|years7=2011–2012|years8=2013–2014|years9=2014–2015|years10=2015–2016|clubs1=[[Zamfara United F.C.|Zamfara United]]|clubs2=[[Lobi Stars]]|clubs3=[[Enyimba F.C.|Enyimba]]|clubs4=[[Vissai Ninh Bình FC|Vissai Ninh Bình]]|clubs5=→ [[Đồng Tháp F.C.|Đồng Tháp]] (loan)|clubs6=[[Hòa Phát Hà Nội FC|Hòa Phát Hà Nội]]|clubs7=[[Hà Nội FC (1956)|Hà Nội ACB]]|clubs8=[[Vissai Ninh Bình FC|Vissai Ninh Bình]]|clubs9=[[Hoàng Anh Gia Lai FC|Hoàng Anh Gia Lai]]|clubs10=[[Thanh Hóa FC|FLC Thanh Hóa]]|caps1=|caps2=?|caps3=|caps4=0|caps5=23|caps6=18|caps7=20|caps8=20|caps9=20|caps10=2|goals1=|goals2=12|goals3=|goals4=0|goals5=11|goals6=16<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/anjembe-timothy/136095/ Nigeria – Timothy Anjembe – Soccerway.com]</ref>|goals7=17|goals8=6|goals9=18|goals10=0}} '''Timothy Anjembe''' (má bì efu ochu ékélà nolu ogwu efu odo born 20 September 1987 efu in [[Gboko]]) is a retired [[Nigeria|Nigerian]] [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Forward (association football)|striker]]. == Career == In 2005, Timothy signed for [[Lobi Stars]], where he became top scorer of the [[Nigerian Premier League]],<ref name="newswatchngr.com">{{Cite news|url=http://www.newswatchngr.com/editorial/allaccess/bob/10327112046.htm|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=Newswatch magazine|newspaper=[[Newswatch (Nigeria)|Newswatch]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090417081201/http://www.newswatchngr.com/editorial/allaccess/bob/10327112046.htm|archive-date=2009-04-17}}</ref> the top tier of Nigeria, at the age of 18 and was considered one of the hottest prospects in the league. A year later, he joined [[Enyimba F.C.|Enyimba]] and played at the [[CAF Champions League]].<ref name="newswatchngr.com" /> Timothy then went to [[Vietnam]] to join [[Vissai Ninh Bình FC|Vissai Ninh Bình]] in 2009. He was loaned out to [[Đồng Tháp F.C.|Đồng Tháp]] and scored a hat-trick in his debut against [[Hoàng Anh Gia Lai FC|Hoàng Anh Gia Lai]]. At the end of the season, he was nominated as one of the best foreigners in the league.<ref>[http://riranwo.com/mod/xplore/2010/03/26/former-league-star-anjembe-nominated-for-award-in-vietnam-17742.html Former league star Anjembe nominated for award]</ref> In 2010, Timothy joined [[Hanoi FC|Hòa Phát Hà Nội]].<ref>[https://vietfootball.blogspot.com/2010/11/timothy-anjembe-move-to-binh-duong.html Vietnam Football: Timothy Anjembe move to Hanoi]</ref> == Individual == * Best Goalscorer [[Nigeria Premier Football League|Nigerian Premier League]]: 2005 {{Citation needed|date=February 2025}} * Best Goalscorer [[V.League 1|V-League]]: 2012<ref>{{Cite web|last=Trí|first=Dân|date=2014-02-15|title=Vua phá lưới V-League: Timothy trở lại, Merlo mất hút|url=https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/vua-pha-luoi-v-league-timothy-tro-lai-merlo-mat-hut-1392895843.htm|access-date=2025-02-19|website=Báo điện tử Dân Trí|language=vi}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}}{{V-League top scorers}} 0xom43od22sgqe4y6s0wz155hxx9i3e 43845 43843 2026-07-21T16:58:10Z Austinea3 116 43845 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Timothy Anjembe|image=|fullname=Timothy Anjembe|height={{height|m=1.78}}|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=yes|1987|09|20}}|birth_place=[[Gboko]], [[Benue State]], [[Nigeria]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=[[BCC Lions]]|years1=2005|years2=2005|years3=2006–2008|years4=2009|years5=2009|years6=2010–2011|years7=2011–2012|years8=2013–2014|years9=2014–2015|years10=2015–2016|clubs1=[[Zamfara United F.C.|Zamfara United]]|clubs2=[[Lobi Stars]]|clubs3=[[Enyimba F.C.|Enyimba]]|clubs4=[[Vissai Ninh Bình FC|Vissai Ninh Bình]]|clubs5=→ [[Đồng Tháp F.C.|Đồng Tháp]] (loan)|clubs6=[[Hòa Phát Hà Nội FC|Hòa Phát Hà Nội]]|clubs7=[[Hà Nội FC (1956)|Hà Nội ACB]]|clubs8=[[Vissai Ninh Bình FC|Vissai Ninh Bình]]|clubs9=[[Hoàng Anh Gia Lai FC|Hoàng Anh Gia Lai]]|clubs10=[[Thanh Hóa FC|FLC Thanh Hóa]]|caps1=|caps2=?|caps3=|caps4=0|caps5=23|caps6=18|caps7=20|caps8=20|caps9=20|caps10=2|goals1=|goals2=12|goals3=|goals4=0|goals5=11|goals6=16<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/anjembe-timothy/136095/ Nigeria – Timothy Anjembe – Soccerway.com]</ref>|goals7=17|goals8=6|goals9=18|goals10=0}} '''Timothy Anjembe''' (má bì efu ochu ékélà nolu ogwu efu odo 1987 efu [[Gboko]]) ì chané kì ukólo kpà efu is a retired [[Nigeria|Nigerian]] [[Association football|footballer]] énèwho played as a [[Forward (association football)|striker]]. == Career == In 2005, Timothy signed for [[Lobi Stars]], where he became top scorer of the [[Nigerian Premier League]],<ref name="newswatchngr.com">{{Cite news|url=http://www.newswatchngr.com/editorial/allaccess/bob/10327112046.htm|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=Newswatch magazine|newspaper=[[Newswatch (Nigeria)|Newswatch]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090417081201/http://www.newswatchngr.com/editorial/allaccess/bob/10327112046.htm|archive-date=2009-04-17}}</ref> the top tier of Nigeria, at the age of 18 and was considered one of the hottest prospects in the league. A year later, he joined [[Enyimba F.C.|Enyimba]] and played at the [[CAF Champions League]].<ref name="newswatchngr.com" /> Timothy then went to [[Vietnam]] to join [[Vissai Ninh Bình FC|Vissai Ninh Bình]] in 2009. He was loaned out to [[Đồng Tháp F.C.|Đồng Tháp]] and scored a hat-trick in his debut against [[Hoàng Anh Gia Lai FC|Hoàng Anh Gia Lai]]. At the end of the season, he was nominated as one of the best foreigners in the league.<ref>[http://riranwo.com/mod/xplore/2010/03/26/former-league-star-anjembe-nominated-for-award-in-vietnam-17742.html Former league star Anjembe nominated for award]</ref> In 2010, Timothy joined [[Hanoi FC|Hòa Phát Hà Nội]].<ref>[https://vietfootball.blogspot.com/2010/11/timothy-anjembe-move-to-binh-duong.html Vietnam Football: Timothy Anjembe move to Hanoi]</ref> == Individual == * Best Goalscorer [[Nigeria Premier Football League|Nigerian Premier League]]: 2005 {{Citation needed|date=February 2025}} * Best Goalscorer [[V.League 1|V-League]]: 2012<ref>{{Cite web|last=Trí|first=Dân|date=2014-02-15|title=Vua phá lưới V-League: Timothy trở lại, Merlo mất hút|url=https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/vua-pha-luoi-v-league-timothy-tro-lai-merlo-mat-hut-1392895843.htm|access-date=2025-02-19|website=Báo điện tử Dân Trí|language=vi}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}}{{V-League top scorers}} dqn0l43ycp01nbt6nkg1ltck6hoaqi6 43847 43845 2026-07-21T17:02:19Z Austinea3 116 43847 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Timothy Anjembe|image=|fullname=Timothy Anjembe|height={{height|m=1.78}}|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=yes|1987|09|20}}|birth_place=[[Gboko]], [[Benue State]], [[Nigeria]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=[[BCC Lions]]|years1=2005|years2=2005|years3=2006–2008|years4=2009|years5=2009|years6=2010–2011|years7=2011–2012|years8=2013–2014|years9=2014–2015|years10=2015–2016|clubs1=[[Zamfara United F.C.|Zamfara United]]|clubs2=[[Lobi Stars]]|clubs3=[[Enyimba F.C.|Enyimba]]|clubs4=[[Vissai Ninh Bình FC|Vissai Ninh Bình]]|clubs5=→ [[Đồng Tháp F.C.|Đồng Tháp]] (loan)|clubs6=[[Hòa Phát Hà Nội FC|Hòa Phát Hà Nội]]|clubs7=[[Hà Nội FC (1956)|Hà Nội ACB]]|clubs8=[[Vissai Ninh Bình FC|Vissai Ninh Bình]]|clubs9=[[Hoàng Anh Gia Lai FC|Hoàng Anh Gia Lai]]|clubs10=[[Thanh Hóa FC|FLC Thanh Hóa]]|caps1=|caps2=?|caps3=|caps4=0|caps5=23|caps6=18|caps7=20|caps8=20|caps9=20|caps10=2|goals1=|goals2=12|goals3=|goals4=0|goals5=11|goals6=16<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/anjembe-timothy/136095/ Nigeria – Timothy Anjembe – Soccerway.com]</ref>|goals7=17|goals8=6|goals9=18|goals10=0}} '''Timothy Anjembe''' (má bì efu ochu ékélà nolu ogwu efu odo 1987 efu [[Gboko]]) ì chané kì ukólo kpà efu [[Nigeria|Nigerian]] [[Association football|footballer]] énè kìa rìo dábì who played as a [[Forward (association football)|striker]]. == Career == In 2005, Timothy signed for [[Lobi Stars]], where he became top scorer of the [[Nigerian Premier League]],<ref name="newswatchngr.com">{{Cite news|url=http://www.newswatchngr.com/editorial/allaccess/bob/10327112046.htm|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=Newswatch magazine|newspaper=[[Newswatch (Nigeria)|Newswatch]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090417081201/http://www.newswatchngr.com/editorial/allaccess/bob/10327112046.htm|archive-date=2009-04-17}}</ref> the top tier of Nigeria, at the age of 18 and was considered one of the hottest prospects in the league. A year later, he joined [[Enyimba F.C.|Enyimba]] and played at the [[CAF Champions League]].<ref name="newswatchngr.com" /> Timothy then went to [[Vietnam]] to join [[Vissai Ninh Bình FC|Vissai Ninh Bình]] in 2009. He was loaned out to [[Đồng Tháp F.C.|Đồng Tháp]] and scored a hat-trick in his debut against [[Hoàng Anh Gia Lai FC|Hoàng Anh Gia Lai]]. At the end of the season, he was nominated as one of the best foreigners in the league.<ref>[http://riranwo.com/mod/xplore/2010/03/26/former-league-star-anjembe-nominated-for-award-in-vietnam-17742.html Former league star Anjembe nominated for award]</ref> In 2010, Timothy joined [[Hanoi FC|Hòa Phát Hà Nội]].<ref>[https://vietfootball.blogspot.com/2010/11/timothy-anjembe-move-to-binh-duong.html Vietnam Football: Timothy Anjembe move to Hanoi]</ref> == Individual == * Best Goalscorer [[Nigeria Premier Football League|Nigerian Premier League]]: 2005 {{Citation needed|date=February 2025}} * Best Goalscorer [[V.League 1|V-League]]: 2012<ref>{{Cite web|last=Trí|first=Dân|date=2014-02-15|title=Vua phá lưới V-League: Timothy trở lại, Merlo mất hút|url=https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/vua-pha-luoi-v-league-timothy-tro-lai-merlo-mat-hut-1392895843.htm|access-date=2025-02-19|website=Báo điện tử Dân Trí|language=vi}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}}{{V-League top scorers}} nbw98kono4aslgwa0799rx96ecwk0zh 43848 43847 2026-07-21T17:05:56Z Austinea3 116 43848 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Timothy Anjembe|image=|fullname=Timothy Anjembe|height={{height|m=1.78}}|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=yes|1987|09|20}}|birth_place=[[Gboko]], [[Benue State]], [[Nigeria]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=[[BCC Lions]]|years1=2005|years2=2005|years3=2006–2008|years4=2009|years5=2009|years6=2010–2011|years7=2011–2012|years8=2013–2014|years9=2014–2015|years10=2015–2016|clubs1=[[Zamfara United F.C.|Zamfara United]]|clubs2=[[Lobi Stars]]|clubs3=[[Enyimba F.C.|Enyimba]]|clubs4=[[Vissai Ninh Bình FC|Vissai Ninh Bình]]|clubs5=→ [[Đồng Tháp F.C.|Đồng Tháp]] (loan)|clubs6=[[Hòa Phát Hà Nội FC|Hòa Phát Hà Nội]]|clubs7=[[Hà Nội FC (1956)|Hà Nội ACB]]|clubs8=[[Vissai Ninh Bình FC|Vissai Ninh Bình]]|clubs9=[[Hoàng Anh Gia Lai FC|Hoàng Anh Gia Lai]]|clubs10=[[Thanh Hóa FC|FLC Thanh Hóa]]|caps1=|caps2=?|caps3=|caps4=0|caps5=23|caps6=18|caps7=20|caps8=20|caps9=20|caps10=2|goals1=|goals2=12|goals3=|goals4=0|goals5=11|goals6=16<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/anjembe-timothy/136095/ Nigeria – Timothy Anjembe – Soccerway.com]</ref>|goals7=17|goals8=6|goals9=18|goals10=0}} '''Timothy Anjembe''' (má bì efu ochu ékélà nolu ogwu efu odo 1987 efu [[Gboko]]) ì chané kì ukólo kpà efu [[Nigeria|Nigerian]] [[Association football|footballer]] énè kìa rìo dábì [[Forward (association football)|striker]]. == Career == Efu In 2005, Timothy dówoto otakida nwu signed for [[Lobi Stars]],ugbo kìa mudì ene ogbogaga kìa rì bolu tefiga yẹ ī where he became top scorer of the [[Nigerian Premier League]],<ref name="newswatchngr.com">{{Cite news|url=http://www.newswatchngr.com/editorial/allaccess/bob/10327112046.htm|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=Newswatch magazine|newspaper=[[Newswatch (Nigeria)|Newswatch]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090417081201/http://www.newswatchngr.com/editorial/allaccess/bob/10327112046.htm|archive-date=2009-04-17}}</ref> the top tier of Nigeria, at the age of 18 and was considered one of the hottest prospects in the league. A year later, he joined [[Enyimba F.C.|Enyimba]] and played at the [[CAF Champions League]].<ref name="newswatchngr.com" /> Timothy then went to [[Vietnam]] to join [[Vissai Ninh Bình FC|Vissai Ninh Bình]] in 2009. He was loaned out to [[Đồng Tháp F.C.|Đồng Tháp]] and scored a hat-trick in his debut against [[Hoàng Anh Gia Lai FC|Hoàng Anh Gia Lai]]. At the end of the season, he was nominated as one of the best foreigners in the league.<ref>[http://riranwo.com/mod/xplore/2010/03/26/former-league-star-anjembe-nominated-for-award-in-vietnam-17742.html Former league star Anjembe nominated for award]</ref> In 2010, Timothy joined [[Hanoi FC|Hòa Phát Hà Nội]].<ref>[https://vietfootball.blogspot.com/2010/11/timothy-anjembe-move-to-binh-duong.html Vietnam Football: Timothy Anjembe move to Hanoi]</ref> == Individual == * Best Goalscorer [[Nigeria Premier Football League|Nigerian Premier League]]: 2005 {{Citation needed|date=February 2025}} * Best Goalscorer [[V.League 1|V-League]]: 2012<ref>{{Cite web|last=Trí|first=Dân|date=2014-02-15|title=Vua phá lưới V-League: Timothy trở lại, Merlo mất hút|url=https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/vua-pha-luoi-v-league-timothy-tro-lai-merlo-mat-hut-1392895843.htm|access-date=2025-02-19|website=Báo điện tử Dân Trí|language=vi}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}}{{V-League top scorers}} p7ylsc4766wkb76n719orhmub1zgb0d 43849 43848 2026-07-21T17:10:09Z Austinea3 116 43849 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Timothy Anjembe|image=|fullname=Timothy Anjembe|height={{height|m=1.78}}|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=yes|1987|09|20}}|birth_place=[[Gboko]], [[Benue State]], [[Nigeria]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=[[BCC Lions]]|years1=2005|years2=2005|years3=2006–2008|years4=2009|years5=2009|years6=2010–2011|years7=2011–2012|years8=2013–2014|years9=2014–2015|years10=2015–2016|clubs1=[[Zamfara United F.C.|Zamfara United]]|clubs2=[[Lobi Stars]]|clubs3=[[Enyimba F.C.|Enyimba]]|clubs4=[[Vissai Ninh Bình FC|Vissai Ninh Bình]]|clubs5=→ [[Đồng Tháp F.C.|Đồng Tháp]] (loan)|clubs6=[[Hòa Phát Hà Nội FC|Hòa Phát Hà Nội]]|clubs7=[[Hà Nội FC (1956)|Hà Nội ACB]]|clubs8=[[Vissai Ninh Bình FC|Vissai Ninh Bình]]|clubs9=[[Hoàng Anh Gia Lai FC|Hoàng Anh Gia Lai]]|clubs10=[[Thanh Hóa FC|FLC Thanh Hóa]]|caps1=|caps2=?|caps3=|caps4=0|caps5=23|caps6=18|caps7=20|caps8=20|caps9=20|caps10=2|goals1=|goals2=12|goals3=|goals4=0|goals5=11|goals6=16<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/anjembe-timothy/136095/ Nigeria – Timothy Anjembe – Soccerway.com]</ref>|goals7=17|goals8=6|goals9=18|goals10=0}} '''Timothy Anjembe''' (má bì efu ochu ékélà nolu ogwu efu odo 1987 efu [[Gboko]]) ì chané kì ukólo kpà efu [[Nigeria|Nigerian]] [[Association football|footballer]] énè kìa rìo dábì [[Forward (association football)|striker]]. == Career == Efu In 2005, Timothy dówoto otakida nwu signed for [[Lobi Stars]],ugbo kìa mudì ene ogbogaga kìa rì bolu tefiga yẹ ī [[Nigerian Premier League]],<ref name="newswatchngr.com">{{Cite news|url=http://www.newswatchngr.com/editorial/allaccess/bob/10327112046.htm|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=Newswatch magazine|newspaper=[[Newswatch (Nigeria)|Newswatch]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090417081201/http://www.newswatchngr.com/editorial/allaccess/bob/10327112046.htm|archive-date=2009-04-17}}</ref> Ẹgba kẹ dọmọwọ imọlu gba kpaichẹ unyịmẹ utẹgbẹ Nigeria, ẹgba kẹ dọmọwọ ọmọ ẹkpẹle ugbọmẹ mọgwọ mẹlu-nyọwọ, amọna mọwọ kẹ dọmọwọ unyịmẹ ọka kẹ dọmọwọ chaka mọgwọ league lẹ. Ọmọ ọdun ka kwobi, i dabu dọmọwọ the top tier of Nigeria, at the age of 18 and was considered one of the hottest prospects in the league. A year later, he joined [[Enyimba F.C.|Enyimba]] kpaì kì ńo efu yẹ í and played at the [[CAF Champions League]].<ref name="newswatchngr.com" /> Timothy then went to [[Vietnam]] to join [[Vissai Ninh Bình FC|Vissai Ninh Bình]] in 2009. He was loaned out to [[Đồng Tháp F.C.|Đồng Tháp]] and scored a hat-trick in his debut against [[Hoàng Anh Gia Lai FC|Hoàng Anh Gia Lai]]. At the end of the season, he was nominated as one of the best foreigners in the league.<ref>[http://riranwo.com/mod/xplore/2010/03/26/former-league-star-anjembe-nominated-for-award-in-vietnam-17742.html Former league star Anjembe nominated for award]</ref> In 2010, Timothy joined [[Hanoi FC|Hòa Phát Hà Nội]].<ref>[https://vietfootball.blogspot.com/2010/11/timothy-anjembe-move-to-binh-duong.html Vietnam Football: Timothy Anjembe move to Hanoi]</ref> == Individual == * Best Goalscorer [[Nigeria Premier Football League|Nigerian Premier League]]: 2005 {{Citation needed|date=February 2025}} * Best Goalscorer [[V.League 1|V-League]]: 2012<ref>{{Cite web|last=Trí|first=Dân|date=2014-02-15|title=Vua phá lưới V-League: Timothy trở lại, Merlo mất hút|url=https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/vua-pha-luoi-v-league-timothy-tro-lai-merlo-mat-hut-1392895843.htm|access-date=2025-02-19|website=Báo điện tử Dân Trí|language=vi}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}}{{V-League top scorers}} crc0p93ulpc0ruthig5hn14ujhmd162 43851 43849 2026-07-21T17:11:46Z Austinea3 116 43851 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Timothy Anjembe|image=|fullname=Timothy Anjembe|height={{height|m=1.78}}|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=yes|1987|09|20}}|birth_place=[[Gboko]], [[Benue State]], [[Nigeria]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=[[BCC Lions]]|years1=2005|years2=2005|years3=2006–2008|years4=2009|years5=2009|years6=2010–2011|years7=2011–2012|years8=2013–2014|years9=2014–2015|years10=2015–2016|clubs1=[[Zamfara United F.C.|Zamfara United]]|clubs2=[[Lobi Stars]]|clubs3=[[Enyimba F.C.|Enyimba]]|clubs4=[[Vissai Ninh Bình FC|Vissai Ninh Bình]]|clubs5=→ [[Đồng Tháp F.C.|Đồng Tháp]] (loan)|clubs6=[[Hòa Phát Hà Nội FC|Hòa Phát Hà Nội]]|clubs7=[[Hà Nội FC (1956)|Hà Nội ACB]]|clubs8=[[Vissai Ninh Bình FC|Vissai Ninh Bình]]|clubs9=[[Hoàng Anh Gia Lai FC|Hoàng Anh Gia Lai]]|clubs10=[[Thanh Hóa FC|FLC Thanh Hóa]]|caps1=|caps2=?|caps3=|caps4=0|caps5=23|caps6=18|caps7=20|caps8=20|caps9=20|caps10=2|goals1=|goals2=12|goals3=|goals4=0|goals5=11|goals6=16<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/anjembe-timothy/136095/ Nigeria – Timothy Anjembe – Soccerway.com]</ref>|goals7=17|goals8=6|goals9=18|goals10=0}} '''Timothy Anjembe''' (má bì efu ochu ékélà nolu ogwu efu odo 1987 efu [[Gboko]]) ì chané kì ukólo kpà efu [[Nigeria|Nigerian]] [[Association football|footballer]] énè kìa rìo dábì [[Forward (association football)|striker]]. == Career == Efu In 2005, Timothy dówoto otakida nwu signed for [[Lobi Stars]],ugbo kìa mudì ene ogbogaga kìa rì bolu tefiga yẹ ī [[Nigerian Premier League]],<ref name="newswatchngr.com">{{Cite news|url=http://www.newswatchngr.com/editorial/allaccess/bob/10327112046.htm|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=Newswatch magazine|newspaper=[[Newswatch (Nigeria)|Newswatch]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090417081201/http://www.newswatchngr.com/editorial/allaccess/bob/10327112046.htm|archive-date=2009-04-17}}</ref> Ẹgba kẹ dọmọwọ imọlu gba kpaichẹ unyịmẹ utẹgbẹ Nigeria, ẹgba kẹ dọmọwọ ọmọ ẹkpẹle ugbọmẹ mọgwọ mẹlu-nyọwọ, amọna mọwọ kẹ dọmọwọ unyịmẹ ọka kẹ dọmọwọ chaka mọgwọ league lẹ. Ọmọ ọdun ka kwobi, i dabu dọmọwọ [[Enyimba F.C.|Enyimba]] kpaì kì ńo efu yẹ [[CAF Champions League]].<ref name="newswatchngr.com" /> Timothy then went to [[Vietnam]] to join [[Vissai Ninh Bình FC|Vissai Ninh Bình]] in 2009. He was loaned out to [[Đồng Tháp F.C.|Đồng Tháp]] and scored a hat-trick in his debut against [[Hoàng Anh Gia Lai FC|Hoàng Anh Gia Lai]]. At the end of the season, he was nominated as one of the best foreigners in the league.<ref>[http://riranwo.com/mod/xplore/2010/03/26/former-league-star-anjembe-nominated-for-award-in-vietnam-17742.html Former league star Anjembe nominated for award]</ref> In 2010, Timothy joined [[Hanoi FC|Hòa Phát Hà Nội]].<ref>[https://vietfootball.blogspot.com/2010/11/timothy-anjembe-move-to-binh-duong.html Vietnam Football: Timothy Anjembe move to Hanoi]</ref> == Individual == * Best Goalscorer [[Nigeria Premier Football League|Nigerian Premier League]]: 2005 {{Citation needed|date=February 2025}} * Best Goalscorer [[V.League 1|V-League]]: 2012<ref>{{Cite web|last=Trí|first=Dân|date=2014-02-15|title=Vua phá lưới V-League: Timothy trở lại, Merlo mất hút|url=https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/vua-pha-luoi-v-league-timothy-tro-lai-merlo-mat-hut-1392895843.htm|access-date=2025-02-19|website=Báo điện tử Dân Trí|language=vi}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}}{{V-League top scorers}} 2t84dd6xgn0o7w7qy4vojcsar23m200 43853 43851 2026-07-21T17:27:24Z Austinea3 116 43853 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Timothy Anjembe|image=|fullname=Timothy Anjembe|height={{height|m=1.78}}|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=yes|1987|09|20}}|birth_place=[[Gboko]], [[Benue State]], [[Nigeria]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=[[BCC Lions]]|years1=2005|years2=2005|years3=2006–2008|years4=2009|years5=2009|years6=2010–2011|years7=2011–2012|years8=2013–2014|years9=2014–2015|years10=2015–2016|clubs1=[[Zamfara United F.C.|Zamfara United]]|clubs2=[[Lobi Stars]]|clubs3=[[Enyimba F.C.|Enyimba]]|clubs4=[[Vissai Ninh Bình FC|Vissai Ninh Bình]]|clubs5=→ [[Đồng Tháp F.C.|Đồng Tháp]] (loan)|clubs6=[[Hòa Phát Hà Nội FC|Hòa Phát Hà Nội]]|clubs7=[[Hà Nội FC (1956)|Hà Nội ACB]]|clubs8=[[Vissai Ninh Bình FC|Vissai Ninh Bình]]|clubs9=[[Hoàng Anh Gia Lai FC|Hoàng Anh Gia Lai]]|clubs10=[[Thanh Hóa FC|FLC Thanh Hóa]]|caps1=|caps2=?|caps3=|caps4=0|caps5=23|caps6=18|caps7=20|caps8=20|caps9=20|caps10=2|goals1=|goals2=12|goals3=|goals4=0|goals5=11|goals6=16<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/anjembe-timothy/136095/ Nigeria – Timothy Anjembe – Soccerway.com]</ref>|goals7=17|goals8=6|goals9=18|goals10=0}} '''Timothy Anjembe''' (má bì efu ochu ékélà nolu ogwu efu odo 1987 efu [[Gboko]]) ì chané kì ukólo kpà efu [[Nigeria|Nigerian]] [[Association football|footballer]] énè kìa rìo dábì [[Forward (association football)|striker]]. == Career == Efu In 2005, Timothy dówoto otakida nwu signed for [[Lobi Stars]],ugbo kìa mudì ene ogbogaga kìa rì bolu tefiga yẹ ī [[Nigerian Premier League]],<ref name="newswatchngr.com">{{Cite news|url=http://www.newswatchngr.com/editorial/allaccess/bob/10327112046.htm|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=Newswatch magazine|newspaper=[[Newswatch (Nigeria)|Newswatch]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090417081201/http://www.newswatchngr.com/editorial/allaccess/bob/10327112046.htm|archive-date=2009-04-17}}</ref> Ẹgba kẹ dọmọwọ imọlu gba kpaichẹ unyịmẹ utẹgbẹ Nigeria, ẹgba kẹ dọmọwọ ọmọ ẹkpẹle ugbọmẹ mọgwọ mẹlu-nyọwọ, amọna mọwọ kẹ dọmọwọ unyịmẹ ọka kẹ dọmọwọ chaka mọgwọ league lẹ. Ọmọ ọdun ka kwobi, i dabu dọmọwọ [[Enyimba F.C.|Enyimba]] kpaì kì ńo efu yẹ [[CAF Champions League]].<ref name="newswatchngr.com" /> Timothy ñ lo tẹ then went to [[Vietnam]] kì dama kpaì to join [[Vissai Ninh Bình FC|Vissai Ninh Bình]] efu odo in 2009.ma du onwu lónu tì He was loaned out to [[Đồng Tháp F.C.|Đồng Tháp]] kpaì and kì ìscọ́l bóòlu m’ata efu ubóòlu ejuedudu nwu kì rio eju dóó scored a hat-trick in his debut against [[Hoàng Anh Gia Lai FC|Hoàng Anh Gia Lai]]. Kpai anyị achaka unyịmẹ ukpọchẹ lẹ, a mọ i dabu ka kẹ dọmọwọ abunyi ọka ku ma bọ kwọ gbeju unyịmẹ league lẹ" At the end of the season, he was nominated as one of the best foreigners in the league.<ref>[http://riranwo.com/mod/xplore/2010/03/26/former-league-star-anjembe-nominated-for-award-in-vietnam-17742.html Former league star Anjembe nominated for award]</ref> efu ọdọ In 2010, Timothy dama kpì joined [[Hanoi FC|Hòa Phát Hà Nội]].<ref>[https://vietfootball.blogspot.com/2010/11/timothy-anjembe-move-to-binh-duong.html Vietnam Football: Timothy Anjembe move to Hanoi]</ref> == Individual == * Best Goalscorer [[Nigeria Premier Football League|Nigerian Premier League]]: 2005 {{Citation needed|date=February 2025}} * Best Goalscorer [[V.League 1|V-League]]: 2012<ref>{{Cite web|last=Trí|first=Dân|date=2014-02-15|title=Vua phá lưới V-League: Timothy trở lại, Merlo mất hút|url=https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/vua-pha-luoi-v-league-timothy-tro-lai-merlo-mat-hut-1392895843.htm|access-date=2025-02-19|website=Báo điện tử Dân Trí|language=vi}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}}{{V-League top scorers}} mho8uo9ju6j7oqnv48kp0e0sxyamgug 43854 43853 2026-07-21T17:29:30Z Austinea3 116 43854 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Timothy Anjembe|image=|fullname=Timothy Anjembe|height={{height|m=1.78}}|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=yes|1987|09|20}}|birth_place=[[Gboko]], [[Benue State]], [[Nigeria]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=[[BCC Lions]]|years1=2005|years2=2005|years3=2006–2008|years4=2009|years5=2009|years6=2010–2011|years7=2011–2012|years8=2013–2014|years9=2014–2015|years10=2015–2016|clubs1=[[Zamfara United F.C.|Zamfara United]]|clubs2=[[Lobi Stars]]|clubs3=[[Enyimba F.C.|Enyimba]]|clubs4=[[Vissai Ninh Bình FC|Vissai Ninh Bình]]|clubs5=→ [[Đồng Tháp F.C.|Đồng Tháp]] (loan)|clubs6=[[Hòa Phát Hà Nội FC|Hòa Phát Hà Nội]]|clubs7=[[Hà Nội FC (1956)|Hà Nội ACB]]|clubs8=[[Vissai Ninh Bình FC|Vissai Ninh Bình]]|clubs9=[[Hoàng Anh Gia Lai FC|Hoàng Anh Gia Lai]]|clubs10=[[Thanh Hóa FC|FLC Thanh Hóa]]|caps1=|caps2=?|caps3=|caps4=0|caps5=23|caps6=18|caps7=20|caps8=20|caps9=20|caps10=2|goals1=|goals2=12|goals3=|goals4=0|goals5=11|goals6=16<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/anjembe-timothy/136095/ Nigeria – Timothy Anjembe – Soccerway.com]</ref>|goals7=17|goals8=6|goals9=18|goals10=0}} '''Timothy Anjembe''' (má bì efu ochu ékélà nolu ogwu efu odo 1987 efu [[Gboko]]) ì chané kì ukólo kpà efu [[Nigeria|Nigerian]] [[Association football|footballer]] énè kìa rìo dábì [[Forward (association football)|striker]]. == Career == Efu In 2005, Timothy dówoto otakida nwu signed for [[Lobi Stars]],ugbo kìa mudì ene ogbogaga kìa rì bolu tefiga yẹ ī [[Nigerian Premier League]],<ref name="newswatchngr.com">{{Cite news|url=http://www.newswatchngr.com/editorial/allaccess/bob/10327112046.htm|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=Newswatch magazine|newspaper=[[Newswatch (Nigeria)|Newswatch]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090417081201/http://www.newswatchngr.com/editorial/allaccess/bob/10327112046.htm|archive-date=2009-04-17}}</ref> Ẹgba kẹ dọmọwọ imọlu gba kpaichẹ unyịmẹ utẹgbẹ Nigeria, ẹgba kẹ dọmọwọ ọmọ ẹkpẹle ugbọmẹ mọgwọ mẹlu-nyọwọ, amọna mọwọ kẹ dọmọwọ unyịmẹ ọka kẹ dọmọwọ chaka mọgwọ league lẹ. Ọmọ ọdun ka kwobi, i dabu dọmọwọ [[Enyimba F.C.|Enyimba]] kpaì kì ńo efu yẹ [[CAF Champions League]].<ref name="newswatchngr.com" /> Timothy ñ lo tẹ then went to [[Vietnam]] kì dama kpaì to join [[Vissai Ninh Bình FC|Vissai Ninh Bình]] efu odo in 2009.ma du onwu lónu tì [[Đồng Tháp F.C.|Đồng Tháp]] kpaì kì ìscọ́l bóòlu m’ata efu ubóòlu ejuedudu nwu kì rio eju dóó [[Hoàng Anh Gia Lai FC|Hoàng Anh Gia Lai]]. Kpai anyị achaka unyịmẹ ukpọchẹ lẹ, a mọ i dabu ka kẹ dọmọwọ abunyi ọka ku ma bọ kwọ gbeju unyịmẹ league lẹ.<ref>[http://riranwo.com/mod/xplore/2010/03/26/former-league-star-anjembe-nominated-for-award-in-vietnam-17742.html Former league star Anjembe nominated for award]</ref> efu ọdọ 2010, Timothy dama kpì [[Hanoi FC|Hòa Phát Hà Nội]].<ref>[https://vietfootball.blogspot.com/2010/11/timothy-anjembe-move-to-binh-duong.html Vietnam Football: Timothy Anjembe move to Hanoi]</ref> == Individual == * Best Goalscorer [[Nigeria Premier Football League|Nigerian Premier League]]: 2005 {{Citation needed|date=February 2025}} * Best Goalscorer [[V.League 1|V-League]]: 2012<ref>{{Cite web|last=Trí|first=Dân|date=2014-02-15|title=Vua phá lưới V-League: Timothy trở lại, Merlo mất hút|url=https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/vua-pha-luoi-v-league-timothy-tro-lai-merlo-mat-hut-1392895843.htm|access-date=2025-02-19|website=Báo điện tử Dân Trí|language=vi}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}}{{V-League top scorers}} 3zpag7tq66r4gsphdwazvlew4pgdwn1 Waliu Ojetoye 0 2506 43846 2026-07-21T17:00:06Z JusticeObutu 1548 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigeria Professional Footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Waliu Ojetoye | fullname = Waliu Ojetoye | birth_date = 29 April 2004 | birth_place = Lagos, Nigeria | height = 1.80 m | position = Right-back / Midfielder | currentclub = FC Sellier & Bellot Vlašim | years1 = 2024–2025 | clubs1 = Ikorodu City | caps1 = 32<ref name="m428">{{cite web |title=Waliu Ojetoye (Vlasim) stats |website=Flashscore.com.ng |url=https://www.flashscore.com...." 43846 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigeria Professional Footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Waliu Ojetoye | fullname = Waliu Ojetoye | birth_date = 29 April 2004 | birth_place = Lagos, Nigeria | height = 1.80 m | position = Right-back / Midfielder | currentclub = FC Sellier & Bellot Vlašim | years1 = 2024–2025 | clubs1 = Ikorodu City | caps1 = 32<ref name="m428">{{cite web |title=Waliu Ojetoye (Vlasim) stats |website=Flashscore.com.ng |url=https://www.flashscore.com.ng/player/ojetoye-waliu/OMwi4fNo/ |access-date=2026-05-30}}</ref> | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2025 | clubs2 = Hapoel Jerusalem (loan) | caps2 = 2 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2026– | clubs3 = FC Sellier & Bellot Vlašim | caps3 = | goals3 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2026– | nationalteam1 = Nigeria | nationalcaps1 = 1 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | pcupdate = 30 May 2026 | ntupdate = 30 May 2026 }} '''Waliu Ojetoye''' (born 29 April 2004) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a right-back. He is currently signed to [[Czech Republic|Czech]] club [[FC Sellier & Bellot Vlašim]] and has represented the Nigeria national team. == Club career == Ojetoye began his professional career with [[Ikorodu City F.C.|Ikorodu City F.C]]. in the [[Nigeria Premier Football League]] (NPFL), where he became the captain of the team during the 2024–25 season.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Akinsuroju |first=Toluwani |date=2026-03-16 |title=Former Ikorodu City Captain Waliu Ojetoye Begins Czech Adventure with FC Sellier & Bellot Vlašim |url=https://www.sports247.ng/former-ikorodu-city-captain-waliu-ojetoye-begins-czech-adventure-with-fc-sellier-bellot-vlasim/ |access-date=2026-05-30 |website=Sports247 Nigeria |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Oyebola |first=Mike |date=2024-11-17 |title=NPFL: Ikorodu City fired up for Shooting Stars clash -- Ojetoye |url=https://dailypost.ng/2024/11/17/npfl-ikorodu-city-fired-up-for-shooting-stars-clash-ojetoye/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2026-05-30 |newspaper=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)|Daily Post]]|language=en-US}}</ref> In July 2025, he joined [[Israeli Premier League]] club [[Hapoel Jerusalem F.C.|Hapoel Jerusalem]] on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ojetoye Waliu joins Hapoel Jerusalem from Ikorodu City FC |url=https://www.sports247.ng/ojetoye-waliu-joins-hapoel-jerusalem-from-ikorodu-city-fc/ |work=Sports247 Nigeria |date=21 July 2025}}</ref> In March 2026, Ojetoye completed a move to Czech side FC Sellier & Bellot Vlašim that marked his first permanent transfer in European football.<ref name=":0" /> == International career == In 2025, Waliu was invited by Coach [[Éric Chelle|Eric Chelle]] to represent the Super Eagles of Nigeria team B.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CHAN: Ogunmodede invites 26 players as Eagles commence camping in Ikenne-Remo – The NFF Official Website |url=https://thenff.com/chan-ogunmodede-invites-26-players-as-eagles-commence-camping-in-ikenne-remo/ |access-date=2026-05-30 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Nwoke |first=Chidi |date=2025-07-06 |title=Chelle Selects 35 Players For African Nations Championship - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service |url=https://von.gov.ng/chelle-selects-35-players-for-african-nations-championship/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250809033354/https://von.gov.ng/chelle-selects-35-players-for-african-nations-championship/ |archive-date=2025-08-09 |access-date=2026-05-30 |work=Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2025, he was also called up for the [[Unity Cup]] where he was on bench against [[Ghana]] but did not make it to the team in the final <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anthony |date=2025-05-27 |title=Unity Cup: Chelle explains choice of 10 home-based players |url=https://guardian.ng/sport/unity-cup-chelle-explains-choice-of-10-home-based-players/ |access-date=2026-05-30 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-06-26 |title="It's my time"- Ikorodu City star shrugs off Eric Chelle's snub in Super Eagles Unity Cup win - Soccernet NG |url=https://soccernet.ng/2025/06/ikorodu-united-eric-chelle-super-eagles-unity-cup.html |access-date=2026-05-30 |language=en-US}}</ref> ==References== {{Reflist}} [[Category:2004 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football defenders]] [[Category:Ikorodu City F.C. players]] [[Category:Hapoel Jerusalem F.C. players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate footballers]] [[Category:Expatriate footballers in Israel]] [[Category:Expatriate footballers in the Czech Republic]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] elsjcwzrobpxy3mwdgj7gi0nqe1231k 43850 43846 2026-07-21T17:10:29Z JusticeObutu 1548 /* Club career */ 43850 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigeria Professional Footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Waliu Ojetoye | fullname = Waliu Ojetoye | birth_date = 29 April 2004 | birth_place = Lagos, Nigeria | height = 1.80 m | position = Right-back / Midfielder | currentclub = FC Sellier & Bellot Vlašim | years1 = 2024–2025 | clubs1 = Ikorodu City | caps1 = 32<ref name="m428">{{cite web |title=Waliu Ojetoye (Vlasim) stats |website=Flashscore.com.ng |url=https://www.flashscore.com.ng/player/ojetoye-waliu/OMwi4fNo/ |access-date=2026-05-30}}</ref> | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2025 | clubs2 = Hapoel Jerusalem (loan) | caps2 = 2 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2026– | clubs3 = FC Sellier & Bellot Vlašim | caps3 = | goals3 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2026– | nationalteam1 = Nigeria | nationalcaps1 = 1 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | pcupdate = 30 May 2026 | ntupdate = 30 May 2026 }} '''Waliu Ojetoye''' (ma bi ochu ẹlẹ nolu mi ogwu nyọwọ mi ẹla efu ọdọ 2004) i chi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki ya ri bọlu ki ri bọlu yi uña ubi ọwọ awọtọ. Abajóyì ya rọ nwu [[Czech Republic|Czech]] club [[FC Sellier & Bellot Vlašim]] ma'nyu i che koji Nigeria national team. == Ukọlọ ugbo ki ri bọlu == Ojetoye wa chanẹ kwi [[Ikorodu City F.C.|Ikorodu City F.C]]. efu [[Nigeria Premier Football League]] (NPFL), ọmọ lẹ i lewa mu di captain adiko ẹgba 2024–25 .<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Akinsuroju |first=Toluwani |date=2026-03-16 |title=Former Ikorodu City Captain Waliu Ojetoye Begins Czech Adventure with FC Sellier & Bellot Vlašim |url=https://www.sports247.ng/former-ikorodu-city-captain-waliu-ojetoye-begins-czech-adventure-with-fc-sellier-bellot-vlasim/ |access-date=2026-05-30 |website=Sports247 Nigeria |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Oyebola |first=Mike |date=2024-11-17 |title=NPFL: Ikorodu City fired up for Shooting Stars clash -- Ojetoye |url=https://dailypost.ng/2024/11/17/npfl-ikorodu-city-fired-up-for-shooting-stars-clash-ojetoye/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2026-05-30 |newspaper=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)|Daily Post]]|language=en-US}}</ref> Efu ochu ebie ọdọ 2025, i le na kpo ti [[Israeli Premier League]] club [[Hapoel Jerusalem F.C.|Hapoel Jerusalem]] oji ukọla emẹ kpaì ukọlọ ela.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ojetoye Waliu joins Hapoel Jerusalem from Ikorodu City FC |url=https://www.sports247.ng/ojetoye-waliu-joins-hapoel-jerusalem-from-ikorodu-city-fc/ |work=Sports247 Nigeria |date=21 July 2025}}</ref> efu ochu ẹta ọdọ 2026, Ojetoye wa kpojí ulẹ nwu e loti FC Sellier & Bellot Vlašim.<ref name=":0" /> == Ukọlọ anẹ ọdọda == Efu ọdọ 2025, ma fu Waliu dọ wa, ẹnẹ ki la dọ yi chi Coach [[Éric Chelle|Eric Chelle]] ki wa rọ nwu Super Eagles eyi Nigeria team B.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CHAN: Ogunmodede invites 26 players as Eagles commence camping in Ikenne-Remo – The NFF Official Website |url=https://thenff.com/chan-ogunmodede-invites-26-players-as-eagles-commence-camping-in-ikenne-remo/ |access-date=2026-05-30 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Nwoke |first=Chidi |date=2025-07-06 |title=Chelle Selects 35 Players For African Nations Championship - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service |url=https://von.gov.ng/chelle-selects-35-players-for-african-nations-championship/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250809033354/https://von.gov.ng/chelle-selects-35-players-for-african-nations-championship/ |archive-date=2025-08-09 |access-date=2026-05-30 |work=Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service |language=en-US}}</ref> Efu ọdọ 2025, ma nwọ fu dọ wa ki rọ yi [[Unity Cup]] ọmọ lẹ ma du gwanẹ ẹgba ku ma rọ águnyí [[Ghana]] ama i dọmọ gbo na ti iko final <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anthony |date=2025-05-27 |title=Unity Cup: Chelle explains choice of 10 home-based players |url=https://guardian.ng/sport/unity-cup-chelle-explains-choice-of-10-home-based-players/ |access-date=2026-05-30 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-06-26 |title="It's my time"- Ikorodu City star shrugs off Eric Chelle's snub in Super Eagles Unity Cup win - Soccernet NG |url=https://soccernet.ng/2025/06/ikorodu-united-eric-chelle-super-eagles-unity-cup.html |access-date=2026-05-30 |language=en-US}}</ref> ==Ẹtẹ nwu == {{Reflist}} [[Category:2004 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football defenders]] [[Category:Ikorodu City F.C. players]] [[Category:Hapoel Jerusalem F.C. players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate footballers]] [[Category:Expatriate footballers in Israel]] [[Category:Expatriate footballers in the Czech Republic]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] apbkunzf5omtos1d8r27ok1hvbbwr88 Tosin Oyedokun 0 2507 43852 2026-07-21T17:13:01Z JusticeObutu 1548 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigeria Professional Footballer}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=June 2026}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2026}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Tosin Oyedokun | fullname = Tosin Oyedokun | birth_date = 23 July 2002 | position = Central midfielder | currentclub = Ikorodu City | clubnumber = 10 | years1 = 2023– | clubs1 = Ikorodu City | caps1 = 63<ref name="n493">{{cite web |title=Tosin Oyedokun (Ikorodu City) stats |website=Flashscore.com.ng |url=h..." 43852 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigeria Professional Footballer}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=June 2026}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2026}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Tosin Oyedokun | fullname = Tosin Oyedokun | birth_date = 23 July 2002 | position = Central midfielder | currentclub = Ikorodu City | clubnumber = 10 | years1 = 2023– | clubs1 = Ikorodu City | caps1 = 63<ref name="n493">{{cite web |title=Tosin Oyedokun (Ikorodu City) stats |website=Flashscore.com.ng |url=https://www.flashscore.com.ng/player/oyedokun-tosin/KAMlrK15/ |access-date=2026-05-30}}</ref> | goals1 = 11 | nationalyears1 = 2026– | nationalteam1 = Nigeria | nationalcaps1 = 2 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | pcupdate = 30 May 2026 | ntupdate = 30 May 2026 }} '''Tosin Oyedokun''' (born 23 July 2002) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for [[Ikorodu City F.C.]] and the [[Nigeria national football team]].<ref name="d541">{{cite web |title=Tosin Oyedokun |website=Ikoroducity FC |date=2024-09-26 |url=https://ikoroducityfc.com/player/tosin-oyedokun/ |access-date=2026-05-30}}</ref> == Club career == Oyedokun plays for Ikorodu City F.C. in the Nigeria Premier Football League(NPFL). In the 2025/2026 season, he served as the captain and he scored four goals and contributed four assists.<ref>{{cite news |title=Unity Cup: Chelle to defend trophy with experimental squad |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/05/unity-cup-chelle-to-defend-trophy-with-experimental-squad/ |work=Vanguard |date=May 2026 |access-date=30 May 2026}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite news |title=Unity Cup: Chelle keeps snubbing them, but these 7 NPFL stars are impossible to ignore |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/story/unity-cup-chelle-keeps-snubbing-them-but-these-7-npfl-stars-are-impossible-to-ignore-2026041710421580280 |work=Pulse Sports Nigeria |date=17 April 2026 |access-date=30 May 2026}}</ref> In April 2026, he scored in a league match against [[Warri Wolves F.C.|Warri Wolves]] as Ikorodu City continued its push for a top-three finish in the NPFL<ref name=":0" /> == International career == In May 2026, Oyedokun received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria National League|Nigeria national team]] after being named in head coach [[Éric Chelle|Eric Chelle]]'s squad for the Unity Cup tournament in [[London]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Unity Cup: The seven NPFL players in Super Eagles squad |url=https://owngoalnigeria.com/2026/05/20/unity-cup-the-name-of-the-seven-npfl-players-in-super-eagles-squad/ |work=OwnGoal Nigeria |date=20 May 2026 |access-date=30 May 2026}}</ref> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Oyedokun, Tosin}} [[Category:2002 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Ikorodu City F.C. players]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] 7amntzymfkfpzt62lhsxmon1m92bv2l 43855 43852 2026-07-21T17:53:44Z JusticeObutu 1548 43855 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigeria Professional Footballer}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=June 2026}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2026}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Tosin Oyedokun | fullname = Tosin Oyedokun | birth_date = 23 July 2002 | position = Central midfielder | currentclub = Ikorodu City | clubnumber = 10 | years1 = 2023– | clubs1 = Ikorodu City | caps1 = 63<ref name="n493">{{cite web |title=Tosin Oyedokun (Ikorodu City) stats |website=Flashscore.com.ng |url=https://www.flashscore.com.ng/player/oyedokun-tosin/KAMlrK15/ |access-date=2026-05-30}}</ref> | goals1 = 11 | nationalyears1 = 2026– | nationalteam1 = Nigeria | nationalcaps1 = 2 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | pcupdate = 30 May 2026 | ntupdate = 30 May 2026 }} '''Tosin Oyedokun''' (ma bi ọjọ ki ochu ebie nolu mi ogwu nyọwọ mi ẹta efu ọdọ 2002) i chi ẹnẹ ki ya ri bọlu nwu Nigeria ki rọ yi uña alimeji nwu [[Ikorodu City F.C.]] ma'nyu [[Nigeria national football team]].<ref name="d541">{{cite web |title=Tosin Oyedokun |website=Ikoroducity FC |date=2024-09-26 |url=https://ikoroducityfc.com/player/tosin-oyedokun/ |access-date=2026-05-30}}</ref> == Ukọlọ ugbo ki ri bọlu == Oyedokun rọ nwu Ikorodu City F.C. efu Nigeria Premier Football League(NPFL). Adiko ẹgba 2025/2026, uchukọlọ eyi captain ma'nyu i di golu mi ẹlẹ tefu iga du chabunẹ am'ibo ma'nyu ẹronu mi ẹlẹ i chabunẹ ẹnẹ ki golu tefu iga.<ref>{{cite news |title=Unity Cup: Chelle to defend trophy with experimental squad |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/05/unity-cup-chelle-to-defend-trophy-with-experimental-squad/ |work=Vanguard |date=May 2026 |access-date=30 May 2026}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite news |title=Unity Cup: Chelle keeps snubbing them, but these 7 NPFL stars are impossible to ignore |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/story/unity-cup-chelle-keeps-snubbing-them-but-these-7-npfl-stars-are-impossible-to-ignore-2026041710421580280 |work=Pulse Sports Nigeria |date=17 April 2026 |access-date=30 May 2026}}</ref> efu ochu ẹlẹ ọdọ 2026, i di golu tiga yi ichẹ agunyi [[Warri Wolves F.C.|Warri Wolves]] alu kiIkorodu City le gbọ gba na chi ẹnẹka efu onẹ mi ẹta ku ma ti ọgba yi NPFL<ref name=":0" /> == Ukọlọ anẹ ọdọda == Efu ochu Ẹlu ọdọ 2026, Oyedokun gbi udọ ejeodudu ki wa ri bọlu nwu [[Nigeria National League|Nigeria national team]] anu ki agboji ami coach [[Éric Chelle|Eric Chelle]] di odu tefu am'ibo ku ma rọ yi Unity Cup ojanẹ [[London]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Unity Cup: The seven NPFL players in Super Eagles squad |url=https://owngoalnigeria.com/2026/05/20/unity-cup-the-name-of-the-seven-npfl-players-in-super-eagles-squad/ |work=OwnGoal Nigeria |date=20 May 2026 |access-date=30 May 2026}}</ref> ==Ẹtẹ nwu == {{Reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Oyedokun, Tosin}} [[Category:2002 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Ikorodu City F.C. players]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] nbo5fo02m9uits7q74pdxe25m07c5wu Elias Ochobi 0 2508 43856 2026-07-21T17:56:24Z JusticeObutu 1548 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=June 2026}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2026}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Ochobi Elias | fullname = Ochobi Elias | position = [[Left-back]] | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2007|12|25|df=y}} | currentclub = [[Rivers United F.C.|Rivers United]] | clubnumber = 36 | years1 = 2024– | clubs1 = [[Rivers United F.C.|Rivers United]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2026– | nationalt..." 43856 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=June 2026}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2026}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Ochobi Elias | fullname = Ochobi Elias | position = [[Left-back]] | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2007|12|25|df=y}} | currentclub = [[Rivers United F.C.|Rivers United]] | clubnumber = 36 | years1 = 2024– | clubs1 = [[Rivers United F.C.|Rivers United]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2026– | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps1 = 0 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 29 May 2026 | nationalteam-update = 29 May 2026 }} '''Ochobi Elias''' (born 25 December 2007) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a [[left-back]] for [[Rivers United F.C.|Rivers United]].<ref>{{Worldfootball.net|new_id=pe1937839}}</ref> He received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] in 2026 for the [[Unity Cup]] tournament. ==Club career== Elias started his career at the Rivers United Youth team where he won the 2024 NPFL Youth League trophy. He was promoted to the senior team in 2024.<ref name="u030">{{Cite news |last=Liadi |first=Tunde |title=Rivers United celebrate Ochobi Elias on Super Eagles' invitation |newspaper=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]|date=2026-05-21 |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/rivers-united-celebrate-ochobi-elias-on-super-eagles-invitation/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2026-05-29}}</ref><ref name="e675">{{cite web |title=Ochobi Elias: From NPFL Youth League champion to Super Eagles call – Nigeria Premier Football League |website=Nigeria Premier Football League – Nigeria Premier League Football News |date=2026-05-20 |url=https://npfl.com.ng/2026/05/20/ochobi-elias-from-npfl-youth-league-champion-to-super-eagles-call/ |access-date=2026-05-29}}</ref> ==International career== In May 2026, Elias received his maiden invitation to the Nigeria national team after being named in head coach [[Éric Chelle]]'s squad for the 2026 Unity Cup.<ref name="p909">{{cite web |last=Abe |first=Olamide |title=Chelle names 12 debutants in Eagles Unity Cup squad |website=Punch Newspapers |date=2026-05-20 |url=https://punchng.com/chelle-names-12-debutants-in-eagles-unity-cup-squad/ |access-date=2026-05-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Official: Eric Chelle announce Nigeria squad for clash against Zimbabwe in Unity Cup |url=https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2026/05/20/official-eric-chelle-announce-nigeria-squad-for-clash-against-zimbabwe-in-unity-cup/ |work=Soccer24 |date=20 May 2026}}</ref> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Elias, Ochobi}} [[Category:2008 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football full-backs]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Rivers United F.C. players]] r6q1ut1naici0hwe7g01g1ymov1ye6l 43857 43856 2026-07-21T18:18:39Z JusticeObutu 1548 43857 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=June 2026}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2026}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Ochobi Elias | fullname = Ochobi Elias | position = [[Left-back]] | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2007|12|25|df=y}} | currentclub = [[Rivers United F.C.|Rivers United]] | clubnumber = 36 | years1 = 2024– | clubs1 = [[Rivers United F.C.|Rivers United]] | caps1 = 33 | goals1 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2026– | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalcaps1 = 0 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 29 May 2026 | nationalteam-update = 29 May 2026 }} '''Ochobi Elias''' (ma bi ọjọ ki ochu ẹgweji nolu mi ogwu nyọwọ mi ẹlu efu ọdọ 2007) i chi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki ya ri bọlu ki ya rọ yi uña [[left-back|awoyi-ubi]] nwi [[Rivers United F.C.|Rivers United]].<ref>{{Worldfootball.net|new_id=pe1937839}}</ref> i gbi udọ ejeodudu ki wa rọ nwu [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]] efu ọdọ 2026 yi [[Unity Cup]]. ==Ukọlọ ugbo ki ri bọlu == Elias wa chanẹ ukọlọ bọlu nwu yi ami agbadufu Rivers United ugbo ki gbi ago eyi ami agbadufu ọdọ 2024 NPFL. Ma mu du nyọgba na tefu am'ibo ogwujo efu ọdọ 2024.<ref name="u030">{{Cite news |last=Liadi |first=Tunde |title=Rivers United celebrate Ochobi Elias on Super Eagles' invitation |newspaper=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]|date=2026-05-21 |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/rivers-united-celebrate-ochobi-elias-on-super-eagles-invitation/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2026-05-29}}</ref><ref name="e675">{{cite web |title=Ochobi Elias: From NPFL Youth League champion to Super Eagles call – Nigeria Premier Football League |website=Nigeria Premier Football League – Nigeria Premier League Football News |date=2026-05-20 |url=https://npfl.com.ng/2026/05/20/ochobi-elias-from-npfl-youth-league-champion-to-super-eagles-call/ |access-date=2026-05-29}}</ref> ==Ukọlọ anẹ ọdọda == Efu ochu ẹlu ọdọ 2026, Elias gbi udọ ejeodudu ki wa ri bọlu nwu Nigeria national team anubi ki agboji ami coach [[Éric Chelle]] di odu tefu am'ibo ku ma rọ yi 2026 Unity Cup.<ref name="p909">{{cite web |last=Abe |first=Olamide |title=Chelle names 12 debutants in Eagles Unity Cup squad |website=Punch Newspapers |date=2026-05-20 |url=https://punchng.com/chelle-names-12-debutants-in-eagles-unity-cup-squad/ |access-date=2026-05-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Official: Eric Chelle announce Nigeria squad for clash against Zimbabwe in Unity Cup |url=https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2026/05/20/official-eric-chelle-announce-nigeria-squad-for-clash-against-zimbabwe-in-unity-cup/ |work=Soccer24 |date=20 May 2026}}</ref> ==Ẹtẹ nwu == {{Reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Elias, Ochobi}} [[Category:2008 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football full-backs]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Rivers United F.C. players]] e135ya55mxofbz92qqgkfdgmfrgcqzs Michael Atata 0 2509 43858 2026-07-21T18:21:04Z JusticeObutu 1548 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigeria Professional Footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Michael Atata | fullname = Michael Atata | position = Goalkeeper | currentclub = Ikorodu City | clubnumber = 34 <ref>{{cite web | title=Micheal Atata (Ikorodu City) stats | website=Flashscore.com.ng | url=https://www.flashscore.com.ng/player/atata-micheal/WSfbbZfC/ | access-date=2026-05-29}}</ref> | years1 = 2025– | clubs1 = Ikorodu City | caps1 = 32 | goals1 = 0 | nationalyea..." 43858 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigeria Professional Footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Michael Atata | fullname = Michael Atata | position = Goalkeeper | currentclub = Ikorodu City | clubnumber = 34 <ref>{{cite web | title=Micheal Atata (Ikorodu City) stats | website=Flashscore.com.ng | url=https://www.flashscore.com.ng/player/atata-micheal/WSfbbZfC/ | access-date=2026-05-29}}</ref> | years1 = 2025– | clubs1 = Ikorodu City | caps1 = 32 | goals1 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2026– | nationalteam1 = Nigeria | nationalcaps1 = 1 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | pcupdate = 29 May 2026 | ntupdate = 29 May 2026 }} '''Michael Atata''' is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for [[Ikorodu City F.C.|Ikorodu City F.C]] in the [[Nigeria Premier Football League]] (NPFL) and received his first call-up to the [[Nigeria national football team]] in 2026. == Club career == Atata plays for Ikorodu City in the Nigeria Premier Football League. During the 2025–26 season, he recorded 16 clean sheets, the highest total in the NPFL which also included six in his first ten league appearances for Ikorodu F.C.<ref>{{cite news |title=Unity Cup: Chelle keeps snubbing them, but these 7 NPFL stars are impossible to ignore |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/story/unity-cup-chelle-keeps-snubbing-them-but-these-7-npfl-stars-are-impossible-to-ignore-2026041710421580280 |work=Pulse Sports Nigeria |date=April 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Ikorodu City Unearth New Goalkeeping Discovery Michael Atata As NPFL Contenders Rise |url=https://www.sports247.ng/ikorodu-city-unearth-new-goalkeeping-discovery-michael-atata-as-npfl-contenders-rise/ |work=Sports247 Nigeria |date=8 November 2025}}</ref> == International career == In May 2026, Atata received his maiden call-up to the Nigeria national football team by head coach [[Éric Chelle|Eric Chelle]] for the 2026 [[Unity Cup]] in [[London]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Chelle drafts ten uncapped players for Eagles' summer fixtures |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/chelle-drafts-ten-uncapped-players-for-eagles-summer-fixtures/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|date=21 May 2026|newspaper=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Chelle Draft Young Goalkeeper Into Super Eagles Squad For Unity Cup |url=https://owngoalnigeria.com/2026/05/17/chelle-draft-young-goalkeeper-into-super-eagles-squad-for-unity-cup/ |work=OwnGoal Nigeria |date=17 May 2026}}</ref> He was one of the nine home-based players selected for the tournament and joined the squad alongside goalkeepers [[Arthur Okonkwo]] and [[Francis Uzoho]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Uzoho advises Okonkwo, others on Eagles pressure |url=https://punchng.com/uzoho-advises-okonkwo-others-on-eagles-pressure/ |work=Punch Newspapers |date=26 May 2026}}</ref> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Atata, Michael}} [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football goalkeepers]] [[Category:Ikorodu City F.C. players]] qx3yh8ez2n5anvgo3a3h50p1mxhx07f 43864 43858 2026-07-22T06:33:27Z JusticeObutu 1548 43864 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigeria Professional Footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Michael Atata | fullname = Michael Atata | position = Goalkeeper | currentclub = Ikorodu City | clubnumber = 34 <ref>{{cite web | title=Micheal Atata (Ikorodu City) stats | website=Flashscore.com.ng | url=https://www.flashscore.com.ng/player/atata-micheal/WSfbbZfC/ | access-date=2026-05-29}}</ref> | years1 = 2025– | clubs1 = Ikorodu City | caps1 = 32 | goals1 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2026– | nationalteam1 = Nigeria | nationalcaps1 = 1 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | pcupdate = 29 May 2026 | ntupdate = 29 May 2026 }} '''Michael Atata''' i chi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki ya mu bọlu nwu [[Ikorodu City F.C.|Ikorodu City F.C]] efu [[Nigeria Premier Football League]] (NPFL) ma'nyu ma dọ ejeodudu wi [[Nigeria national football team]] efu 2026. == Ukọlọ ugbo ki ri bọlu == Atata che rọ nwu Ikorodu City yi Nigeria Premier Football League. Adiko ẹgba 2025–26, i mu efu ichẹ mi 16 ma di golu ẹyọkste tefu iga nwu efu NPFL ẹlẹ nwọ dama kpai ichẹ mi ẹfa ki mu yi ẹronu mi ẹgwa ki dufu nwi ejeodudu Ikorodu F.C.<ref>{{cite news |title=Unity Cup: Chelle keeps snubbing them, but these 7 NPFL stars are impossible to ignore |url=https://www.pulsesports.ng/story/unity-cup-chelle-keeps-snubbing-them-but-these-7-npfl-stars-are-impossible-to-ignore-2026041710421580280 |work=Pulse Sports Nigeria |date=April 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Ikorodu City Unearth New Goalkeeping Discovery Michael Atata As NPFL Contenders Rise |url=https://www.sports247.ng/ikorodu-city-unearth-new-goalkeeping-discovery-michael-atata-as-npfl-contenders-rise/ |work=Sports247 Nigeria |date=8 November 2025}}</ref> == Ukọlọ anẹ ọdọda == Efu ochu ẹlu ọdọ 2026, Atata gbu udọ ejeodudu ki wa ri bọlu nwu Nigeria national football, ẹnẹ ki dọ chi agboji ami coach [[Éric Chelle|Eric Chelle]] to du 2026 [[Unity Cup]] ojanẹ [[London]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Chelle drafts ten uncapped players for Eagles' summer fixtures |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/chelle-drafts-ten-uncapped-players-for-eagles-summer-fixtures/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|date=21 May 2026|newspaper=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Chelle Draft Young Goalkeeper Into Super Eagles Squad For Unity Cup |url=https://owngoalnigeria.com/2026/05/17/chelle-draft-young-goalkeeper-into-super-eagles-squad-for-unity-cup/ |work=OwnGoal Nigeria |date=17 May 2026}}</ref> i chẹnẹka efu am'ibo mi ẹla ku ma ri bọlu ku ma dọ kwi unyi Nigeria ku ma wa ri ichẹ ma'nyu [[Arthur Okonkwo]] kpai [[Francis Uzoho]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Uzoho advises Okonkwo, others on Eagles pressure |url=https://punchng.com/uzoho-advises-okonkwo-others-on-eagles-pressure/ |work=Punch Newspapers |date=26 May 2026}}</ref> ==Ale tunyi ọla== {{Reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Atata, Michael}} [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football goalkeepers]] [[Category:Ikorodu City F.C. players]] ll6xolobqazqggq51tb1vj9gqy3lo20 Emeka Obidile 0 2510 43859 2026-07-21T20:42:03Z Austinea3 116 Created page with "{{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Emeka Obidile|image=|fullname=Emeka Aboy Obidile|birth_date={{birth date and age|1977|08|27|df=yes}}|birth_place=Nigeria|height=1.78 m|currentclub=|position=[[Midfielder]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=1997–1998|clubs1=[[Atlas Delmenhorst]]|caps1=19|goals1=1|years2=1998–1999|clubs2=[[Spandauer SV]]|caps2=12|goals2=3|years3=1999–2000|clubs3=[[Odra Opole]]..." 43859 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Emeka Obidile|image=|fullname=Emeka Aboy Obidile|birth_date={{birth date and age|1977|08|27|df=yes}}|birth_place=Nigeria|height=1.78 m|currentclub=|position=[[Midfielder]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=1997–1998|clubs1=[[Atlas Delmenhorst]]|caps1=19|goals1=1|years2=1998–1999|clubs2=[[Spandauer SV]]|caps2=12|goals2=3|years3=1999–2000|clubs3=[[Odra Opole]]|caps3=|goals3=|years4=2000–2001|clubs4=[[Wisła Płock|Petro Płock]]|caps4=7|goals4=1|years5=2001–2002|clubs5=[[Panserraikos F.C.|Panserraikos]]|caps5=16|goals5=1|years6=2002|clubs6=Agios Nikolaos|caps6=|goals6=|years7=2002|clubs7=[[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]|caps7=|goals7=|years8=2002–2004|clubs8=[[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]]<ref>{{cite book | last = McAllister | first = Jim | title = The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club | publisher = J&J Robertson Printers | year = 2002 | location = Dumbarton}}</ref>|caps8=24|goals8=3|years9=2004|clubs9=[[Buckingham Town F.C.|Buckingham Town]]|caps9=1|goals9=0}} '''Emeka Obidile''' ({{Audio|LL-Q33578 (ibo)-Ebube Clara-Emeka Obidile.wav|listen}}; born 27 August 1977) is a Nigerian former professional [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[midfielder]]. == Career == Obidile began his career in the German [[Regionalliga]], playing with [[Atlas Delmenhorst]]<ref>[http://www.lilaweiss.de/vfl/tab/sais9798/tab30.htm 30. Spieltag der Regionalliga Nord 97/98]</ref> and [[Spandauer SV]]. He moved to Poland, where he played for [[Odra Opole]] before joining [[Wisła Płock|Petro Płock]] in early 2000. He appeared in seven [[Ekstraklasa]] matches for Petro Płock.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=90 Minut|title=Emeka Aboy Obidile|url=http://www.90minut.pl/kariera.php?id=427|language=Polish|accessdate=18 January 2010}}</ref> Obidile spent the next two seasons in Greece, making 16 [[Beta Ethniki]] appearances for [[Panserraikos F.C.|Panserraikos]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Mastrogiannopoulos, Alexander|title=Foreign Players in Greece 1999/00-2001/02|url=https://www.rsssf.org/players/foreign-players-in-grk9902.html|date=22 June 2003|url-status=live|website=[[RSSSF]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081022185016/http://www.rsssf.com/players/foreign-players-in-grk9902.html|archivedate=22 October 2008}}</ref> Following an unsuccessful trial with [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]] in January 2003,<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|title=Livi look to Obidele|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/livingston/2660401.stm|date=15 January 2003}}</ref> Obidile signed for [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]] in the [[Scottish Football League Second Division]]. He left the club in January 2004.<ref>{{soccerbase|34450}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|title=Obidile goes missing|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/d/dumbarton/3325773.stm|date=16 December 2003}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} rbrxknjwltt843v8hnfljslzcorkc7k 43860 43859 2026-07-22T06:14:19Z Austinea3 116 43860 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Emeka Obidile|image=|fullname=Emeka Aboy Obidile|birth_date={{birth date and age|1977|08|27|df=yes}}|birth_place=Nigeria|height=1.78 m|currentclub=|position=[[Midfielder]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=1997–1998|clubs1=[[Atlas Delmenhorst]]|caps1=19|goals1=1|years2=1998–1999|clubs2=[[Spandauer SV]]|caps2=12|goals2=3|years3=1999–2000|clubs3=[[Odra Opole]]|caps3=|goals3=|years4=2000–2001|clubs4=[[Wisła Płock|Petro Płock]]|caps4=7|goals4=1|years5=2001–2002|clubs5=[[Panserraikos F.C.|Panserraikos]]|caps5=16|goals5=1|years6=2002|clubs6=Agios Nikolaos|caps6=|goals6=|years7=2002|clubs7=[[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]|caps7=|goals7=|years8=2002–2004|clubs8=[[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]]<ref>{{cite book | last = McAllister | first = Jim | title = The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club | publisher = J&J Robertson Printers | year = 2002 | location = Dumbarton}}</ref>|caps8=24|goals8=3|years9=2004|clubs9=[[Buckingham Town F.C.|Buckingham Town]]|caps9=1|goals9=0}} '''Emeka Obidile''' ({{Audio|LL-Q33578 (ibo)-Ebube Clara-Emeka Obidile.wav|listen}};má bì efu ọ́chu ékèjo nolu ogwu nyokẹ́ mébìa efu ọdọ born 27 August 1977) ì chì Oma Nàìjíríà kì chì is a Nigerian former professional [[Association football|footballer]] Énè kìa rìwho played as a [[midfielder]]. == Career == Obidile began his career in the German [[Regionalliga]], playing with [[Atlas Delmenhorst]]<ref>[http://www.lilaweiss.de/vfl/tab/sais9798/tab30.htm 30. Spieltag der Regionalliga Nord 97/98]</ref> and [[Spandauer SV]]. He moved to Poland, where he played for [[Odra Opole]] before joining [[Wisła Płock|Petro Płock]] in early 2000. He appeared in seven [[Ekstraklasa]] matches for Petro Płock.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=90 Minut|title=Emeka Aboy Obidile|url=http://www.90minut.pl/kariera.php?id=427|language=Polish|accessdate=18 January 2010}}</ref> Obidile spent the next two seasons in Greece, making 16 [[Beta Ethniki]] appearances for [[Panserraikos F.C.|Panserraikos]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Mastrogiannopoulos, Alexander|title=Foreign Players in Greece 1999/00-2001/02|url=https://www.rsssf.org/players/foreign-players-in-grk9902.html|date=22 June 2003|url-status=live|website=[[RSSSF]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081022185016/http://www.rsssf.com/players/foreign-players-in-grk9902.html|archivedate=22 October 2008}}</ref> Following an unsuccessful trial with [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]] in January 2003,<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|title=Livi look to Obidele|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/livingston/2660401.stm|date=15 January 2003}}</ref> Obidile signed for [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]] in the [[Scottish Football League Second Division]]. He left the club in January 2004.<ref>{{soccerbase|34450}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|title=Obidile goes missing|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/d/dumbarton/3325773.stm|date=16 December 2003}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} 8c3sq0m8847la0mpfysupxbjwaj4nkc 43861 43860 2026-07-22T06:19:08Z Austinea3 116 43861 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Emeka Obidile|image=|fullname=Emeka Aboy Obidile|birth_date={{birth date and age|1977|08|27|df=yes}}|birth_place=Nigeria|height=1.78 m|currentclub=|position=[[Midfielder]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=1997–1998|clubs1=[[Atlas Delmenhorst]]|caps1=19|goals1=1|years2=1998–1999|clubs2=[[Spandauer SV]]|caps2=12|goals2=3|years3=1999–2000|clubs3=[[Odra Opole]]|caps3=|goals3=|years4=2000–2001|clubs4=[[Wisła Płock|Petro Płock]]|caps4=7|goals4=1|years5=2001–2002|clubs5=[[Panserraikos F.C.|Panserraikos]]|caps5=16|goals5=1|years6=2002|clubs6=Agios Nikolaos|caps6=|goals6=|years7=2002|clubs7=[[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]|caps7=|goals7=|years8=2002–2004|clubs8=[[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]]<ref>{{cite book | last = McAllister | first = Jim | title = The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club | publisher = J&J Robertson Printers | year = 2002 | location = Dumbarton}}</ref>|caps8=24|goals8=3|years9=2004|clubs9=[[Buckingham Town F.C.|Buckingham Town]]|caps9=1|goals9=0}} '''Emeka Obidile''' ({{Audio|LL-Q33578 (ibo)-Ebube Clara-Emeka Obidile.wav|listen}};má bì efu ọ́chu ékèjo nolu ogwu nyokẹ́ mébìa efu ọdọ 1977) ì chì Oma Nàìjíríà kì chì professional [[Association football|footballer]] kwubì, Énè kìa rì [[midfielder]]. == Career == Obidile began his career in the German [[Regionalliga]], playing with [[Atlas Delmenhorst]]<ref>[http://www.lilaweiss.de/vfl/tab/sais9798/tab30.htm 30. Spieltag der Regionalliga Nord 97/98]</ref> and [[Spandauer SV]]. He moved to Poland, where he played for [[Odra Opole]] before joining [[Wisła Płock|Petro Płock]] in early 2000. He appeared in seven [[Ekstraklasa]] matches for Petro Płock.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=90 Minut|title=Emeka Aboy Obidile|url=http://www.90minut.pl/kariera.php?id=427|language=Polish|accessdate=18 January 2010}}</ref> Obidile spent the next two seasons in Greece, making 16 [[Beta Ethniki]] appearances for [[Panserraikos F.C.|Panserraikos]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Mastrogiannopoulos, Alexander|title=Foreign Players in Greece 1999/00-2001/02|url=https://www.rsssf.org/players/foreign-players-in-grk9902.html|date=22 June 2003|url-status=live|website=[[RSSSF]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081022185016/http://www.rsssf.com/players/foreign-players-in-grk9902.html|archivedate=22 October 2008}}</ref> Following an unsuccessful trial with [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]] in January 2003,<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|title=Livi look to Obidele|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/livingston/2660401.stm|date=15 January 2003}}</ref> Obidile signed for [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]] in the [[Scottish Football League Second Division]]. He left the club in January 2004.<ref>{{soccerbase|34450}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|title=Obidile goes missing|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/d/dumbarton/3325773.stm|date=16 December 2003}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} ks837ypagyo9qi88qo55s5xwdt8a555 43862 43861 2026-07-22T06:23:10Z Austinea3 116 /* Career */ 43862 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Emeka Obidile|image=|fullname=Emeka Aboy Obidile|birth_date={{birth date and age|1977|08|27|df=yes}}|birth_place=Nigeria|height=1.78 m|currentclub=|position=[[Midfielder]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=1997–1998|clubs1=[[Atlas Delmenhorst]]|caps1=19|goals1=1|years2=1998–1999|clubs2=[[Spandauer SV]]|caps2=12|goals2=3|years3=1999–2000|clubs3=[[Odra Opole]]|caps3=|goals3=|years4=2000–2001|clubs4=[[Wisła Płock|Petro Płock]]|caps4=7|goals4=1|years5=2001–2002|clubs5=[[Panserraikos F.C.|Panserraikos]]|caps5=16|goals5=1|years6=2002|clubs6=Agios Nikolaos|caps6=|goals6=|years7=2002|clubs7=[[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]|caps7=|goals7=|years8=2002–2004|clubs8=[[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]]<ref>{{cite book | last = McAllister | first = Jim | title = The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club | publisher = J&J Robertson Printers | year = 2002 | location = Dumbarton}}</ref>|caps8=24|goals8=3|years9=2004|clubs9=[[Buckingham Town F.C.|Buckingham Town]]|caps9=1|goals9=0}} '''Emeka Obidile''' ({{Audio|LL-Q33578 (ibo)-Ebube Clara-Emeka Obidile.wav|listen}};má bì efu ọ́chu ékèjo nolu ogwu nyokẹ́ mébìa efu ọdọ 1977) ì chì Oma Nàìjíríà kì chì professional [[Association football|footballer]] kwubì, Énè kìa rì [[midfielder]]. == Career == Obidile chénà ukóló-nwu kwî efu Gáminî began his career in the German [[Regionalliga]], playing with [[Atlas Delmenhorst]]<ref>[http://www.lilaweiss.de/vfl/tab/sais9798/tab30.htm 30. Spieltag der Regionalliga Nord 97/98]</ref> and [[Spandauer SV]]. He moved to Poland, where he played for [[Odra Opole]] before joining [[Wisła Płock|Petro Płock]] in early 2000. He appeared in seven [[Ekstraklasa]] matches for Petro Płock.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=90 Minut|title=Emeka Aboy Obidile|url=http://www.90minut.pl/kariera.php?id=427|language=Polish|accessdate=18 January 2010}}</ref> Obidile spent the next two seasons in Greece, making 16 [[Beta Ethniki]] appearances for [[Panserraikos F.C.|Panserraikos]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Mastrogiannopoulos, Alexander|title=Foreign Players in Greece 1999/00-2001/02|url=https://www.rsssf.org/players/foreign-players-in-grk9902.html|date=22 June 2003|url-status=live|website=[[RSSSF]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081022185016/http://www.rsssf.com/players/foreign-players-in-grk9902.html|archivedate=22 October 2008}}</ref> Following an unsuccessful trial with [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]] in January 2003,<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|title=Livi look to Obidele|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/livingston/2660401.stm|date=15 January 2003}}</ref> Obidile signed for [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]] in the [[Scottish Football League Second Division]]. He left the club in January 2004.<ref>{{soccerbase|34450}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|title=Obidile goes missing|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/d/dumbarton/3325773.stm|date=16 December 2003}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} o7z760bej2w5n9m91j5e89ay9c7wor7 43863 43862 2026-07-22T06:26:50Z Austinea3 116 43863 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Emeka Obidile|image=|fullname=Emeka Aboy Obidile|birth_date={{birth date and age|1977|08|27|df=yes}}|birth_place=Nigeria|height=1.78 m|currentclub=|position=[[Midfielder]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=1997–1998|clubs1=[[Atlas Delmenhorst]]|caps1=19|goals1=1|years2=1998–1999|clubs2=[[Spandauer SV]]|caps2=12|goals2=3|years3=1999–2000|clubs3=[[Odra Opole]]|caps3=|goals3=|years4=2000–2001|clubs4=[[Wisła Płock|Petro Płock]]|caps4=7|goals4=1|years5=2001–2002|clubs5=[[Panserraikos F.C.|Panserraikos]]|caps5=16|goals5=1|years6=2002|clubs6=Agios Nikolaos|caps6=|goals6=|years7=2002|clubs7=[[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]|caps7=|goals7=|years8=2002–2004|clubs8=[[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]]<ref>{{cite book | last = McAllister | first = Jim | title = The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club | publisher = J&J Robertson Printers | year = 2002 | location = Dumbarton}}</ref>|caps8=24|goals8=3|years9=2004|clubs9=[[Buckingham Town F.C.|Buckingham Town]]|caps9=1|goals9=0}} '''Emeka Obidile''' ({{Audio|LL-Q33578 (ibo)-Ebube Clara-Emeka Obidile.wav|listen}};má bì efu ọ́chu ékèjo nolu ogwu nyokẹ́ mébìa efu ọdọ 1977) ì chì Oma Nàìjíríà kì chì professional [[Association football|footballer]] kwubì, Énè kìa rì [[midfielder]]. == Career == Obidile chénà ukóló-nwu kwî efu Germanî [[Regionalliga]], kî rîọ́ọ̀ kpì playing with [[Atlas Delmenhorst]]<ref>[http://www.lilaweiss.de/vfl/tab/sais9798/tab30.htm 30. Spieltag der Regionalliga Nord 97/98]</ref> and [[Spandauer SV]]. He moved to Poland, where he played for [[Odra Opole]] before joining [[Wisła Płock|Petro Płock]] in early 2000. He appeared in seven [[Ekstraklasa]] matches for Petro Płock.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=90 Minut|title=Emeka Aboy Obidile|url=http://www.90minut.pl/kariera.php?id=427|language=Polish|accessdate=18 January 2010}}</ref> Obidile spent the next two seasons in Greece, making 16 [[Beta Ethniki]] appearances for [[Panserraikos F.C.|Panserraikos]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Mastrogiannopoulos, Alexander|title=Foreign Players in Greece 1999/00-2001/02|url=https://www.rsssf.org/players/foreign-players-in-grk9902.html|date=22 June 2003|url-status=live|website=[[RSSSF]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081022185016/http://www.rsssf.com/players/foreign-players-in-grk9902.html|archivedate=22 October 2008}}</ref> Following an unsuccessful trial with [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]] in January 2003,<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|title=Livi look to Obidele|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/livingston/2660401.stm|date=15 January 2003}}</ref> Obidile signed for [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]] in the [[Scottish Football League Second Division]]. He left the club in January 2004.<ref>{{soccerbase|34450}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|title=Obidile goes missing|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/d/dumbarton/3325773.stm|date=16 December 2003}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} pkskr22aewp5mvz083h97i58vwcdh23 43866 43863 2026-07-22T06:53:56Z Austinea3 116 43866 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Emeka Obidile|image=|fullname=Emeka Aboy Obidile|birth_date={{birth date and age|1977|08|27|df=yes}}|birth_place=Nigeria|height=1.78 m|currentclub=|position=[[Midfielder]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=1997–1998|clubs1=[[Atlas Delmenhorst]]|caps1=19|goals1=1|years2=1998–1999|clubs2=[[Spandauer SV]]|caps2=12|goals2=3|years3=1999–2000|clubs3=[[Odra Opole]]|caps3=|goals3=|years4=2000–2001|clubs4=[[Wisła Płock|Petro Płock]]|caps4=7|goals4=1|years5=2001–2002|clubs5=[[Panserraikos F.C.|Panserraikos]]|caps5=16|goals5=1|years6=2002|clubs6=Agios Nikolaos|caps6=|goals6=|years7=2002|clubs7=[[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]|caps7=|goals7=|years8=2002–2004|clubs8=[[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]]<ref>{{cite book | last = McAllister | first = Jim | title = The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club | publisher = J&J Robertson Printers | year = 2002 | location = Dumbarton}}</ref>|caps8=24|goals8=3|years9=2004|clubs9=[[Buckingham Town F.C.|Buckingham Town]]|caps9=1|goals9=0}} '''Emeka Obidile''' ({{Audio|LL-Q33578 (ibo)-Ebube Clara-Emeka Obidile.wav|listen}};má bì efu ọ́chu ékèjo nolu ogwu nyokẹ́ mébìa efu ọdọ 1977) ì chì Oma Nàìjíríà kì chì professional [[Association football|footballer]] kwubì, Énè kìa rì [[midfielder]]. == Career == Obidile chénà ukóló-nwu kwî efu Germanî [[Regionalliga]], kî rîọ́ọ̀ kpì [[Atlas Delmenhorst]]<ref>[http://www.lilaweiss.de/vfl/tab/sais9798/tab30.htm 30. Spieltag der Regionalliga Nord 97/98]</ref> kapî and [[Spandauer SV]]. Î lọ tì He moved to Poland,ùgbó kî rìbólu ńwu where he played for [[Odra Opole]] takǐ dáma kpì before joining [[Wisła Płock|Petro Płock]] efu éréré uchane ọdọ in early 2000. Ì dudufu efu máchî mébia ku ma róò nwu He appeared in seven [[Ekstraklasa]] matches for Petro Płock.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=90 Minut|title=Emeka Aboy Obidile|url=http://www.90minut.pl/kariera.php?id=427|language=Polish|accessdate=18 January 2010}}</ref> Obidile spent the next two seasons in Greece, making 16 [[Beta Ethniki]] appearances for [[Panserraikos F.C.|Panserraikos]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Mastrogiannopoulos, Alexander|title=Foreign Players in Greece 1999/00-2001/02|url=https://www.rsssf.org/players/foreign-players-in-grk9902.html|date=22 June 2003|url-status=live|website=[[RSSSF]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081022185016/http://www.rsssf.com/players/foreign-players-in-grk9902.html|archivedate=22 October 2008}}</ref> Following an unsuccessful trial with [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]] in January 2003,<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|title=Livi look to Obidele|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/livingston/2660401.stm|date=15 January 2003}}</ref> Obidile signed for [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]] in the [[Scottish Football League Second Division]]. He left the club in January 2004.<ref>{{soccerbase|34450}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|title=Obidile goes missing|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/d/dumbarton/3325773.stm|date=16 December 2003}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} 4gu7nu1j6rvr25w9kaqa3267h57hr31 43867 43866 2026-07-22T06:55:56Z Austinea3 116 43867 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Emeka Obidile|image=|fullname=Emeka Aboy Obidile|birth_date={{birth date and age|1977|08|27|df=yes}}|birth_place=Nigeria|height=1.78 m|currentclub=|position=[[Midfielder]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=1997–1998|clubs1=[[Atlas Delmenhorst]]|caps1=19|goals1=1|years2=1998–1999|clubs2=[[Spandauer SV]]|caps2=12|goals2=3|years3=1999–2000|clubs3=[[Odra Opole]]|caps3=|goals3=|years4=2000–2001|clubs4=[[Wisła Płock|Petro Płock]]|caps4=7|goals4=1|years5=2001–2002|clubs5=[[Panserraikos F.C.|Panserraikos]]|caps5=16|goals5=1|years6=2002|clubs6=Agios Nikolaos|caps6=|goals6=|years7=2002|clubs7=[[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]|caps7=|goals7=|years8=2002–2004|clubs8=[[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]]<ref>{{cite book | last = McAllister | first = Jim | title = The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club | publisher = J&J Robertson Printers | year = 2002 | location = Dumbarton}}</ref>|caps8=24|goals8=3|years9=2004|clubs9=[[Buckingham Town F.C.|Buckingham Town]]|caps9=1|goals9=0}} '''Emeka Obidile''' ({{Audio|LL-Q33578 (ibo)-Ebube Clara-Emeka Obidile.wav|listen}};má bì efu ọ́chu ékèjo nolu ogwu nyokẹ́ mébìa efu ọdọ 1977) ì chì Oma Nàìjíríà kì chì professional [[Association football|footballer]] kwubì, Énè kìa rì [[midfielder]]. == Career == Obidile chénà ukóló-nwu kwî efu Germanî [[Regionalliga]], kî rîọ́ọ̀ kpì [[Atlas Delmenhorst]]<ref>[http://www.lilaweiss.de/vfl/tab/sais9798/tab30.htm 30. Spieltag der Regionalliga Nord 97/98]</ref> kapî [[Spandauer SV]]. Î lọ tì Poland,ùgbó kî rìbólu ńwu [[Odra Opole]] takǐ dáma kpì [[Wisła Płock|Petro Płock]] efu éréré uchane ọdọ 2000. Ì dudufu efu máchî mébia ku ma róò nwu [[Ekstraklasa]] Petro Płock.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=90 Minut|title=Emeka Aboy Obidile|url=http://www.90minut.pl/kariera.php?id=427|language=Polish|accessdate=18 January 2010}}</ref> Obidile spent the next two seasons in Greece, making 16 [[Beta Ethniki]] appearances for [[Panserraikos F.C.|Panserraikos]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Mastrogiannopoulos, Alexander|title=Foreign Players in Greece 1999/00-2001/02|url=https://www.rsssf.org/players/foreign-players-in-grk9902.html|date=22 June 2003|url-status=live|website=[[RSSSF]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081022185016/http://www.rsssf.com/players/foreign-players-in-grk9902.html|archivedate=22 October 2008}}</ref> Following an unsuccessful trial with [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]] in January 2003,<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|title=Livi look to Obidele|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/livingston/2660401.stm|date=15 January 2003}}</ref> Obidile signed for [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]] in the [[Scottish Football League Second Division]]. He left the club in January 2004.<ref>{{soccerbase|34450}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|title=Obidile goes missing|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/d/dumbarton/3325773.stm|date=16 December 2003}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} bt4orjwaf4g8jsra8hmt0vvm55xd5xu 43896 43867 2026-07-22T13:28:23Z Austinea3 116 43896 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Emeka Obidile|image=|fullname=Emeka Aboy Obidile|birth_date={{birth date and age|1977|08|27|df=yes}}|birth_place=Nigeria|height=1.78 m|currentclub=|position=[[Midfielder]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=1997–1998|clubs1=[[Atlas Delmenhorst]]|caps1=19|goals1=1|years2=1998–1999|clubs2=[[Spandauer SV]]|caps2=12|goals2=3|years3=1999–2000|clubs3=[[Odra Opole]]|caps3=|goals3=|years4=2000–2001|clubs4=[[Wisła Płock|Petro Płock]]|caps4=7|goals4=1|years5=2001–2002|clubs5=[[Panserraikos F.C.|Panserraikos]]|caps5=16|goals5=1|years6=2002|clubs6=Agios Nikolaos|caps6=|goals6=|years7=2002|clubs7=[[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]|caps7=|goals7=|years8=2002–2004|clubs8=[[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]]<ref>{{cite book | last = McAllister | first = Jim | title = The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club | publisher = J&J Robertson Printers | year = 2002 | location = Dumbarton}}</ref>|caps8=24|goals8=3|years9=2004|clubs9=[[Buckingham Town F.C.|Buckingham Town]]|caps9=1|goals9=0}} '''Emeka Obidile''' ({{Audio|LL-Q33578 (ibo)-Ebube Clara-Emeka Obidile.wav|listen}};má bì efu ọ́chu ékèjo nolu ogwu nyokẹ́ mébìa efu ọdọ 1977) ì chì Oma Nàìjíríà kì chì professional [[Association football|footballer]] kwubì, Énè kìa rì [[midfielder]]. == Career == Obidile chénà ukóló-nwu kwî efu Germanî [[Regionalliga]], kî rîọ́ọ̀ kpì [[Atlas Delmenhorst]]<ref>[http://www.lilaweiss.de/vfl/tab/sais9798/tab30.htm 30. Spieltag der Regionalliga Nord 97/98]</ref> kapî [[Spandauer SV]]. Î lọ tì Poland,ùgbó kî rìbólu ńwu [[Odra Opole]] takǐ dáma kpì [[Wisła Płock|Petro Płock]] efu éréré uchane ọdọ 2000. Ì dudufu efu máchî mébia ku ma róò nwu Petro Płock.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=90 Minut|title=Emeka Aboy Obidile|url=http://www.90minut.pl/kariera.php?id=427|language=Polish|accessdate=18 January 2010}}</ref> Obidile gba ọdun meji k'ọ bọ lẹ ch'ukpọchẹ efu ẹwo GreeceObidile spent the next two seasons in Greece, making 16 [[Beta Ethniki]] appearances for [[Panserraikos F.C.|Panserraikos]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Mastrogiannopoulos, Alexander|title=Foreign Players in Greece 1999/00-2001/02|url=https://www.rsssf.org/players/foreign-players-in-grk9902.html|date=22 June 2003|url-status=live|website=[[RSSSF]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081022185016/http://www.rsssf.com/players/foreign-players-in-grk9902.html|archivedate=22 October 2008}}</ref> Following an unsuccessful trial with [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]] in January 2003,<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|title=Livi look to Obidele|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/livingston/2660401.stm|date=15 January 2003}}</ref> Obidile signed for [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]] in the [[Scottish Football League Second Division]]. He left the club in January 2004.<ref>{{soccerbase|34450}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|title=Obidile goes missing|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/d/dumbarton/3325773.stm|date=16 December 2003}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} 9nnbkc1vbq6i29f5vfv6ndetrxd5m0q 43897 43896 2026-07-22T13:32:23Z Austinea3 116 /* Career */ 43897 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Emeka Obidile|image=|fullname=Emeka Aboy Obidile|birth_date={{birth date and age|1977|08|27|df=yes}}|birth_place=Nigeria|height=1.78 m|currentclub=|position=[[Midfielder]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=1997–1998|clubs1=[[Atlas Delmenhorst]]|caps1=19|goals1=1|years2=1998–1999|clubs2=[[Spandauer SV]]|caps2=12|goals2=3|years3=1999–2000|clubs3=[[Odra Opole]]|caps3=|goals3=|years4=2000–2001|clubs4=[[Wisła Płock|Petro Płock]]|caps4=7|goals4=1|years5=2001–2002|clubs5=[[Panserraikos F.C.|Panserraikos]]|caps5=16|goals5=1|years6=2002|clubs6=Agios Nikolaos|caps6=|goals6=|years7=2002|clubs7=[[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]|caps7=|goals7=|years8=2002–2004|clubs8=[[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]]<ref>{{cite book | last = McAllister | first = Jim | title = The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club | publisher = J&J Robertson Printers | year = 2002 | location = Dumbarton}}</ref>|caps8=24|goals8=3|years9=2004|clubs9=[[Buckingham Town F.C.|Buckingham Town]]|caps9=1|goals9=0}} '''Emeka Obidile''' ({{Audio|LL-Q33578 (ibo)-Ebube Clara-Emeka Obidile.wav|listen}};má bì efu ọ́chu ékèjo nolu ogwu nyokẹ́ mébìa efu ọdọ 1977) ì chì Oma Nàìjíríà kì chì professional [[Association football|footballer]] kwubì, Énè kìa rì [[midfielder]]. == Career == Obidile chénà ukóló-nwu kwî efu Germanî [[Regionalliga]], kî rîọ́ọ̀ kpì [[Atlas Delmenhorst]]<ref>[http://www.lilaweiss.de/vfl/tab/sais9798/tab30.htm 30. Spieltag der Regionalliga Nord 97/98]</ref> kapî [[Spandauer SV]]. Î lọ tì Poland,ùgbó kî rìbólu ńwu [[Odra Opole]] takǐ dáma kpì [[Wisła Płock|Petro Płock]] efu éréré uchane ọdọ 2000. Ì dudufu efu máchî mébia ku ma róò nwu Petro Płock.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=90 Minut|title=Emeka Aboy Obidile|url=http://www.90minut.pl/kariera.php?id=427|language=Polish|accessdate=18 January 2010}}</ref> Obidile gba ọdun meji k'ọ bọ lẹ ch'ukpọchẹ efu ẹwo Greece ,ǐ chì ónumágwefà kî dufu efî Obidile spent the next two seasons in Greece, making 16 [[Beta Ethniki]] appearances for [[Panserraikos F.C.|Panserraikos]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Mastrogiannopoulos, Alexander|title=Foreign Players in Greece 1999/00-2001/02|url=https://www.rsssf.org/players/foreign-players-in-grk9902.html|date=22 June 2003|url-status=live|website=[[RSSSF]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081022185016/http://www.rsssf.com/players/foreign-players-in-grk9902.html|archivedate=22 October 2008}}</ref> Following an unsuccessful trial with [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]] in January 2003,<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|title=Livi look to Obidele|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/livingston/2660401.stm|date=15 January 2003}}</ref> Obidile signed for [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]] in the [[Scottish Football League Second Division]]. He left the club in January 2004.<ref>{{soccerbase|34450}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|title=Obidile goes missing|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/d/dumbarton/3325773.stm|date=16 December 2003}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} dzwbf2fyvq8jttug98xiz1wqyj5pwxb 43898 43897 2026-07-22T13:33:50Z Austinea3 116 43898 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Emeka Obidile|image=|fullname=Emeka Aboy Obidile|birth_date={{birth date and age|1977|08|27|df=yes}}|birth_place=Nigeria|height=1.78 m|currentclub=|position=[[Midfielder]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=1997–1998|clubs1=[[Atlas Delmenhorst]]|caps1=19|goals1=1|years2=1998–1999|clubs2=[[Spandauer SV]]|caps2=12|goals2=3|years3=1999–2000|clubs3=[[Odra Opole]]|caps3=|goals3=|years4=2000–2001|clubs4=[[Wisła Płock|Petro Płock]]|caps4=7|goals4=1|years5=2001–2002|clubs5=[[Panserraikos F.C.|Panserraikos]]|caps5=16|goals5=1|years6=2002|clubs6=Agios Nikolaos|caps6=|goals6=|years7=2002|clubs7=[[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]|caps7=|goals7=|years8=2002–2004|clubs8=[[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]]<ref>{{cite book | last = McAllister | first = Jim | title = The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club | publisher = J&J Robertson Printers | year = 2002 | location = Dumbarton}}</ref>|caps8=24|goals8=3|years9=2004|clubs9=[[Buckingham Town F.C.|Buckingham Town]]|caps9=1|goals9=0}} '''Emeka Obidile''' ({{Audio|LL-Q33578 (ibo)-Ebube Clara-Emeka Obidile.wav|listen}};má bì efu ọ́chu ékèjo nolu ogwu nyokẹ́ mébìa efu ọdọ 1977) ì chì Oma Nàìjíríà kì chì professional [[Association football|footballer]] kwubì, Énè kìa rì [[midfielder]]. == Career == Obidile chénà ukóló-nwu kwî efu Germanî [[Regionalliga]], kî rîọ́ọ̀ kpì [[Atlas Delmenhorst]]<ref>[http://www.lilaweiss.de/vfl/tab/sais9798/tab30.htm 30. Spieltag der Regionalliga Nord 97/98]</ref> kapî [[Spandauer SV]]. Î lọ tì Poland,ùgbó kî rìbólu ńwu [[Odra Opole]] takǐ dáma kpì [[Wisła Płock|Petro Płock]] efu éréré uchane ọdọ 2000. Ì dudufu efu máchî mébia ku ma róò nwu Petro Płock.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=90 Minut|title=Emeka Aboy Obidile|url=http://www.90minut.pl/kariera.php?id=427|language=Polish|accessdate=18 January 2010}}</ref> Obidile gba ọdun meji k'ọ bọ lẹ ch'ukpọchẹ efu ẹwo Greece ,ǐ chì ónumágwefà kî dufu efî [[Beta Ethniki]] [[Panserraikos F.C.|Panserraikos]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Mastrogiannopoulos, Alexander|title=Foreign Players in Greece 1999/00-2001/02|url=https://www.rsssf.org/players/foreign-players-in-grk9902.html|date=22 June 2003|url-status=live|website=[[RSSSF]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081022185016/http://www.rsssf.com/players/foreign-players-in-grk9902.html|archivedate=22 October 2008}}</ref> Following an unsuccessful trial with [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]] in January 2003,<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|title=Livi look to Obidele|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/livingston/2660401.stm|date=15 January 2003}}</ref> Obidile signed for [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]] in the [[Scottish Football League Second Division]]. He left the club in January 2004.<ref>{{soccerbase|34450}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|title=Obidile goes missing|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/d/dumbarton/3325773.stm|date=16 December 2003}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} baksi4sva3t5w1ps9feq25lh8sf94w5 43899 43898 2026-07-22T13:41:33Z Austinea3 116 43899 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Emeka Obidile|image=|fullname=Emeka Aboy Obidile|birth_date={{birth date and age|1977|08|27|df=yes}}|birth_place=Nigeria|height=1.78 m|currentclub=|position=[[Midfielder]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=1997–1998|clubs1=[[Atlas Delmenhorst]]|caps1=19|goals1=1|years2=1998–1999|clubs2=[[Spandauer SV]]|caps2=12|goals2=3|years3=1999–2000|clubs3=[[Odra Opole]]|caps3=|goals3=|years4=2000–2001|clubs4=[[Wisła Płock|Petro Płock]]|caps4=7|goals4=1|years5=2001–2002|clubs5=[[Panserraikos F.C.|Panserraikos]]|caps5=16|goals5=1|years6=2002|clubs6=Agios Nikolaos|caps6=|goals6=|years7=2002|clubs7=[[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]|caps7=|goals7=|years8=2002–2004|clubs8=[[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]]<ref>{{cite book | last = McAllister | first = Jim | title = The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club | publisher = J&J Robertson Printers | year = 2002 | location = Dumbarton}}</ref>|caps8=24|goals8=3|years9=2004|clubs9=[[Buckingham Town F.C.|Buckingham Town]]|caps9=1|goals9=0}} '''Emeka Obidile''' ({{Audio|LL-Q33578 (ibo)-Ebube Clara-Emeka Obidile.wav|listen}};má bì efu ọ́chu ékèjo nolu ogwu nyokẹ́ mébìa efu ọdọ 1977) ì chì Oma Nàìjíríà kì chì professional [[Association football|footballer]] kwubì, Énè kìa rì [[midfielder]]. == Career == Obidile chénà ukóló-nwu kwî efu Germanî [[Regionalliga]], kî rîọ́ọ̀ kpì [[Atlas Delmenhorst]]<ref>[http://www.lilaweiss.de/vfl/tab/sais9798/tab30.htm 30. Spieltag der Regionalliga Nord 97/98]</ref> kapî [[Spandauer SV]]. Î lọ tì Poland,ùgbó kî rìbólu ńwu [[Odra Opole]] takǐ dáma kpì [[Wisła Płock|Petro Płock]] efu éréré uchane ọdọ 2000. Ì dudufu efu máchî mébia ku ma róò nwu Petro Płock.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=90 Minut|title=Emeka Aboy Obidile|url=http://www.90minut.pl/kariera.php?id=427|language=Polish|accessdate=18 January 2010}}</ref> Obidile gba ọdun meji k'ọ bọ lẹ ch'ukpọchẹ efu ẹwo Greece ,ǐ chì ónumágwefà kî dufu efî [[Beta Ethniki]] [[Panserraikos F.C.|Panserraikos]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Mastrogiannopoulos, Alexander|title=Foreign Players in Greece 1999/00-2001/02|url=https://www.rsssf.org/players/foreign-players-in-grk9902.html|date=22 June 2003|url-status=live|website=[[RSSSF]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081022185016/http://www.rsssf.com/players/foreign-players-in-grk9902.html|archivedate=22 October 2008}}</ref> Tee k'ọna k'ọ kpaichẹ i nọ mọwọ mọ ugbọmẹ Following an unsuccessful trial with [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]] efu ochu eju-odudu efu odo in January 2003,<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|title=Livi look to Obidele|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/livingston/2660401.stm|date=15 January 2003}}</ref> Obidile d'owo tì otakîda nwi signed for [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]] efu yé in the [[Scottish Football League Second Division]].î kwî klóbu lé efu ochu eju- odudu efu ọdọ He left the club in January 2004.<ref>{{soccerbase|34450}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|title=Obidile goes missing|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/d/dumbarton/3325773.stm|date=16 December 2003}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} jx1453rha19t2m3wzsmqgl4ghc7crwb 43900 43899 2026-07-22T13:43:13Z Austinea3 116 43900 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Emeka Obidile|image=|fullname=Emeka Aboy Obidile|birth_date={{birth date and age|1977|08|27|df=yes}}|birth_place=Nigeria|height=1.78 m|currentclub=|position=[[Midfielder]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=1997–1998|clubs1=[[Atlas Delmenhorst]]|caps1=19|goals1=1|years2=1998–1999|clubs2=[[Spandauer SV]]|caps2=12|goals2=3|years3=1999–2000|clubs3=[[Odra Opole]]|caps3=|goals3=|years4=2000–2001|clubs4=[[Wisła Płock|Petro Płock]]|caps4=7|goals4=1|years5=2001–2002|clubs5=[[Panserraikos F.C.|Panserraikos]]|caps5=16|goals5=1|years6=2002|clubs6=Agios Nikolaos|caps6=|goals6=|years7=2002|clubs7=[[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]|caps7=|goals7=|years8=2002–2004|clubs8=[[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]]<ref>{{cite book | last = McAllister | first = Jim | title = The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club | publisher = J&J Robertson Printers | year = 2002 | location = Dumbarton}}</ref>|caps8=24|goals8=3|years9=2004|clubs9=[[Buckingham Town F.C.|Buckingham Town]]|caps9=1|goals9=0}} '''Emeka Obidile''' ({{Audio|LL-Q33578 (ibo)-Ebube Clara-Emeka Obidile.wav|listen}};má bì efu ọ́chu ékèjo nolu ogwu nyokẹ́ mébìa efu ọdọ 1977) ì chì Oma Nàìjíríà kì chì professional [[Association football|footballer]] kwubì, Énè kìa rì [[midfielder]]. == Career == Obidile chénà ukóló-nwu kwî efu Germanî [[Regionalliga]], kî rîọ́ọ̀ kpì [[Atlas Delmenhorst]]<ref>[http://www.lilaweiss.de/vfl/tab/sais9798/tab30.htm 30. Spieltag der Regionalliga Nord 97/98]</ref> kapî [[Spandauer SV]]. Î lọ tì Poland,ùgbó kî rìbólu ńwu [[Odra Opole]] takǐ dáma kpì [[Wisła Płock|Petro Płock]] efu éréré uchane ọdọ 2000. Ì dudufu efu máchî mébia ku ma róò nwu Petro Płock.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=90 Minut|title=Emeka Aboy Obidile|url=http://www.90minut.pl/kariera.php?id=427|language=Polish|accessdate=18 January 2010}}</ref> Obidile gba ọdun meji k'ọ bọ lẹ ch'ukpọchẹ efu ẹwo Greece ,ǐ chì ónumágwefà kî dufu efî [[Beta Ethniki]] [[Panserraikos F.C.|Panserraikos]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Mastrogiannopoulos, Alexander|title=Foreign Players in Greece 1999/00-2001/02|url=https://www.rsssf.org/players/foreign-players-in-grk9902.html|date=22 June 2003|url-status=live|website=[[RSSSF]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081022185016/http://www.rsssf.com/players/foreign-players-in-grk9902.html|archivedate=22 October 2008}}</ref> Tee k'ọna k'ọ kpaichẹ i nọ mọwọ mọ ugbọmẹ [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]] efu ochu eju-odudu efu odo 2003,<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|title=Livi look to Obidele|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/livingston/2660401.stm|date=15 January 2003}}</ref> Obidile d'owo tì otakîda nwi [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]] efu yé [[Scottish Football League Second Division]].î kwî klóbu lé efu ochu eju- odudu efu ọdọ 2004.<ref>{{soccerbase|34450}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|title=Obidile goes missing|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/d/dumbarton/3325773.stm|date=16 December 2003}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} 0su69qwmudy49rdro1fdmulcxux4sfq 43901 43900 2026-07-22T13:43:58Z Austinea3 116 /* Career */ 43901 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Emeka Obidile|image=|fullname=Emeka Aboy Obidile|birth_date={{birth date and age|1977|08|27|df=yes}}|birth_place=Nigeria|height=1.78 m|currentclub=|position=[[Midfielder]]|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=1997–1998|clubs1=[[Atlas Delmenhorst]]|caps1=19|goals1=1|years2=1998–1999|clubs2=[[Spandauer SV]]|caps2=12|goals2=3|years3=1999–2000|clubs3=[[Odra Opole]]|caps3=|goals3=|years4=2000–2001|clubs4=[[Wisła Płock|Petro Płock]]|caps4=7|goals4=1|years5=2001–2002|clubs5=[[Panserraikos F.C.|Panserraikos]]|caps5=16|goals5=1|years6=2002|clubs6=Agios Nikolaos|caps6=|goals6=|years7=2002|clubs7=[[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]]|caps7=|goals7=|years8=2002–2004|clubs8=[[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]]<ref>{{cite book | last = McAllister | first = Jim | title = The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club | publisher = J&J Robertson Printers | year = 2002 | location = Dumbarton}}</ref>|caps8=24|goals8=3|years9=2004|clubs9=[[Buckingham Town F.C.|Buckingham Town]]|caps9=1|goals9=0}} '''Emeka Obidile''' ({{Audio|LL-Q33578 (ibo)-Ebube Clara-Emeka Obidile.wav|listen}};má bì efu ọ́chu ékèjo nolu ogwu nyokẹ́ mébìa efu ọdọ 1977) ì chì Oma Nàìjíríà kì chì professional [[Association football|footballer]] kwubì, Énè kìa rì [[midfielder]]. == Ûkolo Career == Obidile chénà ukóló-nwu kwî efu Germanî [[Regionalliga]], kî rîọ́ọ̀ kpì [[Atlas Delmenhorst]]<ref>[http://www.lilaweiss.de/vfl/tab/sais9798/tab30.htm 30. Spieltag der Regionalliga Nord 97/98]</ref> kapî [[Spandauer SV]]. Î lọ tì Poland,ùgbó kî rìbólu ńwu [[Odra Opole]] takǐ dáma kpì [[Wisła Płock|Petro Płock]] efu éréré uchane ọdọ 2000. Ì dudufu efu máchî mébia ku ma róò nwu Petro Płock.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=90 Minut|title=Emeka Aboy Obidile|url=http://www.90minut.pl/kariera.php?id=427|language=Polish|accessdate=18 January 2010}}</ref> Obidile gba ọdun meji k'ọ bọ lẹ ch'ukpọchẹ efu ẹwo Greece ,ǐ chì ónumágwefà kî dufu efî [[Beta Ethniki]] [[Panserraikos F.C.|Panserraikos]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Mastrogiannopoulos, Alexander|title=Foreign Players in Greece 1999/00-2001/02|url=https://www.rsssf.org/players/foreign-players-in-grk9902.html|date=22 June 2003|url-status=live|website=[[RSSSF]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081022185016/http://www.rsssf.com/players/foreign-players-in-grk9902.html|archivedate=22 October 2008}}</ref> Tee k'ọna k'ọ kpaichẹ i nọ mọwọ mọ ugbọmẹ [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]] efu ochu eju-odudu efu odo 2003,<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|title=Livi look to Obidele|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/livingston/2660401.stm|date=15 January 2003}}</ref> Obidile d'owo tì otakîda nwi [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]] efu yé [[Scottish Football League Second Division]].î kwî klóbu lé efu ochu eju- odudu efu ọdọ 2004.<ref>{{soccerbase|34450}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|title=Obidile goes missing|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/d/dumbarton/3325773.stm|date=16 December 2003}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} a2wjhn1epk3p3do37gahsnye1ygupls Jonathan Spiff 0 2511 43865 2026-07-22T06:37:42Z JusticeObutu 1548 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2007)}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=May 2026}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2026}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jonathan Spiff | full_name = Jonathan Spiff Asuzu | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2007|2|23|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Buenos Aires]], Argentina | height = 1.87m | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]] | currentclub = [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]] | clubnumber = 52 | youthyears1 =..." 43865 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2007)}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=May 2026}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2026}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jonathan Spiff | full_name = Jonathan Spiff Asuzu | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2007|2|23|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Buenos Aires]], Argentina | height = 1.87m | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]] | currentclub = [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]] | clubnumber = 52 | youthyears1 = 2014– | youthclubs1 = [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]] | years1 = 2026– | clubs1 = [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]] | caps1 = 0 | goals1 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2025 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria {{#if:|women's}} national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 0 | nationalgoals1 = 0 |pcupdate= |ntupdate= }} '''Jonathan Spiff Asuzu''' (born 23 February 2007) is a professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]] for [[Argentine Primera Division]] club [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]]. Born in Argentina, he was called up to the [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria national under-20 team]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ole.com.ar/river-plate/jonathan-spiff-inferiores-river-convocado-seleccion-sub-20-nigeria_0_IDFNbLOwgW.html|title=Jonathan Spiff, de las Inferiores de River a la selección Sub 20 de Nigeria}}</ref> ==Early life== Spiff was born on 23 February 2007 in [[Buenos Aires]], Argentina to a Nigerian [[Igbo people|Igbo]] father, who arrived to Argentina in 2006, and an Argentine mother from [[Entre Ríos Province|Entre Ríos]]. == Club career == === River Plate === In 2014, Spiff joined the lower divisions of [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]] at the age of 7 after passing a test in his first attempt.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-05-20 |title=Tiene raíces nigerianas, fue convocado por Coudet y podría debutar en River |url=https://www.ole.com.ar/river-plate/river-plate-jonathan-spiff-eduardo-coudet_0_GGDcgmjbhn.html |access-date=2026-05-23 |website=Olé |language=es-AR}}</ref> In 2024, he scored 19 goals in the Sixth Division and maintained that level in the Fifth, which caught the attention of [[Marcelo Escudero]], who called him up for the first time for a match against [[Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba|Godoy Cruz]] in 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-05-21 |title=Las historias de Lautaro Pereyra y Jonathan Spiff, los juveniles que alegraron a River en el empate ante Bragantino |url=https://www.infobae.com/deportes/2026/05/21/las-historias-de-lautaro-pereyra-y-jonathan-spiff-los-juveniles-que-alegraron-a-river-en-el-empate-ante-bragantino/ |access-date=2026-05-23 |website=infobae |language=es-AR}}</ref> On 20 May 2026, Spiff made his professional debut for River Plate coming on as a substitute in the 89th minute for right back [[Ulises Giménez]] in the 1-1 draw against [[Red Bull Bragantino]] at the [[2026 Copa Sudamericana]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-05-21 |title=El nigeriano Jonathan Spiff cumplió su sueño de debutar en River: su historia de vida y el camino que lo llevó a la Primera |url=https://tn.com.ar/deportes/futbol/2026/05/21/el-nigeriano-jonathan-spiff-debuto-en-river-y-cumplio-su-sueno-entro-al-final-del-partido-ante-bragantino/ |access-date=2026-05-23 |website=Todo Noticias |language=es}}</ref> == International career == In 2025, Spiff was called up by the [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U-20 national team]] for the [[2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup]], but he did not play any matches.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-05-20 |title=La historia de Jonathan Spiff, el nigeriano de 19 años que debutó en River - TyC Sports |url=https://www.tycsports.com/river-plate/tiene-19-anos-es-nigeriano-y-fue-convocado-en-river-quien-es-jonathan-spiff-id731561.html |access-date=2026-05-23 |website=www.tycsports.com |language=es-AR}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{Worldfootball.net|jonathan-spiff}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Spiff, Jonathan}} [[Category:2007 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Buenos Aires]] [[Category:Argentine people of Nigerian descent]] [[Category:Sportspeople of Nigerian descent]] [[Category:People of Igbo descent]] [[Category:Nigerian people of South American descent]] [[Category:African people of Argentine descent]] [[Category:Sportspeople of Argentine descent]] [[Category:Argentine men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football forwards]] [[Category:Club Atlético River Plate footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Argentine sportsmen]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] fsoine10wj9yme8j2td9jzp5kjod6el 43868 43865 2026-07-22T07:03:05Z JusticeObutu 1548 43868 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2007)}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=May 2026}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2026}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jonathan Spiff | full_name = Jonathan Spiff Asuzu | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2007|2|23|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Buenos Aires]], Argentina | height = 1.87m | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]] | currentclub = [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]] | clubnumber = 52 | youthyears1 = 2014– | youthclubs1 = [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]] | years1 = 2026– | clubs1 = [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]] | caps1 = 0 | goals1 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2025 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria {{#if:|women's}} national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 0 | nationalgoals1 = 0 |pcupdate= |ntupdate= }} '''Jonathan Spiff Asuzu''' (ma bi ọjọ ki ochu ẹkeji nolu mi ogwu nyọwọ mi eji ọdọ 2007) i chi [[Association football|ẹnẹ ki ya ri bọlu]] ki ya ri uña [[Forward (association football)|ọgba]] nwi [[Argentine Primera Division]] club [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]]. Ma bi ojanẹ Argentina, ma fu dọ wi [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria national under-20 team]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ole.com.ar/river-plate/jonathan-spiff-inferiores-river-convocado-seleccion-sub-20-nigeria_0_IDFNbLOwgW.html|title=Jonathan Spiff, de las Inferiores de River a la selección Sub 20 de Nigeria}}</ref> ==Abakwanẹ ọlayi == Ma bi Spiff ọjọ ki ochu ẹkeji nolu mi ogwu nyọwọ mi ẹta ọdọ 2007 yi [[Buenos Aires]], Argentina nwi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki chi [[Igbo people|Igbọ]], ki na dodo yi Argentina efu ọdọ 2006, ma'nyu iye ki chi Argentine kwi [[Entre Ríos Province|Entre Ríos]]. == Ukọlọ ugbo ki ri bọlu == === River Plate === Efu ọdọ 2014, Spiff chanẹ e ri bọlu nwu am'ibo ọwọ anẹ [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]] adiko ẹgba ki chi ọma ọdọ mi 7 anubi ki ni edu efu anwago ejeodudu ki cha jama.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-05-20 |title=Tiene raíces nigerianas, fue convocado por Coudet y podría debutar en River |url=https://www.ole.com.ar/river-plate/river-plate-jonathan-spiff-eduardo-coudet_0_GGDcgmjbhn.html |access-date=2026-05-23 |website=Olé |language=es-AR}}</ref> Efu ọdọ 2024, i du golu mi 19 tefu iga uña ẹdo mi ẹfa ma'nyu uña ẹdọ mi ẹlu gbagẹdẹ, elẹ jenwù eju [[Marcelo Escudero]] kpo tọla nwu, i le wa fu dọ ejeodudu ki wa ri bọlu agunyi [[Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba|Godoy Cruz]] efu ọdọ 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-05-21 |title=Las historias de Lautaro Pereyra y Jonathan Spiff, los juveniles que alegraron a River en el empate ante Bragantino |url=https://www.infobae.com/deportes/2026/05/21/las-historias-de-lautaro-pereyra-y-jonathan-spiff-los-juveniles-que-alegraron-a-river-en-el-empate-ante-bragantino/ |access-date=2026-05-23 |website=infobae |language=es-AR}}</ref> Ọjọ ki ochu ẹlu nolu ogwu efu ọdọ 2026, Spiff wa ri bọlu eyi uña ọgba ọmama nwu River Plate alu ku ma du tọ kwoji benchi adiko 89th minute alu ku ma du ẹnẹ ki ya ri uña ubi ọwọ awọtọ [[Ulises Giménez]] tanẹ yi ichẹ ku ma rọ 1-1 aguyi [[Red Bull Bragantino]] yi [[2026 Copa Sudamericana]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-05-21 |title=El nigeriano Jonathan Spiff cumplió su sueño de debutar en River: su historia de vida y el camino que lo llevó a la Primera |url=https://tn.com.ar/deportes/futbol/2026/05/21/el-nigeriano-jonathan-spiff-debuto-en-river-y-cumplio-su-sueno-entro-al-final-del-partido-ante-bragantino/ |access-date=2026-05-23 |website=Todo Noticias |language=es}}</ref> == Ukọlọ anẹ ọdọda == Efu ọdọ 2025, ma fu Spiff dọ wa [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U-20 national team]] to du [[2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup]], ama i ri ichẹ du'n.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-05-20 |title=La historia de Jonathan Spiff, el nigeriano de 19 años que debutó en River - TyC Sports |url=https://www.tycsports.com/river-plate/tiene-19-anos-es-nigeriano-y-fue-convocado-en-river-quien-es-jonathan-spiff-id731561.html |access-date=2026-05-23 |website=www.tycsports.com |language=es-AR}}</ref> ==Ale tunyi ọla == {{reflist}} ==Ale t'ọdọda == * {{Worldfootball.net|jonathan-spiff}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Spiff, Jonathan}} [[Category:2007 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Buenos Aires]] [[Category:Argentine people of Nigerian descent]] [[Category:Sportspeople of Nigerian descent]] [[Category:People of Igbo descent]] [[Category:Nigerian people of South American descent]] [[Category:African people of Argentine descent]] [[Category:Sportspeople of Argentine descent]] [[Category:Argentine men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football forwards]] [[Category:Club Atlético River Plate footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Argentine sportsmen]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] k58ikjxddvz4g5vvq23cy3nndhzb8kw Victor Gidado 0 2512 43869 2026-07-22T07:14:43Z JusticeObutu 1548 Created page with "{{short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2004)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Victor Gidado | image = | full_name = Victor Ntino-Emo Gidado<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nogomania.com/Novica/Bravu-se-obeta-prestop-iz-Turcije-je-prisla-ponudba-za-igralca-ki-je-bil-zanimiv-klubski-projekt|title=Bravu se obeta prestop, iz Turčije je prišla ponudba za igralca, ki je bil zanimiv klubski projekt - Novica - Nogo..." 43869 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2004)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Victor Gidado | image = | full_name = Victor Ntino-Emo Gidado<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nogomania.com/Novica/Bravu-se-obeta-prestop-iz-Turcije-je-prisla-ponudba-za-igralca-ki-je-bil-zanimiv-klubski-projekt|title=Bravu se obeta prestop, iz Turčije je prišla ponudba za igralca, ki je bil zanimiv klubski projekt - Novica - Nogomania|website=www.nogomania.com}}</ref> | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|2004|4|14}} | birth_place = [[Karu, Nasarawa State|Karu]], Nigeria | height = 1.78m | currentclub = [[Gaziantep F.K.|Gaziantep]] | clubnumber = 8 | position = [[Attacking midfielder]] | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = KSM Sport FA | years1 = 2023–2026 | clubs1 = [[NK Bravo]] | caps1 = 63 | goals1 = 5 | years2 = 2026– | clubs2 = [[Gaziantep F.K.|Gaziantep]] | caps2 = 12 | goals2 = 0 | nationalyears1 = | nationalteam1 = | nationalcaps1 = | nationalgoals1 = | club-update = 10 June 2026 | nationalteam-update = 13:52, 15 April 2026 (UTC) }} '''Victor Ntino-Emo Gidado''' (born 14 April 2004) is a Nigerian professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as an [[attacking midfielder]] for [[Süper Lig]] club [[Gaziantep F.K.|Gaziantep]]. ==Club career== Gidado is a product of the Nigerian academy KSM Sport FA.<ref name="auto"/> He moved to [[Slovenian PrvaLiga]] club [[NK Bravo]] in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://guardian.ng/sport/victor-gidado-nigerian-youngster-eyeing-stardom-from-slovenias-nk-bravo/|title=Victor Gidado: Nigerian youngster eyeing stardom from Slovenia's NK Bravo|first=Dennis|last=Erezi|date=16 November 2023}}</ref> On 10 January 2026, he transferred to [[Süper Lig]] club [[Gaziantep F.K.|Gaziantep]] on a 3.5 year contract.<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 January 2026|url=https://gaziantepfk.org/haberler/transfer-victor-gidado-gazi-antep-te|title=VICTOR GIDADO GAZİANTEP'TE!|publisher=[[Gaziantep F.K.|Gaziantep]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=10 January 2026|url=https://www.sabah.com.tr/spor/futbol/2026/01/10/victor-ntino-emo-gidado-gaziantep-fkda|title=Victor Ntino-Emo Gidado, Gaziantep FK’da!|website=sabah.com.tr}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{Soccerway|new_id=gidado-victor/bgFzn2qK}} * {{TFF|2878302}} {{Gaziantep F.K. squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Gidado, Victor}} [[Category:2004 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:People from Nasarawa State]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:NK Bravo players]] [[Category:Gaziantep F.K. footballers]] [[Category:GFA League First Division players]] [[Category:Slovenian PrvaLiga players]] [[Category:Süper Lig players]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriates in Slovenia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovenia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriates in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] o9ab276kbglbgddseh276fu95p928z3 43870 43869 2026-07-22T07:41:02Z JusticeObutu 1548 43870 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2004)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Victor Gidado | image = | full_name = Victor Ntino-Emo Gidado<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nogomania.com/Novica/Bravu-se-obeta-prestop-iz-Turcije-je-prisla-ponudba-za-igralca-ki-je-bil-zanimiv-klubski-projekt|title=Bravu se obeta prestop, iz Turčije je prišla ponudba za igralca, ki je bil zanimiv klubski projekt - Novica - Nogomania|website=www.nogomania.com}}</ref> | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|2004|4|14}} | birth_place = [[Karu, Nasarawa State|Karu]], Nigeria | height = 1.78m | currentclub = [[Gaziantep F.K.|Gaziantep]] | clubnumber = 8 | position = [[Attacking midfielder]] | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = KSM Sport FA | years1 = 2023–2026 | clubs1 = [[NK Bravo]] | caps1 = 63 | goals1 = 5 | years2 = 2026– | clubs2 = [[Gaziantep F.K.|Gaziantep]] | caps2 = 12 | goals2 = 0 | nationalyears1 = | nationalteam1 = | nationalcaps1 = | nationalgoals1 = | club-update = 10 June 2026 | nationalteam-update = 13:52, 15 April 2026 (UTC) }} '''Victor Ntino-Emo Gidado''' (ma bi ọjọ ki ochu ẹlẹ nolu mi ẹgwẹlẹ ọdọ 2004) i chi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki ya ri bọlu ki rọ yi uña [[attacking midfielder|alimeji]] nwi [[Süper Lig]] club [[Gaziantep F.K.|Gaziantep]]. ==Ukọlọ ugbo ki ri bọlu == Gidado chi ẹnẹ ki chanẹ kwi Nigerian academy KSM Sport FA.<ref name="auto"/> ta ki iwa lo ti [[Slovenian PrvaLiga]] club [[NK Bravo]] efu ọdọ 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://guardian.ng/sport/victor-gidado-nigerian-youngster-eyeing-stardom-from-slovenias-nk-bravo/|title=Victor Gidado: Nigerian youngster eyeing stardom from Slovenia's NK Bravo|first=Dennis|last=Erezi|date=16 November 2023}}</ref> ọjọ ki ochu ejeodudu nolu mi ẹgwa efu ọdọ 2026, i lo ti [[Süper Lig]] club [[Gaziantep F.K.|Gaziantep]] oji ùkọlọ ọdọ mi ẹta yi ẹbọ.<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 January 2026|url=https://gaziantepfk.org/haberler/transfer-victor-gidado-gazi-antep-te|title=VICTOR GIDADO GAZİANTEP'TE!|publisher=[[Gaziantep F.K.|Gaziantep]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=10 January 2026|url=https://www.sabah.com.tr/spor/futbol/2026/01/10/victor-ntino-emo-gidado-gaziantep-fkda|title=Victor Ntino-Emo Gidado, Gaziantep FK’da!|website=sabah.com.tr}}</ref> ==Ale tunyi ọla == {{reflist}} ==Ale t'ọdọda == * {{Soccerway|new_id=gidado-victor/bgFzn2qK}} * {{TFF|2878302}} {{Gaziantep F.K. squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Gidado, Victor}} [[Category:2004 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:People from Nasarawa State]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:NK Bravo players]] [[Category:Gaziantep F.K. footballers]] [[Category:GFA League First Division players]] [[Category:Slovenian PrvaLiga players]] [[Category:Süper Lig players]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriates in Slovenia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovenia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriates in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] 6k6nn0xb9115isgqdrl4r12y0yvzqp8 Samuel Adindu 0 2513 43871 2026-07-22T08:00:45Z JusticeObutu 1548 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Samuel Adindu | fullname = Odera Samuel Onuchukwu Adindu | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2006|06|04|df=yes}} | birth_place = Nigeria | death_date = | death_place = | height = | position = [[Forward]] | currentclub = [[IK Sirius Fotboll|IK Sirius]] | clubnumber = 25 | youthyear..." 43871 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Samuel Adindu | fullname = Odera Samuel Onuchukwu Adindu | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2006|06|04|df=yes}} | birth_place = Nigeria | death_date = | death_place = | height = | position = [[Forward]] | currentclub = [[IK Sirius Fotboll|IK Sirius]] | clubnumber = 25 | youthyears1 = –2024 | youthclubs1 = Future Pro | years1 = 2025 | clubs1 = Future Pro | caps1 = 0 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2025 | clubs2 = → [[Hammarby Talang FF|HTFF]] (loan) | caps2 = 15 | goals2 = 9 | years3 = 2025 | clubs3 = [[Hammarby Fotboll|Hammarby IF]] | caps3 = 0 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2025 | clubs4 = → [[Hammarby Talang FF|HTFF]] | caps4 = 15 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2026– | clubs5 = [[IK Sirius Fotboll|IK Sirius]] | caps5 = 7 | goals5 = 1 | club-update = 21 June 2026 }} '''Odera Samuel Onuchukwu Adindu''' (born 4 June 2006) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]] for [[Allsvenskan]] club [[IK Sirius Fotboll|IK Sirius]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Samuel Adindu|url=https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe1638194/odera-adindu/|website=WorldFootball}}</ref> == Club career == In his first season in Sweden, Adindu scored 15 goals and contributed with 4 assists as [[Hammarby Talang FF|HTFF]] narrowly missed out on promotion to [[Superettan]].<ref>{{Cite web|first=Malin|last=Wahlberg|title=Talangerna hyllas stort: "Det är klasskillnad" |trans-title=The talents are heavily praised: "It's a class difference" |url=https://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/a/oEL3qg/htff-talangerna-hyllas-stort-efter-segern-mot-orebro-klasskillnad|website=[[Sportbladet]]|language=Swedish|date=20 November 2025|access-date=26 April 2026}}</ref> For the 2026 season, Adindu signed with [[IK Sirius Fotboll|IK Sirius]] on a contract until the end of 2030 for a reported fee of 5 million SEK.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Daniel|last=Meisels|title=Nye Siriusstjärnan berättar – därför lämnar han Hammarby|trans-title=The new Sirius star tells us – that's why he's leaving Hammarby|url=https://www.unt.se/sport/fotboll/artikel/sirius-varvar-samuel-adindu-fran-hammarby/rx77k0gl|language=Swedish|website=[[Upsala Nya Tidning]]|date=19 January 2026|access-date=26 April 2026}}</ref> He scored three minutes into his unofficial debut in a 2–1 friendly win vs. [[Degerfors IF]] on 24 January 2026.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Daniel|last=Meisels|title=Nyförvärvets succéstart i Sirius: "Publiken kan förvänta sig det"|trans-title=The newcomer's successful start in Sirius: "The fans can expect it"|url=https://www.unt.se/sport/fotboll/artikel/samuel-gjorde-mal-direkt-i-siriusdebuten/rk33d5zl |website=[[Upsala Nya Tidning]]|language=Swedish|date=24 January 2026|access-date=26 April 2026}}</ref> On 4 April 2026, he made his [[2026 Allsvenskan|Allsvenskan]] debut as a substitute in yet another win vs. [[Degerfors IF]], with the game finishing 3–0.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Emilio|last=Valdés Bahri|title=Körde över Degerfors efter blixtmål |trans-title= Drove over Degerfors after a lightning goal|url=https://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/a/JOOma6/sirius-korde-over-degerfors-i-allsvenskan-neo-jonsson-hjalte|website=[[Sportbladet]]|language=Swedish|date=4 April 2026|access-date=26 April 2026}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}} == External links == *{{WorldFootball.net|samuel-adindu}} {{IK Sirius Fotboll squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Adindu, Samuel}} [[Category:2006 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football forwards]] [[Category:Hammarby Talang FF players]] [[Category:Hammarby Fotboll players]] [[Category:IK Sirius Fotboll players]] [[Category:Ettan Fotboll players]] [[Category:Allsvenskan players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Sweden]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Sweden]] 4x6o67qb1ko46gjhjpm7jyoowrzrm9t 43872 43871 2026-07-22T08:15:05Z JusticeObutu 1548 /* Club career */ 43872 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Samuel Adindu | fullname = Odera Samuel Onuchukwu Adindu | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2006|06|04|df=yes}} | birth_place = Nigeria | death_date = | death_place = | height = | position = [[Forward]] | currentclub = [[IK Sirius Fotboll|IK Sirius]] | clubnumber = 25 | youthyears1 = –2024 | youthclubs1 = Future Pro | years1 = 2025 | clubs1 = Future Pro | caps1 = 0 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2025 | clubs2 = → [[Hammarby Talang FF|HTFF]] (loan) | caps2 = 15 | goals2 = 9 | years3 = 2025 | clubs3 = [[Hammarby Fotboll|Hammarby IF]] | caps3 = 0 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2025 | clubs4 = → [[Hammarby Talang FF|HTFF]] | caps4 = 15 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2026– | clubs5 = [[IK Sirius Fotboll|IK Sirius]] | caps5 = 7 | goals5 = 1 | club-update = 21 June 2026 }} '''Odera Samuel Onuchukwu Adindu''' (ma bi ọjọ ki ochu ẹfa nolu mi ẹlẹ ọdọ 2006) i chi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki ya ri bọlu ki ya rọ yi uña [[Forward (association football)|ọgba]] nwi [[Allsvenskan]] club [[IK Sirius Fotboll|IK Sirius]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Samuel Adindu|url=https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe1638194/odera-adindu/|website=WorldFootball}}</ref> == Ukọlọ ugbo ki ri bọlu == Adiko ẹgba ọdọ eju'odudu ki rọ yi Sweden, Adindu i du golu mi 15 t'iga ma'nyu e chabune am'ibo ẹnẹ ki di golu tọ ẹronu mi ẹlẹ [[Hammarby Talang FF|HTFF]].<ref>{{Cite web|first=Malin|last=Wahlberg|title=Talangerna hyllas stort: "Det är klasskillnad" |trans-title=The talents are heavily praised: "It's a class difference" |url=https://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/a/oEL3qg/htff-talangerna-hyllas-stort-efter-segern-mot-orebro-klasskillnad|website=[[Sportbladet]]|language=Swedish|date=20 November 2025|access-date=26 April 2026}}</ref> Efu 2026, Adindu dọwọ ti ọtakada ki ri bọlu nwu [[IK Sirius Fotboll|IK Sirius]] oji akadama ki rọ gbo ati ukpoji ọdọ 2030 nwi ọkọ 5 million SEK.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Daniel|last=Meisels|title=Nye Siriusstjärnan berättar – därför lämnar han Hammarby|trans-title=The new Sirius star tells us – that's why he's leaving Hammarby|url=https://www.unt.se/sport/fotboll/artikel/sirius-varvar-samuel-adindu-fran-hammarby/rx77k0gl|language=Swedish|website=[[Upsala Nya Tidning]]|date=19 January 2026|access-date=26 April 2026}}</ref> i du golu t'iga efu ichẹ ki rọ 2–1 aguyi [[Degerfors IF]] ọjọ ki ochu ejeodudu nolu mi ogwu nyọwọ mi ẹlẹ ọdọ 2026.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Daniel|last=Meisels|title=Nyförvärvets succéstart i Sirius: "Publiken kan förvänta sig det"|trans-title=The newcomer's successful start in Sirius: "The fans can expect it"|url=https://www.unt.se/sport/fotboll/artikel/samuel-gjorde-mal-direkt-i-siriusdebuten/rk33d5zl |website=[[Upsala Nya Tidning]]|language=Swedish|date=24 January 2026|access-date=26 April 2026}}</ref> Ọjọ ki ochu ẹlẹ nolu mi ẹlẹ ọdọ 2026, i rọ nwu [[2026 Allsvenskan|Allsvenskan]] ejeodudu kwoji benchi alu ku ma nwọ ni edu agunyi [[Degerfors IF]], kpai ichẹ lẹ wa kpoji 3–0.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Emilio|last=Valdés Bahri|title=Körde över Degerfors efter blixtmål |trans-title= Drove over Degerfors after a lightning goal|url=https://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/a/JOOma6/sirius-korde-over-degerfors-i-allsvenskan-neo-jonsson-hjalte|website=[[Sportbladet]]|language=Swedish|date=4 April 2026|access-date=26 April 2026}}</ref> == Ale tunyi ọla == {{reflist}} == Ale t'ọdọda == *{{WorldFootball.net|samuel-adindu}} {{IK Sirius Fotboll squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Adindu, Samuel}} [[Category:2006 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football forwards]] [[Category:Hammarby Talang FF players]] [[Category:Hammarby Fotboll players]] [[Category:IK Sirius Fotboll players]] [[Category:Ettan Fotboll players]] [[Category:Allsvenskan players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Sweden]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Sweden]] rzo6k7paaben3mw6gx0tv8v5qy0rcg0 Umar Abubakar 0 2514 43873 2026-07-22T08:18:39Z JusticeObutu 1548 Created page with "{{short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2006)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2024}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Umar Abubakar | full_name = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2006|2|15|df=yes}} | birth_place = [[Kano (city)|Kano]], Nigeria<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports247.ng/kano-born-striker-umar-abubakar-lights-up-famalicaos-u23s-now-poised-for-first-team-breakthrough/|title=Kano-Born Striker Umar Abubakar Lights Up Famalicão’s U23s — N..." 43873 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2006)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2024}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Umar Abubakar | full_name = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2006|2|15|df=yes}} | birth_place = [[Kano (city)|Kano]], Nigeria<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports247.ng/kano-born-striker-umar-abubakar-lights-up-famalicaos-u23s-now-poised-for-first-team-breakthrough/|title=Kano-Born Striker Umar Abubakar Lights Up Famalicão’s U23s — Now Poised for First-Team Breakthrough|first=Barikisu|last=Ademoh|date=17 September 2025}}</ref> | height = 1.90m<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports247.ng/umar-abubakars-goal-scoring-brilliance-earns-him-kaa-gent-youth-player-of-the-season/|title=Umar Abubakar's Goal-Scoring Brilliance Earns Him KAA Gent Youth Player of the Season|date=1 May 2025}}</ref> | currentclub = [[F.C. Famalicão|Famalicão]] | clubnumber = 9 | position = [[Striker (association football)|Striker]] | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = Footwork FC | years1 = 2024–2025 | clubs1 = Footwork FC | caps1 = 0 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2024–2025 | clubs2 = → [[Jong Gent]] (loan) | caps2 = 27 | goals2 = 21 | years3 = 2025– | clubs3 = [[F.C. Famalicão|Famalicão]] | caps3 = 22 | goals3 = 3 | nationalyears1 = 2023 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-17 football team|Nigeria U17]] | nationalcaps1 = 2 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | pcupdate = 25 May 2026 | ntupdate = 13:29, 21 April 2026 (UTC) }} '''Umar Abubakar''' (born 15 February 2006) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a [[Striker (association football)|striker]] for [[Primeira Liga]] club [[F.C. Famalicão|Famalicão]]. ==Career== A youth product of the Nigerian club Footwork FC, Abubakar joined [[Jong Gent]] on loan for the 2024–25 season in the [[Belgian Division 1]].<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports247.ng/umar-abubakar-shines-bright-7-goals-in-14-matches-for-jong-kaa-gent/|title=Umar Abubakar Shines Bright: 7 Goals in 14 Matches for Jong KAA Gent!|first=Lovette|last=Ochicha|date=15 December 2024}}</ref> He finished the season as top scorer for Jong Gent with 21 goals in 26 appearances.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports247.ng/umar-abubakar-ends-season-as-top-scorer-in-belgian-national-division-1-vv/|title=Umar Abubakar Ends Season as Top Scorer in Belgian National Division 1 VV|first=Jide|last=Taiwo|date=28 April 2025}}</ref> He was also nmed Jong Gent's player of the season.<ref name="auto"/> On 15 July 2025, he signed with Portuguese [[Primeira Liga]] club [[F.C. Famalicão|Famalicão]] on a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports247.ng/umar-abubakar-signs-five-year-deal-with-fc-famalicao/|title=Umar Abubakar Signs Five-year Deal With FC Famalicão|first=Barikisu|last=Ademoh|date=15 July 2025}}</ref> He made his professional debut with Famalicão in a 1–0 league win over [[C.D. Tondela|Tondela]] on 16 August 2025.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports247.ng/kano-born-striker-umar-abubakar-makes-impactful-second-debut-for-famalicao/|title=Kano-Born Striker Umar Abubakar Makes Impactful Second Debut for Famalicão|first=Barikisu|last=Ademoh|date=26 August 2025}}</ref> ==International career== Abubakar played for the [[Nigeria national under-17 football team|Nigeria U-17 team]] at the [[2023 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref name="auto2"/> ==Honours== *[[Belgian Division 1|2024–25 Belgian Division 1 top scorer]]<ref name="auto1"/> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{Soccerway|new_id=abubakar-umar/xGvHVPue}} {{F.C. Famalicão squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Abubakar, Umar}} [[Category:2006 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Kano]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's youth international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football forwards]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] [[Category:KAA Gent players]] [[Category:F.C. Famalicão players]] [[Category:Belgian Division 1 players]] [[Category:Primeira Liga players]] [[Category:Liga 3 (Portugal) players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal]] h8khxq4abjfy4knhktrziml7dl93zky 43874 43873 2026-07-22T08:37:12Z JusticeObutu 1548 43874 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2006)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2024}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Umar Abubakar | full_name = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2006|2|15|df=yes}} | birth_place = [[Kano (city)|Kano]], Nigeria<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports247.ng/kano-born-striker-umar-abubakar-lights-up-famalicaos-u23s-now-poised-for-first-team-breakthrough/|title=Kano-Born Striker Umar Abubakar Lights Up Famalicão’s U23s — Now Poised for First-Team Breakthrough|first=Barikisu|last=Ademoh|date=17 September 2025}}</ref> | height = 1.90m<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports247.ng/umar-abubakars-goal-scoring-brilliance-earns-him-kaa-gent-youth-player-of-the-season/|title=Umar Abubakar's Goal-Scoring Brilliance Earns Him KAA Gent Youth Player of the Season|date=1 May 2025}}</ref> | currentclub = [[F.C. Famalicão|Famalicão]] | clubnumber = 9 | position = [[Striker (association football)|Striker]] | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = Footwork FC | years1 = 2024–2025 | clubs1 = Footwork FC | caps1 = 0 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2024–2025 | clubs2 = → [[Jong Gent]] (loan) | caps2 = 27 | goals2 = 21 | years3 = 2025– | clubs3 = [[F.C. Famalicão|Famalicão]] | caps3 = 22 | goals3 = 3 | nationalyears1 = 2023 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-17 football team|Nigeria U17]] | nationalcaps1 = 2 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | pcupdate = 25 May 2026 | ntupdate = 13:29, 21 April 2026 (UTC) }} '''Umar Abubakar''' (ma bi ọjọ ki ochu ẹkeji nolu mi ẹgwẹlu efu ọdọ 2006) i chi ẹnẹ Nigeria kì ya ri bọlu ki ya rọ uña [[Striker (association football)|ọgba]] nwu [[Primeira Liga]] club [[F.C. Famalicão|Famalicão]]. ==Ukọlọ== I chi ẹnẹ ki gbadufu kwi Footwork FC yi Nigeria, Abubakar lo ti [[Jong Gent]] oji emẹ 2024–25 efu [[Belgian Division 1]].<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports247.ng/umar-abubakar-shines-bright-7-goals-in-14-matches-for-jong-kaa-gent/|title=Umar Abubakar Shines Bright: 7 Goals in 14 Matches for Jong KAA Gent!|first=Lovette|last=Ochicha|date=15 December 2024}}</ref> i kpoji ọdọ lẹ kpai ojima ẹnẹ ki du golu t'iga tule yi Jong Gent kpai golu mi 21 goals efu ichẹ mi 26 ki rọ.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports247.ng/umar-abubakar-ends-season-as-top-scorer-in-belgian-national-division-1-vv/|title=Umar Abubakar Ends Season as Top Scorer in Belgian National Division 1 VV|first=Jide|last=Taiwo|date=28 April 2025}}</ref> ma dọ ki o nwu chi ẹnẹ ki rọ tule gba yi Jong Gent efu ọdọ lẹ.<ref name="auto"/> Ọjọ ki ochu ebie nolu mi ẹlẹ ẹgwẹlu efu ọdọ 2025, i du ọwọ ti ọtakada ki ri bọlu nwu Portuguese [[Primeira Liga]] club [[F.C. Famalicão|Famalicão]] oji ukọlọ ọdọ mi ẹlu.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports247.ng/umar-abubakar-signs-five-year-deal-with-fc-famalicao/|title=Umar Abubakar Signs Five-year Deal With FC Famalicão|first=Barikisu|last=Ademoh|date=15 July 2025}}</ref> i chanẹ eri bọlu ejeodudu kpai Famalicão yi 1–0 ku ma ni edu oji [[C.D. Tondela|Tondela]] ọjọ ki ochu ẹjọ nolu mi ẹgwẹfa ọdọ 2025.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports247.ng/kano-born-striker-umar-abubakar-makes-impactful-second-debut-for-famalicao/|title=Kano-Born Striker Umar Abubakar Makes Impactful Second Debut for Famalicão|first=Barikisu|last=Ademoh|date=26 August 2025}}</ref> ==International career== Abubakar che rọ yi *[[Belgian Division 1|2024–25 Belgiyi sion 1 top scorer]]<ref name="auto1"/> ==Ẹtẹ nwu == {{reflist}} ==Ale t'ọdọda == * {{Soccerway|new_id=abubakar-umar/xGvHVPue}} {{F.C. Famalicão squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Abubakar, Umar}} [[Category:2006 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Kano]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's youth international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football forwards]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] [[Category:KAA Gent players]] [[Category:F.C. Famalicão players]] [[Category:Belgian Division 1 players]] [[Category:Primeira Liga players]] [[Category:Liga 3 (Portugal) players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal]] jawy0tbpanfigpprphf3wnewfx2y24z 43875 43874 2026-07-22T08:38:28Z JusticeObutu 1548 /* International career */ 43875 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2006)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2024}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Umar Abubakar | full_name = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2006|2|15|df=yes}} | birth_place = [[Kano (city)|Kano]], Nigeria<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports247.ng/kano-born-striker-umar-abubakar-lights-up-famalicaos-u23s-now-poised-for-first-team-breakthrough/|title=Kano-Born Striker Umar Abubakar Lights Up Famalicão’s U23s — Now Poised for First-Team Breakthrough|first=Barikisu|last=Ademoh|date=17 September 2025}}</ref> | height = 1.90m<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports247.ng/umar-abubakars-goal-scoring-brilliance-earns-him-kaa-gent-youth-player-of-the-season/|title=Umar Abubakar's Goal-Scoring Brilliance Earns Him KAA Gent Youth Player of the Season|date=1 May 2025}}</ref> | currentclub = [[F.C. Famalicão|Famalicão]] | clubnumber = 9 | position = [[Striker (association football)|Striker]] | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = Footwork FC | years1 = 2024–2025 | clubs1 = Footwork FC | caps1 = 0 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2024–2025 | clubs2 = → [[Jong Gent]] (loan) | caps2 = 27 | goals2 = 21 | years3 = 2025– | clubs3 = [[F.C. Famalicão|Famalicão]] | caps3 = 22 | goals3 = 3 | nationalyears1 = 2023 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-17 football team|Nigeria U17]] | nationalcaps1 = 2 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | pcupdate = 25 May 2026 | ntupdate = 13:29, 21 April 2026 (UTC) }} '''Umar Abubakar''' (ma bi ọjọ ki ochu ẹkeji nolu mi ẹgwẹlu efu ọdọ 2006) i chi ẹnẹ Nigeria kì ya ri bọlu ki ya rọ uña [[Striker (association football)|ọgba]] nwu [[Primeira Liga]] club [[F.C. Famalicão|Famalicão]]. ==Ukọlọ== I chi ẹnẹ ki gbadufu kwi Footwork FC yi Nigeria, Abubakar lo ti [[Jong Gent]] oji emẹ 2024–25 efu [[Belgian Division 1]].<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports247.ng/umar-abubakar-shines-bright-7-goals-in-14-matches-for-jong-kaa-gent/|title=Umar Abubakar Shines Bright: 7 Goals in 14 Matches for Jong KAA Gent!|first=Lovette|last=Ochicha|date=15 December 2024}}</ref> i kpoji ọdọ lẹ kpai ojima ẹnẹ ki du golu t'iga tule yi Jong Gent kpai golu mi 21 goals efu ichẹ mi 26 ki rọ.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports247.ng/umar-abubakar-ends-season-as-top-scorer-in-belgian-national-division-1-vv/|title=Umar Abubakar Ends Season as Top Scorer in Belgian National Division 1 VV|first=Jide|last=Taiwo|date=28 April 2025}}</ref> ma dọ ki o nwu chi ẹnẹ ki rọ tule gba yi Jong Gent efu ọdọ lẹ.<ref name="auto"/> Ọjọ ki ochu ebie nolu mi ẹlẹ ẹgwẹlu efu ọdọ 2025, i du ọwọ ti ọtakada ki ri bọlu nwu Portuguese [[Primeira Liga]] club [[F.C. Famalicão|Famalicão]] oji ukọlọ ọdọ mi ẹlu.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports247.ng/umar-abubakar-signs-five-year-deal-with-fc-famalicao/|title=Umar Abubakar Signs Five-year Deal With FC Famalicão|first=Barikisu|last=Ademoh|date=15 July 2025}}</ref> i chanẹ eri bọlu ejeodudu kpai Famalicão yi 1–0 ku ma ni edu oji [[C.D. Tondela|Tondela]] ọjọ ki ochu ẹjọ nolu mi ẹgwẹfa ọdọ 2025.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports247.ng/kano-born-striker-umar-abubakar-makes-impactful-second-debut-for-famalicao/|title=Kano-Born Striker Umar Abubakar Makes Impactful Second Debut for Famalicão|first=Barikisu|last=Ademoh|date=26 August 2025}}</ref> ==Ukọlọ anẹ ọdọda== Abubakar che rọ nwu [[Nigeria national under-17 football team|Nigeria U-17 team]] yi [[2023 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref name="auto2"/> ==Ẹtẹ nwu == {{reflist}} ==Ale t'ọdọda == * {{Soccerway|new_id=abubakar-umar/xGvHVPue}} {{F.C. Famalicão squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Abubakar, Umar}} [[Category:2006 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Kano]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's youth international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football forwards]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] [[Category:KAA Gent players]] [[Category:F.C. Famalicão players]] [[Category:Belgian Division 1 players]] [[Category:Primeira Liga players]] [[Category:Liga 3 (Portugal) players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal]] eni76nlalau9cgoajpvsjygw67bt8n0 Abubakar Bonni Idris 0 2515 43876 2026-07-22T08:42:52Z JusticeObutu 1548 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian professional footballer}} {{Proposed deletion/dated |concern = Fails [[WP:SIGCOV]], three of the five sources are of one ROUTINE transfer announcement |timestamp = 20260721224456 |nom = ShadowBallX |help = off }} {{Lead too short|date=March 2026}} {{Infobox football biography | currentclub = Enyimba FC | youthclubs1 = Seamoriow Football Club | youthclubs2 = Kwara United | youthyears1 = 2024-2025 }} '''Abubakar Bonni Idris''' is a Nige..." 43876 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian professional footballer}} {{Proposed deletion/dated |concern = Fails [[WP:SIGCOV]], three of the five sources are of one ROUTINE transfer announcement |timestamp = 20260721224456 |nom = ShadowBallX |help = off }} {{Lead too short|date=March 2026}} {{Infobox football biography | currentclub = Enyimba FC | youthclubs1 = Seamoriow Football Club | youthclubs2 = Kwara United | youthyears1 = 2024-2025 }} '''Abubakar Bonni Idris''' is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for [[Enyimba F.C.]] in the Nigeria Premier Football League.<ref>{{Cite web |last=SPORTS |first=BSN |title=NPFL Transfer: Enyimba Snaps Young Sensation To Bolster Squad |url=https://bsnsports.com.ng/post/NPFL-Transfer--Enyimba-Snaps-Young-Sensation-To-Bolster-Squad |access-date=2026-03-30 |website=NPFL Transfer: Enyimba Snaps Young Sensation To Bolster Squad}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Enyimba Signs Abubakar Boni to Strengthen Midfield in NPFL {{!}} Africa Sport Network |url=https://www.africasport.net/news/2025-2026-npfl-mid-season-transfer-enyimba-int-l-fc-unveils-abubakar-boni |access-date=2026-03-30 |website=www.africasport.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Adebayo |first=Olusola |date=2026-01-29 |title=Seamorriow Midfielder Abubakar Boni Completes Enyimba FC Move |url=https://www.sports247.ng/seamorriow-midfielder-abubakar-boni-completes-enyimba-fc-move/ |access-date=2026-03-30 |website=Sports247 Nigeria |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Enyimba Secure Midfield Boost with Abubakar Boni Signing |url=https://radio.nigeriasoccernet.com/enyimba-secure-midfield-boost-with-abubakar-boni-signing |access-date=2026-03-30 |website=Nigeriasoccernet |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Bonni Abubakar (Enyimba) stats - Player Profile - Flashscore.com.ng |url=https://www.flashscore.com.ng/player/abubakar-bonni/I5l4l0qH/ |access-date=2026-03-30 |website=www.flashscore.com.ng |language=en-NG}}</ref> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Idris, Abubakar Bonni}} [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]] [[Category:Place of birth missing (living people)]] [[Category:Enyimba F.C. players]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] {{Nigeria-footy-bio-stub}} 74plwj6qd2omcdtj9rm3rpf9rn4obfe 43877 43876 2026-07-22T08:44:31Z JusticeObutu 1548 /* References */ 43877 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian professional footballer}} {{Proposed deletion/dated |concern = Fails [[WP:SIGCOV]], three of the five sources are of one ROUTINE transfer announcement |timestamp = 20260721224456 |nom = ShadowBallX |help = off }} {{Lead too short|date=March 2026}} {{Infobox football biography | currentclub = Enyimba FC | youthclubs1 = Seamoriow Football Club | youthclubs2 = Kwara United | youthyears1 = 2024-2025 }} '''Abubakar Bonni Idris''' ichi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki ya ri bọlu ki ya ri uña alimeji nwu [[Enyimba F.C.]] efu Nigeria Premier Football League.<ref>{{Cite web |last=SPORTS |first=BSN |title=NPFL Transfer: Enyimba Snaps Young Sensation To Bolster Squad |url=https://bsnsports.com.ng/post/NPFL-Transfer--Enyimba-Snaps-Young-Sensation-To-Bolster-Squad |access-date=2026-03-30 |website=NPFL Transfer: Enyimba Snaps Young Sensation To Bolster Squad}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Enyimba Signs Abubakar Boni to Strengthen Midfield in NPFL {{!}} Africa Sport Network |url=https://www.africasport.net/news/2025-2026-npfl-mid-season-transfer-enyimba-int-l-fc-unveils-abubakar-boni |access-date=2026-03-30 |website=www.africasport.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Adebayo |first=Olusola |date=2026-01-29 |title=Seamorriow Midfielder Abubakar Boni Completes Enyimba FC Move |url=https://www.sports247.ng/seamorriow-midfielder-abubakar-boni-completes-enyimba-fc-move/ |access-date=2026-03-30 |website=Sports247 Nigeria |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Enyimba Secure Midfield Boost with Abubakar Boni Signing |url=https://radio.nigeriasoccernet.com/enyimba-secure-midfield-boost-with-abubakar-boni-signing |access-date=2026-03-30 |website=Nigeriasoccernet |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Bonni Abubakar (Enyimba) stats - Player Profile - Flashscore.com.ng |url=https://www.flashscore.com.ng/player/abubakar-bonni/I5l4l0qH/ |access-date=2026-03-30 |website=www.flashscore.com.ng |language=en-NG}}</ref> ==Ẹtẹ nwu == {{Reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Idris, Abubakar Bonni}} [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]] [[Category:Place of birth missing (living people)]] [[Category:Enyimba F.C. players]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] {{Nigeria-footy-bio-stub}} 3yx1k17bra0npsde8xmzhtz3q9xtwpa Ekene Victor Emewulu 0 2516 43878 2026-07-22T08:47:15Z JusticeObutu 1548 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Ekene Victor Emewulu | image = | fullname = Ekene Victor Emewulu | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2005|1|1|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Onitsha]], [[Nigeria]] | height = 1.80 m | position = [[Forward (association football)|Striker]] | currentclub = [[Perak FA state football team|Perak FA]] | clubnumber = 30 | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = | years1 = 2024–2025 | clubs1 = P/A FC | caps1 = |..." 43878 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Ekene Victor Emewulu | image = | fullname = Ekene Victor Emewulu | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2005|1|1|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Onitsha]], [[Nigeria]] | height = 1.80 m | position = [[Forward (association football)|Striker]] | currentclub = [[Perak FA state football team|Perak FA]] | clubnumber = 30 | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = | years1 = 2024–2025 | clubs1 = P/A FC | caps1 = | goals1 = | years2 = 2025–2026 | clubs2 = [[Perak FA state football team|Perak FA]] | caps2 = 10 | goals2 = 12 | totalcaps = 10 | totalgoals = 12 | pcupdate = 30 January 2026 }} '''Ekene Victor Emewulu''' (born c. 2005) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|striker]] for the [[Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League]] club [[Perak FA state football team|Perak FA]]. == Career == === Early career === Originally from Onitsha, Nigeria, Emewulu began his football development in his home country. He gained early recognition after finishing as the top scorer in the Bwari League NLO in Abuja. In 2022, he represented Nigeria in the Golden Eaglet Tournament held in [[Russia]].<ref name="Utusan2025">{{cite news |last=Hashim |first=Azizan |title=Seorang lagi import Nigeria sertai Perak FA |url=https://www.utusan.com.my/nasional/2025/09/seorang-lagi-import-nigeria-sertai-perak-fa/ |work=[[Utusan Malaysia]] |date=16 September 2025 |access-date=30 January 2026}}</ref> === Perak FA === On 16 September 2025, Emewulu joined the revived '''[[Perak FA state football team|Perak FA]]''' to compete in the [[2025–26 Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League]].<ref name="Utusan2025" /> He made an immediate impact for the "Seladang," scoring in a 3–0 league victory over Machan FC in October 2025. Emewulu was also a key part of the squad during the [[2025–26 Malaysia Cup]], where Perak FA achieved a historic 2–0 upset over Super League giants [[Kuala Lumpur City F.C.|Kuala Lumpur City]] in the Round of 16 first leg on 18 January 2026.<ref name="TheStar2026">{{cite news |last=Avineshwaran |first=T. |title=Perak defy the odds with stunning win over KL in Malaysia Cup |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2026/01/18/perak-defy-the-odds-with-stunning-win-over-kl-in-malaysia-cup |work=[[The Star (Malaysia)|The Star]] |date=18 January 2026 |access-date=30 January 2026}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == * {{URL|https://www.sofascore.com/football/player/ekene-victor-emewulu/2445740 |Ekene Victor Emewulu at Sofascore}} * {{URL|https://cms.fam.org.my/resultdetail/czo0OiI4Mzc1Ijs%3D/LIGA%20%20A1%20SEMI-PRO%202025/2026 |Match Report: Ekene Victor Emewulu at FAM CMS}} {{Perak_FA_state_football_team squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Emewulu, Ekene Victor}} [[Category:2005 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Sportspeople from Onitsha]] [[Category:Footballers from Anambra State]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football forwards]] [[Category:Perak F.C. players]] [[Category:Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Malaysia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Malaysia]] 9qy0afj12wx58v8c6e12ok6xp8uudvc 43879 43878 2026-07-22T09:00:52Z JusticeObutu 1548 /* Early career */ 43879 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Ekene Victor Emewulu | image = | fullname = Ekene Victor Emewulu | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2005|1|1|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Onitsha]], [[Nigeria]] | height = 1.80 m | position = [[Forward (association football)|Striker]] | currentclub = [[Perak FA state football team|Perak FA]] | clubnumber = 30 | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = | years1 = 2024–2025 | clubs1 = P/A FC | caps1 = | goals1 = | years2 = 2025–2026 | clubs2 = [[Perak FA state football team|Perak FA]] | caps2 = 10 | goals2 = 12 | totalcaps = 10 | totalgoals = 12 | pcupdate = 30 January 2026 }} '''Ekene Victor Emewulu''' (ma bi . 2005) i chi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki ya ri bọlu ki ya ri uña [[Forward (association football)|ọgba]] nwi [[Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League]] club [[Perak FA state football team|Perak FA]]. == Ukọlọ == === Abakwanẹ ukọlọ === Ugbo ki kwo jali chi Onitsha, Nigeria, Emewulu chanẹ bọlu kwi ojanẹ nwu. Ma che takpa mọ anubi ki ch'onwu ni golu tule yi Bwari League NLO efu Abuja. Efu 2022, i wa koji Nigeria yi Golden Eaglet Tournament ku ma rọ yi ojanẹ [[Russia]].<ref name="Utusan2025">{{cite news |last=Hashim |first=Azizan |title=Seorang lagi import Nigeria sertai Perak FA |url=https://www.utusan.com.my/nasional/2025/09/seorang-lagi-import-nigeria-sertai-perak-fa/ |work=[[Utusan Malaysia]] |date=16 September 2025 |access-date=30 January 2026}}</ref> === Perak FA === Ọjọ ki ochu ẹla nolu mi ẹgwẹfa ọdọ 2025, Emewulu na ti '''[[Perak FA state football team|Perak FA]]''' na ri bọlu efu ọdọ [[2025–26 Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League]].<ref name="Utusan2025" /> i che rọ ọmẹmẹlẹ nwi "Seladang," i di golu t'iga efu 3–0 agunyi Machan FC efu ochu ẹgwa ọdọ 2025. Emewulu nwọ chi ẹnẹ ogbogaga ka efu am'ibo ku ma rọ yi [[2025–26 Malaysia Cup]], ugbo ki Perak FA wa ni ojima edu 2–0 agunyi [[Kuala Lumpur City F.C.|Kuala Lumpur City]] efu ẹrẹ ejeodudu yi round 16 ọjọ ki ochu ejeodudu nolu mi ẹgwẹjọ ọdọ 2026.<ref name="TheStar2026">{{cite news |last=Avineshwaran |first=T. |title=Perak defy the odds with stunning win over KL in Malaysia Cup |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2026/01/18/perak-defy-the-odds-with-stunning-win-over-kl-in-malaysia-cup |work=[[The Star (Malaysia)|The Star]] |date=18 January 2026 |access-date=30 January 2026}}</ref> == Ale tunyi ọla == {{Reflist}} == Ale t'ọdọda == * {{URL|https://www.sofascore.com/football/player/ekene-victor-emewulu/2445740 |Ekene Victor Emewulu at Sofascore}} * {{URL|https://cms.fam.org.my/resultdetail/czo0OiI4Mzc1Ijs%3D/LIGA%20%20A1%20SEMI-PRO%202025/2026 |Match Report: Ekene Victor Emewulu at FAM CMS}} {{Perak_FA_state_football_team squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Emewulu, Ekene Victor}} [[Category:2005 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Sportspeople from Onitsha]] [[Category:Footballers from Anambra State]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football forwards]] [[Category:Perak F.C. players]] [[Category:Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Malaysia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Malaysia]] dy8aeaq09nwj3wposyfb316xns8xzd6 Azeez Arisekola Adam 0 2517 43880 2026-07-22T09:04:06Z JusticeObutu 1548 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Azeez Arisekola Adam | fullname = Adam Azeez Arisekola | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2003|8|25|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Kwara State]], [[Nigeria]] | height = 1.83 m | position = [[Forward (association football)|Centre-Forward]] | currentclub = [[Kedah FA state football team|Kedah FA]] | clubnumber = 10 | years1 = 2024–2025 | clubs1..." 43880 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Azeez Arisekola Adam | fullname = Adam Azeez Arisekola | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2003|8|25|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Kwara State]], [[Nigeria]] | height = 1.83 m | position = [[Forward (association football)|Centre-Forward]] | currentclub = [[Kedah FA state football team|Kedah FA]] | clubnumber = 10 | years1 = 2024–2025 | clubs1 = [[Putrajaya Antlers F.C.|PT Athletic]] | caps1 = 18 | goals1 = 7 | years2 = 2025– | clubs2 = [[Kedah FA state football team|Kedah FA]] | caps2 = 0 | goals2 = 0 | pcupdate = 30 January 2026 }} '''Adam Azeez Arisekola''' (born 25 August 2003) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|striker]] for Malaysian club [[Kedah FA state football team|Kedah FA]]. == Club career == === PT Athletic (Putrajaya) === In May 2024, Adam joined [[Putrajaya Antlers F.C.|PT Athletic FC]] (then known as Putrajaya Athletic) for the [[2024–25 Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League]] season. He quickly became a key part of the squad, notably scoring four goals in a single match during the early part of the season.<ref name="WOB">{{cite news |last1=Dito |title=Imported Player Exposes M'sian Football Club For Allegedly Not Paying Salary |url=https://worldofbuzz.com/exclusive-imported-player-exposes-msian-football-club-for-allegedly-not-paying-his-salary-since-he-joined/ |work=World of Buzz |date=4 December 2024 |access-date=30 January 2026}}</ref> Adam represented the club in the [[2024–25 Malaysia Cup]], appearing in both legs of the Round of 16 against [[Malaysia Super League]] side [[Sabah F.C. (Malaysia)|Sabah]].<ref name="Vocket">{{cite news |title=Pemain Import Liga A1 Dakwa Tidak Dibayar Gaji Sejak Awal Musim |url=https://thevocket.com/pemain-import-liga-a1-dakwa-tidak-dibayar-gaji-sejak-awal-musim/ |work=Vocket FC |date=4 December 2024 |access-date=30 January 2026}}</ref> === Kedah FA === On 28 July 2025, Adam signed with [[Kedah FA state football team|Kedah FA]] to lead their attack in the Liga A1 Semi-Pro. His transfer was noted by local sports analysts as a strategic move by the "Helang Merah" to strengthen their squad with foreign talent alongside developing local youth players.<ref name="Majoriti">{{cite news |title='Import hanya pelengkap rasa, kudrat utama Kedah masih ubi muda' |url=https://majoriti.com.my/sukan/2025/07/29/039import-hanya-pelengkap-rasa-kudrat-utama-kedah-masih-ubi-muda039 |work=Majoriti |date=29 July 2025 |access-date=30 January 2026}}</ref> Upon joining, he expressed his determination to continue his goal-scoring form at the Alor Setar-based club.<ref>{{cite web |title=Azeez bawa misi besar di Kedah |url=https://www.molekfm.audio/azeez-bawa-misi-besar-di-kedah/ |publisher=Molek FM |date=31 July 2025 |access-date=30 January 2026}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Adam, Azeez Arisekola}} [[Category:2003 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Sportspeople from Kwara State]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Malaysia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Malaysia]] [[Category:Men's association football forwards]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] h5y0mq4rsd675f29gkyt6as1tus0dsx 43881 43880 2026-07-22T09:36:39Z JusticeObutu 1548 43881 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Azeez Arisekola Adam | fullname = Adam Azeez Arisekola | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2003|8|25|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Kwara State]], [[Nigeria]] | height = 1.83 m | position = [[Forward (association football)|Centre-Forward]] | currentclub = [[Kedah FA state football team|Kedah FA]] | clubnumber = 10 | years1 = 2024–2025 | clubs1 = [[Putrajaya Antlers F.C.|PT Athletic]] | caps1 = 18 | goals1 = 7 | years2 = 2025– | clubs2 = [[Kedah FA state football team|Kedah FA]] | caps2 = 0 | goals2 = 0 | pcupdate = 30 January 2026 }} '''Adam Azeez Arisekola''' (ma bi ọjọ ki ochu ẹjọ nolu mi ogwu nyọwọ mi ẹlu ọdọ 2003) i chi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki ya ri bọlu ki ya ri uña [[Forward (association football)|ọgba]] nwi Malaysian club [[Kedah FA state football team|Kedah FA]]. == Ukọlọ ugbo ki ri bọlu == === PT Athletic (Putrajaya) === Efu ochu ẹlu ọdọ 2024, Adam na ti [[Putrajaya Antlers F.C.|PT Athletic FC]] (adiko lẹ ma dọki Putrajaya Athletic) nwi [[2024–25 Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League]]. I che yika mu di ẹnẹ ogbo gaga efu ma, alu ki di golu mi ẹlẹ efu ichẹ ẹyọkate adiko ẹgba abakwanẹ ki chanẹ erọ nwu ma.<ref name="WOB">{{cite news |last1=Dito |title=Imported Player Exposes M'sian Football Club For Allegedly Not Paying Salary |url=https://worldofbuzz.com/exclusive-imported-player-exposes-msian-football-club-for-allegedly-not-paying-his-salary-since-he-joined/ |work=World of Buzz |date=4 December 2024 |access-date=30 January 2026}}</ref> Adam che rọ yi [[2024–25 Malaysia Cup]], wa dufu efu ẹrẹ meji ku ma rọ yi Round eyi 16 agunyi [[Sabah F.C. (Malaysia)|Sabah]].<ref name="Vocket">{{cite news |title=Pemain Import Liga A1 Dakwa Tidak Dibayar Gaji Sejak Awal Musim |url=https://thevocket.com/pemain-import-liga-a1-dakwa-tidak-dibayar-gaji-sejak-awal-musim/ |work=Vocket FC |date=4 December 2024 |access-date=30 January 2026}}</ref> === Kedah FA === Ọjọ ki ochu ebie nolu mi ogwu nyọwọ mi ẹjọ ọdọ 2025, Adam dọwọ ti ọtakada ki ri bọlu nwu [[Kedah FA state football team|Kedah FA]] todu ki tọgba nwu ma uña ọgba yi Liga A1 Semi-Pro. His transfer was noted by local sports analysts as a strategic move by the "Helang Merah" to strengthen their squad with foreign talent alongside developing local youth players.<ref name="Majoriti">{{cite news |title='Import hanya pelengkap rasa, kudrat utama Kedah masih ubi muda' |url=https://majoriti.com.my/sukan/2025/07/29/039import-hanya-pelengkap-rasa-kudrat-utama-kedah-masih-ubi-muda039 |work=Majoriti |date=29 July 2025 |access-date=30 January 2026}}</ref> alu ki wa tefu ma, i du teju gede alu ki ya tene ki kpọgba ru ọna ki ya di golu tefu iga kwi Alor Setar-based lẹ.<ref>{{cite web |title=Azeez bawa misi besar di Kedah |url=https://www.molekfm.audio/azeez-bawa-misi-besar-di-kedah/ |publisher=Molek FM |date=31 July 2025 |access-date=30 January 2026}}</ref> == Ale tunyi ọla == {{Reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Adam, Azeez Arisekola}} [[Category:2003 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Sportspeople from Kwara State]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Malaysia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Malaysia]] [[Category:Men's association football forwards]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 40tq31rsfvi7pvhhiomrkhi4w9ij9yu Prosper Obah 0 2518 43882 2026-07-22T09:39:00Z JusticeObutu 1548 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2003)}} {{Infobox football biography |name = Prosper Obah |full_name = Prosper Sopuruchi Obah |birth_date = {{birth date and age|2003|11|24|df=y}} |birth_place = [[Umuahia]], Nigeria |height = 1.80 m |position = [[Midfielder#Winger|Winger]], [[Forward (association football)|forward]] |currentclub = [[FC Shakhtar Donetsk|Shakhtar Donetsk]] |clubnumber = 68 |youthyears1 = 2019–2021 |youthclubs1 = Supreme Kings |youthyears2 =..." 43882 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2003)}} {{Infobox football biography |name = Prosper Obah |full_name = Prosper Sopuruchi Obah |birth_date = {{birth date and age|2003|11|24|df=y}} |birth_place = [[Umuahia]], Nigeria |height = 1.80 m |position = [[Midfielder#Winger|Winger]], [[Forward (association football)|forward]] |currentclub = [[FC Shakhtar Donetsk|Shakhtar Donetsk]] |clubnumber = 68 |youthyears1 = 2019–2021 |youthclubs1 = Supreme Kings |youthyears2 = 2022–2024 |youthclubs2 = [[F.C. Vizela|Vizela]] |years1 = 2021–2022 |clubs1 = Supreme Kings |caps1 = |goals1 = |years2 = 2024–2025 |clubs2 = [[F.C. Vizela|Vizela]] |caps2 = 32 |goals2 = 5 |years3 = 2025–2026 |clubs3 = [[FC LNZ Cherkasy|LNZ Cherkasy]] |caps3 = 15 |goals3 = 7 |years4 = 2026– |clubs4 = [[FC Shakhtar Donetsk|Shakhtar Donetsk]] |caps4 = 11 |goals4 = 3 |pcupdate = 21 May 2026 }} '''Prosper Sopuruchi Obah''' (born 24 November 2003) is a Nigerian professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Midfielder#Winger|winger]] or [[Forward (association football)|forward]] for [[FC Shakhtar Donetsk|Shakhtar Donetsk]]. ==Early life== Obah was born on 24 November 2003 in [[Umuahia]], Nigeria and is a native of the city. Growing up, he attended Evangel High School in Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nigeriasportsnews.ng/from-supreme-kings-fa-to-shakhtar-donetsk-the-meteoric-rise-of-prosper-obah/|title=From Supreme Kings FA To Shakhtar Donetsk: The Meteoric Rise of Prosper Obah|trans-title=|language=en|publisher=Nigeriansportsnew.ng|date=14 December 2025|access-date=21 January 2026}}</ref> ==Career== As a youth player, Obah joined the [[youth academy]] of Nigerian side Supreme Kings FC. Following his stint there, he joined the youth academy of Portuguese side [[F.C. Vizela|Vizela]] during the summer of 2022 and was promoted to the club's senior team ahead of the [[2024–25 Liga Portugal 2|2024–25 season]], where he made thirty-two league appearances and scored five goals. Three years later, he signed for Ukrainian side [[FC LNZ Cherkasy|LNZ]], where he made fifteen league appearances and scored seven goals. Subsequently, he signed for Ukrainian side [[FC Shakhtar Donetsk|Shakhtar]] in 2026.<ref>{{WorldFootball.net|prosper-obah}}</ref> ==Style of play== Obah plays as a [[Midfielder#Winger|winger]] or [[Forward (association football)|forward]]. Ukrainian news website ''Sport.ua'' wrote in 2026 that he "was remembered for his incredible speed and ball handling, his pinpoint strikes".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sport.ua/news/828799-7-samyh-udachnyh-transferov-klubov-upl-v-tekushchem-sezone|title=7 самых удачных трансферов клубов УПЛ в текущем сезоне|trans-title=The 7 most successful transfers of UPL clubs this season|language=ru|publisher=Sport.ua|date=4 January 2026|access-date=21 January 2026}}</ref> ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 21 May 2026}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|Cup !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[F.C. Vizela|Vizela]] |[[2024–25 Liga Portugal 2|2024–25]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |32||5||1||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||6 |- |[[FC LNZ Cherkasy|LNZ Cherkasy]] |[[2025–26 Ukrainian Premier League|2025–26]] |[[Ukrainian Premier League]] |15||7||2||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||17||8 |- |[[FC Shakhtar Donetsk|Shakhtar Donetsk]] |[[2025–26 FC Shakhtar Donetsk season|2025–26]] |Ukrainian Premier League |11||3||colspan="2"|—||1{{efn|Appearance in [[UEFA Conference League]]}}||0||colspan="2"|—||12||3 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !58!!15!!3!!2!!1!!0!!0!!0!!62!!17 |} {{notelist}} ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== *{{WorldFootball.net|prosper-obah}} {{FC Shakhtar Donetsk squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Obah, Prosper}} [[Category:2003 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football forwards]] [[Category:Men's association football wingers]] [[Category:FC LNZ Cherkasy players]] [[Category:FC Shakhtar Donetsk players]] [[Category:F.C. Vizela players]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Ukrainian Premier League players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Ukraine]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Ukraine]] cysqu5aw3n2xdgij70y06gaeqwpxtfd 43883 43882 2026-07-22T09:57:52Z JusticeObutu 1548 /* Early life */ 43883 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2003)}} {{Infobox football biography |name = Prosper Obah |full_name = Prosper Sopuruchi Obah |birth_date = {{birth date and age|2003|11|24|df=y}} |birth_place = [[Umuahia]], Nigeria |height = 1.80 m |position = [[Midfielder#Winger|Winger]], [[Forward (association football)|forward]] |currentclub = [[FC Shakhtar Donetsk|Shakhtar Donetsk]] |clubnumber = 68 |youthyears1 = 2019–2021 |youthclubs1 = Supreme Kings |youthyears2 = 2022–2024 |youthclubs2 = [[F.C. Vizela|Vizela]] |years1 = 2021–2022 |clubs1 = Supreme Kings |caps1 = |goals1 = |years2 = 2024–2025 |clubs2 = [[F.C. Vizela|Vizela]] |caps2 = 32 |goals2 = 5 |years3 = 2025–2026 |clubs3 = [[FC LNZ Cherkasy|LNZ Cherkasy]] |caps3 = 15 |goals3 = 7 |years4 = 2026– |clubs4 = [[FC Shakhtar Donetsk|Shakhtar Donetsk]] |caps4 = 11 |goals4 = 3 |pcupdate = 21 May 2026 }} '''Prosper Sopuruchi Obah''' (ma bi ọjọ ki ochu ẹgwaka nolu mi ogwu nyọwọ mi ẹlẹ efu ọdọ 2003) i chi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki ya ri bọlu ki ya ri uña [[Midfielder#Winger|ugbo ka iba]] abẹki [[Forward (association football)|ọgba]] nwi [[FC Shakhtar Donetsk|Shakhtar Donetsk]]. ==Abakwanẹ ọlayi== Obah chi ẹnẹ ku ma bi ọjọ ki ochu ẹgwaka nolu mi ogwu nyọwọ mi ẹlẹ efu ọdọ 2003 ojanẹ [[Umuahia]], Nigeria ma'nyu i chi ẹnẹ ki kwi ojanẹ lẹ. Alu ki na gbadufu, i chi lo ti ==Ukọlọ== Ẹgba ki chi ẹnẹka efu ami agbadufu,efu bọlu, Obahna tefu [[youth academy|youth academyy]]<nowiki/>f Nigeria Supreme Kings FC.[[youth academy|Lu]]<nowiki/>g[[youth academy|bi lẹ i na ti]] youth academy[[youth academy|eyi]]<nowiki/>f Portuguese[[youth academy|am'ibo]] [[F.C. Vizela|Vizela efu ọdọ]] 2022[[F.C. Vizela|ma'nyu i le gbọ gba na ti efu am'ibo ogijo ma taki]]<nowiki/>e[[F.C. Vizela|ẹgba]] [[2024–25 Liga Portugal 2|2024–25n]],[[2024–25 Liga Portugal 2|ọmọ]]<nowiki/>e[[2024–25 Liga Portugal 2|i dufu rinbọlu nwu ma ẹronu mi ogwu ẹgwa nyọwọ]] [[2024–25 Liga Portugal 2|i eji ma'nyu i du golu mi ẹlu tefu iga]]<nowiki/>s. Alu ki ọdọ mi ẹta la le gwudu ==Ọna ki rọ== [[Midfielder#Winger|i kwiine ugbo ki rọ ẹronu mi ẹgwẹlu ma'nyu i du golu mi ebie tefu iga]]<nowiki/>at[[Midfielder#Winger|I]]<nowiki/>r[[Midfielder#Winger|dọwọ ti ọtakada ki ri bọlu nwu am'ibo ku ma di]] incred[[Midfielder#Winger|e]] d and balefu ọdọ andling, his pinpoint strikes".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sport.ua/news/828799-7-samyh-udachnyh-transferov-klubov-upl-v-tekushchem-sezone|title=7 самых удачных трансферов клубов УПЛ в текущем сезоне|trans-title=The 7 most successful transfers of UPL clubs this season|language=ru|publisher=Sport.ua|date=4 January 2026|access-date=21 January 2026}}</ref> ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 21 May 2026}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|Cup !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[F.C. Vizela|Vizela]] |[[2024–25 Liga Portugal 2|2024–25]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |32||5||1||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||6 |- |[[FC LNZ Cherkasy|LNZ Cherkasy]] |[[2025–26 Ukrainian Premier League|2025–26]] |[[Ukrainian Premier League]] |15||7||2||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||17||8 |- |[[FC Shakhtar Donetsk|Shakhtar Donetsk]] |[[2025–26 FC Shakhtar Donetsk season|2025–26]] |Ukrainian Premier League |11||3||colspan="2"|—||1{{efn|Appearance in [[UEFA Conference League]]}}||0||colspan="2"|—||12||3 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !58!!15!!3!!2!!1!!0!!0!!0!!62!!17 |} {{notelist}} ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== *{{WorldFootball.net|prosper-obah}} {{FC Shakhtar Donetsk squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Obah, Prosper}} [[Category:2003 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football forwards]] [[Category:Men's association football wingers]] [[Category:FC LNZ Cherkasy players]] [[Category:FC Shakhtar Donetsk players]] [[Category:F.C. Vizela players]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Ukrainian Premier League players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Ukraine]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Ukraine]] 3zrb1zav3ylxj7vdsbzy3w1l09q8pkv 43884 43883 2026-07-22T09:59:58Z JusticeObutu 1548 /* References */ 43884 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2003)}} {{Infobox football biography |name = Prosper Obah |full_name = Prosper Sopuruchi Obah |birth_date = {{birth date and age|2003|11|24|df=y}} |birth_place = [[Umuahia]], Nigeria |height = 1.80 m |position = [[Midfielder#Winger|Winger]], [[Forward (association football)|forward]] |currentclub = [[FC Shakhtar Donetsk|Shakhtar Donetsk]] |clubnumber = 68 |youthyears1 = 2019–2021 |youthclubs1 = Supreme Kings |youthyears2 = 2022–2024 |youthclubs2 = [[F.C. Vizela|Vizela]] |years1 = 2021–2022 |clubs1 = Supreme Kings |caps1 = |goals1 = |years2 = 2024–2025 |clubs2 = [[F.C. Vizela|Vizela]] |caps2 = 32 |goals2 = 5 |years3 = 2025–2026 |clubs3 = [[FC LNZ Cherkasy|LNZ Cherkasy]] |caps3 = 15 |goals3 = 7 |years4 = 2026– |clubs4 = [[FC Shakhtar Donetsk|Shakhtar Donetsk]] |caps4 = 11 |goals4 = 3 |pcupdate = 21 May 2026 }} '''Prosper Sopuruchi Obah''' (ma bi ọjọ ki ochu ẹgwaka nolu mi ogwu nyọwọ mi ẹlẹ efu ọdọ 2003) i chi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki ya ri bọlu ki ya ri uña [[Midfielder#Winger|ugbo ka iba]] abẹki [[Forward (association football)|ọgba]] nwi [[FC Shakhtar Donetsk|Shakhtar Donetsk]]. ==Abakwanẹ ọlayi== Obah chi ẹnẹ ku ma bi ọjọ ki ochu ẹgwaka nolu mi ogwu nyọwọ mi ẹlẹ efu ọdọ 2003 ojanẹ [[Umuahia]], Nigeria ma'nyu i chi ẹnẹ ki kwi ojanẹ lẹ. Alu ki na gbadufu, i chi lo ti ==Ukọlọ== Ẹgba ki chi ẹnẹka efu ami agbadufu,efu bọlu, Obahna tefu [[youth academy|youth academyy]]<nowiki/>f Nigeria Supreme Kings FC.[[youth academy|Lu]]<nowiki/>g[[youth academy|bi lẹ i na ti]] youth academy[[youth academy|eyi]]<nowiki/>f Portuguese[[youth academy|am'ibo]] [[F.C. Vizela|Vizela efu ọdọ]] 2022[[F.C. Vizela|ma'nyu i le gbọ gba na ti efu am'ibo ogijo ma taki]]<nowiki/>e[[F.C. Vizela|ẹgba]] [[2024–25 Liga Portugal 2|2024–25n]],[[2024–25 Liga Portugal 2|ọmọ]]<nowiki/>e[[2024–25 Liga Portugal 2|i dufu rinbọlu nwu ma ẹronu mi ogwu ẹgwa nyọwọ]] [[2024–25 Liga Portugal 2|i eji ma'nyu i du golu mi ẹlu tefu iga]]<nowiki/>s. Alu ki ọdọ mi ẹta la le gwudu ==Ọna ki rọ== [[Midfielder#Winger|i kwiine ugbo ki rọ ẹronu mi ẹgwẹlu ma'nyu i du golu mi ebie tefu iga]]<nowiki/>at[[Midfielder#Winger|I]]<nowiki/>r[[Midfielder#Winger|dọwọ ti ọtakada ki ri bọlu nwu am'ibo ku ma di]] incred[[Midfielder#Winger|e]] d and balefu ọdọ andling, his pinpoint strikes".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sport.ua/news/828799-7-samyh-udachnyh-transferov-klubov-upl-v-tekushchem-sezone|title=7 самых удачных трансферов клубов УПЛ в текущем сезоне|trans-title=The 7 most successful transfers of UPL clubs this season|language=ru|publisher=Sport.ua|date=4 January 2026|access-date=21 January 2026}}</ref> ==Aluka ukọlọ== {{updated|match played 21 May 2026}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|Cup !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[F.C. Vizela|Vizela]] |[[2024–25 Liga Portugal 2|2024–25]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |32||5||1||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||6 |- |[[FC LNZ Cherkasy|LNZ Cherkasy]] |[[2025–26 Ukrainian Premier League|2025–26]] |[[Ukrainian Premier League]] |15||7||2||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||17||8 |- |[[FC Shakhtar Donetsk|Shakhtar Donetsk]] |[[2025–26 FC Shakhtar Donetsk season|2025–26]] |Ukrainian Premier League |11||3||colspan="2"|—||1{{efn|Appearance in [[UEFA Conference League]]}}||0||colspan="2"|—||12||3 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !58!!15!!3!!2!!1!!0!!0!!0!!62!!17 |} {{notelist}} ==Ẹtẹ nwu == {{reflist}} ==Ale t'ọdọda == *{{WorldFootball.net|prosper-obah}} {{FC Shakhtar Donetsk squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Obah, Prosper}} [[Category:2003 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football forwards]] [[Category:Men's association football wingers]] [[Category:FC LNZ Cherkasy players]] [[Category:FC Shakhtar Donetsk players]] [[Category:F.C. Vizela players]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Ukrainian Premier League players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Ukraine]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Ukraine]] shi4qxqn6cgtsa9zhyhubzumw7byujd 43885 43884 2026-07-22T10:06:22Z JusticeObutu 1548 /* Ukọlọ */ 43885 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2003)}} {{Infobox football biography |name = Prosper Obah |full_name = Prosper Sopuruchi Obah |birth_date = {{birth date and age|2003|11|24|df=y}} |birth_place = [[Umuahia]], Nigeria |height = 1.80 m |position = [[Midfielder#Winger|Winger]], [[Forward (association football)|forward]] |currentclub = [[FC Shakhtar Donetsk|Shakhtar Donetsk]] |clubnumber = 68 |youthyears1 = 2019–2021 |youthclubs1 = Supreme Kings |youthyears2 = 2022–2024 |youthclubs2 = [[F.C. Vizela|Vizela]] |years1 = 2021–2022 |clubs1 = Supreme Kings |caps1 = |goals1 = |years2 = 2024–2025 |clubs2 = [[F.C. Vizela|Vizela]] |caps2 = 32 |goals2 = 5 |years3 = 2025–2026 |clubs3 = [[FC LNZ Cherkasy|LNZ Cherkasy]] |caps3 = 15 |goals3 = 7 |years4 = 2026– |clubs4 = [[FC Shakhtar Donetsk|Shakhtar Donetsk]] |caps4 = 11 |goals4 = 3 |pcupdate = 21 May 2026 }} '''Prosper Sopuruchi Obah''' (ma bi ọjọ ki ochu ẹgwaka nolu mi ogwu nyọwọ mi ẹlẹ efu ọdọ 2003) i chi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki ya ri bọlu ki ya ri uña [[Midfielder#Winger|ugbo ka iba]] abẹki [[Forward (association football)|ọgba]] nwi [[FC Shakhtar Donetsk|Shakhtar Donetsk]]. ==Abakwanẹ ọlayi== Obah chi ẹnẹ ku ma bi ọjọ ki ochu ẹgwaka nolu mi ogwu nyọwọ mi ẹlẹ efu ọdọ 2003 ojanẹ [[Umuahia]], Nigeria ma'nyu i chi ẹnẹ ki kwi ojanẹ lẹ. Alu ki na gbadufu, i chi lo ti ==Ukọlọ== Ẹgba ki chi ẹnẹka efu ami agbadufu efu bọlu, Obah na tefu [[youth academy]] yi Nigeria Supreme Kings FC. youth academy Portuguese am'ibo [[F.C. Vizela|Vizela]] efu ọdọ 2022 ma'nyu i le gbọ gba na ti efu am'ibo ogijo ma ẹgba [[2024–25 Liga Portugal 2|2024–25]], ọmọ i ri bọlu mi ogwu ẹgwa nyọwọ mi eji ma'nyu i du golu mi ẹlu tefu iga. ==Ọna ki rọ== [[Midfielder#Winger|i kwiine ugbo ki rọ ẹronu mi ẹgwẹlu ma'nyu i du golu mi ebie tefu iga]]<nowiki/>at[[Midfielder#Winger|I]]<nowiki/>r[[Midfielder#Winger|dọwọ ti ọtakada ki ri bọlu nwu am'ibo ku ma di]] incred[[Midfielder#Winger|e]] d and balefu ọdọ andling, his pinpoint strikes".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sport.ua/news/828799-7-samyh-udachnyh-transferov-klubov-upl-v-tekushchem-sezone|title=7 самых удачных трансферов клубов УПЛ в текущем сезоне|trans-title=The 7 most successful transfers of UPL clubs this season|language=ru|publisher=Sport.ua|date=4 January 2026|access-date=21 January 2026}}</ref> ==Aluka ukọlọ== {{updated|match played 21 May 2026}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|Cup !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[F.C. Vizela|Vizela]] |[[2024–25 Liga Portugal 2|2024–25]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |32||5||1||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||6 |- |[[FC LNZ Cherkasy|LNZ Cherkasy]] |[[2025–26 Ukrainian Premier League|2025–26]] |[[Ukrainian Premier League]] |15||7||2||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||17||8 |- |[[FC Shakhtar Donetsk|Shakhtar Donetsk]] |[[2025–26 FC Shakhtar Donetsk season|2025–26]] |Ukrainian Premier League |11||3||colspan="2"|—||1{{efn|Appearance in [[UEFA Conference League]]}}||0||colspan="2"|—||12||3 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !58!!15!!3!!2!!1!!0!!0!!0!!62!!17 |} {{notelist}} ==Ẹtẹ nwu == {{reflist}} ==Ale t'ọdọda == *{{WorldFootball.net|prosper-obah}} {{FC Shakhtar Donetsk squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Obah, Prosper}} [[Category:2003 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football forwards]] [[Category:Men's association football wingers]] [[Category:FC LNZ Cherkasy players]] [[Category:FC Shakhtar Donetsk players]] [[Category:F.C. Vizela players]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Ukrainian Premier League players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Ukraine]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Ukraine]] 4963mwvnrajd18yojw6iqe91smg7p90 43886 43885 2026-07-22T10:09:31Z JusticeObutu 1548 /* Ọna ki rọ */ 43886 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2003)}} {{Infobox football biography |name = Prosper Obah |full_name = Prosper Sopuruchi Obah |birth_date = {{birth date and age|2003|11|24|df=y}} |birth_place = [[Umuahia]], Nigeria |height = 1.80 m |position = [[Midfielder#Winger|Winger]], [[Forward (association football)|forward]] |currentclub = [[FC Shakhtar Donetsk|Shakhtar Donetsk]] |clubnumber = 68 |youthyears1 = 2019–2021 |youthclubs1 = Supreme Kings |youthyears2 = 2022–2024 |youthclubs2 = [[F.C. Vizela|Vizela]] |years1 = 2021–2022 |clubs1 = Supreme Kings |caps1 = |goals1 = |years2 = 2024–2025 |clubs2 = [[F.C. Vizela|Vizela]] |caps2 = 32 |goals2 = 5 |years3 = 2025–2026 |clubs3 = [[FC LNZ Cherkasy|LNZ Cherkasy]] |caps3 = 15 |goals3 = 7 |years4 = 2026– |clubs4 = [[FC Shakhtar Donetsk|Shakhtar Donetsk]] |caps4 = 11 |goals4 = 3 |pcupdate = 21 May 2026 }} '''Prosper Sopuruchi Obah''' (ma bi ọjọ ki ochu ẹgwaka nolu mi ogwu nyọwọ mi ẹlẹ efu ọdọ 2003) i chi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki ya ri bọlu ki ya ri uña [[Midfielder#Winger|ugbo ka iba]] abẹki [[Forward (association football)|ọgba]] nwi [[FC Shakhtar Donetsk|Shakhtar Donetsk]]. ==Abakwanẹ ọlayi== Obah chi ẹnẹ ku ma bi ọjọ ki ochu ẹgwaka nolu mi ogwu nyọwọ mi ẹlẹ efu ọdọ 2003 ojanẹ [[Umuahia]], Nigeria ma'nyu i chi ẹnẹ ki kwi ojanẹ lẹ. Alu ki na gbadufu, i chi lo ti ==Ukọlọ== Ẹgba ki chi ẹnẹka efu ami agbadufu efu bọlu, Obah na tefu [[youth academy]] yi Nigeria Supreme Kings FC. youth academy Portuguese am'ibo [[F.C. Vizela|Vizela]] efu ọdọ 2022 ma'nyu i le gbọ gba na ti efu am'ibo ogijo ma ẹgba [[2024–25 Liga Portugal 2|2024–25]], ọmọ i ri bọlu mi ogwu ẹgwa nyọwọ mi eji ma'nyu i du golu mi ẹlu tefu iga. ==Aluka ukọlọ== {{updated|match played 21 May 2026}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|Cup !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[F.C. Vizela|Vizela]] |[[2024–25 Liga Portugal 2|2024–25]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |32||5||1||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||6 |- |[[FC LNZ Cherkasy|LNZ Cherkasy]] |[[2025–26 Ukrainian Premier League|2025–26]] |[[Ukrainian Premier League]] |15||7||2||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||17||8 |- |[[FC Shakhtar Donetsk|Shakhtar Donetsk]] |[[2025–26 FC Shakhtar Donetsk season|2025–26]] |Ukrainian Premier League |11||3||colspan="2"|—||1{{efn|Appearance in [[UEFA Conference League]]}}||0||colspan="2"|—||12||3 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !58!!15!!3!!2!!1!!0!!0!!0!!62!!17 |} {{notelist}} ==Ẹtẹ nwu == {{reflist}} ==Ale t'ọdọda == *{{WorldFootball.net|prosper-obah}} {{FC Shakhtar Donetsk squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Obah, Prosper}} [[Category:2003 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football forwards]] [[Category:Men's association football wingers]] [[Category:FC LNZ Cherkasy players]] [[Category:FC Shakhtar Donetsk players]] [[Category:F.C. Vizela players]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Ukrainian Premier League players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Ukraine]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Ukraine]] 6zh1u7mp3vxmd7c98sb9x767su1jj6h 43887 43886 2026-07-22T10:11:45Z JusticeObutu 1548 /* Abakwanẹ ọlayi */ 43887 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2003)}} {{Infobox football biography |name = Prosper Obah |full_name = Prosper Sopuruchi Obah |birth_date = {{birth date and age|2003|11|24|df=y}} |birth_place = [[Umuahia]], Nigeria |height = 1.80 m |position = [[Midfielder#Winger|Winger]], [[Forward (association football)|forward]] |currentclub = [[FC Shakhtar Donetsk|Shakhtar Donetsk]] |clubnumber = 68 |youthyears1 = 2019–2021 |youthclubs1 = Supreme Kings |youthyears2 = 2022–2024 |youthclubs2 = [[F.C. Vizela|Vizela]] |years1 = 2021–2022 |clubs1 = Supreme Kings |caps1 = |goals1 = |years2 = 2024–2025 |clubs2 = [[F.C. Vizela|Vizela]] |caps2 = 32 |goals2 = 5 |years3 = 2025–2026 |clubs3 = [[FC LNZ Cherkasy|LNZ Cherkasy]] |caps3 = 15 |goals3 = 7 |years4 = 2026– |clubs4 = [[FC Shakhtar Donetsk|Shakhtar Donetsk]] |caps4 = 11 |goals4 = 3 |pcupdate = 21 May 2026 }} '''Prosper Sopuruchi Obah''' (ma bi ọjọ ki ochu ẹgwaka nolu mi ogwu nyọwọ mi ẹlẹ efu ọdọ 2003) i chi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki ya ri bọlu ki ya ri uña [[Midfielder#Winger|ugbo ka iba]] abẹki [[Forward (association football)|ọgba]] nwi [[FC Shakhtar Donetsk|Shakhtar Donetsk]]. ==Abakwanẹ ọlayi== Obah chi ẹnẹ ku ma bi ọjọ ki ochu ẹgwaka nolu mi ogwu nyọwọ mi ẹlẹ efu ọdọ 2003 ojanẹ [[Umuahia]], Nigeria ma'nyu i chi ẹnẹ ki kwi ojanẹ lẹ. ==Ukọlọ== Ẹgba ki chi ẹnẹka efu ami agbadufu efu bọlu, Obah na tefu [[youth academy]] yi Nigeria Supreme Kings FC. youth academy Portuguese am'ibo [[F.C. Vizela|Vizela]] efu ọdọ 2022 ma'nyu i le gbọ gba na ti efu am'ibo ogijo ma ẹgba [[2024–25 Liga Portugal 2|2024–25]], ọmọ i ri bọlu mi ogwu ẹgwa nyọwọ mi eji ma'nyu i du golu mi ẹlu tefu iga. ==Aluka ukọlọ== {{updated|match played 21 May 2026}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|Cup !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[F.C. Vizela|Vizela]] |[[2024–25 Liga Portugal 2|2024–25]] |[[Liga Portugal 2]] |32||5||1||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||33||6 |- |[[FC LNZ Cherkasy|LNZ Cherkasy]] |[[2025–26 Ukrainian Premier League|2025–26]] |[[Ukrainian Premier League]] |15||7||2||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||17||8 |- |[[FC Shakhtar Donetsk|Shakhtar Donetsk]] |[[2025–26 FC Shakhtar Donetsk season|2025–26]] |Ukrainian Premier League |11||3||colspan="2"|—||1{{efn|Appearance in [[UEFA Conference League]]}}||0||colspan="2"|—||12||3 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !58!!15!!3!!2!!1!!0!!0!!0!!62!!17 |} {{notelist}} ==Ẹtẹ nwu == {{reflist}} ==Ale t'ọdọda == *{{WorldFootball.net|prosper-obah}} {{FC Shakhtar Donetsk squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Obah, Prosper}} [[Category:2003 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football forwards]] [[Category:Men's association football wingers]] [[Category:FC LNZ Cherkasy players]] [[Category:FC Shakhtar Donetsk players]] [[Category:F.C. Vizela players]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Ukrainian Premier League players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Ukraine]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Ukraine]] ecl1moyovcor0i815ei8qkt17bytnul Leonard Ngenge 0 2519 43888 2026-07-22T10:14:00Z JusticeObutu 1548 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2007)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox football biography |name = Leonard Ngenge |image = |caption = |full_name = Leonard Chukwudalu Ngenge<ref name="NFT">{{NFT player|101107|access-date=20 January 2026}}</ref> |birth_date = {{birth date and age|2007|9|12|df=y}}<ref name="NFT" /> |birth_place = |height = 1.88 m<ref name="NFT" /> |position = Defender |curren..." 43888 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2007)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox football biography |name = Leonard Ngenge |image = |caption = |full_name = Leonard Chukwudalu Ngenge<ref name="NFT">{{NFT player|101107|access-date=20 January 2026}}</ref> |birth_date = {{birth date and age|2007|9|12|df=y}}<ref name="NFT" /> |birth_place = |height = 1.88 m<ref name="NFT" /> |position = Defender |currentclub = [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] |clubnumber = |youthyears1 = |youthclubs1 = |years1 = 2024–2025 |clubs1 = [[Ikorodu City F.C.|Ikorodu City]] |caps1 = 25 |goals1 = 1 |years2 = 2025–2026 |clubs2 = [[Remo Stars F.C.|Remo Stars]] |caps2 = 4 |goals2 = 0 |years3 = 2026– |clubs3 = [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] |caps3 = 0 |goals3 = 0 |nationalyears1 = 2025– |nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |nationalcaps1 = 2 |nationalgoals1 = 0 |club-update = 14:54, 20 January 2026 (UTC) |nationalteam-update = 14:54, 20 January 2026 (UTC) }} '''Leonard Ngenge''' (born 12 September 2007) is a Nigerian professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[defender (association football)|defender]] for {{English football updater|LeedsUni}} club [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] and the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]]. ==Club career== After playing in the [[Nigeria Premier Football League]] with [[Ikorodu City F.C.|Ikorodu City]] during the 2024–25 season, he transferred to [[Remo Stars F.C.|Remo Stars]] for the 2025–26 season in August 2025.<ref name="NFT" /><ref>{{Cite news|newspaper=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)|Daily Post]]|url=https://dailypost.ng/2025/08/28/npfl-ngenge-completes-move-to-remo-stars/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=NPFL: Ngenge completes move to Remo Stars|first=Taiwo|last=Adesanya|date=28 August 2025|accessdate=20 January 2026}}</ref> He scored on his debut for the club in a 4–0 [[CAF Champions League]] win over [[US Zilimadjou]],<ref>{{Cite news |last=Adesanya |first=Taiwo |date=24 September 2025 |title=CAFCL: Ngenge vows to score more goals for Remo Stars |url=https://dailypost.ng/2025/09/24/cafcl-ngenge-vows-to-score-more-goals-for-remo-stars/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=20 January 2026 |newspaper=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)|Daily Post]] |language=en}}</ref> and he made 7 appearances in all competitions for Remo Stars.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.leedsunited.com/en/news/leonard-ngenge-joins-leeds-united|title=Leonard Ngenge joins Leeds United|date=20 January 2026|publisher=Leeds United F.C.|accessdate=20 January 2026}}</ref> On 20 January 2026, Ngenge signed for [[Premier League]] club [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]]'s academy on an 18-month contract.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c3wz7137v34o|title=Leeds United news: Leonard Ngenge signs for Whites|date=20 January 2026|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=20 January 2026}}</ref> ==International career== He made two appearances for [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] at the [[2024 African Nations Championship]] in August 2025.<ref name="NFT" /> In his second appearance for Nigeria, he scored an own goal and conceded a penalty in a 4–0 defeat to [[Sudan national football team|Sudan]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 August 2025 |title=Nigeria's Super Eagles humiliated by Sudan in CHAN as Leonard Ngenge blunders sums up poor showing by the Super Eagles |url=https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/nigeria-s-super-eagles-humiliated-by-sudan-in-chan-as-leonard-ngenge-blunders-sums-up-poor-showing-by-the-super-eagles/blte9331ecdb3db7ffe |access-date=20 January 2026 |website=Goal.com |language=en-ZA}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== *{{Soccerway|new_id=ngenge-leonard/YicZGX6i}} {{Leeds United F.C. squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Ngenge, Leonard}} [[Category:2007 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football defenders]] [[Category:Ikorodu City F.C. players]] [[Category:Remo Stars F.C. players]] [[Category:Leeds United F.C. players]] [[Category:Nigeria Professional Football League players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in England]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in England]] o6t4l4lv7tobycmx2s2tuy1w8k9ct1q 43889 43888 2026-07-22T10:16:29Z JusticeObutu 1548 43889 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2007)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox football biography |name = Leonard Ngenge |image = |caption = |full_name = Leonard Chukwudalu Ngenge<ref name="NFT">{{NFT player|101107|access-date=20 January 2026}}</ref> |birth_date = {{birth date and age|2007|9|12|df=y}}<ref name="NFT" /> |birth_place = |height = 1.88 m<ref name="NFT" /> |position = Defender |currentclub = [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] |clubnumber = |youthyears1 = |youthclubs1 = |years1 = 2024–2025 |clubs1 = [[Ikorodu City F.C.|Ikorodu City]] |caps1 = 25 |goals1 = 1 |years2 = 2025–2026 |clubs2 = [[Remo Stars F.C.|Remo Stars]] |caps2 = 4 |goals2 = 0 |years3 = 2026– |clubs3 = [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] |caps3 = 0 |goals3 = 0 |nationalyears1 = 2025– |nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |nationalcaps1 = 2 |nationalgoals1 = 0 |club-update = 14:54, 20 January 2026 (UTC) |nationalteam-update = 14:54, 20 January 2026 (UTC) }} '''Leonard Ngenge''' (born 12 September 2007) is a Nigerian professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[defender (association football)|defender]] for {{English football updater|LeedsUni}} club [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] and the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]]. ==Ukọlọ ugbo ki ri bọlu == After playing in the [[Nigeria Premier Football League]] with [[Ikorodu City F.C.|Ikorodu City]] during the 2024–25 season, he transferred to [[Remo Stars F.C.|Remo Stars]] for the 2025–26 season in August 2025.<ref name="NFT" /><ref>{{Cite news|newspaper=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)|Daily Post]]|url=https://dailypost.ng/2025/08/28/npfl-ngenge-completes-move-to-remo-stars/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=NPFL: Ngenge completes move to Remo Stars|first=Taiwo|last=Adesanya|date=28 August 2025|accessdate=20 January 2026}}</ref> He scored on his debut for the club in a 4–0 [[CAF Champions League]] win over [[US Zilimadjou]],<ref>{{Cite news |last=Adesanya |first=Taiwo |date=24 September 2025 |title=CAFCL: Ngenge vows to score more goals for Remo Stars |url=https://dailypost.ng/2025/09/24/cafcl-ngenge-vows-to-score-more-goals-for-remo-stars/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=20 January 2026 |newspaper=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)|Daily Post]] |language=en}}</ref> and he made 7 appearances in all competitions for Remo Stars.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.leedsunited.com/en/news/leonard-ngenge-joins-leeds-united|title=Leonard Ngenge joins Leeds United|date=20 January 2026|publisher=Leeds United F.C.|accessdate=20 January 2026}}</ref> On 20 January 2026, Ngenge signed for [[Premier League]] club [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]]'s academy on an 18-month contract.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c3wz7137v34o|title=Leeds United news: Leonard Ngenge signs for Whites|date=20 January 2026|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=20 January 2026}}</ref> ==Ukọlọ anẹ ọdọda == He made two appearances for [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] at the [[2024 African Nations Championship]] in August 2025.<ref name="NFT" /> In his second appearance for Nigeria, he scored an own goal and conceded a penalty in a 4–0 defeat to [[Sudan national football team|Sudan]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 August 2025 |title=Nigeria's Super Eagles humiliated by Sudan in CHAN as Leonard Ngenge blunders sums up poor showing by the Super Eagles |url=https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/nigeria-s-super-eagles-humiliated-by-sudan-in-chan-as-leonard-ngenge-blunders-sums-up-poor-showing-by-the-super-eagles/blte9331ecdb3db7ffe |access-date=20 January 2026 |website=Goal.com |language=en-ZA}}</ref> ==Ẹtẹ nwu == {{reflist}} ==Ale t'ọdọda == *{{Soccerway|new_id=ngenge-leonard/YicZGX6i}} {{Leeds United F.C. squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Ngenge, Leonard}} [[Category:2007 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football defenders]] [[Category:Ikorodu City F.C. players]] [[Category:Remo Stars F.C. players]] [[Category:Leeds United F.C. players]] [[Category:Nigeria Professional Football League players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in England]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in England]] bkcezj35q59j4tfdaga4z05zrxi8aax 43890 43889 2026-07-22T10:18:42Z JusticeObutu 1548 43890 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2007)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox football biography |name = Leonard Ngenge |image = |caption = |full_name = Leonard Chukwudalu Ngenge<ref name="NFT">{{NFT player|101107|access-date=20 January 2026}}</ref> |birth_date = {{birth date and age|2007|9|12|df=y}}<ref name="NFT" /> |birth_place = |height = 1.88 m<ref name="NFT" /> |position = Defender |currentclub = [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] |clubnumber = |youthyears1 = |youthclubs1 = |years1 = 2024–2025 |clubs1 = [[Ikorodu City F.C.|Ikorodu City]] |caps1 = 25 |goals1 = 1 |years2 = 2025–2026 |clubs2 = [[Remo Stars F.C.|Remo Stars]] |caps2 = 4 |goals2 = 0 |years3 = 2026– |clubs3 = [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] |caps3 = 0 |goals3 = 0 |nationalyears1 = 2025– |nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |nationalcaps1 = 2 |nationalgoals1 = 0 |club-update = 14:54, 20 January 2026 (UTC) |nationalteam-update = 14:54, 20 January 2026 (UTC) }} '''Leonard Ngenge''' (ma bi ọjọ ki ochu ẹla nolu mi ẹgweji efu ọdọ 2007) i chi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki ya ri bọlu ki ya ri bọlu uña [[defender (association football)|agbadabi]] nwi {{English football updater|LeedsUni}} club [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] ma'nyu [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]]. ==Ukọlọ ugbo ki ri bọlu == After playing in the [[Nigeria Premier Football League]] with [[Ikorodu City F.C.|Ikorodu City]] during the 2024–25 season, he transferred to [[Remo Stars F.C.|Remo Stars]] for the 2025–26 season in August 2025.<ref name="NFT" /><ref>{{Cite news|newspaper=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)|Daily Post]]|url=https://dailypost.ng/2025/08/28/npfl-ngenge-completes-move-to-remo-stars/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=NPFL: Ngenge completes move to Remo Stars|first=Taiwo|last=Adesanya|date=28 August 2025|accessdate=20 January 2026}}</ref> He scored on his debut for the club in a 4–0 [[CAF Champions League]] win over [[US Zilimadjou]],<ref>{{Cite news |last=Adesanya |first=Taiwo |date=24 September 2025 |title=CAFCL: Ngenge vows to score more goals for Remo Stars |url=https://dailypost.ng/2025/09/24/cafcl-ngenge-vows-to-score-more-goals-for-remo-stars/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=20 January 2026 |newspaper=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)|Daily Post]] |language=en}}</ref> and he made 7 appearances in all competitions for Remo Stars.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.leedsunited.com/en/news/leonard-ngenge-joins-leeds-united|title=Leonard Ngenge joins Leeds United|date=20 January 2026|publisher=Leeds United F.C.|accessdate=20 January 2026}}</ref> On 20 January 2026, Ngenge signed for [[Premier League]] club [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]]'s academy on an 18-month contract.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c3wz7137v34o|title=Leeds United news: Leonard Ngenge signs for Whites|date=20 January 2026|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=20 January 2026}}</ref> ==Ukọlọ anẹ ọdọda == He made two appearances for [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] at the [[2024 African Nations Championship]] in August 2025.<ref name="NFT" /> In his second appearance for Nigeria, he scored an own goal and conceded a penalty in a 4–0 defeat to [[Sudan national football team|Sudan]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 August 2025 |title=Nigeria's Super Eagles humiliated by Sudan in CHAN as Leonard Ngenge blunders sums up poor showing by the Super Eagles |url=https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/nigeria-s-super-eagles-humiliated-by-sudan-in-chan-as-leonard-ngenge-blunders-sums-up-poor-showing-by-the-super-eagles/blte9331ecdb3db7ffe |access-date=20 January 2026 |website=Goal.com |language=en-ZA}}</ref> ==Ẹtẹ nwu == {{reflist}} ==Ale t'ọdọda == *{{Soccerway|new_id=ngenge-leonard/YicZGX6i}} {{Leeds United F.C. squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Ngenge, Leonard}} [[Category:2007 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football defenders]] [[Category:Ikorodu City F.C. players]] [[Category:Remo Stars F.C. players]] [[Category:Leeds United F.C. players]] [[Category:Nigeria Professional Football League players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in England]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in England]] ie194d9qwz3r58l0yqsptpjb6d89j12 43891 43890 2026-07-22T10:22:14Z JusticeObutu 1548 /* Ukọlọ anẹ ọdọda */ 43891 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2007)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox football biography |name = Leonard Ngenge |image = |caption = |full_name = Leonard Chukwudalu Ngenge<ref name="NFT">{{NFT player|101107|access-date=20 January 2026}}</ref> |birth_date = {{birth date and age|2007|9|12|df=y}}<ref name="NFT" /> |birth_place = |height = 1.88 m<ref name="NFT" /> |position = Defender |currentclub = [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] |clubnumber = |youthyears1 = |youthclubs1 = |years1 = 2024–2025 |clubs1 = [[Ikorodu City F.C.|Ikorodu City]] |caps1 = 25 |goals1 = 1 |years2 = 2025–2026 |clubs2 = [[Remo Stars F.C.|Remo Stars]] |caps2 = 4 |goals2 = 0 |years3 = 2026– |clubs3 = [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] |caps3 = 0 |goals3 = 0 |nationalyears1 = 2025– |nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |nationalcaps1 = 2 |nationalgoals1 = 0 |club-update = 14:54, 20 January 2026 (UTC) |nationalteam-update = 14:54, 20 January 2026 (UTC) }} '''Leonard Ngenge''' (ma bi ọjọ ki ochu ẹla nolu mi ẹgweji efu ọdọ 2007) i chi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki ya ri bọlu ki ya ri bọlu uña [[defender (association football)|agbadabi]] nwi {{English football updater|LeedsUni}} club [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] ma'nyu [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]]. ==Ukọlọ ugbo ki ri bọlu == After playing in the [[Nigeria Premier Football League]] with [[Ikorodu City F.C.|Ikorodu City]] during the 2024–25 season, he transferred to [[Remo Stars F.C.|Remo Stars]] for the 2025–26 season in August 2025.<ref name="NFT" /><ref>{{Cite news|newspaper=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)|Daily Post]]|url=https://dailypost.ng/2025/08/28/npfl-ngenge-completes-move-to-remo-stars/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=NPFL: Ngenge completes move to Remo Stars|first=Taiwo|last=Adesanya|date=28 August 2025|accessdate=20 January 2026}}</ref> He scored on his debut for the club in a 4–0 [[CAF Champions League]] win over [[US Zilimadjou]],<ref>{{Cite news |last=Adesanya |first=Taiwo |date=24 September 2025 |title=CAFCL: Ngenge vows to score more goals for Remo Stars |url=https://dailypost.ng/2025/09/24/cafcl-ngenge-vows-to-score-more-goals-for-remo-stars/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=20 January 2026 |newspaper=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)|Daily Post]] |language=en}}</ref> and he made 7 appearances in all competitions for Remo Stars.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.leedsunited.com/en/news/leonard-ngenge-joins-leeds-united|title=Leonard Ngenge joins Leeds United|date=20 January 2026|publisher=Leeds United F.C.|accessdate=20 January 2026}}</ref> On 20 January 2026, Ngenge signed for [[Premier League]] club [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]]'s academy on an 18-month contract.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c3wz7137v34o|title=Leeds United news: Leonard Ngenge signs for Whites|date=20 January 2026|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=20 January 2026}}</ref> ==Ukọlọ anẹ ọdọda == I dufu ẹronu meji wa ri bọlu nwu [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] yi [[2024 African Nations Championship]] efu ochu ẹjọ 2025.<ref name="NFT" /> efu ẹgba ki dufu ẹkeji nwi Nigeria, i du golu tefu iga e nwu ma'nyu i jenwù am'ibo ku ma rọ agunyi ma ni penalty efu 4–0 kpai [[Sudan national football team|Sudan]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 August 2025 |title=Nigeria's Super Eagles humiliated by Sudan in CHAN as Leonard Ngenge blunders sums up poor showing by the Super Eagles |url=https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/nigeria-s-super-eagles-humiliated-by-sudan-in-chan-as-leonard-ngenge-blunders-sums-up-poor-showing-by-the-super-eagles/blte9331ecdb3db7ffe |access-date=20 January 2026 |website=Goal.com |language=en-ZA}}</ref> ==Ẹtẹ nwu == {{reflist}} ==Ale t'ọdọda == *{{Soccerway|new_id=ngenge-leonard/YicZGX6i}} {{Leeds United F.C. squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Ngenge, Leonard}} [[Category:2007 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football defenders]] [[Category:Ikorodu City F.C. players]] [[Category:Remo Stars F.C. players]] [[Category:Leeds United F.C. players]] [[Category:Nigeria Professional Football League players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in England]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in England]] dclfiwt8bt5y9txvsaejddiz8qk6ug6 43892 43891 2026-07-22T10:30:22Z JusticeObutu 1548 /* Ukọlọ ugbo ki ri bọlu */ 43892 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2007)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox football biography |name = Leonard Ngenge |image = |caption = |full_name = Leonard Chukwudalu Ngenge<ref name="NFT">{{NFT player|101107|access-date=20 January 2026}}</ref> |birth_date = {{birth date and age|2007|9|12|df=y}}<ref name="NFT" /> |birth_place = |height = 1.88 m<ref name="NFT" /> |position = Defender |currentclub = [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] |clubnumber = |youthyears1 = |youthclubs1 = |years1 = 2024–2025 |clubs1 = [[Ikorodu City F.C.|Ikorodu City]] |caps1 = 25 |goals1 = 1 |years2 = 2025–2026 |clubs2 = [[Remo Stars F.C.|Remo Stars]] |caps2 = 4 |goals2 = 0 |years3 = 2026– |clubs3 = [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] |caps3 = 0 |goals3 = 0 |nationalyears1 = 2025– |nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |nationalcaps1 = 2 |nationalgoals1 = 0 |club-update = 14:54, 20 January 2026 (UTC) |nationalteam-update = 14:54, 20 January 2026 (UTC) }} '''Leonard Ngenge''' (ma bi ọjọ ki ochu ẹla nolu mi ẹgweji efu ọdọ 2007) i chi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki ya ri bọlu ki ya ri bọlu uña [[defender (association football)|agbadabi]] nwi {{English football updater|LeedsUni}} club [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] ma'nyu [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]]. ==Ukọlọ ugbo ki ri bọlu == Anubi ki rọ nwu [[Nigeria Premier Football League]] kpai [[Ikorodu City F.C.|Ikorodu City]] adiko 2024–25, i lo ti [[Remo Stars F.C.|Remo Stars]] nwi 2025–26 efu ochu ẹjọ ọdọ 2025.<ref name="NFT" /><ref>{{Cite news|newspaper=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)|Daily Post]]|url=https://dailypost.ng/2025/08/28/npfl-ngenge-completes-move-to-remo-stars/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=NPFL: Ngenge completes move to Remo Stars|first=Taiwo|last=Adesanya|date=28 August 2025|accessdate=20 January 2026}}</ref> i di golu t'iga efu edu ma agunyi ichẹ ku ma rọ 4–0 [[CAF Champions League]] kpai [[US Zilimadjou]],<ref>{{Cite news |last=Adesanya |first=Taiwo |date=24 September 2025 |title=CAFCL: Ngenge vows to score more goals for Remo Stars |url=https://dailypost.ng/2025/09/24/cafcl-ngenge-vows-to-score-more-goals-for-remo-stars/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=20 January 2026 |newspaper=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)|Daily Post]] |language=en}}</ref> ma'nyu i dufu ẹronu mi ebie nwi Remo Stars.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.leedsunited.com/en/news/leonard-ngenge-joins-leeds-united|title=Leonard Ngenge joins Leeds United|date=20 January 2026|publisher=Leeds United F.C.|accessdate=20 January 2026}}</ref> Ọjo ki ochu ejeodudu nolu mi ogwu efu ọdọ 2026, Ngenge na di ọwọ ti ọtakada nwi [[Premier League]] club [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]]'s academy oji akadama ochu mi ẹgwẹjọ.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c3wz7137v34o|title=Leeds United news: Leonard Ngenge signs for Whites|date=20 January 2026|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=20 January 2026}}</ref> ==Ukọlọ anẹ ọdọda == I dufu ẹronu meji wa ri bọlu nwu [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] yi [[2024 African Nations Championship]] efu ochu ẹjọ 2025.<ref name="NFT" /> efu ẹgba ki dufu ẹkeji nwi Nigeria, i du golu tefu iga e nwu ma'nyu i jenwù am'ibo ku ma rọ agunyi ma ni penalty efu 4–0 kpai [[Sudan national football team|Sudan]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 August 2025 |title=Nigeria's Super Eagles humiliated by Sudan in CHAN as Leonard Ngenge blunders sums up poor showing by the Super Eagles |url=https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/nigeria-s-super-eagles-humiliated-by-sudan-in-chan-as-leonard-ngenge-blunders-sums-up-poor-showing-by-the-super-eagles/blte9331ecdb3db7ffe |access-date=20 January 2026 |website=Goal.com |language=en-ZA}}</ref> ==Ẹtẹ nwu == {{reflist}} ==Ale t'ọdọda == *{{Soccerway|new_id=ngenge-leonard/YicZGX6i}} {{Leeds United F.C. squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Ngenge, Leonard}} [[Category:2007 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football defenders]] [[Category:Ikorodu City F.C. players]] [[Category:Remo Stars F.C. players]] [[Category:Leeds United F.C. players]] [[Category:Nigeria Professional Football League players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in England]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in England]] lbq6z74dt069jsv5yydl88mvyh2e48k Ime Ndon 0 2520 43893 2026-07-22T10:33:58Z JusticeObutu 1548 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2003)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Ime Ndon | full_name = Ime Udo Ndon | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2003|6|7|df=yes}} | birth_place = [[Uyo]], Nigeria | height = 1.73 m | position = [[Winger (association football)|Winger]] | currentclub = [[FC UTA Arad|UTA Arad]] | clubnumber = 15 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2021 | youthclubs1 = Jimmy Football Academy | youthyears2 = 20..." 43893 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2003)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Ime Ndon | full_name = Ime Udo Ndon | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2003|6|7|df=yes}} | birth_place = [[Uyo]], Nigeria | height = 1.73 m | position = [[Winger (association football)|Winger]] | currentclub = [[FC UTA Arad|UTA Arad]] | clubnumber = 15 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2021 | youthclubs1 = Jimmy Football Academy | youthyears2 = 2021–2022 | youthclubs2 = [[F.C. Kafr Qasim|Kafr Qasim]] | years1 = 2022–2023 | clubs1 = [[F.C. Kafr Qasim|Kafr Qasim]] | caps1 = 16 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2023 | clubs2 = [[ES Hammam Sousse|Hammam Sousse]] | caps2 = 10 | goals2 = 2 | years3 = 2024–2026 | clubs3 = [[FC Milsami Orhei|Milsami Orhei]] | caps3 = 37 | goals3 = 7 | years4 = 2026– | clubs4 = [[FC UTA Arad|UTA Arad]] | caps4 = 1 | goals4 = 0 | club-update = 1 March 2026 }} '''Ime Udo Ndon''' (born 7 June 2003) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Winger (association football)|winger]] for [[Liga I]] club [[FC UTA Arad|UTA Arad]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uta-arad.ro/stiri/bun-venit-ime-ndon|title=Bun venit, Ime Ndon|publisher=uta-arad.ro}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://moldfootball.com/ro/news/-milsami-poluchit-svojj-procent-ot-budushhejj-prodazhi-ndona-kotoryjj-pereshel-v-rumynskijj-klub|title=Milsami va primi un procent din viitoarea vânzare a lui Ime Ndon, care s-a transferat în România|publisher=moldfootball.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://agerpres.ro/sport/2026/01/07/fotbal-uta-l-a-transferat-pe-nigerianul-ime-ndon--1516987|title=Fotbal: UTA l-a transferat pe nigerianul Ime Ndon|publisher=agerpres.ro}}</ref> ==Honours== '''Milsami Orhei''' *[[Moldovan Super Liga]]: [[2024–25 Moldovan Super Liga|2024–25]] *[[Cupa Moldovei]] runner-up: [[2024–25 Moldovan Cup|2024–25]] ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== * {{Soccerway|new_id=ndon-ime/MqhepT1c}} {{FC UTA Arad squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Ndon, Ime}} [[Category:2003 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:People from Uyo]] [[Category:Footballers from Akwa Ibom State]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] [[Category:Men's association football wingers]] [[Category:Liga Leumit players]] [[Category:Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 players]] [[Category:Moldovan Super Liga players]] [[Category:Liga I players]] [[Category:F.C. Kafr Qasim players]] [[Category:FC Milsami Orhei players]] [[Category:FC UTA Arad players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Israel]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Israel]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Tunisia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Tunisia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Moldova]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Moldova]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Romania]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Romania]] {{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} lmu7zo4xi4ody7nldwjtidp2vm22eog 43894 43893 2026-07-22T10:37:37Z JusticeObutu 1548 /* Honours */ 43894 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2003)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Ime Ndon | full_name = Ime Udo Ndon | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2003|6|7|df=yes}} | birth_place = [[Uyo]], Nigeria | height = 1.73 m | position = [[Winger (association football)|Winger]] | currentclub = [[FC UTA Arad|UTA Arad]] | clubnumber = 15 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2021 | youthclubs1 = Jimmy Football Academy | youthyears2 = 2021–2022 | youthclubs2 = [[F.C. Kafr Qasim|Kafr Qasim]] | years1 = 2022–2023 | clubs1 = [[F.C. Kafr Qasim|Kafr Qasim]] | caps1 = 16 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2023 | clubs2 = [[ES Hammam Sousse|Hammam Sousse]] | caps2 = 10 | goals2 = 2 | years3 = 2024–2026 | clubs3 = [[FC Milsami Orhei|Milsami Orhei]] | caps3 = 37 | goals3 = 7 | years4 = 2026– | clubs4 = [[FC UTA Arad|UTA Arad]] | caps4 = 1 | goals4 = 0 | club-update = 1 March 2026 }} '''Ime Udo Ndon''' (ma bi ọjọ ki ochu ẹfa nolu mi ebie efu ọdọ 2003) i chi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki ya ri bọlu ki ya ri uña [[Winger (association football)|eti'iba]] nwi [[Liga I]] club [[FC UTA Arad|UTA Arad]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uta-arad.ro/stiri/bun-venit-ime-ndon|title=Bun venit, Ime Ndon|publisher=uta-arad.ro}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://moldfootball.com/ro/news/-milsami-poluchit-svojj-procent-ot-budushhejj-prodazhi-ndona-kotoryjj-pereshel-v-rumynskijj-klub|title=Milsami va primi un procent din viitoarea vânzare a lui Ime Ndon, care s-a transferat în România|publisher=moldfootball.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://agerpres.ro/sport/2026/01/07/fotbal-uta-l-a-transferat-pe-nigerianul-ime-ndon--1516987|title=Fotbal: UTA l-a transferat pe nigerianul Ime Ndon|publisher=agerpres.ro}}</ref> ==Ọjima== '''Milsami Orhei''' *[[Moldovan Super Liga]]: [[2024–25 Moldovan Super Liga|2024–25]] *[[Cupa Moldovei]] runner-up: [[2024–25 Moldovan Cup|2024–25]] ==Ale tunyi ọla == {{Reflist}} ==Ale t'ọdọda == * {{Soccerway|new_id=ndon-ime/MqhepT1c}} {{FC UTA Arad squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Ndon, Ime}} [[Category:2003 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:People from Uyo]] [[Category:Footballers from Akwa Ibom State]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] [[Category:Men's association football wingers]] [[Category:Liga Leumit players]] [[Category:Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 players]] [[Category:Moldovan Super Liga players]] [[Category:Liga I players]] [[Category:F.C. Kafr Qasim players]] [[Category:FC Milsami Orhei players]] [[Category:FC UTA Arad players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Israel]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Israel]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Tunisia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Tunisia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Moldova]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Moldova]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Romania]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Romania]] {{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} 5rvi8ui9rno40mw9ew8epz6tigspp06 Israel Isaac Ayuma 0 2521 43895 2026-07-22T10:39:27Z JusticeObutu 1548 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian midfielder (born 2005)}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Israel Isaac Ayuma | full_name = | image = | image_size = | caption = Ayuma in 2025 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2005|8|8|mf=y}} | birth_place = [[Orhuwhorun]], Nigeria | height = 1.85 m | currentclub = [[NK Istra 1961|Istra 1961]] | clubnumber = 18 | position = [[Midfielder]] | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2023 | youthclubs1 = Mavlon FC | youthyears2 = 2023–2024 | youthcl..." 43895 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian midfielder (born 2005)}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Israel Isaac Ayuma | full_name = | image = | image_size = | caption = Ayuma in 2025 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2005|8|8|mf=y}} | birth_place = [[Orhuwhorun]], Nigeria | height = 1.85 m | currentclub = [[NK Istra 1961|Istra 1961]] | clubnumber = 18 | position = [[Midfielder]] | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2023 | youthclubs1 = Mavlon FC | youthyears2 = 2023–2024 | youthclubs2 = [[NK Istra 1961|Istra 1961]] | years1 = 2025– | clubs1 = [[NK Istra 1961|Istra 1961]] | caps1 = 17 | goals1 = 1 | nationalyears1 = 2025– | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 9 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 1 June 2026 | nationalteam-update = 8 October 2025 }} '''Israel Isaac Ayuma''' (born August 8, 2005) is a Nigerian professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[midfielder]] for Croatian [[Croatian Football League|HNL]] club [[NK Istra 1961|Istra 1961]]. ==Club career== On 10 August 2023, Ayuma signed a contract with [[Croatian Football League|HNL]] club [[NK Istra 1961|Istra 1961]] until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 August 2023 |title=U klub stigao mladi vezni igrač Israel Isaac Ayuma|url=https://www.glasistre.hr/nogomet/2023/08/10/u-klub-stigao-mladi-vezni-igrac-israel-isaac-ayuma-878406|website=glasistre.hr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=10 August 2023 |title=Puljani se pojačali mladim veznjakom. Dolazi iz Nigerije i ima 18 godina|url=https://www.novilist.hr/sport/puljani-se-pojacali-mladim-veznjakom-dolazi-iz-nigerije-i-ima-18-godina/|website=novilist.hr}}</ref> He made his debut on 25 January 2025 against [[GNK Dinamo Zagreb|Dinamo Zagreb]].<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Soccerway |url=https://www.soccerway.com/match/din-zagreb-8G5ufQTg/istra-1961-hCg2iHl4/|title=Dinamo Zagreb - Istra 1961 |date=25 January 2025}}</ref> On 17 June 2025, he extended his contract with Istra 1961 until 2028. ==International career== Ayuma was first called up to the [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] for the [[2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations]] on 17 April 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 April 2025|title=Zubairu picks Bameyi, Jephta, Arierhi, 21 others for U20 Africa Cup of Nations|url=https://thenff.com/zubairu-picks-bameyi-jephta-arierhi-21-others-for-u20-africa-cup-of-nations/|publisher=[[Nigeria Football Federation]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Nigeria 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Squad List|url=https://www.cafonline.com/media/whznx5ct/nigeria-squad-list-u20.pdf|website=cafonline.com}}</ref> He made his international debut for [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] on 4 May 2025 in a [[2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations]] match against [[Morocco national under-20 football team|Morocco U20]].<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Soccerway |url=https://www.soccerway.com/match/morocco-Ia7MVVIs/nigeria-IT2PhQXG/|title=Morocco U20 - Nigeria U20|date=4 May 2025}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} == External links == * {{Soccerway|new_id=ayuma-israel-isaac/SG5NGEp3|name=Israel Ayuma}} * {{CFF player|1192559}} [[Category:2005 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:NK Istra 1961 players]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Croatia]] oinq67a9rgv6dkpm49q96yvrj3os8hq 43931 43895 2026-07-22T17:40:08Z JusticeObutu 1548 43931 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian midfielder (born 2005)}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Israel Isaac Ayuma | full_name = | image = | image_size = | caption = Ayuma in 2025 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2005|8|8|mf=y}} | birth_place = [[Orhuwhorun]], Nigeria | height = 1.85 m | currentclub = [[NK Istra 1961|Istra 1961]] | clubnumber = 18 | position = [[Midfielder]] | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2023 | youthclubs1 = Mavlon FC | youthyears2 = 2023–2024 | youthclubs2 = [[NK Istra 1961|Istra 1961]] | years1 = 2025– | clubs1 = [[NK Istra 1961|Istra 1961]] | caps1 = 17 | goals1 = 1 | nationalyears1 = 2025– | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 9 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 1 June 2026 | nationalteam-update = 8 October 2025 }} '''Israel Isaac Ayuma''' (ma bi ochu ẹjọ nolu mi ẹjọ ọdọ 2005) i chi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki ya ri bọlu ki rọ uña [[midfielder|alimeji]] nwi amibo Croatia [[Croatian Football League|HNL]] ku ma dọ ma ki [[NK Istra 1961|Istra 1961]]. ==Ukọlọ ugbo ki ri bọlu == Ọjọ ki ochu ẹjọ nolu mi ẹgwa efu ọdọ 2023, Ayuma dọwọ ti ọtakada ki ri bọlu nwu [[Croatian Football League|HNL]] club [[NK Istra 1961|Istra 1961]] gbo ati 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 August 2023 |title=U klub stigao mladi vezni igrač Israel Isaac Ayuma|url=https://www.glasistre.hr/nogomet/2023/08/10/u-klub-stigao-mladi-vezni-igrac-israel-isaac-ayuma-878406|website=glasistre.hr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=10 August 2023 |title=Puljani se pojačali mladim veznjakom. Dolazi iz Nigerije i ima 18 godina|url=https://www.novilist.hr/sport/puljani-se-pojacali-mladim-veznjakom-dolazi-iz-nigerije-i-ima-18-godina/|website=novilist.hr}}</ref> He made his debut on 25 January 2025 against [[GNK Dinamo Zagreb|Dinamo Zagreb]].<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Soccerway |url=https://www.soccerway.com/match/din-zagreb-8G5ufQTg/istra-1961-hCg2iHl4/|title=Dinamo Zagreb - Istra 1961 |date=25 January 2025}}</ref> On 17 June 2025, he extended his contract with Istra 1961 until 2028. ==Ukọlọ anẹ ọdọda == Ayuma was first called up to the [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] for the [[2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations]] on 17 April 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 April 2025|title=Zubairu picks Bameyi, Jephta, Arierhi, 21 others for U20 Africa Cup of Nations|url=https://thenff.com/zubairu-picks-bameyi-jephta-arierhi-21-others-for-u20-africa-cup-of-nations/|publisher=[[Nigeria Football Federation]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Nigeria 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Squad List|url=https://www.cafonline.com/media/whznx5ct/nigeria-squad-list-u20.pdf|website=cafonline.com}}</ref> He made his international debut for [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] on 4 May 2025 in a [[2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations]] match against [[Morocco national under-20 football team|Morocco U20]].<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Soccerway |url=https://www.soccerway.com/match/morocco-Ia7MVVIs/nigeria-IT2PhQXG/|title=Morocco U20 - Nigeria U20|date=4 May 2025}}</ref> ==Ẹtẹ nwu == {{reflist}} == Ale t'ọdọda == * {{Soccerway|new_id=ayuma-israel-isaac/SG5NGEp3|name=Israel Ayuma}} * {{CFF player|1192559}} [[Category:2005 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:NK Istra 1961 players]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Croatia]] 8rejpflekg6kkce44ftvo67635s1eih 43932 43931 2026-07-22T17:45:53Z JusticeObutu 1548 /* Ukọlọ ugbo ki ri bọlu */ 43932 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian midfielder (born 2005)}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Israel Isaac Ayuma | full_name = | image = | image_size = | caption = Ayuma in 2025 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2005|8|8|mf=y}} | birth_place = [[Orhuwhorun]], Nigeria | height = 1.85 m | currentclub = [[NK Istra 1961|Istra 1961]] | clubnumber = 18 | position = [[Midfielder]] | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2023 | youthclubs1 = Mavlon FC | youthyears2 = 2023–2024 | youthclubs2 = [[NK Istra 1961|Istra 1961]] | years1 = 2025– | clubs1 = [[NK Istra 1961|Istra 1961]] | caps1 = 17 | goals1 = 1 | nationalyears1 = 2025– | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 9 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 1 June 2026 | nationalteam-update = 8 October 2025 }} '''Israel Isaac Ayuma''' (ma bi ochu ẹjọ nolu mi ẹjọ ọdọ 2005) i chi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki ya ri bọlu ki rọ uña [[midfielder|alimeji]] nwi amibo Croatia [[Croatian Football League|HNL]] ku ma dọ ma ki [[NK Istra 1961|Istra 1961]]. ==Ukọlọ ugbo ki ri bọlu == Ọjọ ki ochu ẹjọ nolu mi ẹgwa efu ọdọ 2023, Ayuma dọwọ ti ọtakada ki ri bọlu nwu [[Croatian Football League|HNL]] club [[NK Istra 1961|Istra 1961]] gbo ati 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 August 2023 |title=U klub stigao mladi vezni igrač Israel Isaac Ayuma|url=https://www.glasistre.hr/nogomet/2023/08/10/u-klub-stigao-mladi-vezni-igrac-israel-isaac-ayuma-878406|website=glasistre.hr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=10 August 2023 |title=Puljani se pojačali mladim veznjakom. Dolazi iz Nigerije i ima 18 godina|url=https://www.novilist.hr/sport/puljani-se-pojacali-mladim-veznjakom-dolazi-iz-nigerije-i-ima-18-godina/|website=novilist.hr}}</ref> i wa chanẹ erọ ejeodudu ọjọ ki ochu ejeodudu nolu mi ogwu nyọwọ mi ẹlu ọdọ 2025 agunyi [[GNK Dinamo Zagreb|Dinamo Zagreb]].<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Soccerway |url=https://www.soccerway.com/match/din-zagreb-8G5ufQTg/istra-1961-hCg2iHl4/|title=Dinamo Zagreb - Istra 1961 |date=25 January 2025}}</ref> ọjọ ki ochu ẹfa nolu mi ẹgwebi efu ọdọ 2025, irọ nwu ma gbo ati ọdọ 2028. ==Ukọlọ anẹ ọdọda == Ayuma was first called up to the [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] for the [[2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations]] on 17 April 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 April 2025|title=Zubairu picks Bameyi, Jephta, Arierhi, 21 others for U20 Africa Cup of Nations|url=https://thenff.com/zubairu-picks-bameyi-jephta-arierhi-21-others-for-u20-africa-cup-of-nations/|publisher=[[Nigeria Football Federation]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Nigeria 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Squad List|url=https://www.cafonline.com/media/whznx5ct/nigeria-squad-list-u20.pdf|website=cafonline.com}}</ref> He made his international debut for [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] on 4 May 2025 in a [[2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations]] match against [[Morocco national under-20 football team|Morocco U20]].<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Soccerway |url=https://www.soccerway.com/match/morocco-Ia7MVVIs/nigeria-IT2PhQXG/|title=Morocco U20 - Nigeria U20|date=4 May 2025}}</ref> ==Ẹtẹ nwu == {{reflist}} == Ale t'ọdọda == * {{Soccerway|new_id=ayuma-israel-isaac/SG5NGEp3|name=Israel Ayuma}} * {{CFF player|1192559}} [[Category:2005 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:NK Istra 1961 players]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Croatia]] es4ple6uo294s8y7zzu03cbnvhazz9j 43933 43932 2026-07-22T17:49:35Z JusticeObutu 1548 /* Ukọlọ anẹ ọdọda */ 43933 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian midfielder (born 2005)}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Israel Isaac Ayuma | full_name = | image = | image_size = | caption = Ayuma in 2025 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2005|8|8|mf=y}} | birth_place = [[Orhuwhorun]], Nigeria | height = 1.85 m | currentclub = [[NK Istra 1961|Istra 1961]] | clubnumber = 18 | position = [[Midfielder]] | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2023 | youthclubs1 = Mavlon FC | youthyears2 = 2023–2024 | youthclubs2 = [[NK Istra 1961|Istra 1961]] | years1 = 2025– | clubs1 = [[NK Istra 1961|Istra 1961]] | caps1 = 17 | goals1 = 1 | nationalyears1 = 2025– | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 9 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 1 June 2026 | nationalteam-update = 8 October 2025 }} '''Israel Isaac Ayuma''' (ma bi ochu ẹjọ nolu mi ẹjọ ọdọ 2005) i chi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki ya ri bọlu ki rọ uña [[midfielder|alimeji]] nwi amibo Croatia [[Croatian Football League|HNL]] ku ma dọ ma ki [[NK Istra 1961|Istra 1961]]. ==Ukọlọ ugbo ki ri bọlu == Ọjọ ki ochu ẹjọ nolu mi ẹgwa efu ọdọ 2023, Ayuma dọwọ ti ọtakada ki ri bọlu nwu [[Croatian Football League|HNL]] club [[NK Istra 1961|Istra 1961]] gbo ati 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 August 2023 |title=U klub stigao mladi vezni igrač Israel Isaac Ayuma|url=https://www.glasistre.hr/nogomet/2023/08/10/u-klub-stigao-mladi-vezni-igrac-israel-isaac-ayuma-878406|website=glasistre.hr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=10 August 2023 |title=Puljani se pojačali mladim veznjakom. Dolazi iz Nigerije i ima 18 godina|url=https://www.novilist.hr/sport/puljani-se-pojacali-mladim-veznjakom-dolazi-iz-nigerije-i-ima-18-godina/|website=novilist.hr}}</ref> i wa chanẹ erọ ejeodudu ọjọ ki ochu ejeodudu nolu mi ogwu nyọwọ mi ẹlu ọdọ 2025 agunyi [[GNK Dinamo Zagreb|Dinamo Zagreb]].<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Soccerway |url=https://www.soccerway.com/match/din-zagreb-8G5ufQTg/istra-1961-hCg2iHl4/|title=Dinamo Zagreb - Istra 1961 |date=25 January 2025}}</ref> ọjọ ki ochu ẹfa nolu mi ẹgwebi efu ọdọ 2025, irọ nwu ma gbo ati ọdọ 2028. ==Ukọlọ anẹ ọdọda == Ma di Ayuma wa ejeodudu wi [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] to du [[2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations]] ọjọ ki ochu ẹlẹ nolu mi ẹgwebie ọdọ 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 April 2025|title=Zubairu picks Bameyi, Jephta, Arierhi, 21 others for U20 Africa Cup of Nations|url=https://thenff.com/zubairu-picks-bameyi-jephta-arierhi-21-others-for-u20-africa-cup-of-nations/|publisher=[[Nigeria Football Federation]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Nigeria 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Squad List|url=https://www.cafonline.com/media/whznx5ct/nigeria-squad-list-u20.pdf|website=cafonline.com}}</ref> i chanẹ ri bọlu ejeodudu nwi [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] ọjọ ki ochu ẹlu nolu mi ẹlẹ ọdọ 2025 efu [[2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations]] i chẹ agunyi [[Morocco national under-20 football team|Morocco U20]].<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Soccerway |url=https://www.soccerway.com/match/morocco-Ia7MVVIs/nigeria-IT2PhQXG/|title=Morocco U20 - Nigeria U20|date=4 May 2025}}</ref> ==Ẹtẹ nwu == {{reflist}} == Ale t'ọdọda == * {{Soccerway|new_id=ayuma-israel-isaac/SG5NGEp3|name=Israel Ayuma}} * {{CFF player|1192559}} [[Category:2005 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:NK Istra 1961 players]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Croatia]] llvtt22fnq4j1pr589kyziyecn7y0k2 Benjamin Imeh 0 2522 43904 2026-07-22T13:53:25Z Austinea3 116 Created page with "{{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Benjamin Imeh|image=|fullname=Benjamin Imeh|birth_date={{birth date and age|df=yes|1982|7|20}}|birth_place=[[Lagos]], Nigeria|height={{convert|1.82|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}|position=[[Forward (association football)#Striker|Striker]]|currentclub=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=2004|years2=2004–2005|years3=2005|years4=2006|years5=2007–2008|years6=2008–2009|years7=2009–2010|years8=2011–2012|yea..." 43904 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Benjamin Imeh|image=|fullname=Benjamin Imeh|birth_date={{birth date and age|df=yes|1982|7|20}}|birth_place=[[Lagos]], Nigeria|height={{convert|1.82|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}|position=[[Forward (association football)#Striker|Striker]]|currentclub=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=2004|years2=2004–2005|years3=2005|years4=2006|years5=2007–2008|years6=2008–2009|years7=2009–2010|years8=2011–2012|years9=2012|years10=2012–2013|years11=2013|clubs1=[[Enyimba International F.C.|Enyimba International]]|clubs2=[[Polonia Warsaw]]|clubs3=[[Arka Gdynia]]|clubs4=[[Zawisza Bydgoszcz (2005–2007)|Zawisza Bydgoszcz (2)]]|clubs5=[[Śląsk Wrocław]]|clubs6=[[Tur Turek]]|clubs7=[[Dolcan Ząbki]]|clubs8=[[Zawisza Bydgoszcz]]|clubs9=[[Czarni Żagań]]|clubs10=[[Lechia Zielona Góra|UKP Zielona Góra]]|clubs11=ŁKS Łęknica|caps1=|caps2=22|caps3=7|caps4=31|caps5=39|caps6=22|caps7=24|caps8=18|caps9=11|caps10=21|caps11=|goals1=|goals2=2|goals3=0|goals4=5|goals5=6|goals6=4|goals7=2|goals8=6|goals9=0|goals10=8|goals11=|nationalyears1=|nationalteam1=|nationalcaps1=|nationalgoals1=|pcupdate=|ntupdate=}} '''Benjamin Imeh''' (born 20 July 1982) is a Nigerian former professional [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Forward (association football)#Striker|striker]]. He has played in many Polish clubs. == External links == * {{90minut|5599}} {{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} g8izimcqbladum6bpyosz1qel0mx520 43905 43904 2026-07-22T13:56:50Z Austinea3 116 /* External links */ 43905 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Benjamin Imeh|image=|fullname=Benjamin Imeh|birth_date={{birth date and age|df=yes|1982|7|20}}|birth_place=[[Lagos]], Nigeria|height={{convert|1.82|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}|position=[[Forward (association football)#Striker|Striker]]|currentclub=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=2004|years2=2004–2005|years3=2005|years4=2006|years5=2007–2008|years6=2008–2009|years7=2009–2010|years8=2011–2012|years9=2012|years10=2012–2013|years11=2013|clubs1=[[Enyimba International F.C.|Enyimba International]]|clubs2=[[Polonia Warsaw]]|clubs3=[[Arka Gdynia]]|clubs4=[[Zawisza Bydgoszcz (2005–2007)|Zawisza Bydgoszcz (2)]]|clubs5=[[Śląsk Wrocław]]|clubs6=[[Tur Turek]]|clubs7=[[Dolcan Ząbki]]|clubs8=[[Zawisza Bydgoszcz]]|clubs9=[[Czarni Żagań]]|clubs10=[[Lechia Zielona Góra|UKP Zielona Góra]]|clubs11=ŁKS Łęknica|caps1=|caps2=22|caps3=7|caps4=31|caps5=39|caps6=22|caps7=24|caps8=18|caps9=11|caps10=21|caps11=|goals1=|goals2=2|goals3=0|goals4=5|goals5=6|goals6=4|goals7=2|goals8=6|goals9=0|goals10=8|goals11=|nationalyears1=|nationalteam1=|nationalcaps1=|nationalgoals1=|pcupdate=|ntupdate=}} '''Benjamin Imeh''' ku ma bi efu ọjọ mẹlu-nyọwọ efu ule ochu ékèbîa ọdun ugbọmẹ mọgwọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai ọgwu-nyọwọ-meji) i ch'ọmọ Nigeria k'ọ ch'ukpọchẹ ọka abunyi kwobi (born 20 July 1982) is a Nigerian former professional [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Forward (association football)#Striker|striker]]. He has played in many Polish clubs. == External links == * {{90minut|5599}} {{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} qlhu6byykbbgb2f0kmwnfqazn8fgijc 43906 43905 2026-07-22T13:58:53Z Austinea3 116 43906 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Benjamin Imeh|image=|fullname=Benjamin Imeh|birth_date={{birth date and age|df=yes|1982|7|20}}|birth_place=[[Lagos]], Nigeria|height={{convert|1.82|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}|position=[[Forward (association football)#Striker|Striker]]|currentclub=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=2004|years2=2004–2005|years3=2005|years4=2006|years5=2007–2008|years6=2008–2009|years7=2009–2010|years8=2011–2012|years9=2012|years10=2012–2013|years11=2013|clubs1=[[Enyimba International F.C.|Enyimba International]]|clubs2=[[Polonia Warsaw]]|clubs3=[[Arka Gdynia]]|clubs4=[[Zawisza Bydgoszcz (2005–2007)|Zawisza Bydgoszcz (2)]]|clubs5=[[Śląsk Wrocław]]|clubs6=[[Tur Turek]]|clubs7=[[Dolcan Ząbki]]|clubs8=[[Zawisza Bydgoszcz]]|clubs9=[[Czarni Żagań]]|clubs10=[[Lechia Zielona Góra|UKP Zielona Góra]]|clubs11=ŁKS Łęknica|caps1=|caps2=22|caps3=7|caps4=31|caps5=39|caps6=22|caps7=24|caps8=18|caps9=11|caps10=21|caps11=|goals1=|goals2=2|goals3=0|goals4=5|goals5=6|goals6=4|goals7=2|goals8=6|goals9=0|goals10=8|goals11=|nationalyears1=|nationalteam1=|nationalcaps1=|nationalgoals1=|pcupdate=|ntupdate=}} '''Benjamin Imeh''' ku ma bi efu ọjọ mẹlu-nyọwọ efu ule ochu ékèbîa ọdun ugbọmẹ mọgwọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai ọgwu-nyọwọ-meji) i ch'ọmọ Nigeria k'ọ ch'ukpọchẹ ọka abunyi kwobi [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Forward (association football)#Striker|striker]]. He has played in many Polish clubs. == External links == * {{90minut|5599}} {{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} 9wsvbv4z6kqcsxr7mvpei03dqtcnuhp 43907 43906 2026-07-22T14:00:20Z Austinea3 116 43907 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Benjamin Imeh|image=|fullname=Benjamin Imeh|birth_date={{birth date and age|df=yes|1982|7|20}}|birth_place=[[Lagos]], Nigeria|height={{convert|1.82|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}|position=[[Forward (association football)#Striker|Striker]]|currentclub=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=2004|years2=2004–2005|years3=2005|years4=2006|years5=2007–2008|years6=2008–2009|years7=2009–2010|years8=2011–2012|years9=2012|years10=2012–2013|years11=2013|clubs1=[[Enyimba International F.C.|Enyimba International]]|clubs2=[[Polonia Warsaw]]|clubs3=[[Arka Gdynia]]|clubs4=[[Zawisza Bydgoszcz (2005–2007)|Zawisza Bydgoszcz (2)]]|clubs5=[[Śląsk Wrocław]]|clubs6=[[Tur Turek]]|clubs7=[[Dolcan Ząbki]]|clubs8=[[Zawisza Bydgoszcz]]|clubs9=[[Czarni Żagań]]|clubs10=[[Lechia Zielona Góra|UKP Zielona Góra]]|clubs11=ŁKS Łęknica|caps1=|caps2=22|caps3=7|caps4=31|caps5=39|caps6=22|caps7=24|caps8=18|caps9=11|caps10=21|caps11=|goals1=|goals2=2|goals3=0|goals4=5|goals5=6|goals6=4|goals7=2|goals8=6|goals9=0|goals10=8|goals11=|nationalyears1=|nationalteam1=|nationalcaps1=|nationalgoals1=|pcupdate=|ntupdate=}} '''Benjamin Imeh''' ku ma bi efu ọjọ mẹlu-nyọwọ efu ule ochu ékèbîa ọdun ugbọmẹ mọgwọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai ọgwu-nyọwọ-meji) i ch'ọmọ Nigeria k'ọ ch'ukpọchẹ ọka abunyi kwobi [[Association football|footballer]] énè kî rìóò who played as a [[Forward (association football)#Striker|striker]]. He has played in many Polish clubs. == External links == * {{90minut|5599}} {{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} h4tte2nzcs70w4iu0n97iahraqm0zqi 43908 43907 2026-07-22T14:02:36Z Austinea3 116 /* External links */ 43908 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Benjamin Imeh|image=|fullname=Benjamin Imeh|birth_date={{birth date and age|df=yes|1982|7|20}}|birth_place=[[Lagos]], Nigeria|height={{convert|1.82|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}|position=[[Forward (association football)#Striker|Striker]]|currentclub=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=2004|years2=2004–2005|years3=2005|years4=2006|years5=2007–2008|years6=2008–2009|years7=2009–2010|years8=2011–2012|years9=2012|years10=2012–2013|years11=2013|clubs1=[[Enyimba International F.C.|Enyimba International]]|clubs2=[[Polonia Warsaw]]|clubs3=[[Arka Gdynia]]|clubs4=[[Zawisza Bydgoszcz (2005–2007)|Zawisza Bydgoszcz (2)]]|clubs5=[[Śląsk Wrocław]]|clubs6=[[Tur Turek]]|clubs7=[[Dolcan Ząbki]]|clubs8=[[Zawisza Bydgoszcz]]|clubs9=[[Czarni Żagań]]|clubs10=[[Lechia Zielona Góra|UKP Zielona Góra]]|clubs11=ŁKS Łęknica|caps1=|caps2=22|caps3=7|caps4=31|caps5=39|caps6=22|caps7=24|caps8=18|caps9=11|caps10=21|caps11=|goals1=|goals2=2|goals3=0|goals4=5|goals5=6|goals6=4|goals7=2|goals8=6|goals9=0|goals10=8|goals11=|nationalyears1=|nationalteam1=|nationalcaps1=|nationalgoals1=|pcupdate=|ntupdate=}} '''Benjamin Imeh''' ku ma bi efu ọjọ mẹlu-nyọwọ efu ule ochu ékèbîa ọdun ugbọmẹ mọgwọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai ọgwu-nyọwọ-meji) i ch'ọmọ Nigeria k'ọ ch'ukpọchẹ ọka abunyi kwobi [[Association football|footballer]] énè kî rìóò [[Forward (association football)#Striker|striker]]. Î ché gbénu rîbólu nwu klobu He has played in many Polish clubs. == External links == * {{90minut|5599}} {{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} rdduvdhl391c4dthga8n70r0wo4m7xq 43909 43908 2026-07-22T14:03:32Z Austinea3 116 43909 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Benjamin Imeh|image=|fullname=Benjamin Imeh|birth_date={{birth date and age|df=yes|1982|7|20}}|birth_place=[[Lagos]], Nigeria|height={{convert|1.82|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}|position=[[Forward (association football)#Striker|Striker]]|currentclub=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=2004|years2=2004–2005|years3=2005|years4=2006|years5=2007–2008|years6=2008–2009|years7=2009–2010|years8=2011–2012|years9=2012|years10=2012–2013|years11=2013|clubs1=[[Enyimba International F.C.|Enyimba International]]|clubs2=[[Polonia Warsaw]]|clubs3=[[Arka Gdynia]]|clubs4=[[Zawisza Bydgoszcz (2005–2007)|Zawisza Bydgoszcz (2)]]|clubs5=[[Śląsk Wrocław]]|clubs6=[[Tur Turek]]|clubs7=[[Dolcan Ząbki]]|clubs8=[[Zawisza Bydgoszcz]]|clubs9=[[Czarni Żagań]]|clubs10=[[Lechia Zielona Góra|UKP Zielona Góra]]|clubs11=ŁKS Łęknica|caps1=|caps2=22|caps3=7|caps4=31|caps5=39|caps6=22|caps7=24|caps8=18|caps9=11|caps10=21|caps11=|goals1=|goals2=2|goals3=0|goals4=5|goals5=6|goals6=4|goals7=2|goals8=6|goals9=0|goals10=8|goals11=|nationalyears1=|nationalteam1=|nationalcaps1=|nationalgoals1=|pcupdate=|ntupdate=}} '''Benjamin Imeh''' ku ma bi efu ọjọ mẹlu-nyọwọ efu ule ochu ékèbîa ọdun ugbọmẹ mọgwọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai ọgwu-nyọwọ-meji) i ch'ọmọ Nigeria k'ọ ch'ukpọchẹ ọka abunyi kwobi [[Association football|footballer]] énè kî rìóò [[Forward (association football)#Striker|striker]]. Î ché gbénu rîbólu nwu klobu Polish . == External links == * {{90minut|5599}} {{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} a1hmx32wgmyguplkm9q1l8m6n2gss3m Chukwuma Eze 0 2523 43910 2026-07-22T14:39:03Z Benjamin Blessing 49 Created page with "Ma bi '''Chukwuma Eze''' ochu eke gwaka nolu mi ojo me gwefa odo 2002, ibollu ya ro ojane Nigeria, Alumeji-ubi ya ro nwi Club Spain odu club ki ya ri ibollu chi [[Real Oviedo]]." 43910 wikitext text/x-wiki Ma bi '''Chukwuma Eze''' ochu eke gwaka nolu mi ojo me gwefa odo 2002, ibollu ya ro ojane Nigeria, Alumeji-ubi ya ro nwi Club Spain odu club ki ya ri ibollu chi [[Real Oviedo]]. 3mns1x7tslgtqq5pyb104pnrg4m5vsj Peter Ademo 0 2524 43911 2026-07-22T14:43:45Z Benjamin Blessing 49 Created page with "Ma bi '''Peter Oluwaseun Ademo''' ({{pronunciation|LL-Q34311 (yor)-Abike25-Peter Oluwaseun Ademo.wav}};ochu ejodudu nolu mi ojo mi egwaka odo 2003. Ene ki ya ri ibollu iche ojane Nigeria. clubu ki ya ri ibbolu di spain odu iclubu ki ya ri ballu chi [[Real Zaragoza]]." 43911 wikitext text/x-wiki Ma bi '''Peter Oluwaseun Ademo''' ({{pronunciation|LL-Q34311 (yor)-Abike25-Peter Oluwaseun Ademo.wav}};ochu ejodudu nolu mi ojo mi egwaka odo 2003. Ene ki ya ri ibollu iche ojane Nigeria. clubu ki ya ri ibbolu di spain odu iclubu ki ya ri ballu chi [[Real Zaragoza]]. lvwjkwogei7xc7t919mak851bew81fa Humphrey Edobor 0 2525 43912 2026-07-22T14:57:49Z Benjamin Blessing 49 Created page with "'''Ma bi Humphrey Edobor ochu eketa nolu mi ojo mi egweji odo''' 1966 Ojane, Nigeria, i kwo Ibolu ya ro, i defu [[Nigeria national football team]] efi international tournaments.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/01/edobors-sceptical-over-eagles-success/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=Edobor's sceptical over Eagles success|language=en|date=15 January 2012|newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]}}</ref> e defu abo ku ma ri bollu 1983 FIFA World Yout..." 43912 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Ma bi Humphrey Edobor ochu eketa nolu mi ojo mi egweji odo''' 1966 Ojane, Nigeria, i kwo Ibolu ya ro, i defu [[Nigeria national football team]] efi international tournaments.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/01/edobors-sceptical-over-eagles-success/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=Edobor's sceptical over Eagles success|language=en|date=15 January 2012|newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]}}</ref> e defu abo ku ma ri bollu [[1983 FIFA World Youth Championship]], i nwo defu senior team, i ri [[1984 African Cup of Nations|1984]] kpai [[1988 African Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Salami |first=Adeyinka |date=14 May 2024 |title=F’Eagles 1983 Set Awards Scholarship to Ali Jeje’s Son |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/2024/05/14/feagles-1983-set-awards-scholarship-to-ali-jejes-son/ |access-date=9 August 2025 |newspaper=[[This Day]]|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Taiwo |first=Efosa |date=27 January 2024 |title=7 times Nigeria, Cameroon have clashed at AFCON |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/01/7-times-nigeria-cameroon-have-clashed-at-afcon/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=9 August 2025 |newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]|language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== *{{NFT player|pid=58355}} {{Navboxes | title = Nigeria squads | bg = #008751 | fg = white | bordercolor = #00703C | list = {{Nigeria squad 1988 African Cup of Nations}} }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Edobor, Humphrey}} [[Category:1966 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Men's association football wingers]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's international footballers]] [[Category:Nigeria men's under-20 international footballers]] [[Category:1984 African Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:1988 African Cup of Nations players]] [[Category:Bendel Insurance F.C. players]] [[Category:New Nigerian Bank F.C. players]] [[Category:Leventis United F.C. players]] [[Category:20th-century Nigerian sportsmen]] bfbkcggqggj6wavy1h8z3wehpnfigvz Samuel Olabisi 0 2526 43913 2026-07-22T14:59:59Z Benjamin Blessing 49 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1993)}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Samuel Olabisi | image = | fullname = Samuel Olawunmi Olabisi | height = 1.88 m | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1993|8|10}} | birth_place = [[Ota, Ogun]], Nigeria | position = [[Centre back (association football)|Centre back]] | currentclub = Rollon Pojat | clubnumber = | years1 = 2012–2013 | clubs1 = [[Shooting Stars S.C.|Shooting Stars]] | caps1 = 22 | goals1 = 0..." 43913 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1993)}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Samuel Olabisi | image = | fullname = Samuel Olawunmi Olabisi | height = 1.88 m | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1993|8|10}} | birth_place = [[Ota, Ogun]], Nigeria | position = [[Centre back (association football)|Centre back]] | currentclub = Rollon Pojat | clubnumber = | years1 = 2012–2013 | clubs1 = [[Shooting Stars S.C.|Shooting Stars]] | caps1 = 22 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2013–2014 | clubs2 = [[FK Kukësi|Kukësi]] | caps2 = | goals2 = | years3 = 2014–2015 | clubs3 = [[Taraba F.C.|Taraba]] | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2015 | clubs4 = [[Ifeanyi Ubah F.C.|Ifeanyi Ubah]] | caps4 = 12 | goals4 = 0 | years5 = 2016 | clubs5 = [[Lobi Stars F.C.|Lobi Stars]] | caps5 = 1 | goals5 = 0 | years6 = 2016–2017 | clubs6 = [[Shooting Stars S.C.|Shooting Stars]] | caps6 = 20 | goals6 = 1 | years7 = 2018 | clubs7 = [[TP-47]] | caps7 = 10 | goals7 = 1 | years8 = 2019–2020 | clubs8 = [[RoPS]] | caps8 = 10 | goals8 = 0 | years9 = 2019–2020 | clubs9 = [[RoPS|RoPS II]] | caps9 = 18 | goals9 = 5 | years10 = 2021 | clubs10 = [[OTP Oulu|OTP]] | caps10 = 18 | goals10 = 1 | years11 = 2021 | clubs11 = [[Salon Palloilijat|SalPa]] | caps11 = 15 | goals11 = 0 | years12 = 2022–2024 | clubs12 = [[RoPS]] | caps12 = 56 | goals12 = 3 | years13 = 2025– | clubs13 = Rollon Pojat | caps13 = 3 | goals13 = 0 | club-update = 4 June 2025 }} '''Samuel Olawunmi Olabisi''' {{Audio|LL-Q34311 (yor)-Tunmise123-Samuel Olabisi.wav|Listen|help=no}}(born 10 August 1993) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|football]] player who plays as a [[centre back (association football)|centre back]] for Rollon Pojat in [[Kolmonen]].<ref>[https://www.lapinkansa.fi/big-sam-olabisi-on-ropsin-ainoa-90-luvulla-syntyny/4802734 "Big Sam" Olabisi on RoPSin ainoa 90-luvulla syntynyt pelaaja, ja johdattaa nuorisoa isällisesti – "Joskus olen heille ankara, suutun ja huudan"], [[Lapin Kansa]], 27 July 2022</ref> == References == {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{Soccerway|328384}} * {{WorldFootball|samuel-olabisi}} * [https://tulospalvelu.palloliitto.fi/person/515442/player/seasons Samuel Olabisi] stats at [[Football Association of Finland|Finnish FA]] * [https://www.veikkausliiga.com/pelaajat/515442/olabisi-samuel Samuel Olabisi] stats at [[Veikkausliiga]] {{DEFAULTSORT:Olabisi, Samuel}} [[Category:1993 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football defenders]] [[Category:Shooting Stars S.C. players]] [[Category:FK Kukësi players]] [[Category:Taraba F.C. players]] [[Category:Ifeanyi Ubah F.C. players]] [[Category:Lobi Stars F.C. players]] [[Category:TP-47 players]] [[Category:Rovaniemen Palloseura players]] [[Category:Oulun Työväen Palloilijat players]] [[Category:Salon Palloilijat players]] [[Category:Kolmonen players]] [[Category:Kakkonen players]] [[Category:Ykkönen players]] [[Category:Veikkausliiga players]] [[Category:Nigeria Professional Football League players]] [[Category:Kategoria Superiore players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Finland]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Finland]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Albania]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Albania]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] q400x7wlrhlwblp62w2877cgcwfb63e 43914 43913 2026-07-22T15:05:42Z Benjamin Blessing 49 43914 wikitext text/x-wiki Ma bi '''Samuel Olawunmi Olabisi''' {{Audio|LL-Q34311 (yor)-Tunmise123-Samuel Olabisi.wav|Listen|help=no}} ochu ekejo nolu mi ojo megwa odo 1993, Ojane Nigeria ya ri ibollu, i nwo chi professional [[Association football|football]] ya ri alumije-ubi ibollu nwi Rollon Pojat efewo [[Kolmonen]].<ref>[https://www.lapinkansa.fi/big-sam-olabisi-on-ropsin-ainoa-90-luvulla-syntyny/4802734 "Big Sam" Olabisi on RoPSin ainoa 90-luvulla syntynyt pelaaja, ja johdattaa nuorisoa isällisesti – "Joskus olen heille ankara, suutun ja huudan"], [[Lapin Kansa]], 27 July 2022</ref> == References == {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{Soccerway|328384}} * {{WorldFootball|samuel-olabisi}} * [https://tulospalvelu.palloliitto.fi/person/515442/player/seasons Samuel Olabisi] stats at [[Football Association of Finland|Finnish FA]] * [https://www.veikkausliiga.com/pelaajat/515442/olabisi-samuel Samuel Olabisi] stats at [[Veikkausliiga]] {{DEFAULTSORT:Olabisi, Samuel}} [[Category:1993 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football defenders]] [[Category:Shooting Stars S.C. players]] [[Category:FK Kukësi players]] [[Category:Taraba F.C. players]] [[Category:Ifeanyi Ubah F.C. players]] [[Category:Lobi Stars F.C. players]] [[Category:TP-47 players]] [[Category:Rovaniemen Palloseura players]] [[Category:Oulun Työväen Palloilijat players]] [[Category:Salon Palloilijat players]] [[Category:Kolmonen players]] [[Category:Kakkonen players]] [[Category:Ykkönen players]] [[Category:Veikkausliiga players]] [[Category:Nigeria Professional Football League players]] [[Category:Kategoria Superiore players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Finland]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Finland]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Albania]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Albania]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 809n699xbipbpkcub36exco4iuwdq09 Emmanuel Ekpenyong 0 2527 43915 2026-07-22T15:13:53Z Benjamin Blessing 49 Created page with "'''Ma bi Abubakar Lawal''' ochu ekela dolu mi ojo melu odo 1995 ojane [[Nigeria]] i kwo professional [[Association football|footballer]] i che ya ri ibollu nwi [[Vipers SC]] efi [[Uganda Premier League]].<ref>https://viperssc.co.ug/player/abubakar-lawal/</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://uk.soccerway.com/players/abubakar-lawal/683940/ | title=Nigeria - A. Lawal - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Admin |first=..." 43915 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Ma bi Abubakar Lawal''' ochu ekela dolu mi ojo melu odo 1995 ojane [[Nigeria]] i kwo professional [[Association football|footballer]] i che ya ri ibollu nwi [[Vipers SC]] efi [[Uganda Premier League]].<ref>https://viperssc.co.ug/player/abubakar-lawal/</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://uk.soccerway.com/players/abubakar-lawal/683940/ | title=Nigeria - A. Lawal - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Admin |first=NBS Sport |date=2025-02-24 |title=Vipers' Nigerian Forward Abubakar Lawal Passes Away |url=https://nbssport.co.ug/2025/02/24/vipers-nigerian-forward-abubakar-lawal-passes-away/ |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=NBS Sport |language=en-US}}</ref> == Reference == k11c8uezjlhvh80i7dwciwxnyubyus3 Silas Nwankwo 0 2528 43916 2026-07-22T15:23:09Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2003)}}{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2022}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Silas Nwankwo|fullname=|birth_date={{birth date and age|2003|12|12|df=y}}|position=[[Striker (association football)|Striker]]|height=1.83 m|clubnumber=31|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=De-Royal Academy|years1={{0|0000}}–2019|clubs1=[[Crown F.C.|Crown FC]]|years2=2019–2020|clubs2=[[Sunshine Stars F.C.|Sunshine Stars]]|caps2=11|goals2=2|years3=2020–20..." 43916 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2003)}}{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2022}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Silas Nwankwo|fullname=|birth_date={{birth date and age|2003|12|12|df=y}}|position=[[Striker (association football)|Striker]]|height=1.83 m|clubnumber=31|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=De-Royal Academy|years1={{0|0000}}–2019|clubs1=[[Crown F.C.|Crown FC]]|years2=2019–2020|clubs2=[[Sunshine Stars F.C.|Sunshine Stars]]|caps2=11|goals2=2|years3=2020–2022|clubs3=[[Nasarawa United F.C.|Nasarawa United]]|caps3=42|goals3=20|years4=2022–2025|clubs4=[[Mjällby AIF|Mjällby]]|caps4=42|goals4=9|club-update=13 November 2024}} '''Silas Nwankwo''' {{Audio|Ig-Silas Nwankwo.ogg|Listen|help=no}} (born 12 December 2003)<ref>{{Soccerway}}</ref> is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who last played as a [[Striker (association football)|striker]] for [[Allsvenskan]] club [[Mjällby AIF|Mjällby]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Silas Nwankwo: Mjallby AIF sign Nigerian youngster from Nasarawa United {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/silas-nwankwo-mjallby-aif-sign-nigerian-youngster-from/blt89ef7c649cfa56a0|access-date=4 February 2022|website=www.goal.com}}</ref> == Career == Nwankwo started his football career at De-Royal Football Academy in [[Lagos]] before moving to [[Crown F.C.|Crown FC]] and later [[Sunshine Stars F.C.|Sunshine Stars]] in 2019.<ref>[https://newtelegraphng.com/i-decided-to-play-football-so-as-to-make-money-for-my-mum-silas-nwankwo/ I decided to play football so as to make money for my mum –Silas Nwankwo], newtelegraphng.com, 4 September 2021</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2 December 2019|title=SILAS NWANKWO STRIKES TO HAND SUNSHINE STARS A PRECIOUS WIN OVER AKWA UNITED|url=https://www.sports247.ng/silas-nwankwo-strikes-to-hand-sunshine-stars-a-precious-win-over-akwa-united/|access-date=4 February 2022|website=Latest Sports and Football News in Nigeria {{!}} Sports247|language=en-US}}</ref> One year later, he went on to play for [[Nasarawa United F.C.|Nasarawa United]] in the [[Nigeria Professional Football League|NPFL]] making 35 appearances and scoring 19 goals in the [[2020–21 Nigeria Professional Football League|2020–21 season]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|date=9 September 2021|title=Eunisell Golden Boot: Nwankwo, Atshimene emerge joint winners|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/09/eunisell-golden-boot-nwankwo-atshimene-emerge-joint-winners/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=4 February 2022|newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]|language=en-US}}</ref> On 3 February 2022, Nwankwo signed a four-year contract with Swedish club [[Mjällby AIF|Mjällby]].<ref>[https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/mjallby-aif-varvar-ny-spelare Mjällby AIF värvar ny spelare], sverigesradio.se, 3 February 2022</ref> == Honours == '''Individual''' * NPFL Eunisell Golden Boot: 2020–21<ref name=":0" /> == External links == * {{soccerway|silas-nwankwo/684472}} == References == {{Reflist}}{{Mjällby AIF squad}} {{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} 4n188ipvu9wsao9ragoaofpwsgyn0c9 43917 43916 2026-07-22T15:35:15Z Splendourbeauty 119 43917 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2003)}}{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2022}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Silas Nwankwo|fullname=|birth_date={{birth date and age|2003|12|12|df=y}}|position=[[Striker (association football)|Striker]]|height=1.83 m|clubnumber=31|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=De-Royal Academy|years1={{0|0000}}–2019|clubs1=[[Crown F.C.|Crown FC]]|years2=2019–2020|clubs2=[[Sunshine Stars F.C.|Sunshine Stars]]|caps2=11|goals2=2|years3=2020–2022|clubs3=[[Nasarawa United F.C.|Nasarawa United]]|caps3=42|goals3=20|years4=2022–2025|clubs4=[[Mjällby AIF|Mjällby]]|caps4=42|goals4=9|club-update=13 November 2024}} '''Silas Nwankwo''' {{Audio|Ig-Silas Nwankwo.ogg|Listen|help=no}} (ma bi ọjọ ẹkẹgweji efu ochu ẹgweji efu ọdọ 2003)<ref>{{Soccerway}}</ref> chẹnẹ Naijiria ki [[Association football|ar'ibọlu ẹrẹ]] ki ar'ọgba ñwu kulọbu [[Allsvenskan]] [[Mjällby AIF|Mjällby]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Silas Nwankwo: Mjallby AIF sign Nigerian youngster from Nasarawa United {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/silas-nwankwo-mjallby-aif-sign-nigerian-youngster-from/blt89ef7c649cfa56a0|access-date=4 February 2022|website=www.goal.com}}</ref> == Ukọlọ == Nwankwo chanẹ ibọlu ẹrẹ erọ yi De-Royal Football Academy efewo [[Lagos]] ọgba ta ki lo ti [[Crown F.C.|Crown FC]] manyi [[Sunshine Stars F.C.|Sunshine Stars]] ubi lẹ efu ọdọ 2019.<ref>[https://newtelegraphng.com/i-decided-to-play-football-so-as-to-make-money-for-my-mum-silas-nwankwo/ I decided to play football so as to make money for my mum –Silas Nwankwo], newtelegraphng.com, 4 September 2021</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2 December 2019|title=SILAS NWANKWO STRIKES TO HAND SUNSHINE STARS A PRECIOUS WIN OVER AKWA UNITED|url=https://www.sports247.ng/silas-nwankwo-strikes-to-hand-sunshine-stars-a-precious-win-over-akwa-united/|access-date=4 February 2022|website=Latest Sports and Football News in Nigeria {{!}} Sports247|language=en-US}}</ref> Alu k'ọdọ ka le gwudu i na rọ ñwu [[Nasarawa United F.C.|Nasarawa United]] efu [[Nigeria Professional Football League|NPFL]] i dufu na r'ibọlu aluka ogwu ẹgwa nyẹyọ mẹla ta ki la du ibọlu tefu iga aluka ẹgwẹla19 efu ibọlọlu ọdọ [[2020–21 Nigeria Professional Football League|2020–21]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|date=9 September 2021|title=Eunisell Golden Boot: Nwankwo, Atshimene emerge joint winners|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/09/eunisell-golden-boot-nwankwo-atshimene-emerge-joint-winners/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=4 February 2022|newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]|language=en-US}}</ref> Ọjọ ẹkẹta efu ochu eji efu ọdọ 3 2022, Nwankwo d'ọwọ t'ọtakada ki ch'ukọlọ kpai kulọbu Swedish [[Mjällby AIF|Mjällby]] ọdọ mẹlẹ.<ref>[https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/mjallby-aif-varvar-ny-spelare Mjällby AIF värvar ny spelare], sverigesradio.se, 3 February 2022</ref> == Ọjima == '''Oji-onẹ''' * NPFL Eunisell Golden Boot: 2020–21<ref name=":0" /> == Ẹtẹ ki kw'ọdọda == * {{soccerway|silas-nwankwo/684472}} == Ẹtẹ ñwu == {{Reflist}}{{Mjällby AIF squad}} {{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} lygq7i3368809u8q70lmy6t44vj4nso Adewale Sapara 0 2529 43918 2026-07-22T15:37:25Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Adewale Sapara|fullname=Adewale Oluwafemi Sapara|height=1.75m|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1995|01|27|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Lagos]], Nigeria|position=[[Midfielder#Winger|Left winger]]|currentclub=[[S.U. 1º Dezembro|1º Dezembro]]|clubnumber=17|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=Team Lagos<ref>[https://passearasgar.blogspot.com/2020/02/scouting-adewale-sapara-olhanense.html Scouting: Adewale Sapara (Olhan..." 43918 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Adewale Sapara|fullname=Adewale Oluwafemi Sapara|height=1.75m|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1995|01|27|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Lagos]], Nigeria|position=[[Midfielder#Winger|Left winger]]|currentclub=[[S.U. 1º Dezembro|1º Dezembro]]|clubnumber=17|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=Team Lagos<ref>[https://passearasgar.blogspot.com/2020/02/scouting-adewale-sapara-olhanense.html Scouting: Adewale Sapara (Olhanense)], passearasgar.blogspot.com, 10 February 2010</ref>|years1=2014|clubs1=[[S.C. Farense|Farense B]]|goals1=6|caps1=0|years2=2014|clubs2=[[CDR Quarteirense|Quarteirense]]|caps2=9|goals2=1|years3=2015|clubs3=[[Sertanense F.C.|Sertanense]]|caps3=18|goals3=2|years4=2016|clubs4=[[A.R.C. Oleiros|ARC Oleiros]]|caps4=|goals4=|years5=2016–2018|clubs5=[[S.R. Almancilense|Almancilense]]|caps5=26|goals5=11|years6=2018|clubs6=[[A.R.C. Oleiros|ARC Oleiros]]|caps6=11|goals6=8|years7=2019–2020|clubs7=[[S.C. Olhanense|Olhanense]]|caps7=40|goals7=23|years8=2020–2022|clubs8=[[Leixões SC|Leixões]]|caps8=36|goals8=10|years9=2022–2024|clubs9=[[Portimonense S.C.|Portimonense]]|caps9=9|goals9=0|years10=2023–2024|clubs10=→ [[S.C. Farense|Farense]] (loan)|caps10=7|goals10=0|years11=2026–|clubs11=[[S.U. 1º Dezembro|1º Dezembro]]|caps11=10|goals11=3|club-update=7 May 2026}} '''Adewale Oluwafemi Sapara''' (born 27 January 1995) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] for Portuguese club [[S.U. 1º Dezembro|1º Dezembro]]. == Career == Sapara started with a third division side when he arrived Portugal in the 2018/2019 season. He was adjudged the most valuable player in the division in his first stint. He would follow that dazzling season with another, with a promotion to the second division with [[Leixões SC|Leixões]]. === Leixões SC === On 1 July 2020, Sapara signed a contract with [[Leixões SC|Leixões]] in the [[Liga Portugal 2|Liga Sabseg]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=II Liga: erro do guarda-redes e Leixões vence o líder Feirense|url=https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/adewele-sapara/kiki/ii-liga-erro-do-guarda-redes-e-leixoes-vence-o-lider-feirense|access-date=2022-02-11|website=Maisfutebol|language=pt}}</ref> At [[Leixões SC|Leixões]], Sapara was six times voted MVP in the course of the season and also emerged his club’s highest goal scorer. === Portimonese S.C. === On 31 January 2022, Sapara moved to [[Portimonense S.C.|Portimonense]] in the [[Liga Portuguesa de Futebol Profissional|Liga Bwin]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=OFICIAL: Portimonense contrata Sapara ao Leixões|url=https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/transferencias/liga/oficial-portimonense-contrata-sapara-ao-leixoes|access-date=2022-02-11|website=Maisfutebol|language=pt}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{soccerway|adewale-oluwafemi-sapara/397327}} * {{worldfootball.net|adewale-sapara|new_id=pe698875}} * [https://www.soccerpunter.com/player/510737/Adewale-Oluwafemi-Sapara Adewale Sapara] at SoccerPunter {{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} tqy9vywkrgy47h1ggoauhmjask8uh8f 43919 43918 2026-07-22T15:46:44Z Splendourbeauty 119 43919 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Adewale Sapara|fullname=Adewale Oluwafemi Sapara|height=1.75m|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1995|01|27|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Lagos]], Nigeria|position=[[Midfielder#Winger|Left winger]]|currentclub=[[S.U. 1º Dezembro|1º Dezembro]]|clubnumber=17|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=Team Lagos<ref>[https://passearasgar.blogspot.com/2020/02/scouting-adewale-sapara-olhanense.html Scouting: Adewale Sapara (Olhanense)], passearasgar.blogspot.com, 10 February 2010</ref>|years1=2014|clubs1=[[S.C. Farense|Farense B]]|goals1=6|caps1=0|years2=2014|clubs2=[[CDR Quarteirense|Quarteirense]]|caps2=9|goals2=1|years3=2015|clubs3=[[Sertanense F.C.|Sertanense]]|caps3=18|goals3=2|years4=2016|clubs4=[[A.R.C. Oleiros|ARC Oleiros]]|caps4=|goals4=|years5=2016–2018|clubs5=[[S.R. Almancilense|Almancilense]]|caps5=26|goals5=11|years6=2018|clubs6=[[A.R.C. Oleiros|ARC Oleiros]]|caps6=11|goals6=8|years7=2019–2020|clubs7=[[S.C. Olhanense|Olhanense]]|caps7=40|goals7=23|years8=2020–2022|clubs8=[[Leixões SC|Leixões]]|caps8=36|goals8=10|years9=2022–2024|clubs9=[[Portimonense S.C.|Portimonense]]|caps9=9|goals9=0|years10=2023–2024|clubs10=→ [[S.C. Farense|Farense]] (loan)|caps10=7|goals10=0|years11=2026–|clubs11=[[S.U. 1º Dezembro|1º Dezembro]]|caps11=10|goals11=3|club-update=7 May 2026}} '''Adewale Oluwafemi Sapara''' (born 27 January 1995) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]] for Portuguese club [[S.U. 1º Dezembro|1º Dezembro]]. == Ukọlọ == Sapara chanẹ ukọlọ kpai ujọ ẹkẹta alu ki wa efewo Portugal efu ibọlu ọdọ 2018/2019.I mu d'ẹnẹ ki ar'ibọlu ki dẹ uña ogbogaga tule chaka efu ujọ ma Kw'ẹgba ejodudu ñwu. Abalẹ i dẹ efu ọdọ lẹ, ta ku ma du t'ọgba efu ujọ ẹkeji kpai [[Leixões SC|Leixões]]. === Leixões SC === Ọjọ ejududu efu ochu ebie efu ọdọ 2020, Sapara d'ọwọ t'ọtakada ukọlọ kpai [[Leixões SC|Leixões]] efu [[Liga Portugal 2|Liga Sabseg]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=II Liga: erro do guarda-redes e Leixões vence o líder Feirense|url=https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/adewele-sapara/kiki/ii-liga-erro-do-guarda-redes-e-leixoes-vence-o-lider-feirense|access-date=2022-02-11|website=Maisfutebol|language=pt}}</ref> Efu [[Leixões SC|Leixões]], ma dọwọ tẹ Sapara ki cheMVP ugba mẹfa efu ọdọ lẹ i la chẹnẹ ki du ibọlu tẹ iga tule chaka efu ọdọ lẹ. === Portimonese S.C. === Ọjọ kochu ejodudu nolu ọjọ ogwu-ẹgwa nyẹyọ ka efu ọdọ 2022, Sapara lo ti [[Portimonense S.C.|Portimonense]] efu [[Liga Portuguesa de Futebol Profissional|Liga Bwin]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=OFICIAL: Portimonense contrata Sapara ao Leixões|url=https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/transferencias/liga/oficial-portimonense-contrata-sapara-ao-leixoes|access-date=2022-02-11|website=Maisfutebol|language=pt}}</ref> == Ẹtẹ ñwu == {{reflist}} == Ẹtẹ ọdọda == * {{soccerway|adewale-oluwafemi-sapara/397327}} * {{worldfootball.net|adewale-sapara|new_id=pe698875}} * [https://www.soccerpunter.com/player/510737/Adewale-Oluwafemi-Sapara Adewale Sapara] at SoccerPunter {{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} qaqgrj4ujrxa2ie2s6fclu0j4xjojur 43920 43919 2026-07-22T15:50:43Z Splendourbeauty 119 43920 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Adewale Sapara|fullname=Adewale Oluwafemi Sapara|height=1.75m|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1995|01|27|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Lagos]], Nigeria|position=[[Midfielder#Winger|Left winger]]|currentclub=[[S.U. 1º Dezembro|1º Dezembro]]|clubnumber=17|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=Team Lagos<ref>[https://passearasgar.blogspot.com/2020/02/scouting-adewale-sapara-olhanense.html Scouting: Adewale Sapara (Olhanense)], passearasgar.blogspot.com, 10 February 2010</ref>|years1=2014|clubs1=[[S.C. Farense|Farense B]]|goals1=6|caps1=0|years2=2014|clubs2=[[CDR Quarteirense|Quarteirense]]|caps2=9|goals2=1|years3=2015|clubs3=[[Sertanense F.C.|Sertanense]]|caps3=18|goals3=2|years4=2016|clubs4=[[A.R.C. Oleiros|ARC Oleiros]]|caps4=|goals4=|years5=2016–2018|clubs5=[[S.R. Almancilense|Almancilense]]|caps5=26|goals5=11|years6=2018|clubs6=[[A.R.C. Oleiros|ARC Oleiros]]|caps6=11|goals6=8|years7=2019–2020|clubs7=[[S.C. Olhanense|Olhanense]]|caps7=40|goals7=23|years8=2020–2022|clubs8=[[Leixões SC|Leixões]]|caps8=36|goals8=10|years9=2022–2024|clubs9=[[Portimonense S.C.|Portimonense]]|caps9=9|goals9=0|years10=2023–2024|clubs10=→ [[S.C. Farense|Farense]] (loan)|caps10=7|goals10=0|years11=2026–|clubs11=[[S.U. 1º Dezembro|1º Dezembro]]|caps11=10|goals11=3|club-update=7 May 2026}} '''Adewale Oluwafemi Sapara''' (ma bi ọjọ kochu ejodudu nolu ogwu nyẹyọ-mebie efu ọdọ 1995) chẹnẹ Naijiria ki [[Association football|ar'ibọlu ẹrẹ]] una ki arọ che [[Midfielder#Winger|alimeji ọwọ awoyi]] ñwu kolọbu Portuguese [[S.U. 1º Dezembro|1º Dezembro]]. == Ukọlọ == Sapara chanẹ ukọlọ kpai ujọ ẹkẹta alu ki wa efewo Portugal efu ibọlu ọdọ 2018/2019.I mu d'ẹnẹ ki ar'ibọlu ki dẹ uña ogbogaga tule chaka efu ujọ ma Kw'ẹgba ejodudu ñwu. Abalẹ i dẹ efu ọdọ lẹ, ta ku ma du t'ọgba efu ujọ ẹkeji kpai [[Leixões SC|Leixões]]. === Leixões SC === Ọjọ ejududu efu ochu ebie efu ọdọ 2020, Sapara d'ọwọ t'ọtakada ukọlọ kpai [[Leixões SC|Leixões]] efu [[Liga Portugal 2|Liga Sabseg]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=II Liga: erro do guarda-redes e Leixões vence o líder Feirense|url=https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/adewele-sapara/kiki/ii-liga-erro-do-guarda-redes-e-leixoes-vence-o-lider-feirense|access-date=2022-02-11|website=Maisfutebol|language=pt}}</ref> Efu [[Leixões SC|Leixões]], ma dọwọ tẹ Sapara ki cheMVP ugba mẹfa efu ọdọ lẹ i la chẹnẹ ki du ibọlu tẹ iga tule chaka efu ọdọ lẹ. === Portimonese S.C. === Ọjọ kochu ejodudu nolu ọjọ ogwu-ẹgwa nyẹyọ ka efu ọdọ 2022, Sapara lo ti [[Portimonense S.C.|Portimonense]] efu [[Liga Portuguesa de Futebol Profissional|Liga Bwin]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=OFICIAL: Portimonense contrata Sapara ao Leixões|url=https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/transferencias/liga/oficial-portimonense-contrata-sapara-ao-leixoes|access-date=2022-02-11|website=Maisfutebol|language=pt}}</ref> == Ẹtẹ ñwu == {{reflist}} == Ẹtẹ ọdọda == * {{soccerway|adewale-oluwafemi-sapara/397327}} * {{worldfootball.net|adewale-sapara|new_id=pe698875}} * [https://www.soccerpunter.com/player/510737/Adewale-Oluwafemi-Sapara Adewale Sapara] at SoccerPunter {{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} c5wczd7cpds18r9zr6rvqv2000z52og Oriola Sunday 0 2530 43921 2026-07-22T15:54:54Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2003)}} {{Infobox football biography |name = Oriola Sunday |image = File:Oriola Sunday (Ardija).jpg |caption = Sunday with [[RB Omiya Ardija|Omiya Ardija]] in 2024 |fullname = |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2003|4|18|df=y}} |birth_place = |height = 1.78 m |position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]] |currentclub..." 43921 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2003)}} {{Infobox football biography |name = Oriola Sunday |image = File:Oriola Sunday (Ardija).jpg |caption = Sunday with [[RB Omiya Ardija|Omiya Ardija]] in 2024 |fullname = |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2003|4|18|df=y}} |birth_place = |height = 1.78 m |position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]] |currentclub = [[RB Omiya Ardija]] |clubnumber = 90 |youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2018 |youthclubs1 = IB Sports Dreams |youthyears2 = 2019–2021 |youthclubs2 = Fukuchiyama Seibi High School |years1 = 2022–2024 |clubs1 = [[Tokushima Vortis]] | caps1 = 7 | goals1 = 0 |years2 = 2023–2024 |clubs2 = → [[Vanraure Hachinohe]] (loan) | caps2 = 33 | goals2 = 5 |years3 = 2024 |clubs3 = → [[RB Omiya Ardija|Omiya Ardija]] (loan) | caps3 = 15 | goals3 = 5 |years4 = 2025– |clubs4 = [[RB Omiya Ardija]] | caps4 = 38 | goals4 = 9 |nationalyears1 = |nationalteam1 = |nationalcaps1 = |nationalgoals1 = |club-update = 20:57, 10 June 2026 (UTC) |nationalteam-update = }} '''Oriola Sunday''' (born 18 April 2003) is a Nigerian professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]] for {{Japanese football updater|RBOmiya}} club [[RB Omiya Ardija]]. == Career == Oriola Sunday, in his youth, played for IB Sports Dreams (of Abuja, Nigeria) and for Fukuchiyama Seibi High School football team. He signed his first professional contract with [[Tokushima Vortis]] on 1 February 2022. The club from Tokushima, a large city in the prefecture of the same name in Tokushima on the island of Shikoku, played in the second Japanese league, the J2 League. He made his second league debut on 19 February 2022 (matchday 1) at home against [[Zweigen Kanazawa]]. He was substituted for [[Akira Hamashita]] in the 78th minute. The game ended 0–0. After seven second-division games, he moved to [[J3 League|third-division]] club [[Vanraure Hachinohe]] on loan in August 2023. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 9 May 2026}}<ref>{{Soccerway|oriola-sunday/815335}}</ref> {|class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|[[Emperor's Cup]] !colspan="2"|[[J.League Cup]] !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Tokushima Vortis]] |[[2022 J2 League|2022]] |[[J2 League]] |6||0||1||0||5||0||12||0 |- |[[2023 J2 League|2023]] |J2 League |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- !colspan=2|Total !7!!0!!1!!0!!5!!0!!13!!0 |- |rowspan="3"|[[Vanraure Hachinohe]] (loan) |[[2023 J3 League|2023]] |[[J3 League]] |14||3||0||0||0||0||14||3 |- |[[2024 J3 League|2024]] |J3 League |19||2||2||0||2||0||23||2 |- !colspan=2|Total !33!!5!!2!!0!!2!!0!!37!!5 |- |[[RB Omiya Ardija|Omiya Ardija]] (loan) |[[2024 J3 League|2024]] |J3 League |15||5||0||0||0||0||15||5 |- |rowspan="3"|RB Omiya Ardija |[[2025 J2 League|2025]] |J2 League |26||6||1||0||2||1||29||7 |- |[[J2/J3 100 Year Vision League|2026]] |J2/J3 |12||3||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||12||3 |- !colspan=2|Total !53!!14!!1!!0!!2!!1!!56!!15 |- !colspan=3 |Career total !93!!19!!4!!0!!9!!1!!106!!20 |} {{notelist}} ==Honours== '''RB Omiya Ardija''' * [[J3 League]]: [[2024 J3 League|2024]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Standings |url=https://www.jleague.co/standings/j3/2024/ |website=jleague.co |access-date=8 December 2025 |language=en}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} {{RB Omiya Ardija squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Sunday, Oriola}} [[Category:2003 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football forwards]] [[Category:Tokushima Vortis players]] [[Category:Vanraure Hachinohe players]] [[Category:RB Omiya Ardija players]] [[Category:J2 League players]] [[Category:J3 League players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Japan]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Japan]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] {{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} p1jttlkfq4erdtcjtaypqbw1jc3jgbk 43923 43921 2026-07-22T16:07:44Z Splendourbeauty 119 43923 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2003)}} '''Oriola Sunday''' (ma bi ọjọ kochu ẹlẹ nolu ọjọ mẹgwẹjọ efu ọdọ 2003) chẹnẹ Naijiria ki [[association football|ar'ibọlu ẹrẹ]] ki ar'uña [[Forward (association football)|ọgba]] ñwu [[RB Omiya Ardija]]. == Ukọlọ == Oriola Sunday, ọjọ agbadufu ñwu, r'ibọlu ñwu IB Sports Dreams (yi Abuja, Nigeria) manyi Fukuchiyama Seibi High School football team. I d'ọwọ tẹ ọtakada ibọlu erọ ñwu ejodudu kpai [[Tokushima Vortis]] ọjọ ejodudu efu ochu eji efu ọdọ 2022. Kulọbu lẹ ki kwo Tokushima, efewo lile ku ma dọ odu ñwu Tokushima gbagẹdẹ oji island yi Shikoku, i lọ efu ujọ ẹkeji efu Japanese league, ki che J2 League. I dufu efu league ẹkeji ñwu ọjọ ẹkẹgwẹla efu ọdọ 2022 (ọjọ ibọlu ejodudu) yi unyi ñwu agwunyi [[Zweigen Kanazawa]].Ma du ñwu tanẹ ta ku ma du [[Akira Hamashita]] tọ efu miniti aluka 78. Ibọlu lẹ kpoji kpai 0–0. Ma fu mẹ ñwu [[Vanraure Hachinohe]] efu ochu ẹjọ efu ọdọ 2023. ==Aluka ukọlọ== {{updated|match played 9 May 2026}}<ref>{{Soccerway|oriola-sunday/815335}}</ref> {|class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|[[Emperor's Cup]] !colspan="2"|[[J.League Cup]] !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[[Tokushima Vortis]] |[[2022 J2 League|2022]] |[[J2 League]] |6||0||1||0||5||0||12||0 |- |[[2023 J2 League|2023]] |J2 League |1||0||0||0||0||0||1||0 |- !colspan=2|Total !7!!0!!1!!0!!5!!0!!13!!0 |- |rowspan="3"|[[Vanraure Hachinohe]] (loan) |[[2023 J3 League|2023]] |[[J3 League]] |14||3||0||0||0||0||14||3 |- |[[2024 J3 League|2024]] |J3 League |19||2||2||0||2||0||23||2 |- !colspan=2|Total !33!!5!!2!!0!!2!!0!!37!!5 |- |[[RB Omiya Ardija|Omiya Ardija]] (loan) |[[2024 J3 League|2024]] |J3 League |15||5||0||0||0||0||15||5 |- |rowspan="3"|RB Omiya Ardija |[[2025 J2 League|2025]] |J2 League |26||6||1||0||2||1||29||7 |- |[[J2/J3 100 Year Vision League|2026]] |J2/J3 |12||3||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||12||3 |- !colspan=2|Total !53!!14!!1!!0!!2!!1!!56!!15 |- !colspan=3 |Career total !93!!19!!4!!0!!9!!1!!106!!20 |} {{notelist}} ==Ojima== '''RB Omiya Ardija''' * [[J3 League]]: [[2024 J3 League|2024]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Standings |url=https://www.jleague.co/standings/j3/2024/ |website=jleague.co |access-date=8 December 2025 |language=en}}</ref> ==Ẹtẹ ñwu== {{reflist}} {{RB Omiya Ardija squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Sunday, Oriola}} [[Category:2003 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football forwards]] [[Category:Tokushima Vortis players]] [[Category:Vanraure Hachinohe players]] [[Category:RB Omiya Ardija players]] [[Category:J2 League players]] [[Category:J3 League players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Japan]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Japan]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] {{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} gk8sg01jyek1p11omatlxmqxuwo8de5 Emmanuel Maviram 0 2531 43924 2026-07-22T16:09:21Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Emmanuel Maviram|image=|fullname=Nor-Nor Emmanuel Maviram|birth_date={{birth date and age|2001|4|4|df=yes}}|birth_place=[[Jos]], Nigeria|height=1.68 m|position=[[Left-back]]|currentclub=[[C.D. Tondela|Tondela]]|clubnumber=60|youthyears1=2018–2019|youthclubs1=Gee-Lec Academy|youthyears2=2019–2020|youthclubs2=[[FC Porto|Porto]]|years1=2020–2021|caps1=19|goals1=0|clubs1=Juventude de Pedras Sa..." 43924 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Emmanuel Maviram|image=|fullname=Nor-Nor Emmanuel Maviram|birth_date={{birth date and age|2001|4|4|df=yes}}|birth_place=[[Jos]], Nigeria|height=1.68 m|position=[[Left-back]]|currentclub=[[C.D. Tondela|Tondela]]|clubnumber=60|youthyears1=2018–2019|youthclubs1=Gee-Lec Academy|youthyears2=2019–2020|youthclubs2=[[FC Porto|Porto]]|years1=2020–2021|caps1=19|goals1=0|clubs1=[[Juventude de Pedras Salgadas|Pedras Salgadas]]|years2=2021–2023|caps2=2|goals2=0|clubs2=[[F.C. Vizela|Vizela]]|years3=2021|caps3=2|goals3=0|clubs3=→ [[Juventude de Pedras Salgadas|Pedras Salgadas]] (loan)|years4=2022–2023|caps4=11|goals4=2|clubs4=→ [[Vilaverdense FC|Länk Vilaverdense]] (loan)|years5=2023–2024|caps5=28|goals5=1|clubs5=[[Vilaverdense FC|Länk Vilaverdense]]|years6=2024–|caps6=51|goals6=2|clubs6=[[C.D. Tondela|Tondela]]|club-update=18 May 2026}} '''Nor-Nor Emmanuel Maviram''' (born 4 April 2001) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[left-back]] for [[Primeira Liga]] club [[C.D. Tondela|Tondela]]. == Professional career == A youth product of Gee-Lec Academy and [[FC Porto|Porto]], Maviram began his senior career with [[Juventude de Pedras Salgadas|Pedras Salgadas]] on 2 September 2020.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.desportivotransmontano.com/cp-pedras-salgadas-continua-a-reforcar-o-plantel/|title=CP: Pedras Salgadas continua a reforçar o plantel|first=Luís|last=Roçadas|date=September 2, 2020}}</ref> He transferred to [[F.C. Vizela|Vizela]] on 2 February 2021, signing a contract until 2024.<ref name="auto" /> He made his professional debut with Vizela in a 4–0 [[Liga Portugal 2|Segunda Liga]] win over [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] on 29 March 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/03/29/portugal/liga-de-honra/leixoes/fc-vizela/3355218/|title=Leixões vs. Vizela - 29 March 2021 - Soccerway|website=int.soccerway.com}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{Soccerway|emmanuel-maviram/636651}} * {{BDFutbol|41410}} {{C.D. Tondela squad}} {{Nigeria-footy-defender-stub}} mbjvb1qy891hd5um4ybjgvacjwh2lim 43925 43924 2026-07-22T16:17:17Z Splendourbeauty 119 43925 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Emmanuel Maviram|image=|fullname=Nor-Nor Emmanuel Maviram|birth_date={{birth date and age|2001|4|4|df=yes}}|birth_place=[[Jos]], Nigeria|height=1.68 m|position=[[Left-back]]|currentclub=[[C.D. Tondela|Tondela]]|clubnumber=60|youthyears1=2018–2019|youthclubs1=Gee-Lec Academy|youthyears2=2019–2020|youthclubs2=[[FC Porto|Porto]]|years1=2020–2021|caps1=19|goals1=0|clubs1=[[Juventude de Pedras Salgadas|Pedras Salgadas]]|years2=2021–2023|caps2=2|goals2=0|clubs2=[[F.C. Vizela|Vizela]]|years3=2021|caps3=2|goals3=0|clubs3=→ [[Juventude de Pedras Salgadas|Pedras Salgadas]] (loan)|years4=2022–2023|caps4=11|goals4=2|clubs4=→ [[Vilaverdense FC|Länk Vilaverdense]] (loan)|years5=2023–2024|caps5=28|goals5=1|clubs5=[[Vilaverdense FC|Länk Vilaverdense]]|years6=2024–|caps6=51|goals6=2|clubs6=[[C.D. Tondela|Tondela]]|club-update=18 May 2026}} '''Nor-Nor Emmanuel Maviram''' (ma bi ọjọ ẹkẹlẹ efu ochu ẹlẹ efu ọdọ 2001) chẹnẹ Naijiria ki [[Association football|ar'ibọlu ẹrẹ]] ki arọ uña awoyi-ubi [[left-back]] ñwi kulọbu [[Primeira Liga]] ku ma dọ [[C.D. Tondela|Tondela]]. == Ukọlọ == Agbadufu ki kwefu Gee-Lec Academy kpai [[FC Porto|Porto]], Maviram chanẹ ukọlọ uña ogijo kpai [[Juventude de Pedras Salgadas|Pedras Salgadas]] ọjọ ẹkeji efu ochu ẹla efu ọdọ 2020.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.desportivotransmontano.com/cp-pedras-salgadas-continua-a-reforcar-o-plantel/|title=CP: Pedras Salgadas continua a reforçar o plantel|first=Luís|last=Roçadas|date=September 2, 2020}}</ref> I kpailọ lo ti [[F.C. Vizela|Vizela]] ọjọ ẹkẹji efu ochu eji efu ọdọ 2021, iko ki d'ọwọ t'ọtakada ukọlọ gbogbo tefu ọdọ 2024.<ref name="auto" /> I ribọlu kpai Vizela efu 4–0 [[Liga Portugal 2|Segunda Liga]] ku ma du [[Leixões S.C.|Leixões]] ọjọ kochu ẹta nolu ọjọ ogwu-nyẹyọ mẹla efu ọdọ 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/03/29/portugal/liga-de-honra/leixoes/fc-vizela/3355218/|title=Leixões vs. Vizela - 29 March 2021 - Soccerway|website=int.soccerway.com}}</ref> == Ẹtẹ ñwu == {{reflist}} == Ẹtẹ ọdọda == * {{Soccerway|emmanuel-maviram/636651}} * {{BDFutbol|41410}} {{C.D. Tondela squad}} {{Nigeria-footy-defender-stub}} 7jgq8wp6nd6qt8flr17uvped9bieg4x 44011 43925 2026-07-23T11:16:42Z Benjamin Blessing 49 Created by translating the page "[[:en:Special:Redirect/revision/1356095010|Emmanuel Maviram]]" 44011 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Ma bi Nor-Nor Emmanuel Maviram''' ochu ekele nolu mi ojo mele odo 2001, Ojane Nigeria I gwo. ya ri ibollu owo'awoto-alumeji nwi Primeira Liga club Tondela. == Ukolo == Eko ki chi agbadufu i de Gee-Lec Academy kpai Porto, Maviram, i chane career nwu ogijo Pedras Salgadas ochu ekela nolu mi ojo meji odo 2020. I loti Vizela ochu ekeji nolu mi ojo meji odo 2, 2021.<ref name="auto" /> [[Gbúgbe:Abo ki deju]] agpcowx8nv79n6ava36bqiiilcrpxnr Nelson Orji 0 2532 43926 2026-07-22T16:21:18Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Nelson Orji|fullname=Orji Nelson Chukwuma|image=|caption=|birth_date={{Birth date and age|2002|4|5|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Warri]], Nigeria|height={{convert|1.88|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}|position=[[Defender (association football)|Defender]]|currentclub=[[Rasisalai United F.C.|Rasisalai United]]|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=Super Star Football Academy|youthyears2={{..." 43926 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Nelson Orji|fullname=Orji Nelson Chukwuma|image=|caption=|birth_date={{Birth date and age|2002|4|5|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Warri]], Nigeria|height={{convert|1.88|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}|position=[[Defender (association football)|Defender]]|currentclub=[[Rasisalai United F.C.|Rasisalai United]]|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=Super Star Football Academy|youthyears2={{0|0000}}–2021|youthclubs2=[[FC Porto Juniors|FC Porto]]|years1=2020–2021|clubs1=[[FC Porto]]|caps1=0|goals1=0|years2=2021|clubs2=→ [[Zalaegerszegi TE|Zalaegerszegi]] (loan)|caps2=0|goals2=0|years3=2022–2023|clubs3=[[Atlanta United 2]]|caps3=36|goals3=3|years4=2024–2025|clubs4=[[NK Brežice 1919|Brežice 1919]]|caps4=0|goals4=0|years5=2025–2026|clubs5=[[Muangthong United F.C.|Muangthong United]]|caps5=13|goals5=0|years6=2026–|clubs6=[[Rasisalai United F.C.|Rasisalai United]]|caps6=0|goals6=0|nationalyears1=|nationalteam1=|nationalcaps1=|nationalgoals1=|pcupdate=00:09, 15 January 2026 (UTC)|ntupdate=}} '''Orji Nelson Chukwuma''' {{Audio|Ig-Orji Nelson Chukwuma.ogg|Listen|help=no}} (born 5 April 2002) is a Nigerian [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Defender (association football)|defender]]. == Club career == Orji joined the [[FC Porto Juniors|FC Porto]] under-19 team after playing for the Super Star Football Academy in Nigeria.{{citation needed|date=June 2022}} In early 2021, Orji was sent on loan to Hungarian [[Nemzeti Bajnokság I]] side [[Zalaegerszegi TE|Zalaegerszegi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nemzetisport.hu/labdarugo_nb_i/nb-i-teli-atigazolasok-2020-2021-2803391|title=NB I, TÉLI ÁTIGAZOLÁSOK, 2020–2021 - NSO|first=P.|last=K|date=17 February 2021|website=NSO.hu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://aoifootball.com/2021/03/05/i-want-to-be-africas-most-expensive-defender-says-nelson-chukwuma/|title=I want to be Africa's most expensive defender, says Nelson Chukwuma &#124; AOIFOOTBALL.COM|first=Abiola|last=Shodiya}}</ref> His only appearance for the side was in the [[Magyar Kupa]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2021/03/10/hungary/magyar-kupa/varda-se/zalaegerszegi-te/3458331/|title=Kisvárda vs. Zalaegerszegi TE - 10 March 2021 - Soccerway|website=uk.soccerway.com}}</ref> On 2 March 2022, Orji signed with [[USL Championship]] club [[Atlanta United 2]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.atlutd.com/news/atlanta-united-2-adds-three-players-ahead-of-2022-season|title=Atlanta United 2 adds three players ahead of 2022 season &#124; Atlanta United FC|website=atlutd}}</ref> He debuted for Atlanta on 9 April 2022, appearing as a 64th–minute substitute during a 4–0 loss to [[Detroit City FC]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uslchampionship.com/atlantaunited2-detroitcityfc-2267662|title=Match Center &#124; USLChampionship.com|website=www.uslchampionship.com}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == * {{soccerway|orji-nelson-chukwuma/693818}} {{Nigeria-footy-defender-stub}} 2vheekhzvpy514i7vzjz9oun2k84d71 43927 43926 2026-07-22T16:28:12Z Splendourbeauty 119 43927 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Nelson Orji|fullname=Orji Nelson Chukwuma|image=|caption=|birth_date={{Birth date and age|2002|4|5|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Warri]], Nigeria|height={{convert|1.88|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}|position=[[Defender (association football)|Defender]]|currentclub=[[Rasisalai United F.C.|Rasisalai United]]|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=Super Star Football Academy|youthyears2={{0|0000}}–2021|youthclubs2=[[FC Porto Juniors|FC Porto]]|years1=2020–2021|clubs1=[[FC Porto]]|caps1=0|goals1=0|years2=2021|clubs2=→ [[Zalaegerszegi TE|Zalaegerszegi]] (loan)|caps2=0|goals2=0|years3=2022–2023|clubs3=[[Atlanta United 2]]|caps3=36|goals3=3|years4=2024–2025|clubs4=[[NK Brežice 1919|Brežice 1919]]|caps4=0|goals4=0|years5=2025–2026|clubs5=[[Muangthong United F.C.|Muangthong United]]|caps5=13|goals5=0|years6=2026–|clubs6=[[Rasisalai United F.C.|Rasisalai United]]|caps6=0|goals6=0|nationalyears1=|nationalteam1=|nationalcaps1=|nationalgoals1=|pcupdate=00:09, 15 January 2026 (UTC)|ntupdate=}} '''Orji Nelson Chukwuma''' {{Audio|Ig-Orji Nelson Chukwuma.ogg|Listen|help=no}} (ma bi ọjọ ẹkẹlu efu ochu ẹlẹ efu ọdọ 2002) chẹnẹ Naijiria ki [[Association football|ar'ibọlu ẹrẹ]] uña ki arọ che [[Defender (association football)|ubi]]. == Ukọlọ kulọbu == Orji dama kpai [[FC Porto Juniors|FC Porto]] ujọ abo ọdọ mẹgwẹla ubi ki r'ibọlu ñwu Super Star Football Academy ojanẹ Nigeria.{{citation needed|date=June 2022}} uchanẹ ọdọ 2021, ma fu Orji mẹ ñwu Hungarian [[Nemzeti Bajnokság I]] iba [[Zalaegerszegi TE|Zalaegerszegi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nemzetisport.hu/labdarugo_nb_i/nb-i-teli-atigazolasok-2020-2021-2803391|title=NB I, TÉLI ÁTIGAZOLÁSOK, 2020–2021 - NSO|first=P.|last=K|date=17 February 2021|website=NSO.hu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://aoifootball.com/2021/03/05/i-want-to-be-africas-most-expensive-defender-says-nelson-chukwuma/|title=I want to be Africa's most expensive defender, says Nelson Chukwuma &#124; AOIFOOTBALL.COM|first=Abiola|last=Shodiya}}</ref> I dufu ugba ka nwu ma efu [[Magyar Kupa]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2021/03/10/hungary/magyar-kupa/varda-se/zalaegerszegi-te/3458331/|title=Kisvárda vs. Zalaegerszegi TE - 10 March 2021 - Soccerway|website=uk.soccerway.com}}</ref> Ọjọ ẹkeji efu ochu ẹta efu ọdọ 2022, Orji d'ọwọ t'ọtakada ukọlọ kpai [[USL Championship]] club [[Atlanta United 2]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.atlutd.com/news/atlanta-united-2-adds-three-players-ahead-of-2022-season|title=Atlanta United 2 adds three players ahead of 2022 season &#124; Atlanta United FC|website=atlutd}}</ref> I dufu ñwu Atlanta ọjọ kẹla efu ochu ẹlẹ e fu ọdọ 2022, ñwu [[Detroit City FC]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uslchampionship.com/atlantaunited2-detroitcityfc-2267662|title=Match Center &#124; USLChampionship.com|website=www.uslchampionship.com}}</ref> == Ẹtẹ ñwu == {{Reflist}} == Ẹtẹ ọdọda == * {{soccerway|orji-nelson-chukwuma/693818}} {{Nigeria-footy-defender-stub}} ftiox373k081txss1v3iewgl3coyuxj Emenike Nwogu 0 2533 43928 2026-07-22T16:31:51Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Emenike Nwogu|fullname=|image=|caption=|birth_date={{Birth date and age|2003|8|25|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]], Nigeria <!--| height = 1.73 m-->|position=[[Midfielder (association football)|Midfielder]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1={{0|0000}}–2022|youthclubs1=Super Star Academy|years1=2022–2023|clubs1=[[Atlanta United 2]]|caps1=5|goals1=..." 43928 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Emenike Nwogu|fullname=|image=|caption=|birth_date={{Birth date and age|2003|8|25|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]], Nigeria <!--| height = 1.73 m-->|position=[[Midfielder (association football)|Midfielder]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1={{0|0000}}–2022|youthclubs1=Super Star Academy|years1=2022–2023|clubs1=[[Atlanta United 2]]|caps1=5|goals1=0|nationalyears1=|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national under-17 football team|Nigeria U17]]|nationalcaps1=|nationalgoals1=|pcupdate=17 November 2023|ntupdate=}} '''Emenike Nwogu''' {{Audio|Ig-Emenike Nwogu.ogg|Listen|help=no}} (born 25 August 2003) is a Nigerian [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Midfielder (association football)|midfielder]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.atlutd.com/players/emenike-nwogu/|title=Emenike Nwogu &#124; Atlanta United FC|website=atlutd}}</ref> == Club career == In March 2022, Nwogu signed with [[USL Championship]] club [[Atlanta United 2]] from the Super Sport Academy in Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://atlantasoccer.news/atlanta-united-2-fc-gets-emenike-nwogu-and-erik-centeno/|title=Atlanta United 2 FC gets Emenike Nwogu and Erik Centeno|date=16 March 2022}}</ref> He debuted for Atlanta on 9 April 2022, appearing as an 81st–minute substitute during a 4–0 loss to [[Detroit City FC]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uslchampionship.com/atlantaunited2-detroitcityfc-2267662|title=Match Center &#124; USLChampionship.com|website=www.uslchampionship.com}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == * {{Soccerway|emenike-nwogu/830408}} {{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} mt2cpbhc8azpzlbrd1c7wr8su60b1xj 43929 43928 2026-07-22T16:41:02Z Splendourbeauty 119 43929 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Emenike Nwogu|fullname=|image=|caption=|birth_date={{Birth date and age|2003|8|25|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]], Nigeria <!--| height = 1.73 m-->|position=[[Midfielder (association football)|Midfielder]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1={{0|0000}}–2022|youthclubs1=Super Star Academy|years1=2022–2023|clubs1=[[Atlanta United 2]]|caps1=5|goals1=0|nationalyears1=|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national under-17 football team|Nigeria U17]]|nationalcaps1=|nationalgoals1=|pcupdate=17 November 2023|ntupdate=}} '''Emenike Nwogu''' {{Audio|Ig-Emenike Nwogu.ogg|Listen|help=no}} (ma bi ọjọ ogwu nyẹyọ-melu efu ochu ẹjọ 2003) chẹnẹ Naijiria ki [[Association football|ar'ibọlu]] uña [[Midfielder (association football)|alimeji]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.atlutd.com/players/emenike-nwogu/|title=Emenike Nwogu &#124; Atlanta United FC|website=atlutd}}</ref> == Ukọlọ kulọbu == Efu ochu ẹta efu ọdọ 2022, Nwogu d'ọwọ t'ọtakada ukọlọ kpai [[USL Championship]] club [[Atlanta United 2]] kwefu Super Sport Academy ojanẹ Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://atlantasoccer.news/atlanta-united-2-fc-gets-emenike-nwogu-and-erik-centeno/|title=Atlanta United 2 FC gets Emenike Nwogu and Erik Centeno|date=16 March 2022}}</ref> I dufu efu Atlanta ọjọ ẹkẹla efu ochu ẹlẹ efu ọdọ 2022, i dufu efu [[Detroit City FC]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uslchampionship.com/atlantaunited2-detroitcityfc-2267662|title=Match Center &#124; USLChampionship.com|website=www.uslchampionship.com}}</ref> == Ẹtẹ ñwu == {{Reflist}} == Ẹtẹ == * {{Soccerway|emenike-nwogu/830408}} {{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} l9koknfs2efs05qzn074c5p92x9e9vs Uchechukwu Uwakwe 0 2534 43930 2026-07-22T16:48:14Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1979)}}{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Uchechukwu Uwakwe|image=|fullname=|birth_date={{birth date and age|1979|7|3|df=yes}}|birth_place=Nigeria|height=|position=[[Midfielder]], [[striker (association football)|striker]]|currentclub=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1={{0|0000}}–2000|clubs1=[[FC Dinamo Batumi|Dinamo (Batumi)]]|caps1=4|goals1=0|years2=2001–2002|clubs2=SC Tavriya Simfero..." 43930 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1979)}}{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Uchechukwu Uwakwe|image=|fullname=|birth_date={{birth date and age|1979|7|3|df=yes}}|birth_place=Nigeria|height=|position=[[Midfielder]], [[striker (association football)|striker]]|currentclub=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1={{0|0000}}–2000|clubs1=[[FC Dinamo Batumi|Dinamo (Batumi)]]|caps1=4|goals1=0|years2=2001–2002|clubs2=[[SC Tavriya Simferopol|Tavriya]]|caps2=14|goals2=1|years3=2007|clubs3=[[Egersunds IK|Egersund]]|caps3=1|goals3=0}} '''Uchechukwu Uwakwe''' {{Audio|Ig-Uchechukwu Uwakwe.ogg|Listen|help=no}} (born 3 July 1979) is a Nigerian former professional [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[midfielder]] or [[Striker (association football)|striker]]. == Career == Uwakwe started his career with Georgian side [[FC Dinamo Batumi|Dinamo (Batumi)]], becoming the first Black player to play in Georgia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mastsavlebeli.ge/?p=4352|title=ჩვენი ბავშვობის შავტუხა ბიჭები|date=22 December 2015|publisher=mastsavlebeli.ge}}</ref> Before the second half of 2001–02, Uwakwe signed for [[SC Tavriya Simferopol|Tavriya]] in the Ukrainian top flight, where he made 16 appearances and scored 1 goal.<ref>{{FootballFacts.ru|76135}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tavriya.com.ua/?id=5079|title=Олег Мочуляк: «Когда Таврия в Симферополе играла с ПСЖ, на трибунах сидел Роналдиньо»|publisher=tavriya.com.ua}}</ref> In 2007, he signed for Norwegian fourth tier club [[Egersunds IK|Egersund]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://eikfotball.no/wp-content/uploads/dokumenter/alfabetisk_spilleroversikt_eiks_a_lag_1919_2018.pdf|title=EIKs A-lagsspillere 1919-2018|publisher=eikfotball.no|access-date=6 May 2022|archive-date=5 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231105195951/https://eikfotball.no/wp-content/uploads/dokumenter/alfabetisk_spilleroversikt_eiks_a_lag_1919_2018.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2011, Uwakwe founded and owned [[FC UC BEST|UC BEST]], a team in Georgia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sportall.ge/fexburti/qarthuli-fekhburthi/skhvadaskhva/44093-gakhsovth-uche-nigerielma-saqarthveloshi-safekhburtho-biznesi-daitsyo-video.html|title=გახსოვთ უჩე? - ნიგერიელმა საქართველოში საფეხბურთო ბიზნესი დაიწყო|publisher=sportall.ge}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{FootballFacts.ru|76135}} {{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} {{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} dqobph32pzuk5zupp3m5aqa964mohm5 43969 43930 2026-07-23T09:07:21Z Splendourbeauty 119 43969 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1979)}}{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Uchechukwu Uwakwe|image=|fullname=|birth_date={{birth date and age|1979|7|3|df=yes}}|birth_place=Nigeria|height=|position=[[Midfielder]], [[striker (association football)|striker]]|currentclub=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1={{0|0000}}–2000|clubs1=[[FC Dinamo Batumi|Dinamo (Batumi)]]|caps1=4|goals1=0|years2=2001–2002|clubs2=[[SC Tavriya Simferopol|Tavriya]]|caps2=14|goals2=1|years3=2007|clubs3=[[Egersunds IK|Egersund]]|caps3=1|goals3=0}} '''Uchechukwu Uwakwe''' {{Audio|Ig-Uchechukwu Uwakwe.ogg|Listen|help=no}} (Ma bi ọjọ ẹkẹta efu ochu ebie efu ọdọ 1979) chẹnẹ Naijiria ki [[Association football|ar'ibọlu]] gw'ubi, uña ki arọ che [[midfielder|alimeji]] abẹki [[Striker (association football)|ọgba]]. == Ukọlọ == Uwakwe chanẹ ukọlọ ñwu kpai Georgian ugbo [[FC Dinamo Batumi|Dinamo (Batumi)]], i chẹnẹ dudu ejodudu ki r'ibọlu ojanẹ Georgia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mastsavlebeli.ge/?p=4352|title=ჩვენი ბავშვობის შავტუხა ბიჭები|date=22 December 2015|publisher=mastsavlebeli.ge}}</ref> Ọgba ta k'ukpẹru ọdọ ẹkeji ọdọ 2001–02, Uwakwe d'ọwọ tẹ ọtakada ukọlọ ñwu [[SC Tavriya Simferopol|Tavriya]] efu Ukrainian top flight, ugbo ki dufu wa r'ibọlu ugba mẹgwẹfa manyi ki du ibọlu t'efu iga ugba ka.<ref>{{FootballFacts.ru|76135}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tavriya.com.ua/?id=5079|title=Олег Мочуляк: «Когда Таврия в Симферополе играла с ПСЖ, на трибунах сидел Роналдиньо»|publisher=tavriya.com.ua}}</ref> Efu ọdọ 2007, i d'ọwọ t'ọtakada ukọlọ ñwu Norwegian fourth tier club [[Egersunds IK|Egersund]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://eikfotball.no/wp-content/uploads/dokumenter/alfabetisk_spilleroversikt_eiks_a_lag_1919_2018.pdf|title=EIKs A-lagsspillere 1919-2018|publisher=eikfotball.no|access-date=6 May 2022|archive-date=5 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231105195951/https://eikfotball.no/wp-content/uploads/dokumenter/alfabetisk_spilleroversikt_eiks_a_lag_1919_2018.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> Efu ọdọ 2011, Uwakwe chanẹ manyi i chẹnẹ ki nẹ [[FC UC BEST|UC BEST]], ujọ ibọlu ki dẹ ojanẹ Georgia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sportall.ge/fexburti/qarthuli-fekhburthi/skhvadaskhva/44093-gakhsovth-uche-nigerielma-saqarthveloshi-safekhburtho-biznesi-daitsyo-video.html|title=გახსოვთ უჩე? - ნიგერიელმა საქართველოში საფეხბურთო ბიზნესი დაიწყო|publisher=sportall.ge}}</ref> == Ẹtẹ ñwu == {{reflist}} == Ẹtẹ ọdọda == * {{FootballFacts.ru|76135}} {{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} {{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} db1l4n6j9wb9re2x2ej8vkzdfpkk4d7 Wonderson Yakubu 0 2535 43934 2026-07-22T17:53:46Z JusticeObutu 1548 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Wonderson Yakubu<br>וונדרסון יעקובו | fullname = Wonderson Babas Yakubu | image = | caption = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2007|3|12|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Nigeria]] | height = {{height|m=1.83}} | currentclub = [[Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C.|Hapoel Ra'anana]] | clubnumber = 30 | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]] | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = Niger T..." 43934 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Wonderson Yakubu<br>וונדרסון יעקובו | fullname = Wonderson Babas Yakubu | image = | caption = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2007|3|12|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Nigeria]] | height = {{height|m=1.83}} | currentclub = [[Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C.|Hapoel Ra'anana]] | clubnumber = 30 | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]] | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = [[Niger Tornadoes F.C.|Niger Tornadoes]] | years1 = 2025 | clubs1 = [[Niger Tornadoes F.C.|Niger Tornadoes]] | caps1 = 0 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2025 | clubs2 = → [[Wikki Tourists F.C.|Wikki Tourists]] (loan) | caps2 = 2 | goals2 = 4 | years3 = 2025 | clubs3 = → [[Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C.|Hapoel Ra'anana]] (loan) | caps3 = 13 | goals3 = 5 | years4 = 2026– | clubs4 = [[Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C.|Hapoel Ra'anana]] | caps4 = 13 | goals4 = 4 | club-update = 24 June 2026 }} '''Wonderson Babas Yakubu''' (born {{birth date|2007|3|12|df=y}}) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]] for [[Liga Leumit]] club [[Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C.|Hapoel Ra'anana]]. ==Club career== ===Hapoel Ra'anana=== Ahead of the [[2025–26 Liga Leumit|2025–26]] season, Yakubu signed with [[Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C.|Hapoel Ra'anana]] from [[Liga Leumit]] on a one-year loan from [[Niger Tornadoes F.C.|Niger Tornadoes]]. On 16 August 2025, Yakubu began his spell at [[Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C.|Hapoel Ra'anana]] with the [[youth team|Israeli Noar Premier League]], scoring twice in a 3–1 victory over [[Hapoel Acre F.C.|Hapoel Acre]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.football.org.il/leagues/games/game/?season_id=27&game_id=1061038|title=הופעת הבכורה ושני שערים ליעקובו במשחק מול הפועל עכו במסגרת ליגת העל לנוער|publisher=Israel Football Association|date=16 December 2025|accessdate=16 August 2025}}</ref> On 18 August, Yakubu made his senior debut for [[Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C.|Hapoel Ra'anana]] in a 0–1 loss to [[Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv F.C.|Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv]] at the [[Goodman Stadium]] in the [[Toto Cup]] of [[Liga Leumit]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.football.org.il/leagues/games/game/?season_id=27&game_id=1060650|title=הופעת בכורה של יעקובו בקבוצה הבוגרת במסגרת גביע הטוטו|publisher=Israel Football Association|date=16 December 2025|accessdate=18 August 2025}}</ref> On 31 August, Yakubu made his [[Liga Leumit]] debut in a 0–1 loss to [[Maccabi Herzliya F.C.|Maccabi Herzliya]] at the [[Levita Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.football.org.il/leagues/games/game/?season_id=27&game_id=1060095|title=הופעת בכורה של יעקובו בקבוצה הבוגרת במסגרת הליגה הלאומית|publisher=Israel Football Association|date=16 December 2025|accessdate=31 August 2025}}</ref> On 21 September, Yakubu scored his first goal in a 1–1 draw against [[Hapoel Kfar Saba F.C.|Hapoel Kfar Saba]] at the [[Levita Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.football.org.il/leagues/games/game/?season_id=27&game_id=1060095|title=שער הבכורה של יעקובו בקבוצה הבוגרת במסגרת הליגה הלאומית|publisher=Israel Football Association|date=16 December 2025|accessdate=21 September 2025}}</ref> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{EngvarB|date=November 2023}} ==External links== * [https://www.football.org.il/en/players/player/?player_id=303260 Profile Wonderson Yakubu] at Israel Football Association * [https://us.soccerway.com/player/wonderson-yakubu/GUeZV0SN/ Profile Wonderson Yakubu] at SoccerWay {{Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C. squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Yakubu, Wonderson}} [[Category:2007 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football forwards]] [[Category:Niger Tornadoes F.C. players]] [[Category:Wikki Tourists F.C. players]] [[Category:Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C. players]] [[Category:Liga Leumit players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Israel]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Israel]] 44evmrjnq7tkjmrgxskoogzywijuksu 43935 43934 2026-07-22T17:59:54Z JusticeObutu 1548 43935 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Wonderson Yakubu<br>וונדרסון יעקובו | fullname = Wonderson Babas Yakubu | image = | caption = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2007|3|12|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Nigeria]] | height = {{height|m=1.83}} | currentclub = [[Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C.|Hapoel Ra'anana]] | clubnumber = 30 | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]] | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = [[Niger Tornadoes F.C.|Niger Tornadoes]] | years1 = 2025 | clubs1 = [[Niger Tornadoes F.C.|Niger Tornadoes]] | caps1 = 0 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2025 | clubs2 = → [[Wikki Tourists F.C.|Wikki Tourists]] (loan) | caps2 = 2 | goals2 = 4 | years3 = 2025 | clubs3 = → [[Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C.|Hapoel Ra'anana]] (loan) | caps3 = 13 | goals3 = 5 | years4 = 2026– | clubs4 = [[Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C.|Hapoel Ra'anana]] | caps4 = 13 | goals4 = 4 | club-update = 24 June 2026 }} '''Wonderson Babas Yakubu''' (ma bi {{birth date|2007|3|12|df=y}}) i chi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki ya ri bọlu ki ya rọ uña [[Forward (association football)|ọgba]] [[Liga Leumit]] club [[Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C.|Hapoel Ra'anana]]. ==Ukọlọ ugbo ki ri bọlu == ===Hapoel Ra'anana=== Ahead of the [[2025–26 Liga Leumit|2025–26]] season, Yakubu signed with [[Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C.|Hapoel Ra'anana]] from [[Liga Leumit]] on a one-year loan from [[Niger Tornadoes F.C.|Niger Tornadoes]]. On 16 August 2025, Yakubu began his spell at [[Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C.|Hapoel Ra'anana]] with the [[youth team|Israeli Noar Premier League]], scoring twice in a 3–1 victory over [[Hapoel Acre F.C.|Hapoel Acre]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.football.org.il/leagues/games/game/?season_id=27&game_id=1061038|title=הופעת הבכורה ושני שערים ליעקובו במשחק מול הפועל עכו במסגרת ליגת העל לנוער|publisher=Israel Football Association|date=16 December 2025|accessdate=16 August 2025}}</ref> On 18 August, Yakubu made his senior debut for [[Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C.|Hapoel Ra'anana]] in a 0–1 loss to [[Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv F.C.|Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv]] at the [[Goodman Stadium]] in the [[Toto Cup]] of [[Liga Leumit]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.football.org.il/leagues/games/game/?season_id=27&game_id=1060650|title=הופעת בכורה של יעקובו בקבוצה הבוגרת במסגרת גביע הטוטו|publisher=Israel Football Association|date=16 December 2025|accessdate=18 August 2025}}</ref> On 31 August, Yakubu made his [[Liga Leumit]] debut in a 0–1 loss to [[Maccabi Herzliya F.C.|Maccabi Herzliya]] at the [[Levita Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.football.org.il/leagues/games/game/?season_id=27&game_id=1060095|title=הופעת בכורה של יעקובו בקבוצה הבוגרת במסגרת הליגה הלאומית|publisher=Israel Football Association|date=16 December 2025|accessdate=31 August 2025}}</ref> On 21 September, Yakubu scored his first goal in a 1–1 draw against [[Hapoel Kfar Saba F.C.|Hapoel Kfar Saba]] at the [[Levita Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.football.org.il/leagues/games/game/?season_id=27&game_id=1060095|title=שער הבכורה של יעקובו בקבוצה הבוגרת במסגרת הליגה הלאומית|publisher=Israel Football Association|date=16 December 2025|accessdate=21 September 2025}}</ref> ==Ẹtẹ nwu == {{Reflist}} {{EngvarB|date=November 2023}} ==Ale t'ọdọda == * [https://www.football.org.il/en/players/player/?player_id=303260 Profile Wonderson Yakubu] at Israel Football Association * [https://us.soccerway.com/player/wonderson-yakubu/GUeZV0SN/ Profile Wonderson Yakubu] at SoccerWay {{Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C. squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Yakubu, Wonderson}} [[Category:2007 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football forwards]] [[Category:Niger Tornadoes F.C. players]] [[Category:Wikki Tourists F.C. players]] [[Category:Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C. players]] [[Category:Liga Leumit players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Israel]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Israel]] l3co9kl8md5djslskjzjo8qbmq1v4n8 43936 43935 2026-07-22T18:10:36Z JusticeObutu 1548 /* Hapoel Ra'anana */ 43936 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Wonderson Yakubu<br>וונדרסון יעקובו | fullname = Wonderson Babas Yakubu | image = | caption = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2007|3|12|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Nigeria]] | height = {{height|m=1.83}} | currentclub = [[Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C.|Hapoel Ra'anana]] | clubnumber = 30 | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]] | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = [[Niger Tornadoes F.C.|Niger Tornadoes]] | years1 = 2025 | clubs1 = [[Niger Tornadoes F.C.|Niger Tornadoes]] | caps1 = 0 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2025 | clubs2 = → [[Wikki Tourists F.C.|Wikki Tourists]] (loan) | caps2 = 2 | goals2 = 4 | years3 = 2025 | clubs3 = → [[Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C.|Hapoel Ra'anana]] (loan) | caps3 = 13 | goals3 = 5 | years4 = 2026– | clubs4 = [[Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C.|Hapoel Ra'anana]] | caps4 = 13 | goals4 = 4 | club-update = 24 June 2026 }} '''Wonderson Babas Yakubu''' (ma bi {{birth date|2007|3|12|df=y}}) i chi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki ya ri bọlu ki ya rọ uña [[Forward (association football)|ọgba]] [[Liga Leumit]] club [[Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C.|Hapoel Ra'anana]]. ==Ukọlọ ugbo ki ri bọlu == ===Hapoel Ra'anana=== Ale gbọ gba [[2025–26 Liga Leumit|2025–26]] , Yakubu dọwọ ti ọtakada ki ri bọlu nwu [[Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C.|Hapoel Ra'anana]] kwi [[Liga Leumit]] oji akadama ku ma mẹ ọdọ ka kwi [[Niger Tornadoes F.C.|Niger Tornadoes]]. Ọjọ ki ochu ẹjọ nolu mi ẹgwẹfa ọdọ 2025, Yakubu chanẹ yi [[Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C.|Hapoel Ra'anana]] kpai [[youth team|Israeli Noar Premier League]], du golu tọ ẹronu meji 3–1 edu oji [[Hapoel Acre F.C.|Hapoel Acre]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.football.org.il/leagues/games/game/?season_id=27&game_id=1061038|title=הופעת הבכורה ושני שערים ליעקובו במשחק מול הפועל עכו במסגרת ליגת העל לנוער|publisher=Israel Football Association|date=16 December 2025|accessdate=16 August 2025}}</ref> Ọjọ ki ochu ẹjọ nolu mi ẹgwẹjọ, Yakubu wa chanẹ eribọlu nwu ami ogwujo nwu [[Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C.|Hapoel Ra'anana]] efu 0–1 ki am'ibo [[Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv F.C.|Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv]] du ma yi [[Goodman Stadium]] efu [[Toto Cup]] yi [[Liga Leumit]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.football.org.il/leagues/games/game/?season_id=27&game_id=1060650|title=הופעת בכורה של יעקובו בקבוצה הבוגרת במסגרת גביע הטוטו|publisher=Israel Football Association|date=16 December 2025|accessdate=18 August 2025}}</ref> ọjọ ki ochu ẹjọ nolu mi ogwu ẹgwa nyọwọ ka, Yakubu chanẹ erọ nwu [[Liga Leumit]] ichẹ 0–1 ki [[Maccabi Herzliya F.C.|Maccabi Herzliya]] du ma yi [[Levita Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.football.org.il/leagues/games/game/?season_id=27&game_id=1060095|title=הופעת בכורה של יעקובו בקבוצה הבוגרת במסגרת הליגה הלאומית|publisher=Israel Football Association|date=16 December 2025|accessdate=31 August 2025}}</ref> ọjọ ki ochu ẹla nolu mi ogwu nyọwọ mi oka 21, Yakubu di golu t'iga ejeodudu yi 1–1 ku ma rọ águnyí [[Hapoel Kfar Saba F.C.|Hapoel Kfar Saba]] yi [[Levita Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.football.org.il/leagues/games/game/?season_id=27&game_id=1060095|title=שער הבכורה של יעקובו בקבוצה הבוגרת במסגרת הליגה הלאומית|publisher=Israel Football Association|date=16 December 2025|accessdate=21 September 2025}}</ref> ==Ẹtẹ nwu == {{Reflist}} {{EngvarB|date=November 2023}} ==Ale t'ọdọda == * [https://www.football.org.il/en/players/player/?player_id=303260 Profile Wonderson Yakubu] at Israel Football Association * [https://us.soccerway.com/player/wonderson-yakubu/GUeZV0SN/ Profile Wonderson Yakubu] at SoccerWay {{Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C. squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Yakubu, Wonderson}} [[Category:2007 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football forwards]] [[Category:Niger Tornadoes F.C. players]] [[Category:Wikki Tourists F.C. players]] [[Category:Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C. players]] [[Category:Liga Leumit players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Israel]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Israel]] jn7c2ij4mb12ztnqbnqyn3ay6zkftgo John Kolawole 0 2536 43937 2026-07-22T18:12:47Z JusticeObutu 1548 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2004)}} {{Infobox football biography | name = John Kolawole | image = | image_size = | caption = | fullname = John Oluwatomiwa Kolawole | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2004|07|24|df=y}} | birth_place = Nigeria | position = [[Midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Esbjerg fB]] | clubnumber = 14 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2022 | youthclubs1 = [[F.C. Ebedei|FC Ebedei]] | youthyears2 = 2022–2025 | youthclubs2 = C.D. Mafra|Maf..." 43937 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2004)}} {{Infobox football biography | name = John Kolawole | image = | image_size = | caption = | fullname = John Oluwatomiwa Kolawole | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2004|07|24|df=y}} | birth_place = Nigeria | position = [[Midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Esbjerg fB]] | clubnumber = 14 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2022 | youthclubs1 = [[F.C. Ebedei|FC Ebedei]] | youthyears2 = 2022–2025 | youthclubs2 = [[C.D. Mafra|Mafra]] | years1 = 2024–2025 | clubs1 = [[C.D. Mafra|Mafra]] | caps1 = 15 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2025– | clubs2 = [[Esbjerg fB]] | caps2 = 24 | goals2 = 7 | nationalyears1 = 2021 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-17 football team|Nigeria U17]] | nationalcaps1 = | nationalgoals1 = | club-update = 2 June 2026 | nationalteam-update = }} '''John Oluwatomiwa Kolawole''' (born 24 July 2004) is a Nigerian [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[midfielder]] for [[Danish 1st Division]] club [[Esbjerg fB]]. ==Club career== Kolawole began his career at [[FC Ebedei]] in Nigeria. At the age of 17, he was invited to a football camp at [[FC Midtjylland]], the Danish partner club of FC Ebedei.<ref>[https://jv.dk/efb/kolawoles-ven-loeb-med-alle-millionerne-tinning-tvillinger-imponerer-faa-alle-ugens-navne-her Kolawoles ven løb med millioner – Tinning-tvillinger stråler: Her spærrede vi øjnene op i ugens løb], jv.dk, 4 October 2025</ref><ref>[https://jv.dk/efb/han-traenede-i-bare-taeer-til-han-var-10-aar-gammel-nu-jagter-john-kolawole-millionerne-i-europa Han trænede i bare tæer, til han var 10 år gammel: Nu jagter John Kolawole millionerne i Europa], jv.dk, 28 September 2025</ref> In the summer of 2022, Kolawole also played training matches for the Danish club.<ref>[https://www.fcm.dk/nyheder/holdet-til-opstartens-foerste-test/ Holdet til opstartens første test], fcm.dk, 25 June 2022</ref> That same summer, in August 2022, the 18-year-old Kolawole instead signed with [[Liga Portugal 2]] club [[C.D. Mafra]],<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/clubedesportivomafra/posts/pfbid052xM6bpi19qj2FfgKmNpgkcG1AwdhDUuRdCqLBhFHAcb8hZX1S8aAwC99GYM6Z1Vl?locale=da_DK John Kolawole é reforço 🔰], facebook.com, 20 August 2022</ref><ref>[https://thestreetjournal.org/portuguese-side-announce-signing-of-ex-nigeria-u17-ace-alongside-another-nigerian-midfielder/ Portuguese Side Announce Signing Of Ex Nigeria U17 Ace Alongside Another Nigerian Midfielder], thestreetjournal.org, 25 AUgust 2025</ref> a club that shared the same owners as [[FC Midtjylland]] and has often been used as a feeder club for Midtjylland.<ref>[https://www.tipsbladet.dk/nyhed/superliga/fcm-ejer-skyder-millionbeloeb-i-samarbejdsklub FCM-ejer skyder millionbeløb i samarbejdsklub], tipsbladet.dk, 4 April 2024</ref> At Mafra, however, he was primarily used on the club's U-23 team, but was also noted for 16 appearances for the first team, all of which came during the 2024–25 season. On 1 September 2025, it was confirmed that Kolawole had transferred to the [[Danish 1st Division]] club [[Esbjerg fB]] on a contract running until June 2029.<ref>[https://efb.dk/esbjerg-fb-henter-talentfuld-nigerianer-i-portugal-lang-kontrakt-til-john-kolawole/ Lang kontrakt til John Kolawole], efb.dk, 1 September 2025</ref><ref>[https://cdmafrasad.pt/john-kolawole-em-definitivo-no-esbjerg-fb/ John Kolawole em definitivo no Esbjerg fB], cdmafrasad.pt, 1 September 2025</ref> ==International career== Kolawole represented the [[Nigeria national under-17 football team|national U17 team of Nigeria]] at the WAFU B U17 tournament in [[Lomé]], Togo last year, where the team lost the final of the tournament.<ref>[https://totorinews.com/breaking-former-golden-eaglets-midfielder-joins-cd-mafra-of-portugal/ Breaking…Former Golden Eaglets midfielder joins CD Mafra of Portugal], totorinews.com, 20 August 2022</ref> ==References== {{Reflist|2}} ==External links== *{{Soccerway|new_id=kolawole-john/2s61v5XT}} {{Esbjerg fB squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Kolawole, John}} [[Category:2004 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Nigeria men's youth international footballers]] [[Category:F.C. Ebedei players]] [[Category:C.D. Mafra players]] [[Category:Esbjerg fB players]] [[Category:Danish 1st Division players]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Denmark]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Denmark]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] 684xabcx75s8uu5jl4q4m2rpf7svito 43949 43937 2026-07-22T20:00:16Z JusticeObutu 1548 43949 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2004)}} {{Infobox football biography | name = John Kolawole | image = | image_size = | caption = | fullname = John Oluwatomiwa Kolawole | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2004|07|24|df=y}} | birth_place = Nigeria | position = [[Midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Esbjerg fB]] | clubnumber = 14 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2022 | youthclubs1 = [[F.C. Ebedei|FC Ebedei]] | youthyears2 = 2022–2025 | youthclubs2 = [[C.D. Mafra|Mafra]] | years1 = 2024–2025 | clubs1 = [[C.D. Mafra|Mafra]] | caps1 = 15 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2025– | clubs2 = [[Esbjerg fB]] | caps2 = 24 | goals2 = 7 | nationalyears1 = 2021 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-17 football team|Nigeria U17]] | nationalcaps1 = | nationalgoals1 = | club-update = 2 June 2026 | nationalteam-update = }} '''John Oluwatomiwa Kolawole''' (ma bi ochu ebie nolu mi ogwu nyọwọ mi ẹlẹ efu ọdọ 2004) i chi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki ya ri bọlu ki ya ri uña[[midfielder|alimeji]] nwi [[Danish 1st Division]] club [[Esbjerg fB]]. ==Ukọlọ ugbo ki ri bọlu == Kolawole began his career at [[FC Ebedei]] in Nigeria. At the age of 17, he was invited to a football camp at [[FC Midtjylland]], the Danish partner club of FC Ebedei.<ref>[https://jv.dk/efb/kolawoles-ven-loeb-med-alle-millionerne-tinning-tvillinger-imponerer-faa-alle-ugens-navne-her Kolawoles ven løb med millioner – Tinning-tvillinger stråler: Her spærrede vi øjnene op i ugens løb], jv.dk, 4 October 2025</ref><ref>[https://jv.dk/efb/han-traenede-i-bare-taeer-til-han-var-10-aar-gammel-nu-jagter-john-kolawole-millionerne-i-europa Han trænede i bare tæer, til han var 10 år gammel: Nu jagter John Kolawole millionerne i Europa], jv.dk, 28 September 2025</ref> In the summer of 2022, Kolawole also played training matches for the Danish club.<ref>[https://www.fcm.dk/nyheder/holdet-til-opstartens-foerste-test/ Holdet til opstartens første test], fcm.dk, 25 June 2022</ref> That same summer, in August 2022, the 18-year-old Kolawole instead signed with [[Liga Portugal 2]] club [[C.D. Mafra]],<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/clubedesportivomafra/posts/pfbid052xM6bpi19qj2FfgKmNpgkcG1AwdhDUuRdCqLBhFHAcb8hZX1S8aAwC99GYM6Z1Vl?locale=da_DK John Kolawole é reforço 🔰], facebook.com, 20 August 2022</ref><ref>[https://thestreetjournal.org/portuguese-side-announce-signing-of-ex-nigeria-u17-ace-alongside-another-nigerian-midfielder/ Portuguese Side Announce Signing Of Ex Nigeria U17 Ace Alongside Another Nigerian Midfielder], thestreetjournal.org, 25 AUgust 2025</ref> a club that shared the same owners as [[FC Midtjylland]] and has often been used as a feeder club for Midtjylland.<ref>[https://www.tipsbladet.dk/nyhed/superliga/fcm-ejer-skyder-millionbeloeb-i-samarbejdsklub FCM-ejer skyder millionbeløb i samarbejdsklub], tipsbladet.dk, 4 April 2024</ref> At Mafra, however, he was primarily used on the club's U-23 team, but was also noted for 16 appearances for the first team, all of which came during the 2024–25 season. On 1 September 2025, it was confirmed that Kolawole had transferred to the [[Danish 1st Division]] club [[Esbjerg fB]] on a contract running until June 2029.<ref>[https://efb.dk/esbjerg-fb-henter-talentfuld-nigerianer-i-portugal-lang-kontrakt-til-john-kolawole/ Lang kontrakt til John Kolawole], efb.dk, 1 September 2025</ref><ref>[https://cdmafrasad.pt/john-kolawole-em-definitivo-no-esbjerg-fb/ John Kolawole em definitivo no Esbjerg fB], cdmafrasad.pt, 1 September 2025</ref> ==Ukọlọ nwu anẹ ọdọda == Kolawole represented the [[Nigeria national under-17 football team|national U17 team of Nigeria]] at the WAFU B U17 tournament in [[Lomé]], Togo last year, where the team lost the final of the tournament.<ref>[https://totorinews.com/breaking-former-golden-eaglets-midfielder-joins-cd-mafra-of-portugal/ Breaking…Former Golden Eaglets midfielder joins CD Mafra of Portugal], totorinews.com, 20 August 2022</ref> ==Ẹtẹ nwu == {{Reflist|2}} ==Ale t'ọdọda == *{{Soccerway|new_id=kolawole-john/2s61v5XT}} {{Esbjerg fB squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Kolawole, John}} [[Category:2004 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Nigeria men's youth international footballers]] [[Category:F.C. Ebedei players]] [[Category:C.D. Mafra players]] [[Category:Esbjerg fB players]] [[Category:Danish 1st Division players]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Denmark]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Denmark]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] tjdfvrvu76yrtii7fjyk3xftp0p89k9 43950 43949 2026-07-22T20:06:37Z JusticeObutu 1548 /* Ukọlọ ugbo ki ri bọlu */ 43950 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2004)}} {{Infobox football biography | name = John Kolawole | image = | image_size = | caption = | fullname = John Oluwatomiwa Kolawole | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2004|07|24|df=y}} | birth_place = Nigeria | position = [[Midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Esbjerg fB]] | clubnumber = 14 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2022 | youthclubs1 = [[F.C. Ebedei|FC Ebedei]] | youthyears2 = 2022–2025 | youthclubs2 = [[C.D. Mafra|Mafra]] | years1 = 2024–2025 | clubs1 = [[C.D. Mafra|Mafra]] | caps1 = 15 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2025– | clubs2 = [[Esbjerg fB]] | caps2 = 24 | goals2 = 7 | nationalyears1 = 2021 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-17 football team|Nigeria U17]] | nationalcaps1 = | nationalgoals1 = | club-update = 2 June 2026 | nationalteam-update = }} '''John Oluwatomiwa Kolawole''' (ma bi ochu ebie nolu mi ogwu nyọwọ mi ẹlẹ efu ọdọ 2004) i chi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki ya ri bọlu ki ya ri uña[[midfielder|alimeji]] nwi [[Danish 1st Division]] club [[Esbjerg fB]]. ==Ukọlọ ugbo ki ri bọlu == Kolawole wa chanẹ ukọlọ bọlu erọ [[FC Ebedei]] efu Nigeria. Adiko ẹgba ki chi ọdọ mi 17, ma fu dọ wi ujọ ugbo kam'ibo ku ma ri bọlù jọ yi [[FC Midtjylland]], am'ibo ku ma chi ukọlọ kpai FC Ebedei.<ref>[https://jv.dk/efb/kolawoles-ven-loeb-med-alle-millionerne-tinning-tvillinger-imponerer-faa-alle-ugens-navne-her Kolawoles ven løb med millioner – Tinning-tvillinger stråler: Her spærrede vi øjnene op i ugens løb], jv.dk, 4 October 2025</ref><ref>[https://jv.dk/efb/han-traenede-i-bare-taeer-til-han-var-10-aar-gammel-nu-jagter-john-kolawole-millionerne-i-europa Han trænede i bare tæer, til han var 10 år gammel: Nu jagter John Kolawole millionerne i Europa], jv.dk, 28 September 2025</ref> efu ọdọ 2022, Kolawole nwọ che rọ efu uchẹ eyi ukọchẹ kpai Danish club.<ref>[https://www.fcm.dk/nyheder/holdet-til-opstartens-foerste-test/ Holdet til opstartens første test], fcm.dk, 25 June 2022</ref> Ọdọ lẹ gba gẹdẹ, efu ochu ẹjọ ọdọ 2022, ọma ọdọ mi 18 Kolawole ki dukpẹ ki dọwọ ti ọtakada ki ri bọlu nwu [[Liga Portugal 2]] club [[C.D. Mafra]],<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/clubedesportivomafra/posts/pfbid052xM6bpi19qj2FfgKmNpgkcG1AwdhDUuRdCqLBhFHAcb8hZX1S8aAwC99GYM6Z1Vl?locale=da_DK John Kolawole é reforço 🔰], facebook.com, 20 August 2022</ref><ref>[https://thestreetjournal.org/portuguese-side-announce-signing-of-ex-nigeria-u17-ace-alongside-another-nigerian-midfielder/ Portuguese Side Announce Signing Of Ex Nigeria U17 Ace Alongside Another Nigerian Midfielder], thestreetjournal.org, 25 AUgust 2025</ref> am'ibo ku ma ni ẹnẹka te ki nẹma kpai [[FC Midtjylland]] ma'nyu ki chi ugbo ku ma chi uchanẹ takì ma na ti Midtjylland.<ref>[https://www.tipsbladet.dk/nyhed/superliga/fcm-ejer-skyder-millionbeloeb-i-samarbejdsklub FCM-ejer skyder millionbeløb i samarbejdsklub], tipsbladet.dk, 4 April 2024</ref> At Mafra, however, he was primarily used on the club's U-23 team, but was also noted for 16 appearances for the first team, all of which came during the 2024–25 season. On 1 September 2025, it was confirmed that Kolawole had transferred to the [[Danish 1st Division]] club [[Esbjerg fB]] on a contract running until June 2029.<ref>[https://efb.dk/esbjerg-fb-henter-talentfuld-nigerianer-i-portugal-lang-kontrakt-til-john-kolawole/ Lang kontrakt til John Kolawole], efb.dk, 1 September 2025</ref><ref>[https://cdmafrasad.pt/john-kolawole-em-definitivo-no-esbjerg-fb/ John Kolawole em definitivo no Esbjerg fB], cdmafrasad.pt, 1 September 2025</ref> ==Ukọlọ nwu anẹ ọdọda == Kolawole represented the [[Nigeria national under-17 football team|national U17 team of Nigeria]] at the WAFU B U17 tournament in [[Lomé]], Togo last year, where the team lost the final of the tournament.<ref>[https://totorinews.com/breaking-former-golden-eaglets-midfielder-joins-cd-mafra-of-portugal/ Breaking…Former Golden Eaglets midfielder joins CD Mafra of Portugal], totorinews.com, 20 August 2022</ref> ==Ẹtẹ nwu == {{Reflist|2}} ==Ale t'ọdọda == *{{Soccerway|new_id=kolawole-john/2s61v5XT}} {{Esbjerg fB squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Kolawole, John}} [[Category:2004 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Nigeria men's youth international footballers]] [[Category:F.C. Ebedei players]] [[Category:C.D. Mafra players]] [[Category:Esbjerg fB players]] [[Category:Danish 1st Division players]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Denmark]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Denmark]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] lt3zxh3uz2wr3eavn93wxhjj3e2b35o 43951 43950 2026-07-22T20:26:49Z JusticeObutu 1548 /* Ukọlọ ugbo ki ri bọlu */ 43951 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2004)}} {{Infobox football biography | name = John Kolawole | image = | image_size = | caption = | fullname = John Oluwatomiwa Kolawole | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2004|07|24|df=y}} | birth_place = Nigeria | position = [[Midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Esbjerg fB]] | clubnumber = 14 | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2022 | youthclubs1 = [[F.C. Ebedei|FC Ebedei]] | youthyears2 = 2022–2025 | youthclubs2 = [[C.D. Mafra|Mafra]] | years1 = 2024–2025 | clubs1 = [[C.D. Mafra|Mafra]] | caps1 = 15 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2025– | clubs2 = [[Esbjerg fB]] | caps2 = 24 | goals2 = 7 | nationalyears1 = 2021 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-17 football team|Nigeria U17]] | nationalcaps1 = | nationalgoals1 = | club-update = 2 June 2026 | nationalteam-update = }} '''John Oluwatomiwa Kolawole''' (ma bi ochu ebie nolu mi ogwu nyọwọ mi ẹlẹ efu ọdọ 2004) i chi ẹnẹ Nigeria ki ya ri bọlu ki ya ri uña[[midfielder|alimeji]] nwi [[Danish 1st Division]] club [[Esbjerg fB]]. ==Ukọlọ ugbo ki ri bọlu == Kolawole wa chanẹ ukọlọ bọlu erọ [[FC Ebedei]] efu Nigeria. Adiko ẹgba ki chi ọdọ mi 17, ma fu dọ wi ujọ ugbo kam'ibo ku ma ri bọlù jọ yi [[FC Midtjylland]], am'ibo ku ma chi ukọlọ kpai FC Ebedei.<ref>[https://jv.dk/efb/kolawoles-ven-loeb-med-alle-millionerne-tinning-tvillinger-imponerer-faa-alle-ugens-navne-her Kolawoles ven løb med millioner – Tinning-tvillinger stråler: Her spærrede vi øjnene op i ugens løb], jv.dk, 4 October 2025</ref><ref>[https://jv.dk/efb/han-traenede-i-bare-taeer-til-han-var-10-aar-gammel-nu-jagter-john-kolawole-millionerne-i-europa Han trænede i bare tæer, til han var 10 år gammel: Nu jagter John Kolawole millionerne i Europa], jv.dk, 28 September 2025</ref> efu ọdọ 2022, Kolawole nwọ che rọ efu uchẹ eyi ukọchẹ kpai Danish club.<ref>[https://www.fcm.dk/nyheder/holdet-til-opstartens-foerste-test/ Holdet til opstartens første test], fcm.dk, 25 June 2022</ref> Ọdọ lẹ gba gẹdẹ, efu ochu ẹjọ ọdọ 2022, ọma ọdọ mi 18 Kolawole ki dukpẹ ki dọwọ ti ọtakada ki ri bọlu nwu [[Liga Portugal 2]] club [[C.D. Mafra]],<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/clubedesportivomafra/posts/pfbid052xM6bpi19qj2FfgKmNpgkcG1AwdhDUuRdCqLBhFHAcb8hZX1S8aAwC99GYM6Z1Vl?locale=da_DK John Kolawole é reforço 🔰], facebook.com, 20 August 2022</ref><ref>[https://thestreetjournal.org/portuguese-side-announce-signing-of-ex-nigeria-u17-ace-alongside-another-nigerian-midfielder/ Portuguese Side Announce Signing Of Ex Nigeria U17 Ace Alongside Another Nigerian Midfielder], thestreetjournal.org, 25 AUgust 2025</ref> am'ibo ku ma ni ẹnẹka te ki nẹma kpai [[FC Midtjylland]] ma'nyu ki chi ugbo ku ma chi uchanẹ takì ma na ti Midtjylland.<ref>[https://www.tipsbladet.dk/nyhed/superliga/fcm-ejer-skyder-millionbeloeb-i-samarbejdsklub FCM-ejer skyder millionbeløb i samarbejdsklub], tipsbladet.dk, 4 April 2024</ref> At Mafra, however, he was primarily used on the club's U-23 team, but was also noted for 16 appearances for the first team, all of which came during the 2024–25 season. Wa ti ọjọ ejeodudu efu ochu ẹla efu ọdọ 2025, i lewa kpo teju gede ka ki Kolawole le na kpo ti [[Danish 1st Division]] club [[Esbjerg fB]] oji akadama ukọlọ bọlu erọ nwu ma gbo ati ochu ẹfa ọdọ 2029.<ref>[https://efb.dk/esbjerg-fb-henter-talentfuld-nigerianer-i-portugal-lang-kontrakt-til-john-kolawole/ Lang kontrakt til John Kolawole], efb.dk, 1 September 2025</ref><ref>[https://cdmafrasad.pt/john-kolawole-em-definitivo-no-esbjerg-fb/ John Kolawole em definitivo no Esbjerg fB], cdmafrasad.pt, 1 September 2025</ref> ==Ukọlọ nwu anẹ ọdọda == Kolawole che rọ nwu [[Nigeria national under-17 football team|national U17 team yi Nigeria]] yi WAFU B U17 tournament yi [[Lomé]], Togo ọdọ ki lale gwudu, adiko ki ma duma yi ichẹ eyi otítálá taku ma gbi ago ==Ẹtẹ nwu == {{Reflist|2}} ==Ale t'ọdọda == *{{Soccerway|new_id=kolawole-john/2s61v5XT}} {{Esbjerg fB squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Kolawole, John}} [[Category:2004 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Nigeria men's youth international footballers]] [[Category:F.C. Ebedei players]] [[Category:C.D. Mafra players]] [[Category:Esbjerg fB players]] [[Category:Danish 1st Division players]] [[Category:Liga Portugal 2 players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Denmark]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Denmark]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] klv4l4tnuo6z35ttbfj5smc99g405wu Junior Torunarigha 0 2537 43938 2026-07-22T18:19:14Z Austinea3 116 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian-German footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{expand German|Junior Torunarigha|topic=bio|date=June 2022}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Junior Torunarigha|image=|image_size=|fullname=|birth_date={{birth date and age|1990|4|18|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Ibadan]], Nigeria|height=1.91 m<ref name = "SW"/>|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=1996–2001|youthclubs1=VfB Fortuna Chemnitz|..." 43938 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian-German footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{expand German|Junior Torunarigha|topic=bio|date=June 2022}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Junior Torunarigha|image=|image_size=|fullname=|birth_date={{birth date and age|1990|4|18|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Ibadan]], Nigeria|height=1.91 m<ref name = "SW"/>|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=1996–2001|youthclubs1=[[VfB Fortuna Chemnitz|SV Fortuna Furth Glösa]]|youthyears2=2001–2006|youthclubs2=[[Chemnitzer FC]]|youthyears3=2006–2009|youthclubs3=[[Hertha BSC]]|years1=2008–2011|clubs1=[[Hertha BSC II]]|caps1=47|goals1=11|years2=2011–2012|clubs2=[[Rot-Weiß Oberhausen]]|caps2=20|goals2=1|years3=2012–2013|clubs3=[[TSG Neustrelitz]]|caps3=19|goals3=5|years4=2013–2014|clubs4=[[FC Carl Zeiss Jena|Carl Zeiss Jena]]|caps4=13|goals4=3|years5=2014–2015|clubs5=[[ZFC Meuselwitz]]|caps5=18|goals5=1|years6=2015–2016|clubs6=[[FC Amberg]]|caps6=17|goals6=2|years7=2016–2017|clubs7=[[Fortuna Sittard]]|caps7=23|goals7=3|years8=2017–2018|clubs8=[[Alemannia Aachen]]|caps8=27|goals8=9|years9=2018|clubs9=[[Zagłębie Sosnowiec]]|caps9=10|goals9=0|club-update=5 February 2020}} '''Junior Torunarigha''' (born 18 April 1990) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]]. == Career == Born in [[Ibadan]], Torunarigha has played for [[VfB Fortuna Chemnitz|SV Fortuna Furth Glösa]], [[Chemnitzer FC]], [[Hertha BSC]], [[Rot-Weiß Oberhausen]], [[TSG Neustrelitz]], [[FC Carl Zeiss Jena|Carl Zeiss Jena]], [[ZFC Meuselwitz]], [[FC Amberg]] and [[Fortuna Sittard]].<ref name="SW">{{soccerway|junior-torunarigha/54191|accessdate=11 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{fussballdaten|torunarighajunior|Junior Torunarigha}}</ref><ref name="FuPa">{{cite web|url=http://www.fupa.net/berichte/fc-amberg-verpflichtet-junior-torunarigha-327011.html|title=FC Amberg verpflichtet Junior Torunarigha|date=28 July 2015|accessdate=11 February 2017|author=Stephan Landgraf|work=FuPa|language=German}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fortunasittard.nl/nieuws/junior-torunarigha-nieuwste-aanwinst-fortuna-sittard|title=Junior Torunarigha nieuwste aanwinst Fortuna Sittard|date=20 July 2016|accessdate=11 February 2017|language=Dutch|publisher=Fortuna Sittard|archive-date=14 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114233308/https://www.fortunasittard.nl/nieuws/junior-torunarigha-nieuwste-aanwinst-fortuna-sittard|url-status=dead}}</ref> == Personal life == He also holds German citizenship.<ref name="FuPa" /> His father, [[Ojokojo Torunarigha|Ojokojo]], is a former footballer who played for a number of clubs in Germany, while his younger brother [[Jordan Torunarigha|Jordan]] is also a footballer.<ref name="FuPa" /> == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} dmig0piehwtsjxxpze54h4otye1qfwa 43939 43938 2026-07-22T18:28:17Z Austinea3 116 /* References */ 43939 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian-German footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{expand German|Junior Torunarigha|topic=bio|date=June 2022}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Junior Torunarigha|image=|image_size=|fullname=|birth_date={{birth date and age|1990|4|18|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Ibadan]], Nigeria|height=1.91 m<ref name = "SW"/>|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=1996–2001|youthclubs1=[[VfB Fortuna Chemnitz|SV Fortuna Furth Glösa]]|youthyears2=2001–2006|youthclubs2=[[Chemnitzer FC]]|youthyears3=2006–2009|youthclubs3=[[Hertha BSC]]|years1=2008–2011|clubs1=[[Hertha BSC II]]|caps1=47|goals1=11|years2=2011–2012|clubs2=[[Rot-Weiß Oberhausen]]|caps2=20|goals2=1|years3=2012–2013|clubs3=[[TSG Neustrelitz]]|caps3=19|goals3=5|years4=2013–2014|clubs4=[[FC Carl Zeiss Jena|Carl Zeiss Jena]]|caps4=13|goals4=3|years5=2014–2015|clubs5=[[ZFC Meuselwitz]]|caps5=18|goals5=1|years6=2015–2016|clubs6=[[FC Amberg]]|caps6=17|goals6=2|years7=2016–2017|clubs7=[[Fortuna Sittard]]|caps7=23|goals7=3|years8=2017–2018|clubs8=[[Alemannia Aachen]]|caps8=27|goals8=9|years9=2018|clubs9=[[Zagłębie Sosnowiec]]|caps9=10|goals9=0|club-update=5 February 2020}} '''Junior Torunarigha''' (born 18 April 1990) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]]. Junior Torunarigha má bî efu ochu ékèlé nolu m'egwéjo efu ọdọ 1990 ì chì omá Nàìjíríà kì chî prọ́fésona kìa rì óò ógbà == Career == Born in [[Ibadan]], Torunarigha has played for [[VfB Fortuna Chemnitz|SV Fortuna Furth Glösa]], [[Chemnitzer FC]], [[Hertha BSC]], [[Rot-Weiß Oberhausen]], [[TSG Neustrelitz]], [[FC Carl Zeiss Jena|Carl Zeiss Jena]], [[ZFC Meuselwitz]], [[FC Amberg]] and [[Fortuna Sittard]].<ref name="SW">{{soccerway|junior-torunarigha/54191|accessdate=11 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{fussballdaten|torunarighajunior|Junior Torunarigha}}</ref><ref name="FuPa">{{cite web|url=http://www.fupa.net/berichte/fc-amberg-verpflichtet-junior-torunarigha-327011.html|title=FC Amberg verpflichtet Junior Torunarigha|date=28 July 2015|accessdate=11 February 2017|author=Stephan Landgraf|work=FuPa|language=German}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fortunasittard.nl/nieuws/junior-torunarigha-nieuwste-aanwinst-fortuna-sittard|title=Junior Torunarigha nieuwste aanwinst Fortuna Sittard|date=20 July 2016|accessdate=11 February 2017|language=Dutch|publisher=Fortuna Sittard|archive-date=14 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114233308/https://www.fortunasittard.nl/nieuws/junior-torunarigha-nieuwste-aanwinst-fortuna-sittard|url-status=dead}}</ref> == Personal life == He also holds German citizenship.<ref name="FuPa" /> His father, [[Ojokojo Torunarigha|Ojokojo]], is a former footballer who played for a number of clubs in Germany, while his younger brother [[Jordan Torunarigha|Jordan]] is also a footballer.<ref name="FuPa" /> == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} jsc8lmxs2vm7lhkur0sqx4cogfvue79 43940 43939 2026-07-22T18:32:30Z Austinea3 116 43940 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian-German footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{expand German|Junior Torunarigha|topic=bio|date=June 2022}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Junior Torunarigha|image=|image_size=|fullname=|birth_date={{birth date and age|1990|4|18|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Ibadan]], Nigeria|height=1.91 m<ref name = "SW"/>|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=1996–2001|youthclubs1=[[VfB Fortuna Chemnitz|SV Fortuna Furth Glösa]]|youthyears2=2001–2006|youthclubs2=[[Chemnitzer FC]]|youthyears3=2006–2009|youthclubs3=[[Hertha BSC]]|years1=2008–2011|clubs1=[[Hertha BSC II]]|caps1=47|goals1=11|years2=2011–2012|clubs2=[[Rot-Weiß Oberhausen]]|caps2=20|goals2=1|years3=2012–2013|clubs3=[[TSG Neustrelitz]]|caps3=19|goals3=5|years4=2013–2014|clubs4=[[FC Carl Zeiss Jena|Carl Zeiss Jena]]|caps4=13|goals4=3|years5=2014–2015|clubs5=[[ZFC Meuselwitz]]|caps5=18|goals5=1|years6=2015–2016|clubs6=[[FC Amberg]]|caps6=17|goals6=2|years7=2016–2017|clubs7=[[Fortuna Sittard]]|caps7=23|goals7=3|years8=2017–2018|clubs8=[[Alemannia Aachen]]|caps8=27|goals8=9|years9=2018|clubs9=[[Zagłębie Sosnowiec]]|caps9=10|goals9=0|club-update=5 February 2020}} '''Junior Torunarigha''' (born 18 April 1990) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]]. Junior Torunarigha má bî efu ochu ékèlé nolu m'egwéjo efu ọdọ 1990 ì chì omá Nàìjíríà kì chî prọ́fésona kìa rì óò ógbà == Úkolo Career == Má bî efî-ewo Born in [[Ibadan]], Torunarigha ì Cha rî ubolu nwuhas played for [[VfB Fortuna Chemnitz|SV Fortuna Furth Glösa]], [[Chemnitzer FC]], [[Hertha BSC]], [[Rot-Weiß Oberhausen]], [[TSG Neustrelitz]], [[FC Carl Zeiss Jena|Carl Zeiss Jena]], [[ZFC Meuselwitz]], [[FC Amberg]] kpaǐ and [[Fortuna Sittard]].<ref name="SW">{{soccerway|junior-torunarigha/54191|accessdate=11 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{fussballdaten|torunarighajunior|Junior Torunarigha}}</ref><ref name="FuPa">{{cite web|url=http://www.fupa.net/berichte/fc-amberg-verpflichtet-junior-torunarigha-327011.html|title=FC Amberg verpflichtet Junior Torunarigha|date=28 July 2015|accessdate=11 February 2017|author=Stephan Landgraf|work=FuPa|language=German}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fortunasittard.nl/nieuws/junior-torunarigha-nieuwste-aanwinst-fortuna-sittard|title=Junior Torunarigha nieuwste aanwinst Fortuna Sittard|date=20 July 2016|accessdate=11 February 2017|language=Dutch|publisher=Fortuna Sittard|archive-date=14 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114233308/https://www.fortunasittard.nl/nieuws/junior-torunarigha-nieuwste-aanwinst-fortuna-sittard|url-status=dead}}</ref> == Īlîé ọ́lanwu Personal life == He also holds German citizenship.<ref name="FuPa" /> His father, [[Ojokojo Torunarigha|Ojokojo]], is a former footballer who played for a number of clubs in Germany, while his younger brother [[Jordan Torunarigha|Jordan]] is also a footballer.<ref name="FuPa" /> == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} j07xoosqo8i0c2qwmdyd1sfmt1kxw49 43941 43940 2026-07-22T18:35:52Z Austinea3 116 /* Úkolo Career */ 43941 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian-German footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{expand German|Junior Torunarigha|topic=bio|date=June 2022}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Junior Torunarigha|image=|image_size=|fullname=|birth_date={{birth date and age|1990|4|18|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Ibadan]], Nigeria|height=1.91 m<ref name = "SW"/>|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=1996–2001|youthclubs1=[[VfB Fortuna Chemnitz|SV Fortuna Furth Glösa]]|youthyears2=2001–2006|youthclubs2=[[Chemnitzer FC]]|youthyears3=2006–2009|youthclubs3=[[Hertha BSC]]|years1=2008–2011|clubs1=[[Hertha BSC II]]|caps1=47|goals1=11|years2=2011–2012|clubs2=[[Rot-Weiß Oberhausen]]|caps2=20|goals2=1|years3=2012–2013|clubs3=[[TSG Neustrelitz]]|caps3=19|goals3=5|years4=2013–2014|clubs4=[[FC Carl Zeiss Jena|Carl Zeiss Jena]]|caps4=13|goals4=3|years5=2014–2015|clubs5=[[ZFC Meuselwitz]]|caps5=18|goals5=1|years6=2015–2016|clubs6=[[FC Amberg]]|caps6=17|goals6=2|years7=2016–2017|clubs7=[[Fortuna Sittard]]|caps7=23|goals7=3|years8=2017–2018|clubs8=[[Alemannia Aachen]]|caps8=27|goals8=9|years9=2018|clubs9=[[Zagłębie Sosnowiec]]|caps9=10|goals9=0|club-update=5 February 2020}} '''Junior Torunarigha''' (born 18 April 1990) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]]. Junior Torunarigha má bî efu ochu ékèlé nolu m'egwéjo efu ọdọ 1990 ì chì omá Nàìjíríà kì chî prọ́fésona kìa rì óò ógbà == Úkolo Career == Má bî efî-ewo Born in [[Ibadan]], Torunarigha ì Cha rî ubolu nwuhas played for [[VfB Fortuna Chemnitz|SV Fortuna Furth Glösa]], [[Chemnitzer FC]], [[Hertha BSC]], [[Rot-Weiß Oberhausen]], [[TSG Neustrelitz]], [[FC Carl Zeiss Jena|Carl Zeiss Jena]], [[ZFC Meuselwitz]], [[FC Amberg]] kpaǐ and [[Fortuna Sittard]].<ref name="SW">{{soccerway|junior-torunarigha/54191|accessdate=11 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{fussballdaten|torunarighajunior|Junior Torunarigha}}</ref><ref name="FuPa">{{cite web|url=http://www.fupa.net/berichte/fc-amberg-verpflichtet-junior-torunarigha-327011.html|title=FC Amberg verpflichtet Junior Torunarigha|date=28 July 2015|accessdate=11 February 2017|author=Stephan Landgraf|work=FuPa|language=German}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fortunasittard.nl/nieuws/junior-torunarigha-nieuwste-aanwinst-fortuna-sittard|title=Junior Torunarigha nieuwste aanwinst Fortuna Sittard|date=20 July 2016|accessdate=11 February 2017|language=Dutch|publisher=Fortuna Sittard|archive-date=14 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114233308/https://www.fortunasittard.nl/nieuws/junior-torunarigha-nieuwste-aanwinst-fortuna-sittard|url-status=dead}}</ref> == Īlîé ọ́lanwu Personal life == I nwo ch'ọmọ ẹwo German tẹ"He also holds German citizenship.<ref name="FuPa" /> Atta-wn His father, [[Ojokojo Torunarigha|Ojokojo]], is a former footballer who played for a number of clubs in Germany, while his younger brother [[Jordan Torunarigha|Jordan]] is also a footballer.<ref name="FuPa" /> == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} crgyx79isr4zp3lyl3zywawd2oiyzw6 43942 43941 2026-07-22T18:41:10Z Austinea3 116 43942 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian-German footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{expand German|Junior Torunarigha|topic=bio|date=June 2022}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Junior Torunarigha|image=|image_size=|fullname=|birth_date={{birth date and age|1990|4|18|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Ibadan]], Nigeria|height=1.91 m<ref name = "SW"/>|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=1996–2001|youthclubs1=[[VfB Fortuna Chemnitz|SV Fortuna Furth Glösa]]|youthyears2=2001–2006|youthclubs2=[[Chemnitzer FC]]|youthyears3=2006–2009|youthclubs3=[[Hertha BSC]]|years1=2008–2011|clubs1=[[Hertha BSC II]]|caps1=47|goals1=11|years2=2011–2012|clubs2=[[Rot-Weiß Oberhausen]]|caps2=20|goals2=1|years3=2012–2013|clubs3=[[TSG Neustrelitz]]|caps3=19|goals3=5|years4=2013–2014|clubs4=[[FC Carl Zeiss Jena|Carl Zeiss Jena]]|caps4=13|goals4=3|years5=2014–2015|clubs5=[[ZFC Meuselwitz]]|caps5=18|goals5=1|years6=2015–2016|clubs6=[[FC Amberg]]|caps6=17|goals6=2|years7=2016–2017|clubs7=[[Fortuna Sittard]]|caps7=23|goals7=3|years8=2017–2018|clubs8=[[Alemannia Aachen]]|caps8=27|goals8=9|years9=2018|clubs9=[[Zagłębie Sosnowiec]]|caps9=10|goals9=0|club-update=5 February 2020}} '''Junior Torunarigha''' (born 18 April 1990) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]]. Junior Torunarigha má bî efu ochu ékèlé nolu m'egwéjo efu ọdọ 1990 ì chì omá Nàìjíríà kì chî prọ́fésona kìa rì óò ógbà == Úkolo == Má bî efî-ewo Born in [[Ibadan]], Torunarigha ì Cha rî ubolu nwuhas played for [[VfB Fortuna Chemnitz|SV Fortuna Furth Glösa]], [[Chemnitzer FC]], [[Hertha BSC]], [[Rot-Weiß Oberhausen]], [[TSG Neustrelitz]], [[FC Carl Zeiss Jena|Carl Zeiss Jena]], [[ZFC Meuselwitz]], [[FC Amberg]] kpaǐ and [[Fortuna Sittard]].<ref name="SW">{{soccerway|junior-torunarigha/54191|accessdate=11 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{fussballdaten|torunarighajunior|Junior Torunarigha}}</ref><ref name="FuPa">{{cite web|url=http://www.fupa.net/berichte/fc-amberg-verpflichtet-junior-torunarigha-327011.html|title=FC Amberg verpflichtet Junior Torunarigha|date=28 July 2015|accessdate=11 February 2017|author=Stephan Landgraf|work=FuPa|language=German}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fortunasittard.nl/nieuws/junior-torunarigha-nieuwste-aanwinst-fortuna-sittard|title=Junior Torunarigha nieuwste aanwinst Fortuna Sittard|date=20 July 2016|accessdate=11 February 2017|language=Dutch|publisher=Fortuna Sittard|archive-date=14 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114233308/https://www.fortunasittard.nl/nieuws/junior-torunarigha-nieuwste-aanwinst-fortuna-sittard|url-status=dead}}</ref> == Īlîé ọ́lanwu == I nwo ch'ọmọ ẹwo German tẹ"He also holds German citizenship.<ref name="FuPa" /> Atta-wn His father, [[Ojokojo Torunarigha|Ojokojo]], "i ch'ọmọ k'ọ ch'ukpọchẹ kwobi ku ma kpaichẹ efu ujaju wẹwẹ efu ẹwo Germany, ẹgba kọ dọmọwọ ọmọgami nẹ kọ nwo chẹ.is a former footballer who played for a number of clubs in Germany, while his younger brother [[Jordan Torunarigha|Jordan]] ónugóò ǹwo chî arîbòlu is also a footballer.<ref name="FuPa" /> == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} p9z70joidm84be8ox493mkfxgjlkb3v 43943 43942 2026-07-22T18:43:58Z Austinea3 116 /* References */ 43943 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian-German footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{expand German|Junior Torunarigha|topic=bio|date=June 2022}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Junior Torunarigha|image=|image_size=|fullname=|birth_date={{birth date and age|1990|4|18|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Ibadan]], Nigeria|height=1.91 m<ref name = "SW"/>|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=1996–2001|youthclubs1=[[VfB Fortuna Chemnitz|SV Fortuna Furth Glösa]]|youthyears2=2001–2006|youthclubs2=[[Chemnitzer FC]]|youthyears3=2006–2009|youthclubs3=[[Hertha BSC]]|years1=2008–2011|clubs1=[[Hertha BSC II]]|caps1=47|goals1=11|years2=2011–2012|clubs2=[[Rot-Weiß Oberhausen]]|caps2=20|goals2=1|years3=2012–2013|clubs3=[[TSG Neustrelitz]]|caps3=19|goals3=5|years4=2013–2014|clubs4=[[FC Carl Zeiss Jena|Carl Zeiss Jena]]|caps4=13|goals4=3|years5=2014–2015|clubs5=[[ZFC Meuselwitz]]|caps5=18|goals5=1|years6=2015–2016|clubs6=[[FC Amberg]]|caps6=17|goals6=2|years7=2016–2017|clubs7=[[Fortuna Sittard]]|caps7=23|goals7=3|years8=2017–2018|clubs8=[[Alemannia Aachen]]|caps8=27|goals8=9|years9=2018|clubs9=[[Zagłębie Sosnowiec]]|caps9=10|goals9=0|club-update=5 February 2020}} '''Junior Torunarigha''' (ma bî efu ochu ékèlé nolu m'egwéjo efu born 18 April 1990) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]]. Junior Torunarigha má bî efu ochu ékèlé nolu m'egwéjo efu ọdọ 1990 ì chì omá Nàìjíríà kì chî prọ́fésona kìa rì óò ógbà == Úkolo == Má bî efî-ewo Born in [[Ibadan]], Torunarigha ì Cha rî ubolu nwuhas played for [[VfB Fortuna Chemnitz|SV Fortuna Furth Glösa]], [[Chemnitzer FC]], [[Hertha BSC]], [[Rot-Weiß Oberhausen]], [[TSG Neustrelitz]], [[FC Carl Zeiss Jena|Carl Zeiss Jena]], [[ZFC Meuselwitz]], [[FC Amberg]] kpaǐ and [[Fortuna Sittard]].<ref name="SW">{{soccerway|junior-torunarigha/54191|accessdate=11 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{fussballdaten|torunarighajunior|Junior Torunarigha}}</ref><ref name="FuPa">{{cite web|url=http://www.fupa.net/berichte/fc-amberg-verpflichtet-junior-torunarigha-327011.html|title=FC Amberg verpflichtet Junior Torunarigha|date=28 July 2015|accessdate=11 February 2017|author=Stephan Landgraf|work=FuPa|language=German}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fortunasittard.nl/nieuws/junior-torunarigha-nieuwste-aanwinst-fortuna-sittard|title=Junior Torunarigha nieuwste aanwinst Fortuna Sittard|date=20 July 2016|accessdate=11 February 2017|language=Dutch|publisher=Fortuna Sittard|archive-date=14 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114233308/https://www.fortunasittard.nl/nieuws/junior-torunarigha-nieuwste-aanwinst-fortuna-sittard|url-status=dead}}</ref> == Īlîé ọ́lanwu == I nwo ch'ọmọ ẹwo German tẹ"He also holds German citizenship.<ref name="FuPa" /> Atta-wn His father, [[Ojokojo Torunarigha|Ojokojo]], "i ch'ọmọ k'ọ ch'ukpọchẹ kwobi ku ma kpaichẹ efu ujaju wẹwẹ efu ẹwo Germany, ẹgba kọ dọmọwọ ọmọgami nẹ kọ nwo chẹ [[Jordan Torunarigha|Jordan]] ónugóò ǹwo chî arîbòlu <ref name="FuPa" /> == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} hwm717848bsxpdcg6kgvoil9sicx6ah 43944 43943 2026-07-22T18:48:05Z Austinea3 116 43944 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian-German footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{expand German|Junior Torunarigha|topic=bio|date=June 2022}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Junior Torunarigha|image=|image_size=|fullname=|birth_date={{birth date and age|1990|4|18|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Ibadan]], Nigeria|height=1.91 m<ref name = "SW"/>|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=1996–2001|youthclubs1=[[VfB Fortuna Chemnitz|SV Fortuna Furth Glösa]]|youthyears2=2001–2006|youthclubs2=[[Chemnitzer FC]]|youthyears3=2006–2009|youthclubs3=[[Hertha BSC]]|years1=2008–2011|clubs1=[[Hertha BSC II]]|caps1=47|goals1=11|years2=2011–2012|clubs2=[[Rot-Weiß Oberhausen]]|caps2=20|goals2=1|years3=2012–2013|clubs3=[[TSG Neustrelitz]]|caps3=19|goals3=5|years4=2013–2014|clubs4=[[FC Carl Zeiss Jena|Carl Zeiss Jena]]|caps4=13|goals4=3|years5=2014–2015|clubs5=[[ZFC Meuselwitz]]|caps5=18|goals5=1|years6=2015–2016|clubs6=[[FC Amberg]]|caps6=17|goals6=2|years7=2016–2017|clubs7=[[Fortuna Sittard]]|caps7=23|goals7=3|years8=2017–2018|clubs8=[[Alemannia Aachen]]|caps8=27|goals8=9|years9=2018|clubs9=[[Zagłębie Sosnowiec]]|caps9=10|goals9=0|club-update=5 February 2020}} '''Junior Torunarigha''' (ma bî efu ochu ékèlé nolu m'egwéjo efu 1990)ì chì omá Nàìjíríà kì chî prọ́fésona is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] kìa rì óò who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]]. Má bî efî-ewo Born in [[Ibadan]], Torunarigha ì Cha rî ubolu nwuhas played for [[VfB Fortuna Chemnitz|SV Fortuna Furth Glösa]], [[Chemnitzer FC]], [[Hertha BSC]], [[Rot-Weiß Oberhausen]], [[TSG Neustrelitz]], [[FC Carl Zeiss Jena|Carl Zeiss Jena]], [[ZFC Meuselwitz]], [[FC Amberg]] kpaǐ and [[Fortuna Sittard]].<ref name="SW">{{soccerway|junior-torunarigha/54191|accessdate=11 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{fussballdaten|torunarighajunior|Junior Torunarigha}}</ref><ref name="FuPa">{{cite web|url=http://www.fupa.net/berichte/fc-amberg-verpflichtet-junior-torunarigha-327011.html|title=FC Amberg verpflichtet Junior Torunarigha|date=28 July 2015|accessdate=11 February 2017|author=Stephan Landgraf|work=FuPa|language=German}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fortunasittard.nl/nieuws/junior-torunarigha-nieuwste-aanwinst-fortuna-sittard|title=Junior Torunarigha nieuwste aanwinst Fortuna Sittard|date=20 July 2016|accessdate=11 February 2017|language=Dutch|publisher=Fortuna Sittard|archive-date=14 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114233308/https://www.fortunasittard.nl/nieuws/junior-torunarigha-nieuwste-aanwinst-fortuna-sittard|url-status=dead}}</ref> == Īlîé ọ́lanwu == I nwo ch'ọmọ ẹwo German tẹ"He also holds German citizenship.<ref name="FuPa" /> Atta-wn His father, [[Ojokojo Torunarigha|Ojokojo]], "i ch'ọmọ k'ọ ch'ukpọchẹ kwobi ku ma kpaichẹ efu ujaju wẹwẹ efu ẹwo Germany, ẹgba kọ dọmọwọ ọmọgami nẹ kọ nwo chẹ [[Jordan Torunarigha|Jordan]] ónugóò ǹwo chî arîbòlu <ref name="FuPa" /> == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} kd4a7klu9nxxv7xs8taqnsj3r2kop7w 43945 43944 2026-07-22T18:51:10Z Austinea3 116 43945 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian-German footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{expand German|Junior Torunarigha|topic=bio|date=June 2022}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Junior Torunarigha|image=|image_size=|fullname=|birth_date={{birth date and age|1990|4|18|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Ibadan]], Nigeria|height=1.91 m<ref name = "SW"/>|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=1996–2001|youthclubs1=[[VfB Fortuna Chemnitz|SV Fortuna Furth Glösa]]|youthyears2=2001–2006|youthclubs2=[[Chemnitzer FC]]|youthyears3=2006–2009|youthclubs3=[[Hertha BSC]]|years1=2008–2011|clubs1=[[Hertha BSC II]]|caps1=47|goals1=11|years2=2011–2012|clubs2=[[Rot-Weiß Oberhausen]]|caps2=20|goals2=1|years3=2012–2013|clubs3=[[TSG Neustrelitz]]|caps3=19|goals3=5|years4=2013–2014|clubs4=[[FC Carl Zeiss Jena|Carl Zeiss Jena]]|caps4=13|goals4=3|years5=2014–2015|clubs5=[[ZFC Meuselwitz]]|caps5=18|goals5=1|years6=2015–2016|clubs6=[[FC Amberg]]|caps6=17|goals6=2|years7=2016–2017|clubs7=[[Fortuna Sittard]]|caps7=23|goals7=3|years8=2017–2018|clubs8=[[Alemannia Aachen]]|caps8=27|goals8=9|years9=2018|clubs9=[[Zagłębie Sosnowiec]]|caps9=10|goals9=0|club-update=5 February 2020}} '''Junior Torunarigha''' (ma bî efu ochu ékèlé nolu m'egwéjo efu 1990)ì chì omá Nàìjíríà kì chî prọ́fésona [[Association football|footballer]] kìa rì óò [[Forward (association football)|forward]]. Má bî efî-ewo Born in [[Ibadan]], Torunarigha ì Cha rî ubolu nwu [[VfB Fortuna Chemnitz|SV Fortuna Furth Glösa]], [[Chemnitzer FC]], [[Hertha BSC]], [[Rot-Weiß Oberhausen]], [[TSG Neustrelitz]], [[FC Carl Zeiss Jena|Carl Zeiss Jena]], [[ZFC Meuselwitz]], [[FC Amberg]] kpaǐ [[Fortuna Sittard]].<ref name="SW">{{soccerway|junior-torunarigha/54191|accessdate=11 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{fussballdaten|torunarighajunior|Junior Torunarigha}}</ref><ref name="FuPa">{{cite web|url=http://www.fupa.net/berichte/fc-amberg-verpflichtet-junior-torunarigha-327011.html|title=FC Amberg verpflichtet Junior Torunarigha|date=28 July 2015|accessdate=11 February 2017|author=Stephan Landgraf|work=FuPa|language=German}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fortunasittard.nl/nieuws/junior-torunarigha-nieuwste-aanwinst-fortuna-sittard|title=Junior Torunarigha nieuwste aanwinst Fortuna Sittard|date=20 July 2016|accessdate=11 February 2017|language=Dutch|publisher=Fortuna Sittard|archive-date=14 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114233308/https://www.fortunasittard.nl/nieuws/junior-torunarigha-nieuwste-aanwinst-fortuna-sittard|url-status=dead}}</ref> == Īlîé ọ́lanwu == I nwo ch'ọmọ ẹwo German tẹ"He also holds German citizenship.<ref name="FuPa" /> Atta-wn His father, [[Ojokojo Torunarigha|Ojokojo]], "i ch'ọmọ k'ọ ch'ukpọchẹ kwobi ku ma kpaichẹ efu ujaju wẹwẹ efu ẹwo Germany, ẹgba kọ dọmọwọ ọmọgami nẹ kọ nwo chẹ [[Jordan Torunarigha|Jordan]] ónugóò ǹwo chî arîbòlu <ref name="FuPa" /> == References == {{reflist}}{{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} 1735opu4ycxcr3j7s6p188fqbz7j7yk Papa Idris 0 2538 43946 2026-07-22T19:13:38Z Austinea3 116 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Papa Idris|image=|caption=|fullname=|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1989|7|27|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|height={{Height|m=1.95|precision=0}}|position=[[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|Centre back]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=2006–2011|clubs1=Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna..." 43946 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Papa Idris|image=|caption=|fullname=|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1989|7|27|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|height={{Height|m=1.95|precision=0}}|position=[[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|Centre back]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=2006–2011|clubs1=[[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]]|caps1=15|goals1=0|years2=2012–2013|clubs2=[[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]]|caps2=51|goals2=1|years3=2013|clubs3=[[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]]|caps3=0|goals3=0|years4=2014–2015|clubs4=[[Gombe United F.C.|Gombe United]]|caps4=72|goals4=3|years5=2016|clubs5=[[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]]|caps5=87|goals5=2|years6=2019|clubs6=[[Kada City F.C.|Kada City]]|caps6=8|goals6=0|years7=2019–2021|clubs7=[[Jigawa Golden Stars F.C.|Jigawa Golden Stars]]|caps7=24|goals7=0|nationalyears1=2012–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=3|nationalgoals1=0|club-update=3 May 2012|nationalteam-update=15 August 2012}} '''Papa Idris''' (born 27 July 1989) is a Nigerian [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|central defender]]. == Club career == Idris started playing as a senior for [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]] and [[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]].<ref>[http://westafricanfootball.com/2012/01/16/new-players-at-the-nigeria-national-football-team/ New players at the Nigeria national football team]; West African Football, 16 January 2012</ref> On 28 March 2013, it was announced that he and compatriot [[Reuben Gabriel]] would join [[Scottish Premier League]] side [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] as [[Free agent|free agents]],<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21967620 Kilmarnock close in on double Nigerian signings]; [[BBC Sport]], 28 March 2013</ref> and both signed three-year deals the following week.<ref>[http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/kilmarnock/219810-kilmarnock-sign-gabriel-reuben-and-papa-idris-on-three-year-deals/ Midfielder Kilmarnock sign Gabriel Reuben and Papa Idris on three-year deals] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130407005650/http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/kilmarnock/219810-kilmarnock-sign-gabriel-reuben-and-papa-idris-on-three-year-deals/|date=7 April 2013}}; [[STV News]], 2 April 2013</ref> Idris' contract was terminated in late June 2013, without him having made one single official appearance.<ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=9930 Kilmarnock terminate Papa Idris contract]; All Nigeria Soccer, 30 June 2013</ref> The move was confirmed by the club three months later,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/articles/20130903/announcement-papa-idris-released_85961_3442564|title=Announcement: Papa Idris released|publisher=Kilmarnock F.C|date=3 September 2013|accessdate=31 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308083658/http://www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/articles/20130903/announcement-papa-idris-released_85961_3442564|archive-date=8 March 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> and he returned to his homeland by joining [[Gombe United F.C.|Gombe United]] for one year.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/455493/EXCLUSIVE-Killie-want-Latvian-stopper|title=Exclusive: Killie want Latvian stopper|publisher=[[Daily Express]]|date=23 January 2014|accessdate=31 January 2014}}</ref> After a spell with [[Kada City F.C.|Kada City]] in 2019, Idris then moved to [[Jigawa Golden Stars F.C.|Jigawa Golden Stars]] where he played for 2 seasons.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.flashscore.com/player/idris-papa/Ym0plTIo/|title=Papa Idris Profile|publisher=Flash Score|accessdate=4 May 2024}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{NFT player|pid=47330}} * {{Soccerway|papa-idris/242542}} 8ncu4j54k3mzzibnozr1r4eo6qm7i44 43947 43946 2026-07-22T19:21:12Z Austinea3 116 43947 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Papa Idris|image=|caption=|fullname=|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1989|7|27|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|height={{Height|m=1.95|precision=0}}|position=[[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|Centre back]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=2006–2011|clubs1=[[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]]|caps1=15|goals1=0|years2=2012–2013|clubs2=[[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]]|caps2=51|goals2=1|years3=2013|clubs3=[[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]]|caps3=0|goals3=0|years4=2014–2015|clubs4=[[Gombe United F.C.|Gombe United]]|caps4=72|goals4=3|years5=2016|clubs5=[[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]]|caps5=87|goals5=2|years6=2019|clubs6=[[Kada City F.C.|Kada City]]|caps6=8|goals6=0|years7=2019–2021|clubs7=[[Jigawa Golden Stars F.C.|Jigawa Golden Stars]]|caps7=24|goals7=0|nationalyears1=2012–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=3|nationalgoals1=0|club-update=3 May 2012|nationalteam-update=15 August 2012}} '''Papa Idris''' (má bî égbà kî ochu ékèbîa nolu ogwu nyọ m'ebîa efu ọdọ born 27 July 1989) ì chì óma Naijiria kì chî is a Nigerian [[Association football|footballer]] énè kî ch'arì who plays as a [[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|central defender]]. == Club career == Idris started playing as a senior for [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]] and [[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]].<ref>[http://westafricanfootball.com/2012/01/16/new-players-at-the-nigeria-national-football-team/ New players at the Nigeria national football team]; West African Football, 16 January 2012</ref> On 28 March 2013, it was announced that he and compatriot [[Reuben Gabriel]] would join [[Scottish Premier League]] side [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] as [[Free agent|free agents]],<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21967620 Kilmarnock close in on double Nigerian signings]; [[BBC Sport]], 28 March 2013</ref> and both signed three-year deals the following week.<ref>[http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/kilmarnock/219810-kilmarnock-sign-gabriel-reuben-and-papa-idris-on-three-year-deals/ Midfielder Kilmarnock sign Gabriel Reuben and Papa Idris on three-year deals] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130407005650/http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/kilmarnock/219810-kilmarnock-sign-gabriel-reuben-and-papa-idris-on-three-year-deals/|date=7 April 2013}}; [[STV News]], 2 April 2013</ref> Idris' contract was terminated in late June 2013, without him having made one single official appearance.<ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=9930 Kilmarnock terminate Papa Idris contract]; All Nigeria Soccer, 30 June 2013</ref> The move was confirmed by the club three months later,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/articles/20130903/announcement-papa-idris-released_85961_3442564|title=Announcement: Papa Idris released|publisher=Kilmarnock F.C|date=3 September 2013|accessdate=31 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308083658/http://www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/articles/20130903/announcement-papa-idris-released_85961_3442564|archive-date=8 March 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> and he returned to his homeland by joining [[Gombe United F.C.|Gombe United]] for one year.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/455493/EXCLUSIVE-Killie-want-Latvian-stopper|title=Exclusive: Killie want Latvian stopper|publisher=[[Daily Express]]|date=23 January 2014|accessdate=31 January 2014}}</ref> After a spell with [[Kada City F.C.|Kada City]] in 2019, Idris then moved to [[Jigawa Golden Stars F.C.|Jigawa Golden Stars]] where he played for 2 seasons.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.flashscore.com/player/idris-papa/Ym0plTIo/|title=Papa Idris Profile|publisher=Flash Score|accessdate=4 May 2024}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{NFT player|pid=47330}} * {{Soccerway|papa-idris/242542}} 3ly2pne5944ljkvdwg4giqdfdoxti4v 43948 43947 2026-07-22T19:28:08Z Austinea3 116 43948 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Papa Idris|image=|caption=|fullname=|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1989|7|27|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|height={{Height|m=1.95|precision=0}}|position=[[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|Centre back]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=2006–2011|clubs1=[[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]]|caps1=15|goals1=0|years2=2012–2013|clubs2=[[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]]|caps2=51|goals2=1|years3=2013|clubs3=[[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]]|caps3=0|goals3=0|years4=2014–2015|clubs4=[[Gombe United F.C.|Gombe United]]|caps4=72|goals4=3|years5=2016|clubs5=[[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]]|caps5=87|goals5=2|years6=2019|clubs6=[[Kada City F.C.|Kada City]]|caps6=8|goals6=0|years7=2019–2021|clubs7=[[Jigawa Golden Stars F.C.|Jigawa Golden Stars]]|caps7=24|goals7=0|nationalyears1=2012–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=3|nationalgoals1=0|club-update=3 May 2012|nationalteam-update=15 August 2012}} '''Papa Idris''' (má bî égbà kî ochu ékèbîa nolu ogwu nyọ m'ebîa efu ọdọ 1989) ì chì óma Naijiria kì chî [[Association football|footballer]] énè kî ch'arì [[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|central defender]]. == Club career == Idris chánẹ ukpọchẹ dabu amá nẹ nwu" Idris started playing as a senior for [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]] kpaí and [[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]].<ref>[http://westafricanfootball.com/2012/01/16/new-players-at-the-nigeria-national-football-team/ New players at the Nigeria national football team]; West African Football, 16 January 2012</ref> Efu ọjọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai mẹjo efu ule March ọdun ugbọmẹ mọgwọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai mẹta, amọna ka kpaichẹ kẹ dọmọwọ i kpai ọmọ ẹwo nẹ.. On 28 March 2013, it was announced that he and compatriot [[Reuben Gabriel]] would join [[Scottish Premier League]] side [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] as [[Free agent|free agents]],<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21967620 Kilmarnock close in on double Nigerian signings]; [[BBC Sport]], 28 March 2013</ref> and both signed three-year deals the following week.<ref>[http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/kilmarnock/219810-kilmarnock-sign-gabriel-reuben-and-papa-idris-on-three-year-deals/ Midfielder Kilmarnock sign Gabriel Reuben and Papa Idris on three-year deals] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130407005650/http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/kilmarnock/219810-kilmarnock-sign-gabriel-reuben-and-papa-idris-on-three-year-deals/|date=7 April 2013}}; [[STV News]], 2 April 2013</ref> Idris' contract was terminated in late June 2013, without him having made one single official appearance.<ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=9930 Kilmarnock terminate Papa Idris contract]; All Nigeria Soccer, 30 June 2013</ref> The move was confirmed by the club three months later,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/articles/20130903/announcement-papa-idris-released_85961_3442564|title=Announcement: Papa Idris released|publisher=Kilmarnock F.C|date=3 September 2013|accessdate=31 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308083658/http://www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/articles/20130903/announcement-papa-idris-released_85961_3442564|archive-date=8 March 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> and he returned to his homeland by joining [[Gombe United F.C.|Gombe United]] for one year.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/455493/EXCLUSIVE-Killie-want-Latvian-stopper|title=Exclusive: Killie want Latvian stopper|publisher=[[Daily Express]]|date=23 January 2014|accessdate=31 January 2014}}</ref> After a spell with [[Kada City F.C.|Kada City]] in 2019, Idris then moved to [[Jigawa Golden Stars F.C.|Jigawa Golden Stars]] where he played for 2 seasons.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.flashscore.com/player/idris-papa/Ym0plTIo/|title=Papa Idris Profile|publisher=Flash Score|accessdate=4 May 2024}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{NFT player|pid=47330}} * {{Soccerway|papa-idris/242542}} ct2ix1lg9s0kxtey19896ast7sfyft6 43953 43948 2026-07-23T08:23:16Z Austinea3 116 /* Club career */ 43953 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Papa Idris|image=|caption=|fullname=|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1989|7|27|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|height={{Height|m=1.95|precision=0}}|position=[[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|Centre back]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=2006–2011|clubs1=[[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]]|caps1=15|goals1=0|years2=2012–2013|clubs2=[[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]]|caps2=51|goals2=1|years3=2013|clubs3=[[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]]|caps3=0|goals3=0|years4=2014–2015|clubs4=[[Gombe United F.C.|Gombe United]]|caps4=72|goals4=3|years5=2016|clubs5=[[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]]|caps5=87|goals5=2|years6=2019|clubs6=[[Kada City F.C.|Kada City]]|caps6=8|goals6=0|years7=2019–2021|clubs7=[[Jigawa Golden Stars F.C.|Jigawa Golden Stars]]|caps7=24|goals7=0|nationalyears1=2012–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=3|nationalgoals1=0|club-update=3 May 2012|nationalteam-update=15 August 2012}} '''Papa Idris''' (má bî égbà kî ochu ékèbîa nolu ogwu nyọ m'ebîa efu ọdọ 1989) ì chì óma Naijiria kì chî [[Association football|footballer]] énè kî ch'arì [[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|central defender]]. == Club career == Idris chánẹ ukpọchẹ dabu amá nẹ nwu" [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]] kpaí [[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]].<ref>[http://westafricanfootball.com/2012/01/16/new-players-at-the-nigeria-national-football-team/ New players at the Nigeria national football team]; West African Football, 16 January 2012</ref> Efu ọjọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai mẹjo efu ule March ọdun ugbọmẹ mọgwọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai mẹta, amọna ka kpaichẹ kẹ dọmọwọ i kpai ọmọ ẹwo nẹ.. On 28 March 2013, it was announced that he and compatriot [[Reuben Gabriel]] would join [[Scottish Premier League]] side [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] as [[Free agent|free agents]],<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21967620 Kilmarnock close in on double Nigerian signings]; [[BBC Sport]], 28 March 2013</ref> and both signed three-year deals the following week.<ref>[http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/kilmarnock/219810-kilmarnock-sign-gabriel-reuben-and-papa-idris-on-three-year-deals/ Midfielder Kilmarnock sign Gabriel Reuben and Papa Idris on three-year deals] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130407005650/http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/kilmarnock/219810-kilmarnock-sign-gabriel-reuben-and-papa-idris-on-three-year-deals/|date=7 April 2013}}; [[STV News]], 2 April 2013</ref> Idris' contract was terminated in late June 2013, without him having made one single official appearance.<ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=9930 Kilmarnock terminate Papa Idris contract]; All Nigeria Soccer, 30 June 2013</ref> The move was confirmed by the club three months later,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/articles/20130903/announcement-papa-idris-released_85961_3442564|title=Announcement: Papa Idris released|publisher=Kilmarnock F.C|date=3 September 2013|accessdate=31 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308083658/http://www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/articles/20130903/announcement-papa-idris-released_85961_3442564|archive-date=8 March 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> and he returned to his homeland by joining [[Gombe United F.C.|Gombe United]] for one year.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/455493/EXCLUSIVE-Killie-want-Latvian-stopper|title=Exclusive: Killie want Latvian stopper|publisher=[[Daily Express]]|date=23 January 2014|accessdate=31 January 2014}}</ref> After a spell with [[Kada City F.C.|Kada City]] in 2019, Idris then moved to [[Jigawa Golden Stars F.C.|Jigawa Golden Stars]] where he played for 2 seasons.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.flashscore.com/player/idris-papa/Ym0plTIo/|title=Papa Idris Profile|publisher=Flash Score|accessdate=4 May 2024}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{NFT player|pid=47330}} * {{Soccerway|papa-idris/242542}} nzbcs0ii8oztb49z74pqgi0a83oqyt7 43954 43953 2026-07-23T08:30:08Z Austinea3 116 43954 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Papa Idris|image=|caption=|fullname=|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1989|7|27|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|height={{Height|m=1.95|precision=0}}|position=[[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|Centre back]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=2006–2011|clubs1=[[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]]|caps1=15|goals1=0|years2=2012–2013|clubs2=[[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]]|caps2=51|goals2=1|years3=2013|clubs3=[[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]]|caps3=0|goals3=0|years4=2014–2015|clubs4=[[Gombe United F.C.|Gombe United]]|caps4=72|goals4=3|years5=2016|clubs5=[[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]]|caps5=87|goals5=2|years6=2019|clubs6=[[Kada City F.C.|Kada City]]|caps6=8|goals6=0|years7=2019–2021|clubs7=[[Jigawa Golden Stars F.C.|Jigawa Golden Stars]]|caps7=24|goals7=0|nationalyears1=2012–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=3|nationalgoals1=0|club-update=3 May 2012|nationalteam-update=15 August 2012}} '''Papa Idris''' (má bî égbà kî ochu ékèbîa nolu ogwu nyọ m'ebîa efu ọdọ 1989) ì chì óma Naijiria kì chî [[Association football|footballer]] énè kî ch'arì [[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|central defender]]. == Club career == Idris chánẹ ukpọchẹ dabu amá nẹ nwu" [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]] kpaí [[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]].<ref>[http://westafricanfootball.com/2012/01/16/new-players-at-the-nigeria-national-football-team/ New players at the Nigeria national football team]; West African Football, 16 January 2012</ref> Efu ọjọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai mẹjo efu ule March ọdun ugbọmẹ mọgwọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai mẹta, amọna ka kpaichẹ kẹ dọmọwọ i kpai ọmọ ẹwo nẹ. [[Reuben Gabriel]] kì dàmá kpî would join [[Scottish Premier League]] ákòló side [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] dábì as [[Free agent|free agents]],<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21967620 Kilmarnock close in on double Nigerian signings]; [[BBC Sport]], 28 March 2013</ref> kpaí ámàlé dàmá ku ma dowo tọ'takīdá ku ma d'omo ọdọ m'etá ubí aladi and both signed three-year deals the following week.<ref>[http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/kilmarnock/219810-kilmarnock-sign-gabriel-reuben-and-papa-idris-on-three-year-deals/ Midfielder Kilmarnock sign Gabriel Reuben and Papa Idris on three-year deals] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130407005650/http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/kilmarnock/219810-kilmarnock-sign-gabriel-reuben-and-papa-idris-on-three-year-deals/|date=7 April 2013}}; [[STV News]], 2 April 2013</ref> Idris' contract was terminated in late June 2013, without him having made one single official appearance.<ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=9930 Kilmarnock terminate Papa Idris contract]; All Nigeria Soccer, 30 June 2013</ref> The move was confirmed by the club three months later,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/articles/20130903/announcement-papa-idris-released_85961_3442564|title=Announcement: Papa Idris released|publisher=Kilmarnock F.C|date=3 September 2013|accessdate=31 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308083658/http://www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/articles/20130903/announcement-papa-idris-released_85961_3442564|archive-date=8 March 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> and he returned to his homeland by joining [[Gombe United F.C.|Gombe United]] for one year.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/455493/EXCLUSIVE-Killie-want-Latvian-stopper|title=Exclusive: Killie want Latvian stopper|publisher=[[Daily Express]]|date=23 January 2014|accessdate=31 January 2014}}</ref> After a spell with [[Kada City F.C.|Kada City]] in 2019, Idris then moved to [[Jigawa Golden Stars F.C.|Jigawa Golden Stars]] where he played for 2 seasons.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.flashscore.com/player/idris-papa/Ym0plTIo/|title=Papa Idris Profile|publisher=Flash Score|accessdate=4 May 2024}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{NFT player|pid=47330}} * {{Soccerway|papa-idris/242542}} 88v5f9aabhsvp68fjil16ztmowi4wnh 43955 43954 2026-07-23T08:31:24Z Austinea3 116 43955 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Papa Idris|image=|caption=|fullname=|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1989|7|27|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|height={{Height|m=1.95|precision=0}}|position=[[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|Centre back]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=2006–2011|clubs1=[[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]]|caps1=15|goals1=0|years2=2012–2013|clubs2=[[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]]|caps2=51|goals2=1|years3=2013|clubs3=[[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]]|caps3=0|goals3=0|years4=2014–2015|clubs4=[[Gombe United F.C.|Gombe United]]|caps4=72|goals4=3|years5=2016|clubs5=[[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]]|caps5=87|goals5=2|years6=2019|clubs6=[[Kada City F.C.|Kada City]]|caps6=8|goals6=0|years7=2019–2021|clubs7=[[Jigawa Golden Stars F.C.|Jigawa Golden Stars]]|caps7=24|goals7=0|nationalyears1=2012–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=3|nationalgoals1=0|club-update=3 May 2012|nationalteam-update=15 August 2012}} '''Papa Idris''' (má bî égbà kî ochu ékèbîa nolu ogwu nyọ m'ebîa efu ọdọ 1989) ì chì óma Naijiria kì chî [[Association football|footballer]] énè kî ch'arì [[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|central defender]]. == Club career == Idris chánẹ ukpọchẹ dabu amá nẹ nwu" [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]] kpaí [[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]].<ref>[http://westafricanfootball.com/2012/01/16/new-players-at-the-nigeria-national-football-team/ New players at the Nigeria national football team]; West African Football, 16 January 2012</ref> Efu ọjọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai mẹjo efu ule March ọdun ugbọmẹ mọgwọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai mẹta, amọna ka kpaichẹ kẹ dọmọwọ i kpai ọmọ ẹwo nẹ. [[Reuben Gabriel]] kì dàmá kpî [[Scottish Premier League]] ákòló [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] dábì [[Free agent|free agents]],<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21967620 Kilmarnock close in on double Nigerian signings]; [[BBC Sport]], 28 March 2013</ref> kpaí ámàlé dàmá ku ma dowo tọ'takīdá ku ma d'omo ọdọ m'etá ubí aladi <ref>[http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/kilmarnock/219810-kilmarnock-sign-gabriel-reuben-and-papa-idris-on-three-year-deals/ Midfielder Kilmarnock sign Gabriel Reuben and Papa Idris on three-year deals] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130407005650/http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/kilmarnock/219810-kilmarnock-sign-gabriel-reuben-and-papa-idris-on-three-year-deals/|date=7 April 2013}}; [[STV News]], 2 April 2013</ref> Idris' contract was terminated in late June 2013, without him having made one single official appearance.<ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=9930 Kilmarnock terminate Papa Idris contract]; All Nigeria Soccer, 30 June 2013</ref> The move was confirmed by the club three months later,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/articles/20130903/announcement-papa-idris-released_85961_3442564|title=Announcement: Papa Idris released|publisher=Kilmarnock F.C|date=3 September 2013|accessdate=31 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308083658/http://www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/articles/20130903/announcement-papa-idris-released_85961_3442564|archive-date=8 March 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> and he returned to his homeland by joining [[Gombe United F.C.|Gombe United]] for one year.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/455493/EXCLUSIVE-Killie-want-Latvian-stopper|title=Exclusive: Killie want Latvian stopper|publisher=[[Daily Express]]|date=23 January 2014|accessdate=31 January 2014}}</ref> After a spell with [[Kada City F.C.|Kada City]] in 2019, Idris then moved to [[Jigawa Golden Stars F.C.|Jigawa Golden Stars]] where he played for 2 seasons.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.flashscore.com/player/idris-papa/Ym0plTIo/|title=Papa Idris Profile|publisher=Flash Score|accessdate=4 May 2024}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{NFT player|pid=47330}} * {{Soccerway|papa-idris/242542}} p55obgcofresw18ezmqu8ygexpiczy4 43956 43955 2026-07-23T08:36:51Z Austinea3 116 43956 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Papa Idris|image=|caption=|fullname=|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1989|7|27|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|height={{Height|m=1.95|precision=0}}|position=[[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|Centre back]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=2006–2011|clubs1=[[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]]|caps1=15|goals1=0|years2=2012–2013|clubs2=[[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]]|caps2=51|goals2=1|years3=2013|clubs3=[[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]]|caps3=0|goals3=0|years4=2014–2015|clubs4=[[Gombe United F.C.|Gombe United]]|caps4=72|goals4=3|years5=2016|clubs5=[[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]]|caps5=87|goals5=2|years6=2019|clubs6=[[Kada City F.C.|Kada City]]|caps6=8|goals6=0|years7=2019–2021|clubs7=[[Jigawa Golden Stars F.C.|Jigawa Golden Stars]]|caps7=24|goals7=0|nationalyears1=2012–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=3|nationalgoals1=0|club-update=3 May 2012|nationalteam-update=15 August 2012}} '''Papa Idris''' (má bî égbà kî ochu ékèbîa nolu ogwu nyọ m'ebîa efu ọdọ 1989) ì chì óma Naijiria kì chî [[Association football|footballer]] énè kî ch'arì [[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|central defender]]. == Club career == Idris chánẹ ukpọchẹ dabu amá nẹ nwu" [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]] kpaí [[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]].<ref>[http://westafricanfootball.com/2012/01/16/new-players-at-the-nigeria-national-football-team/ New players at the Nigeria national football team]; West African Football, 16 January 2012</ref> Efu ọjọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai mẹjo efu ule March ọdun ugbọmẹ mọgwọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai mẹta, amọna ka kpaichẹ kẹ dọmọwọ i kpai ọmọ ẹwo nẹ. [[Reuben Gabriel]] kì dàmá kpî [[Scottish Premier League]] ákòló [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] dábì [[Free agent|free agents]],<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21967620 Kilmarnock close in on double Nigerian signings]; [[BBC Sport]], 28 March 2013</ref> kpaí ámàlé dàmá ku ma dowo tọ'takīdá ku ma d'omo ọdọ m'etá ubí aladi <ref>[http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/kilmarnock/219810-kilmarnock-sign-gabriel-reuben-and-papa-idris-on-three-year-deals/ Midfielder Kilmarnock sign Gabriel Reuben and Papa Idris on three-year deals] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130407005650/http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/kilmarnock/219810-kilmarnock-sign-gabriel-reuben-and-papa-idris-on-three-year-deals/|date=7 April 2013}}; [[STV News]], 2 April 2013</ref> Ma kpa takada k'Idris kpai ẹgba anyị ule efu ochu ékèfa ọdo ugbọmẹ mọgwọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai mẹta, kpai k'ọ kpaichẹ i nọ nwo kpaichẹ efu ujaju ka dabu ọka kọ ch'unyịmẹ tẹ" Idris' contract was terminated in late June 2013, without him having made one single official appearance.<ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=9930 Kilmarnock terminate Papa Idris contract]; All Nigeria Soccer, 30 June 2013</ref> The move was confirmed by the club three months later,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/articles/20130903/announcement-papa-idris-released_85961_3442564|title=Announcement: Papa Idris released|publisher=Kilmarnock F.C|date=3 September 2013|accessdate=31 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308083658/http://www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/articles/20130903/announcement-papa-idris-released_85961_3442564|archive-date=8 March 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> and he returned to his homeland by joining [[Gombe United F.C.|Gombe United]] for one year.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/455493/EXCLUSIVE-Killie-want-Latvian-stopper|title=Exclusive: Killie want Latvian stopper|publisher=[[Daily Express]]|date=23 January 2014|accessdate=31 January 2014}}</ref> After a spell with [[Kada City F.C.|Kada City]] in 2019, Idris then moved to [[Jigawa Golden Stars F.C.|Jigawa Golden Stars]] where he played for 2 seasons.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.flashscore.com/player/idris-papa/Ym0plTIo/|title=Papa Idris Profile|publisher=Flash Score|accessdate=4 May 2024}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{NFT player|pid=47330}} * {{Soccerway|papa-idris/242542}} otp1etjfujpowlyadiiek4qb82p3k4e 43957 43956 2026-07-23T08:38:24Z Austinea3 116 43957 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Papa Idris|image=|caption=|fullname=|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1989|7|27|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|height={{Height|m=1.95|precision=0}}|position=[[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|Centre back]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=2006–2011|clubs1=[[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]]|caps1=15|goals1=0|years2=2012–2013|clubs2=[[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]]|caps2=51|goals2=1|years3=2013|clubs3=[[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]]|caps3=0|goals3=0|years4=2014–2015|clubs4=[[Gombe United F.C.|Gombe United]]|caps4=72|goals4=3|years5=2016|clubs5=[[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]]|caps5=87|goals5=2|years6=2019|clubs6=[[Kada City F.C.|Kada City]]|caps6=8|goals6=0|years7=2019–2021|clubs7=[[Jigawa Golden Stars F.C.|Jigawa Golden Stars]]|caps7=24|goals7=0|nationalyears1=2012–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=3|nationalgoals1=0|club-update=3 May 2012|nationalteam-update=15 August 2012}} '''Papa Idris''' (má bî égbà kî ochu ékèbîa nolu ogwu nyọ m'ebîa efu ọdọ 1989) ì chì óma Naijiria kì chî [[Association football|footballer]] énè kî ch'arì [[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|central defender]]. == Club career == Idris chánẹ ukpọchẹ dabu amá nẹ nwu" [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]] kpaí [[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]].<ref>[http://westafricanfootball.com/2012/01/16/new-players-at-the-nigeria-national-football-team/ New players at the Nigeria national football team]; West African Football, 16 January 2012</ref> Efu ọjọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai mẹjo efu ule March ọdun ugbọmẹ mọgwọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai mẹta, amọna ka kpaichẹ kẹ dọmọwọ i kpai ọmọ ẹwo nẹ. [[Reuben Gabriel]] kì dàmá kpî [[Scottish Premier League]] ákòló [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] dábì [[Free agent|free agents]],<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21967620 Kilmarnock close in on double Nigerian signings]; [[BBC Sport]], 28 March 2013</ref> kpaí ámàlé dàmá ku ma dowo tọ'takīdá ku ma d'omo ọdọ m'etá ubí aladi <ref>[http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/kilmarnock/219810-kilmarnock-sign-gabriel-reuben-and-papa-idris-on-three-year-deals/ Midfielder Kilmarnock sign Gabriel Reuben and Papa Idris on three-year deals] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130407005650/http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/kilmarnock/219810-kilmarnock-sign-gabriel-reuben-and-papa-idris-on-three-year-deals/|date=7 April 2013}}; [[STV News]], 2 April 2013</ref> Ma kpa takada k'Idris kpai ẹgba anyị ule efu ochu ékèfa ọdo ugbọmẹ mọgwọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai mẹta, kpai k'ọ kpaichẹ i nọ nwo kpaichẹ efu ujaju ka dabu ọka kọ ch'unyịmẹ tẹ .<ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=9930 Kilmarnock terminate Papa Idris contract]; All Nigeria Soccer, 30 June 2013</ref> The move was confirmed by the club three months later,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/articles/20130903/announcement-papa-idris-released_85961_3442564|title=Announcement: Papa Idris released|publisher=Kilmarnock F.C|date=3 September 2013|accessdate=31 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308083658/http://www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/articles/20130903/announcement-papa-idris-released_85961_3442564|archive-date=8 March 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> and he returned to his homeland by joining [[Gombe United F.C.|Gombe United]] for one year.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/455493/EXCLUSIVE-Killie-want-Latvian-stopper|title=Exclusive: Killie want Latvian stopper|publisher=[[Daily Express]]|date=23 January 2014|accessdate=31 January 2014}}</ref> After a spell with [[Kada City F.C.|Kada City]] in 2019, Idris then moved to [[Jigawa Golden Stars F.C.|Jigawa Golden Stars]] where he played for 2 seasons.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.flashscore.com/player/idris-papa/Ym0plTIo/|title=Papa Idris Profile|publisher=Flash Score|accessdate=4 May 2024}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{NFT player|pid=47330}} * {{Soccerway|papa-idris/242542}} 3se3dmj7rvqmlhkyrcfaxdhc44iym5h 43960 43957 2026-07-23T08:45:03Z Austinea3 116 43960 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Papa Idris|image=|caption=|fullname=|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1989|7|27|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|height={{Height|m=1.95|precision=0}}|position=[[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|Centre back]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=2006–2011|clubs1=[[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]]|caps1=15|goals1=0|years2=2012–2013|clubs2=[[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]]|caps2=51|goals2=1|years3=2013|clubs3=[[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]]|caps3=0|goals3=0|years4=2014–2015|clubs4=[[Gombe United F.C.|Gombe United]]|caps4=72|goals4=3|years5=2016|clubs5=[[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]]|caps5=87|goals5=2|years6=2019|clubs6=[[Kada City F.C.|Kada City]]|caps6=8|goals6=0|years7=2019–2021|clubs7=[[Jigawa Golden Stars F.C.|Jigawa Golden Stars]]|caps7=24|goals7=0|nationalyears1=2012–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=3|nationalgoals1=0|club-update=3 May 2012|nationalteam-update=15 August 2012}} '''Papa Idris''' (má bî égbà kî ochu ékèbîa nolu ogwu nyọ m'ebîa efu ọdọ 1989) ì chì óma Naijiria kì chî [[Association football|footballer]] énè kî ch'arì [[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|central defender]]. == Club career == Idris chánẹ ukpọchẹ dabu amá nẹ nwu" [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]] kpaí [[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]].<ref>[http://westafricanfootball.com/2012/01/16/new-players-at-the-nigeria-national-football-team/ New players at the Nigeria national football team]; West African Football, 16 January 2012</ref> Efu ọjọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai mẹjo efu ule March ọdun ugbọmẹ mọgwọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai mẹta, amọna ka kpaichẹ kẹ dọmọwọ i kpai ọmọ ẹwo nẹ. [[Reuben Gabriel]] kì dàmá kpî [[Scottish Premier League]] ákòló [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] dábì [[Free agent|free agents]],<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21967620 Kilmarnock close in on double Nigerian signings]; [[BBC Sport]], 28 March 2013</ref> kpaí ámàlé dàmá ku ma dowo tọ'takīdá ku ma d'omo ọdọ m'etá ubí aladi <ref>[http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/kilmarnock/219810-kilmarnock-sign-gabriel-reuben-and-papa-idris-on-three-year-deals/ Midfielder Kilmarnock sign Gabriel Reuben and Papa Idris on three-year deals] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130407005650/http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/kilmarnock/219810-kilmarnock-sign-gabriel-reuben-and-papa-idris-on-three-year-deals/|date=7 April 2013}}; [[STV News]], 2 April 2013</ref> Ma kpa takada k'Idris kpai ẹgba anyị ule efu ochu ékèfa ọdo ugbọmẹ mọgwọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai mẹta, kpai k'ọ kpaichẹ i nọ nwo kpaichẹ efu ujaju ka dabu ọka kọ ch'unyịmẹ tẹ .<ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=9930 Kilmarnock terminate Papa Idris contract]; All Nigeria Soccer, 30 June 2013</ref> "Unyọ kpa dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ gba unyọ gba abeki amẹ́nẹ́ unyọ club f’ọdu nwu kpa k’ẹ dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ gba kaká amẹ́nẹ́ ọ́gọ́ mọ́ta k’ẹ dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ The move was confirmed by the club three months later,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/articles/20130903/announcement-papa-idris-released_85961_3442564|title=Announcement: Papa Idris released|publisher=Kilmarnock F.C|date=3 September 2013|accessdate=31 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308083658/http://www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/articles/20130903/announcement-papa-idris-released_85961_3442564|archive-date=8 March 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> kpaî î dákubîwî unyî étta ūgbo kî kwo kî dàmà kpi and he returned to his homeland by joining [[Gombe United F.C.|Gombe United]] ọ́ji ọdọ káà for one year.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/455493/EXCLUSIVE-Killie-want-Latvian-stopper|title=Exclusive: Killie want Latvian stopper|publisher=[[Daily Express]]|date=23 January 2014|accessdate=31 January 2014}}</ref> After a spell with [[Kada City F.C.|Kada City]] in 2019, Idris then moved to [[Jigawa Golden Stars F.C.|Jigawa Golden Stars]] where he played for 2 seasons.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.flashscore.com/player/idris-papa/Ym0plTIo/|title=Papa Idris Profile|publisher=Flash Score|accessdate=4 May 2024}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{NFT player|pid=47330}} * {{Soccerway|papa-idris/242542}} qc72hd4vvi8argl189xkqeikbycur5p 43961 43960 2026-07-23T08:47:25Z Austinea3 116 /* References */ 43961 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Papa Idris|image=|caption=|fullname=|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1989|7|27|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|height={{Height|m=1.95|precision=0}}|position=[[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|Centre back]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=2006–2011|clubs1=[[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]]|caps1=15|goals1=0|years2=2012–2013|clubs2=[[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]]|caps2=51|goals2=1|years3=2013|clubs3=[[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]]|caps3=0|goals3=0|years4=2014–2015|clubs4=[[Gombe United F.C.|Gombe United]]|caps4=72|goals4=3|years5=2016|clubs5=[[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]]|caps5=87|goals5=2|years6=2019|clubs6=[[Kada City F.C.|Kada City]]|caps6=8|goals6=0|years7=2019–2021|clubs7=[[Jigawa Golden Stars F.C.|Jigawa Golden Stars]]|caps7=24|goals7=0|nationalyears1=2012–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=3|nationalgoals1=0|club-update=3 May 2012|nationalteam-update=15 August 2012}} '''Papa Idris''' (má bî égbà kî ochu ékèbîa nolu ogwu nyọ m'ebîa efu ọdọ 1989) ì chì óma Naijiria kì chî [[Association football|footballer]] énè kî ch'arì [[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|central defender]]. == Ǔkólò klọbu Club career == Idris chánẹ ukpọchẹ dabu amá nẹ nwu" [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]] kpaí [[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]].<ref>[http://westafricanfootball.com/2012/01/16/new-players-at-the-nigeria-national-football-team/ New players at the Nigeria national football team]; West African Football, 16 January 2012</ref> Efu ọjọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai mẹjo efu ule March ọdun ugbọmẹ mọgwọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai mẹta, amọna ka kpaichẹ kẹ dọmọwọ i kpai ọmọ ẹwo nẹ. [[Reuben Gabriel]] kì dàmá kpî [[Scottish Premier League]] ákòló [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] dábì [[Free agent|free agents]],<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21967620 Kilmarnock close in on double Nigerian signings]; [[BBC Sport]], 28 March 2013</ref> kpaí ámàlé dàmá ku ma dowo tọ'takīdá ku ma d'omo ọdọ m'etá ubí aladi <ref>[http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/kilmarnock/219810-kilmarnock-sign-gabriel-reuben-and-papa-idris-on-three-year-deals/ Midfielder Kilmarnock sign Gabriel Reuben and Papa Idris on three-year deals] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130407005650/http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/kilmarnock/219810-kilmarnock-sign-gabriel-reuben-and-papa-idris-on-three-year-deals/|date=7 April 2013}}; [[STV News]], 2 April 2013</ref> Ma kpa takada k'Idris kpai ẹgba anyị ule efu ochu ékèfa ọdo ugbọmẹ mọgwọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai mẹta, kpai k'ọ kpaichẹ i nọ nwo kpaichẹ efu ujaju ka dabu ọka kọ ch'unyịmẹ tẹ .<ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=9930 Kilmarnock terminate Papa Idris contract]; All Nigeria Soccer, 30 June 2013</ref> "Unyọ kpa dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ gba unyọ gba abeki amẹ́nẹ́ unyọ club f’ọdu nwu kpa k’ẹ dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ gba kaká amẹ́nẹ́ ọ́gọ́ mọ́ta k’ẹ dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ ,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/articles/20130903/announcement-papa-idris-released_85961_3442564|title=Announcement: Papa Idris released|publisher=Kilmarnock F.C|date=3 September 2013|accessdate=31 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308083658/http://www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/articles/20130903/announcement-papa-idris-released_85961_3442564|archive-date=8 March 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> kpaî î dákubîwî unyî étta ūgbo kî kwo kî dàmà kpi [[Gombe United F.C.|Gombe United]] ọ́ji ọdọ káà .<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/455493/EXCLUSIVE-Killie-want-Latvian-stopper|title=Exclusive: Killie want Latvian stopper|publisher=[[Daily Express]]|date=23 January 2014|accessdate=31 January 2014}}</ref> After a spell with [[Kada City F.C.|Kada City]] in 2019, Idris then moved to [[Jigawa Golden Stars F.C.|Jigawa Golden Stars]] where he played for 2 seasons.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.flashscore.com/player/idris-papa/Ym0plTIo/|title=Papa Idris Profile|publisher=Flash Score|accessdate=4 May 2024}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{NFT player|pid=47330}} * {{Soccerway|papa-idris/242542}} bhnr26nfvy4y3frgqv8a14f4d5y8qzm 43963 43961 2026-07-23T08:52:20Z Austinea3 116 43963 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Papa Idris|image=|caption=|fullname=|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1989|7|27|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|height={{Height|m=1.95|precision=0}}|position=[[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|Centre back]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=2006–2011|clubs1=[[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]]|caps1=15|goals1=0|years2=2012–2013|clubs2=[[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]]|caps2=51|goals2=1|years3=2013|clubs3=[[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]]|caps3=0|goals3=0|years4=2014–2015|clubs4=[[Gombe United F.C.|Gombe United]]|caps4=72|goals4=3|years5=2016|clubs5=[[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]]|caps5=87|goals5=2|years6=2019|clubs6=[[Kada City F.C.|Kada City]]|caps6=8|goals6=0|years7=2019–2021|clubs7=[[Jigawa Golden Stars F.C.|Jigawa Golden Stars]]|caps7=24|goals7=0|nationalyears1=2012–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=3|nationalgoals1=0|club-update=3 May 2012|nationalteam-update=15 August 2012}} '''Papa Idris''' (má bî égbà kî ochu ékèbîa nolu ogwu nyọ m'ebîa efu ọdọ 1989) ì chì óma Naijiria kì chî [[Association football|footballer]] énè kî ch'arì [[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|central defender]]. == Ǔkólò klọbu Club career == Idris chánẹ ukpọchẹ dabu amá nẹ nwu" [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]] kpaí [[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]].<ref>[http://westafricanfootball.com/2012/01/16/new-players-at-the-nigeria-national-football-team/ New players at the Nigeria national football team]; West African Football, 16 January 2012</ref> Efu ọjọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai mẹjo efu ule March ọdun ugbọmẹ mọgwọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai mẹta, amọna ka kpaichẹ kẹ dọmọwọ i kpai ọmọ ẹwo nẹ. [[Reuben Gabriel]] kì dàmá kpî [[Scottish Premier League]] ákòló [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] dábì [[Free agent|free agents]],<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21967620 Kilmarnock close in on double Nigerian signings]; [[BBC Sport]], 28 March 2013</ref> kpaí ámàlé dàmá ku ma dowo tọ'takīdá ku ma d'omo ọdọ m'etá ubí aladi <ref>[http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/kilmarnock/219810-kilmarnock-sign-gabriel-reuben-and-papa-idris-on-three-year-deals/ Midfielder Kilmarnock sign Gabriel Reuben and Papa Idris on three-year deals] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130407005650/http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/kilmarnock/219810-kilmarnock-sign-gabriel-reuben-and-papa-idris-on-three-year-deals/|date=7 April 2013}}; [[STV News]], 2 April 2013</ref> Ma kpa takada k'Idris kpai ẹgba anyị ule efu ochu ékèfa ọdo ugbọmẹ mọgwọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai mẹta, kpai k'ọ kpaichẹ i nọ nwo kpaichẹ efu ujaju ka dabu ọka kọ ch'unyịmẹ tẹ .<ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=9930 Kilmarnock terminate Papa Idris contract]; All Nigeria Soccer, 30 June 2013</ref> "Unyọ kpa dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ gba unyọ gba abeki amẹ́nẹ́ unyọ club f’ọdu nwu kpa k’ẹ dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ gba kaká amẹ́nẹ́ ọ́gọ́ mọ́ta k’ẹ dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ ,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/articles/20130903/announcement-papa-idris-released_85961_3442564|title=Announcement: Papa Idris released|publisher=Kilmarnock F.C|date=3 September 2013|accessdate=31 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308083658/http://www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/articles/20130903/announcement-papa-idris-released_85961_3442564|archive-date=8 March 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> kpaî î dákubîwî unyî étta ūgbo kî kwo kî dàmà kpi [[Gombe United F.C.|Gombe United]] ọ́ji ọdọ káà .<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/455493/EXCLUSIVE-Killie-want-Latvian-stopper|title=Exclusive: Killie want Latvian stopper|publisher=[[Daily Express]]|date=23 January 2014|accessdate=31 January 2014}}</ref> After a spell with [[Kada City F.C.|Kada City]]<nowiki/>efu ọdọ in 2019, Idris dabî lọ tì then moved to [[Jigawa Golden Stars F.C.|Jigawa Golden Stars]] ugbọ kọ nwo kpaichẹ efu ọdun mejiwhere he played for 2 seasons.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.flashscore.com/player/idris-papa/Ym0plTIo/|title=Papa Idris Profile|publisher=Flash Score|accessdate=4 May 2024}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{NFT player|pid=47330}} * {{Soccerway|papa-idris/242542}} hu8ey47740ikzut2z24pk8hv217r5pa 43965 43963 2026-07-23T08:53:40Z Austinea3 116 43965 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Papa Idris|image=|caption=|fullname=|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1989|7|27|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|height={{Height|m=1.95|precision=0}}|position=[[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|Centre back]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=2006–2011|clubs1=[[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]]|caps1=15|goals1=0|years2=2012–2013|clubs2=[[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]]|caps2=51|goals2=1|years3=2013|clubs3=[[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]]|caps3=0|goals3=0|years4=2014–2015|clubs4=[[Gombe United F.C.|Gombe United]]|caps4=72|goals4=3|years5=2016|clubs5=[[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]]|caps5=87|goals5=2|years6=2019|clubs6=[[Kada City F.C.|Kada City]]|caps6=8|goals6=0|years7=2019–2021|clubs7=[[Jigawa Golden Stars F.C.|Jigawa Golden Stars]]|caps7=24|goals7=0|nationalyears1=2012–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=3|nationalgoals1=0|club-update=3 May 2012|nationalteam-update=15 August 2012}} '''Papa Idris''' (má bî égbà kî ochu ékèbîa nolu ogwu nyọ m'ebîa efu ọdọ 1989) ì chì óma Naijiria kì chî [[Association football|footballer]] énè kî ch'arì [[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|central defender]]. == Ǔkólò klọbu Club career == Idris chánẹ ukpọchẹ dabu amá nẹ nwu" [[Kaduna United F.C.|Kaduna United]] kpaí [[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]].<ref>[http://westafricanfootball.com/2012/01/16/new-players-at-the-nigeria-national-football-team/ New players at the Nigeria national football team]; West African Football, 16 January 2012</ref> Efu ọjọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai mẹjo efu ule March ọdun ugbọmẹ mọgwọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai mẹta, amọna ka kpaichẹ kẹ dọmọwọ i kpai ọmọ ẹwo nẹ. [[Reuben Gabriel]] kì dàmá kpî [[Scottish Premier League]] ákòló [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] dábì [[Free agent|free agents]],<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21967620 Kilmarnock close in on double Nigerian signings]; [[BBC Sport]], 28 March 2013</ref> kpaí ámàlé dàmá ku ma dowo tọ'takīdá ku ma d'omo ọdọ m'etá ubí aladi <ref>[http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/kilmarnock/219810-kilmarnock-sign-gabriel-reuben-and-papa-idris-on-three-year-deals/ Midfielder Kilmarnock sign Gabriel Reuben and Papa Idris on three-year deals] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130407005650/http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/kilmarnock/219810-kilmarnock-sign-gabriel-reuben-and-papa-idris-on-three-year-deals/|date=7 April 2013}}; [[STV News]], 2 April 2013</ref> Ma kpa takada k'Idris kpai ẹgba anyị ule efu ochu ékèfa ọdo ugbọmẹ mọgwọ mẹlu-nyọwọ kpai mẹta, kpai k'ọ kpaichẹ i nọ nwo kpaichẹ efu ujaju ka dabu ọka kọ ch'unyịmẹ tẹ .<ref>[http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=9930 Kilmarnock terminate Papa Idris contract]; All Nigeria Soccer, 30 June 2013</ref> "Unyọ kpa dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ gba unyọ gba abeki amẹ́nẹ́ unyọ club f’ọdu nwu kpa k’ẹ dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ gba kaká amẹ́nẹ́ ọ́gọ́ mọ́ta k’ẹ dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ ,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/articles/20130903/announcement-papa-idris-released_85961_3442564|title=Announcement: Papa Idris released|publisher=Kilmarnock F.C|date=3 September 2013|accessdate=31 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308083658/http://www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/articles/20130903/announcement-papa-idris-released_85961_3442564|archive-date=8 March 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> kpaî î dákubîwî unyî étta ūgbo kî kwo kî dàmà kpi [[Gombe United F.C.|Gombe United]] ọ́ji ọdọ káà .<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/455493/EXCLUSIVE-Killie-want-Latvian-stopper|title=Exclusive: Killie want Latvian stopper|publisher=[[Daily Express]]|date=23 January 2014|accessdate=31 January 2014}}</ref> After a spell with [[Kada City F.C.|Kada City]]<nowiki/>efu ọdọ in 2019, Idris dabî lọ tî [[Jigawa Golden Stars F.C.|Jigawa Golden Stars]] ugbọ kọ nwo kpaichẹ efu ọdun meji.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.flashscore.com/player/idris-papa/Ym0plTIo/|title=Papa Idris Profile|publisher=Flash Score|accessdate=4 May 2024}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{NFT player|pid=47330}} * {{Soccerway|papa-idris/242542}} 31nef6joqk90c7tiwwwi9i2m04dy0cb Uchenna Ogundu 0 2539 43952 2026-07-22T22:02:04Z JusticeObutu 1548 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2006)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2026}} {{Infobox football biography |name = Uchenna Ogundu |full_name = |birth_date = {{birth date and age|2006|5|12|df=y}} |birth_place = Nigeria |height = 1.88 m |position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]] |currentclub = [[FC Augsburg]] |clubnumber = 39 |youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2024 |youthclubs1 = Diamond Football Academy |years1 = 2024–2025 |clubs1 = [[Şanlıurfaspor]] |..." 43952 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2006)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2026}} {{Infobox football biography |name = Uchenna Ogundu |full_name = |birth_date = {{birth date and age|2006|5|12|df=y}} |birth_place = Nigeria |height = 1.88 m |position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]] |currentclub = [[FC Augsburg]] |clubnumber = 39 |youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2024 |youthclubs1 = Diamond Football Academy |years1 = 2024–2025 |clubs1 = [[Şanlıurfaspor]] |caps1 = 19 |goals1 = 6 |years2 = 2025–2026 |clubs2 = [[Alanyaspor]] |caps2 = 17 |goals2 = 2 |years3 = 2026– |clubs3 = [[FC Augsburg]] |caps3 = 5 |goals3 = 0 |pcupdate = 16 May 2026 }} '''Uchenna Ogundu''' (born 12 May 2006) is a Nigerian professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]] for German {{German football updater|Augsburg}} club [[FC Augsburg]]. ==Career== As a youth player, Ogundu joined Nigerian side Diamond Football Academy. Following his stint there, he joined the [[youth academy]] of Turkish side [[Şanlıurfaspor]] during the summer of 2024 and was promoted to the club's senior team in 2025, where he made nineteen league appearances and scored six goals.<ref>{{WorldFootball.net|uchenna-ogundu}}</ref> Ahead of the [[2025–26 Süper Lig|2025–26 season]], he signed for Turkish side [[Alanyaspor]]. Turkish newspaper wrote in 2025 that he "quickly became a shining star in Alanyaspor's attacking line" while playing for the club.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mansetalanya.com/uchenna-ogundu-alanyasporun-geleceginin-osimheni-oluyor|title=Uchenna Ogundu, Alanyaspor’un Geleceğinin Osimhen’i Oluyor|trans-title=Uchenna Ogundu Becomes Alanyaspor's Future Osimhen|language=tr|publisher=Manset Alanya|date=21 September 2025|access-date=25 September 2025}}</ref> On 2 February 2026, Ogundu signed a five-and-a-half-year contract with [[FC Augsburg]] in Germany.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=FC Augsburg|url=https://www.fcaugsburg.de/en/article/uchenna-ogundu-bolsters-fca-22821|title=Uchenna Ogundu bolsters FCA|date=2 February 2026|access-date=3 February 2026}}</ref> ==Style of play== Ogundu plays as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]]. Right-footed, he has received comparisons to [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] international [[Victor Osimhen]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.odatv.com/spor/osimhenin-yeni-rakibi-sanliurfaspordan-cikti-120093894|title=Osimhen'in yeni rakibi Şanlıurfaspor'dan çıktı|trans-title=Osimhen's new opponent is Şanlıurfaspor|language=tr|publisher=[[OdaTV]]|date=9 April 2025|access-date=25 September 2025}}</ref> ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 16 May 2026}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[[Şanlıurfaspor]] |[[2024–25 TFF 1. Lig|2024–25]] |[[TFF 1. Lig]] |19||6||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||19||6 |- |[[Alanyaspor]] |[[2025–26 Alanyaspor season|2025–26]] |[[Süper Lig]] |17||2||3||1||colspan="2"|—||20||3 |- |[[FC Augsburg]] |[[2025–26 FC Augsburg season|2025–26]] |[[Bundesliga]] |5||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||5||0 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !41!!8!!3!!1!!0!!0!!44!!9 |} ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * [https://www.fcaugsburg.de/team/player/uchenna-ogundu-1-303 Uchenna Ogundu] at [[FC Augsburg]] {{in lang|de}} * {{kicker|uchenna-ogundu}} * {{WorldFootball.net|uchenna-ogundu}} {{FC Augsburg squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Ogundu, Uchenna}} [[Category:2006 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football forwards]] [[Category:Şanlıurfaspor footballers]] [[Category:Alanyaspor footballers]] [[Category:FC Augsburg players]] [[Category:Süper Lig players]] [[Category:TFF 1. Lig players]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Turkey]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Germany]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Germany]] nzvrmoa0hdjqautji9a7o6r46xjt2rx Afeez Nosiru 0 2540 43958 2026-07-23T08:40:41Z Benjamin Blessing 49 Created by translating the page "[[:en:Special:Redirect/revision/1345847321|Afeez Nosiru]]" 43958 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Ma bi Afeez Babatunde Nosiru ochu eketa nolu ejodudu odo''' 1998, ojane Nigeria ya ri bollu professional, ya ri bollu nwi Kwara United. == Ukolo == == References == [[Gbúgbe:Abo ki deju]] 5zvhm2w5f4tvd0uzgioe3uyvr0h1qt9 Kenneth Ikugar 0 2541 43959 2026-07-23T08:43:45Z Benjamin Blessing 49 Created page with "{{short description|Nigerian footballer}} {{Infobox football biography |name = Kenneth Ikugar |image = |image_size = |caption = |fullname = Kenneth Tig - Ishor Ikugar |birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|10|27|df=y}}<ref>[https://www.fortunaliga.sk/hrac/2443-kenneth-tig-ishor-ikugar 10 Kenneth Tig - Ishor Ikugar] 02.03.2023, fortunaliga.sk</ref> |birth_place = [[Calabar]], [[Nigeria]] |height = 1.93 m<ref>{{Cite web |title=Do ViOnu prich..." 43959 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}} {{Infobox football biography |name = Kenneth Ikugar |image = |image_size = |caption = |fullname = Kenneth Tig - Ishor Ikugar |birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|10|27|df=y}}<ref>[https://www.fortunaliga.sk/hrac/2443-kenneth-tig-ishor-ikugar 10 Kenneth Tig - Ishor Ikugar] 02.03.2023, fortunaliga.sk</ref> |birth_place = [[Calabar]], [[Nigeria]] |height = 1.93 m<ref>{{Cite web |title=Do ViOnu prichádza Kenneth Ikugar |url=https://fcvion.sk/clanek.asp?id=Do-ViOnu-prichadza-Kenneth-Ikugar-280 |access-date=2023-01-25 |website=[[FC ViOn Zlaté Moravce]]|language=sk}}</ref> |position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]] |currentclub = [[SK Sigma Olomouc|Sigma Olomouc B]] |clubnumber = 99 |youthyears1 = |youthclubs1 = |years1 = {{0|0000}}–2016 |clubs1 = Pythagorean FC |caps1 = |goals1 = |years2 = 2016–2020 |clubs2 = FootyFanz United |caps2 = |goals2 = |years3 = 2021 |clubs3 = [[FK Ústí nad Labem|Ústí nad Labem]] |caps3 = 7 |goals3 = 0 |years4 = 2022–2023 |clubs4 = [[FC Spartak Trnava|Spartak Trnava]] |caps4 = 0 |goals4 = 0 |years5 = 2022 |clubs5 = → [[FK Slavoj Trebišov|Trebišov]] (loan) |caps5 = 17 |goals5 = 5 |years6 = 2023 |clubs6 = → [[FC ViOn Zlaté Moravce|Zlaté Moravce]] (loan) |caps6 = 14 |goals6 = 1 |years7 = 2024 |clubs7 = [[FC Zlín|Zlín]] |caps7 = 14 |goals7 = 1 |years8 = 2024– |clubs8 = [[SK Sigma Olomouc|Sigma Olomouc B]] |caps8 = 4 |goals8 = 0 |club-update = 30 August 2024 }} ''' Kenneth Tig - Ishor Ikugar''' (born 27 October 2000) is a [[Nigerian]] professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]] for [[Czech National Football League]] club [[SK Sigma Olomouc|Sigma Olomouc B]]. ==Club career== ===FC ViOn Zlaté Moravce=== Ikugar made his professional Fortuna Liga debut for [[FC ViOn Zlaté Moravce]] against [[FK Železiarne Podbrezová]] on 11 February 2023.<ref>{{cite web|website=Soccerway|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2023/02/11/slovakia/super-liga/fc-zlate-moravce/p-port-podbrezova/3800728/|title=ZLATÉ MORAVCE VS. PODBREZOVÁ 1 - 1|date=11 February 2023}}</ref> ===SK Sigma Olomouc=== On 4 July 2024, Ikugar signed a contract with [[Czech First League]] club [[SK Sigma Olomouc|Sigma Olomouc]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Obafemi|first=Jude|newspaper=[[The Will (newspaper)|The Will]]|url=https://thewillnews.com/nigerian-forward-ikugar-moves-to-czech-side-sk-sigma-olomouc/|location=Nigeria|title=Nigerian Forward Ikugar Moves To Czech Side SK Sigma Olomouc|date=5 July 2024|access-date=30 August 2024}}</ref> He started playing for the reserve B team playing in [[Czech National Football League]].<ref>{{cite press release|website=[[SK Sigma Olomouc]]|url=https://sigmafotbal.cz/article/15780-Kenneth-Ikugar-prichazi-do-Sigmy|title=Kenneth Ikugar přichází do Sigmy|date=4 July 2024|access-date=30 August 2024|language=cs}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{Fortunaliga.sk|2443-kenneth-tig-ishor-ikugar}} * {{Soccerway|kenneth--ikugar/696819}} * [https://sportnet.sme.sk/futbalnet/clen/1456294/ Futbalnet Profile] {{in lang|sk}} {{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} dun8x2kz8w8asaly1dylbn6gxtb2u6b 43962 43959 2026-07-23T08:51:32Z Benjamin Blessing 49 43962 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Ma bi Kenneth Tig - Ishor Ikugar''' ochu ekegwa nolu mi ojo mi ogwu'nyo mebie odo 2000. Ojana [[Nigerian]] ya ri bollu, ya ri bollu nwi [[Czech National Football League]] club [[SK Sigma Olomouc|Sigma Olomouc B]]. ==Ukolo== Amone mi Ikugar nyo yo eko Fortuna Liga ku ma ri bollu kpai [[FK Železiarne Podbrezová]] eko ki di [[FC ViOn Zlaté Moravce]] ochu ekeji nolu mi ojo mi egwaka odo 2023.<ref>{{cite web|website=Soccerway|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2023/02/11/slovakia/super-liga/fc-zlate-moravce/p-port-podbrezova/3800728/|title=ZLATÉ MORAVCE VS. PODBREZOVÁ 1 - 1|date=11 February 2023}}</ref> ===SK Sigma Olomouc=== Ochu ekebie nolu mi ojo mele odo 2024, Ikugar signi contracti kpai [[Czech First League]] club [[SK Sigma Olomouc|Sigma Olomouc]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Obafemi|first=Jude|newspaper=[[The Will (newspaper)|The Will]]|url=https://thewillnews.com/nigerian-forward-ikugar-moves-to-czech-side-sk-sigma-olomouc/|location=Nigeria|title=Nigerian Forward Ikugar Moves To Czech Side SK Sigma Olomouc|date=5 July 2024|access-date=30 August 2024}}</ref> I chane ri reserve B team nwi [[Czech National Football League]].<ref>{{cite press release|website=[[SK Sigma Olomouc]]|url=https://sigmafotbal.cz/article/15780-Kenneth-Ikugar-prichazi-do-Sigmy|title=Kenneth Ikugar přichází do Sigmy|date=4 July 2024|access-date=30 August 2024|language=cs}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} rrjr3hi1evgppnehs1rfj7rjctf8afu 43964 43962 2026-07-23T08:53:33Z Benjamin Blessing 49 43964 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Ma bi Kenneth Tig - Ishor Ikugar''' ochu ekegwa nolu mi ojo mi ogwu'nyo mebie odo 2000. Ojane [[Nigerian]] ya ri bollu, ya ri bollu nwi. [[Czech National Football League]] club [[SK Sigma Olomouc|Sigma Olomouc B]]. ==Ukolo== Amone mi Ikugar nyo yo eko Fortuna Liga ku ma ri bollu kpai [[FK Železiarne Podbrezová]] eko ki di [[FC ViOn Zlaté Moravce]] ochu ekeji nolu mi ojo mi egwaka odo 2023.<ref>{{cite web|website=Soccerway|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2023/02/11/slovakia/super-liga/fc-zlate-moravce/p-port-podbrezova/3800728/|title=ZLATÉ MORAVCE VS. PODBREZOVÁ 1 - 1|date=11 February 2023}}</ref> ===SK Sigma Olomouc=== Ochu ekebie nolu mi ojo mele odo 2024, Ikugar signi contracti kpai [[Czech First League]] club [[SK Sigma Olomouc|Sigma Olomouc]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Obafemi|first=Jude|newspaper=[[The Will (newspaper)|The Will]]|url=https://thewillnews.com/nigerian-forward-ikugar-moves-to-czech-side-sk-sigma-olomouc/|location=Nigeria|title=Nigerian Forward Ikugar Moves To Czech Side SK Sigma Olomouc|date=5 July 2024|access-date=30 August 2024}}</ref> I chane ri reserve B team nwi [[Czech National Football League]].<ref>{{cite press release|website=[[SK Sigma Olomouc]]|url=https://sigmafotbal.cz/article/15780-Kenneth-Ikugar-prichazi-do-Sigmy|title=Kenneth Ikugar přichází do Sigmy|date=4 July 2024|access-date=30 August 2024|language=cs}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} sqaan05t6016crpwcw37wlk71gik60l Kazeem Bolaji 0 2542 43966 2026-07-23T09:00:19Z Benjamin Blessing 49 Created page with "'''Ma bi Kazeem Bolaji Soliu''' ochu eke'gweji nolu mi ojo me'gweta odo 2002, bollu ya ro ojane Nigerian, ya ri bollu owo'awoyi-ubi nwi [[Slovakia|Slovak]] club [[FK Dukla Banská Bystrica]]. ==Ukolo== ===FC Spartak Trnava=== Bolaji chane ri bollu nwi [[FC Spartak Trnava]] ochu ekeji odo 2022, contracti ku ma di owo to chi odo mi eta kpai abibo.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kazeem Bolaji sa stal hráčom Spartaka |url=https://fcspartaktrnava.com/clanek.asp?id=8914 |website=s..." 43966 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Ma bi Kazeem Bolaji Soliu''' ochu eke'gweji nolu mi ojo me'gweta odo 2002, bollu ya ro ojane Nigerian, ya ri bollu owo'awoyi-ubi nwi [[Slovakia|Slovak]] club [[FK Dukla Banská Bystrica]]. ==Ukolo== ===FC Spartak Trnava=== Bolaji chane ri bollu nwi [[FC Spartak Trnava]] ochu ekeji odo 2022, contracti ku ma di owo to chi odo mi eta kpai abibo.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kazeem Bolaji sa stal hráčom Spartaka |url=https://fcspartaktrnava.com/clanek.asp?id=8914 |website=sportnet.sme.sk |publisher=fcspartaktrnava.com |access-date=11 February 2022 |language=sk |date=11 February 2022 |archive-date=13 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213082940/https://www.fcspartaktrnava.com/clanek.asp?id=8914 |url-status=dead }}</ref> * ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * [https://fcspartaktrnava.com/hrac.asp?id=1225&sezona=2023&kategorie=MUZ FC Spartak Trnava official club profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207185636/https://fcspartaktrnava.com/hrac.asp?id=1225&sezona=2023&kategorie=MUZ |date=2023-02-07 }} {{in lang|sk}} * {{Soccerway|kazeem-bolaji/692276}} * {{Slovak First Football League player|2266-kazeem-bolaji-soliu}} * [https://sportnet.sme.sk/futbalnet/clen/1456168/ Futbalnet Profile] {{in lang|sk}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Bolaji, Kazeem}} [[Category:2002 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football defenders]] [[Category:FC Spartak Trnava players]] [[Category:OFK Dynamo Malženice players]] [[Category:2. Liga (Slovakia) players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:3. Liga (Slovakia) players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Estonia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Estonia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] [[Category:FK Dukla Banská Bystrica players]] [[Category:FK Dukla Banská Bystrica]] {{Nigeria-footy-defender-stub}} i0ewkgvkrktke3qt3p5k6016hnig8q6 Obie Etie Ikechukwu 0 2543 43967 2026-07-23T09:03:09Z Austinea3 116 Created page with "{{short description|Nigerian footballer|bot=PearBOT 5}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Obie Etie|image=|fullname=Obie Etie Ikechukwu|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1987|01|19|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Osogbo]], Nigeria|height={{height|m=1.77}}|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|currentclub=Assyriska United IK|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=Nigerdock FC|years1=2008–2009|clubs1=[[FC Väsby United|Väsby United]]|caps1=27|goals1=3|years2=2010–2012|c..." 43967 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer|bot=PearBOT 5}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Obie Etie|image=|fullname=Obie Etie Ikechukwu|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1987|01|19|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Osogbo]], Nigeria|height={{height|m=1.77}}|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|currentclub=Assyriska United IK|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=Nigerdock FC|years1=2008–2009|clubs1=[[FC Väsby United|Väsby United]]|caps1=27|goals1=3|years2=2010–2012|clubs2=[[Syrianska FC]]|caps2=21|goals2=5|years3=2011|clubs3=→ [[Östers IF]] (loan)|caps3=15|goals3=4|years4=2012–2013|clubs4=→ [[Syrianska IF Kerburan]] (loan)|caps4=15|goals4=6|years5=2015–|clubs5=Assyriska United IK|caps5=|goals5=|club-update=14 December 2012}} '''Obie Etie Ikechukwu'''{{Audio|LL-Q33578_(ibo)-Goodymeraj-Obie_Etie_Ikechukwu.wav|Listen|help=no}} (born 19 January 1987) is a Nigerian [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[midfielder]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Obie Etie Ikechukwu|url=https://svenskfotboll.se/allsvenskan/person/?playerid=5536|publisher=Svenskfotboll|accessdate=7 January 2012}}</ref> Etie played in 2015 season for Assyriska United IK in Swedish division 4.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fotbolltransfers.com/site/news/50995|title=Officiellt: Obie Etie klar för Assyriska United}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == * {{Svenskfotboll|pid=5536|fid=533570}} 9grk1kaj7zck4v27c37vq4hpl7j6gbw 43968 43967 2026-07-23T09:07:20Z Austinea3 116 /* References */ 43968 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer|bot=PearBOT 5}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Obie Etie|image=|fullname=Obie Etie Ikechukwu|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1987|01|19|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Osogbo]], Nigeria|height={{height|m=1.77}}|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|currentclub=Assyriska United IK|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=Nigerdock FC|years1=2008–2009|clubs1=[[FC Väsby United|Väsby United]]|caps1=27|goals1=3|years2=2010–2012|clubs2=[[Syrianska FC]]|caps2=21|goals2=5|years3=2011|clubs3=→ [[Östers IF]] (loan)|caps3=15|goals3=4|years4=2012–2013|clubs4=→ [[Syrianska IF Kerburan]] (loan)|caps4=15|goals4=6|years5=2015–|clubs5=Assyriska United IK|caps5=|goals5=|club-update=14 December 2012}} '''Obie Etie Ikechukwu'''{{Audio|LL-Q33578_(ibo)-Goodymeraj-Obie_Etie_Ikechukwu.wav|Listen|help=no}} (má bì efu ochu éju-odudu nọlu m'ẹ́gwélà efu ọdọ born 19 January 1987) ì chì Naijiria is a Nigerian [[Association football|footballer]] énè kîa'rî who plays as a [[midfielder]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Obie Etie Ikechukwu|url=https://svenskfotboll.se/allsvenskan/person/?playerid=5536|publisher=Svenskfotboll|accessdate=7 January 2012}}</ref> Etie played in 2015 season for Assyriska United IK in Swedish division 4.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fotbolltransfers.com/site/news/50995|title=Officiellt: Obie Etie klar för Assyriska United}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == * {{Svenskfotboll|pid=5536|fid=533570}} dj9rq01vxfgk7qikgtydih2h4uk4s6s 43971 43968 2026-07-23T09:13:01Z Austinea3 116 43971 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer|bot=PearBOT 5}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Obie Etie|image=|fullname=Obie Etie Ikechukwu|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1987|01|19|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Osogbo]], Nigeria|height={{height|m=1.77}}|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|currentclub=Assyriska United IK|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=Nigerdock FC|years1=2008–2009|clubs1=[[FC Väsby United|Väsby United]]|caps1=27|goals1=3|years2=2010–2012|clubs2=[[Syrianska FC]]|caps2=21|goals2=5|years3=2011|clubs3=→ [[Östers IF]] (loan)|caps3=15|goals3=4|years4=2012–2013|clubs4=→ [[Syrianska IF Kerburan]] (loan)|caps4=15|goals4=6|years5=2015–|clubs5=Assyriska United IK|caps5=|goals5=|club-update=14 December 2012}} '''Obie Etie Ikechukwu'''{{Audio|LL-Q33578_(ibo)-Goodymeraj-Obie_Etie_Ikechukwu.wav|Listen|help=no}} (má bì efu ochu éju-odudu nọlu m'ẹ́gwélà efu ọdọ 1987) ì chì Naijiria [[Association football|footballer]] énè kîa'rî [[midfielder]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Obie Etie Ikechukwu|url=https://svenskfotboll.se/allsvenskan/person/?playerid=5536|publisher=Svenskfotboll|accessdate=7 January 2012}}</ref> Etie kpa uja dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ gba abeki amẹ́nẹ́ unyọ season 2015 k’ẹ dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ gba kwọ kpamẹ́ Assyriska United IK ami division 4 Swedish Etie played in 2015 season for Assyriska United IK in Swedish division 4.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fotbolltransfers.com/site/news/50995|title=Officiellt: Obie Etie klar för Assyriska United}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == * {{Svenskfotboll|pid=5536|fid=533570}} dlqgjys49pfco7ose1ogfjrigqagae5 43972 43971 2026-07-23T09:13:40Z Austinea3 116 43972 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer|bot=PearBOT 5}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Obie Etie|image=|fullname=Obie Etie Ikechukwu|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1987|01|19|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Osogbo]], Nigeria|height={{height|m=1.77}}|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|currentclub=Assyriska United IK|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=Nigerdock FC|years1=2008–2009|clubs1=[[FC Väsby United|Väsby United]]|caps1=27|goals1=3|years2=2010–2012|clubs2=[[Syrianska FC]]|caps2=21|goals2=5|years3=2011|clubs3=→ [[Östers IF]] (loan)|caps3=15|goals3=4|years4=2012–2013|clubs4=→ [[Syrianska IF Kerburan]] (loan)|caps4=15|goals4=6|years5=2015–|clubs5=Assyriska United IK|caps5=|goals5=|club-update=14 December 2012}} '''Obie Etie Ikechukwu'''{{Audio|LL-Q33578_(ibo)-Goodymeraj-Obie_Etie_Ikechukwu.wav|Listen|help=no}} (má bì efu ochu éju-odudu nọlu m'ẹ́gwélà efu ọdọ 1987) ì chì Naijiria [[Association football|footballer]] énè kîa'rî [[midfielder]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Obie Etie Ikechukwu|url=https://svenskfotboll.se/allsvenskan/person/?playerid=5536|publisher=Svenskfotboll|accessdate=7 January 2012}}</ref> Etie kpa uja dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ gba abeki amẹ́nẹ́ unyọ season 2015 k’ẹ dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ gba kwọ kpamẹ́ Assyriska United IK ami division 4 Swedish <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fotbolltransfers.com/site/news/50995|title=Officiellt: Obie Etie klar för Assyriska United}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == * {{Svenskfotboll|pid=5536|fid=533570}} q4qiux36ce11eimvx2an1ectqgpfrpp Azeez Oseni 0 2544 43970 2026-07-23T09:10:44Z Benjamin Blessing 49 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2002)}} '''Ma bi Azeez Oseniochu ekegwa nolu mi ojo mi egwefa odo''' 2002, Ojane Nigeria i gwo, ibollu ya ro [[midfielder]] i che nwi [[Jordanian Pro League]] club [[Al-Ramtha SC|Al-Ramtha]]. ==Ukolo== ===Spartak Trnava=== Oseni signi professional contracti ejodudu nwi [[FC Spartak Trnava]] ochu ekelu odo 2022, ugbo ki de akwobi chi club 36 Lion FC Nigeria.<ref>{{cite web |title=Trnavu posilnil nigérijský mladík. Podp..." 43970 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2002)}} '''Ma bi Azeez Oseniochu ekegwa nolu mi ojo mi egwefa odo''' 2002, Ojane Nigeria i gwo, ibollu ya ro [[midfielder]] i che nwi [[Jordanian Pro League]] club [[Al-Ramtha SC|Al-Ramtha]]. ==Ukolo== ===Spartak Trnava=== Oseni signi professional contracti ejodudu nwi [[FC Spartak Trnava]] ochu ekelu odo 2022, ugbo ki de akwobi chi club 36 Lion FC Nigeria.<ref>{{cite web |title=Trnavu posilnil nigérijský mladík. Podpísal svoj prvý profesionálny kontrakt|url=https://sportnet.sme.sk/spravy/futbal-slovensko-fortuna-liga-azeez-oseni-spartak-trnava-posila/ |website=sportnet.sme.sk |publisher=Futbalnet.sme.sk |access-date=19 January 2023 |language=sk |date=17 May 2022}}</ref><ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2022/08/27/slovakia/super-liga/skalica/fc-spartak-trnava/3800661/ SKALICA VS. SPARTAK TRNAVA 1 - 1] 27.08.2022, soccerway.com</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * [https://fcspartaktrnava.com/hrac.asp?id=1226&sezona=2023&kategorie=MUZ FC Spartak Trnava official club profile] {{in lang|sk}} * {{Soccerway|azeez-oseni/850786}} * {{Slovak First Football League player|2401-azeez-oseni}} * [https://sportnet.sme.sk/futbalnet/clen/1460461/ Futbalnet Profile] {{in lang|sk}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Oseni, Azeez}} [[Category:2002 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Footballers from Lagos]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:FC Spartak Trnava players]] [[Category:OFK Dynamo Malženice players]] [[Category:Al-Ramtha SC players]] [[Category:2. Liga (Slovakia) players]] [[Category:Slovak First Football League players]] [[Category:3. Liga (Slovakia) players]] [[Category:Jordanian Pro League players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Slovakia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Jordan]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Jordan]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] {{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} 58kkmyg6i6pvbdxd238glg87kczymto Wale Musa Alli 0 2545 43973 2026-07-23T09:13:59Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2022}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Wale Musa Alli|image=Wale Musa Alli (cropped).jpg|image_size=|caption=Alli playing for [[SKU Amstetten]], 2021|fullname=Wale Musa Alli|birth_date={{birth date and age|2000|12|31|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Lagos]], [[Nigeria]]|height=1.60 m|position=[[Winger (association football)|Winger]]|currentclub=[[Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona]]|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|ye..." 43973 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2022}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Wale Musa Alli|image=Wale Musa Alli (cropped).jpg|image_size=|caption=Alli playing for [[SKU Amstetten]], 2021|fullname=Wale Musa Alli|birth_date={{birth date and age|2000|12|31|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Lagos]], [[Nigeria]]|height=1.60 m|position=[[Winger (association football)|Winger]]|currentclub=[[Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona]]|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=2019|clubs1=[[JK Tallinna Kalev|Tallinna Kalev]] II|caps1=3|goals1=1|years2=2019|clubs2=[[JK Tallinna Kalev|Tallinna Kalev]]|caps2=33|goals2=7|years3=2020–2022|clubs3=[[SKU Amstetten]]|caps3=66|goals3=8|years4=2022–2024|clubs4=[[FC Zbrojovka Brno|Zbrojovka Brno]]|caps4=39|goals4=3|years5=2023–2024|clubs5=→ [[SK Dynamo České Budějovice|České Budějovice]] (loan)|caps5=29|goals5=4|years6=2024–2025|clubs6=[[USM Alger]]|caps6=29|goals6=1|years7=2025-|clubs7=[[Ironi Kiryat Shmona]]|caps7=27|goals7=1<ref>{{cite web |last1=Musa Alli |first1=Wale |title=Wale Musa Alli |url=https://www.soccerway.com/player/alli-wale-musa/tzRwhhKF/ |website=Soccerway |access-date=18 November 2025}}</ref>|club-update=24 June 2026}} '''Wale Musa Alli''' (born 31 December 2000) is a Nigerian professional [[Association footballer|footballer]] who plays as a [[Winger (association football)|winger]] for [[Israeli Premier League]] club [[Ironi Kiryat Shmona]]. == Career == In August 2023, Alli joined [[Czech First League]] side [[SK Dynamo České Budějovice|České Budějovice]] on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dynamocb.cz/clanek.asp?id=Dynamacke-rady-posilil-Wale-Musa-Alli-10036|title=Dynamácké řady posílil Wale Musa Alli|website=[[SK Dynamo České Budějovice]]|date=25 August 2023|accessdate=25 August 2023|language=cs}}</ref> On 25 November 2023, Alli was in the starting lineup against Slavia Prague at Fortuna Arena. With a man of the match performance Alli was targeted on multiple occasions by Slavia Prague players. Alli was substituted in the 85th minute due to injury following yet another reckless tackle by a Slavia Prague player. On 6 August 2024, Alli signed a two-year contract with [[USM Alger]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Petrů|first=Václav|url=https://brnensky.denik.cz/fotbal-druha-liga/wale-musa-alli-konec-zbrojovka-brno-prestup-alzirsko.html|title=Konec nejistoty. Alli opouští Zbrojovku, vrací se do Afriky|website=[[Deník]]|date=6 August 2024|accessdate=7 August 2024|language=cs|publisher=[[Vltava Labe Media]]}}</ref> == Honours == '''USM Alger''' * [[Algerian Cup]]: [[2024–25 Algerian Cup|2024–25]]<ref name="coupe-d-algerie/usma-2-crb-0-une-usma-9-etoiles">{{cite web|url=https://www.competition.dz/actualites/coupe-d-algerie/usma-2-crb-0-une-usma-9-etoiles.html|title=USMA 2 – CRB 0 : une USMA 9 étoiles|website=Competition|date=6 July 2025|access-date=6 July 2025}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{Soccerway|599351}} * {{Fortunaliga.cz|4312-tomas-ladra}} {{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} f201j90wbakscgc0f3f1x5mmndtltfg 43977 43973 2026-07-23T09:25:20Z Splendourbeauty 119 43977 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2022}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Wale Musa Alli|image=Wale Musa Alli (cropped).jpg|image_size=|caption=Alli playing for [[SKU Amstetten]], 2021|fullname=Wale Musa Alli|birth_date={{birth date and age|2000|12|31|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Lagos]], [[Nigeria]]|height=1.60 m|position=[[Winger (association football)|Winger]]|currentclub=[[Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona]]|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=2019|clubs1=[[JK Tallinna Kalev|Tallinna Kalev]] II|caps1=3|goals1=1|years2=2019|clubs2=[[JK Tallinna Kalev|Tallinna Kalev]]|caps2=33|goals2=7|years3=2020–2022|clubs3=[[SKU Amstetten]]|caps3=66|goals3=8|years4=2022–2024|clubs4=[[FC Zbrojovka Brno|Zbrojovka Brno]]|caps4=39|goals4=3|years5=2023–2024|clubs5=→ [[SK Dynamo České Budějovice|České Budějovice]] (loan)|caps5=29|goals5=4|years6=2024–2025|clubs6=[[USM Alger]]|caps6=29|goals6=1|years7=2025-|clubs7=[[Ironi Kiryat Shmona]]|caps7=27|goals7=1<ref>{{cite web |last1=Musa Alli |first1=Wale |title=Wale Musa Alli |url=https://www.soccerway.com/player/alli-wale-musa/tzRwhhKF/ |website=Soccerway |access-date=18 November 2025}}</ref>|club-update=24 June 2026}} '''Wale Musa Alli''' (ma bi ọjọ kochu ẹgweji nolu ọjọ ogwu-ẹgwa nyẹyọ-ka efu ọdọ 2000) chẹnẹ Naijiria ki [[Association footballer|ar'ibọlu ẹrẹ]] ki arọ uña [[Winger (association football)|winger]] ñwu [[Israeli Premier League]] club [[Ironi Kiryat Shmona]]. == Ukọlọ == == Efu ọdọ 2023, Alli dama kpai [[Czech First League]] iba [[SK Dynamo České Budějovice|České Budějovice]] ma fu mẹ ñwu ma alu ku ma n'ibe ku ma la wñ.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dynamocb.cz/clanek.asp?id=Dynamacke-rady-posilil-Wale-Musa-Alli-10036|title=Dynamácké řady posílil Wale Musa Alli|website=[[SK Dynamo České Budějovice]]|date=25 August 2023|accessdate=25 August 2023|language=cs}}</ref> == Ọjọ kochu ẹgwaka nolu ọjọ ogwu-nyẹyọ mẹlu efu ọdọ 2023, Alli defu abo ku ma chanẹ er'ibọlu kpai Slavia Prague yi Fortuna Arena. Alu ki Alli chẹnẹ ki r'ibọlu tule chaka efu ibọlu wewe ki abo Slavia Prague rọ. Ma du Alli t'anẹ efu miniti 85 to du ki n'iyanyi alu ki ẹnẹ Slavia Prague gw'ọnyi wñ ọna ki ma ch'ukpẹ-n. Ọjọ ẹkẹfa efu ochu ẹjọ efu ọdọ 2024, Alli d'ọwọ t'ọtakada ukọlọ ọdọ meji kpai [[USM Alger]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Petrů|first=Václav|url=https://brnensky.denik.cz/fotbal-druha-liga/wale-musa-alli-konec-zbrojovka-brno-prestup-alzirsko.html|title=Konec nejistoty. Alli opouští Zbrojovku, vrací se do Afriky|website=[[Deník]]|date=6 August 2024|accessdate=7 August 2024|language=cs|publisher=[[Vltava Labe Media]]}}</ref> == Ojima == '''USM Alger''' * [[Algerian Cup]]: [[2024–25 Algerian Cup|2024–25]]<ref name="coupe-d-algerie/usma-2-crb-0-une-usma-9-etoiles">{{cite web|url=https://www.competition.dz/actualites/coupe-d-algerie/usma-2-crb-0-une-usma-9-etoiles.html|title=USMA 2 – CRB 0 : une USMA 9 étoiles|website=Competition|date=6 July 2025|access-date=6 July 2025}}</ref> == Ẹtẹ ñwu == {{reflist}} == Ẹtẹ ọdọda == * {{Soccerway|599351}} * {{Fortunaliga.cz|4312-tomas-ladra}} {{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} b6b3nfnb277rn2454afw8udfn9zikbv 44004 43977 2026-07-23T10:47:48Z Benjamin Blessing 49 Created by translating the page "[[:en:Special:Redirect/revision/1360909037|Wale Musa Alli]]" 44004 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Ma bi Wale Musa Alli ochu ekegweji nolu ogwu egwa nyi eyo'ka''' odo 2000. Ojane Nigeria i gw, Israeli Premier League club Ironi Kiryat Shmona ya ri ibollu == Ukolo == Ochu ekejo odo 2023, Alli dama kpai Czech First League side České Budějovice oji ome.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dynamocb.cz/clanek.asp?id=Dynamacke-rady-posilil-Wale-Musa-Alli-10036|title=Dynamácké řady posílil Wale Musa Alli|website=[[SK Dynamo České Budějovice]]|date=25 August 2023|accessdate=25 August 2023|language=cs}}{{cite web|url=https://www.dynamocb.cz/clanek.asp?id=Dynamacke-rady-posilil-Wale-Musa-Alli-10036|title=Dynamácké řady posílil Wale Musa Alli|website=[[SK Dynamo České Budějovice]]|date=25 August 2023|accessdate=25 August 2023|language=cs}}</ref> [[Gbúgbe:Abo ki deju]] b331xwomgqorbq37fj6k3orlji258z1 Abubakar Balarabe 0 2546 43974 2026-07-23T09:17:46Z Austinea3 116 Created page with "{{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Abubakar Balarabe|image=<!-- only free-content images are allowed for depicting living people - see [[WP:NONFREE]] -->|fullname=Abubakar Balarabe|birth_date={{birth date and age|1968|6|14|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|height=|position=Forward|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=–1989|clubs1=Ranc..." 43974 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Abubakar Balarabe|image=<!-- only free-content images are allowed for depicting living people - see [[WP:NONFREE]] -->|fullname=Abubakar Balarabe|birth_date={{birth date and age|1968|6|14|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|height=|position=Forward|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=–1989|clubs1=[[Ranchers Bees]]|caps1=|goals1=|years2=1989–1991|clubs2=[[K.F.C. Eeklo|Eeklo]]|caps2=30|goals2=3|years3=1993–1995|clubs3=[[MVV Maastricht]]|caps3=18|goals3=1|years4=1998|clubs4=[[Kuala Lumpur FA]]|caps4=|goals4=|nationalyears1=1989|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=2|nationalgoals1=2|manageryears1=|managerclubs1=}} '''Abubakar Balarabe''' (born 14 June 1968) is a former [[Nigeria national football team|Nigerian international]] [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Forward (association football)|midfielder]] for clubs in Nigeria, Belgium, the Netherlands and Malaysia. == Club career == Balarabe began playing football for [[Ranchers Bees]] of [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]. He moved to Europe in 1989, and would play for [[K.F.C. Eeklo]] and [[MVV Maastricht]]. == International career == Balarabe made two appearances for the senior [[Nigeria national football team]]. He scored on his debut, a [[1990 African Nations Cup]] qualifier against Guinea in 1989.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Supersport.com|author=Solaja, Kunle|title=Ehiosun is 58th scoring debutant|url=http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/110210/Ehiosun_is_58th_scoring_debutant|date=10 February 2011}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == * {{NFT player|pid=41695}} * [https://web.archive.org/web/20110724172006/http://msn.vi.nl/Spelers/Speler.htm?viewid=51&dbid=14775&typeofpage=84137 Voetbal International profile] ca1vvqq7p5e484dxa0z1rgeh9x7vek8 43979 43974 2026-07-23T09:29:32Z Austinea3 116 43979 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Abubakar Balarabe|image=<!-- only free-content images are allowed for depicting living people - see [[WP:NONFREE]] -->|fullname=Abubakar Balarabe|birth_date={{birth date and age|1968|6|14|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|height=|position=Forward|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=–1989|clubs1=[[Ranchers Bees]]|caps1=|goals1=|years2=1989–1991|clubs2=[[K.F.C. Eeklo|Eeklo]]|caps2=30|goals2=3|years3=1993–1995|clubs3=[[MVV Maastricht]]|caps3=18|goals3=1|years4=1998|clubs4=[[Kuala Lumpur FA]]|caps4=|goals4=|nationalyears1=1989|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=2|nationalgoals1=2|manageryears1=|managerclubs1=}} '''Abubakar Balarabe''' (born 14 June 1968) is a former [[Nigeria national football team|Nigerian international]] [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Forward (association football)|midfielder]] for clubs in Nigeria, Belgium, the Netherlands and Malaysia. Abubakar Balarabe (ma bì ọjọ ékègwélé efu ochu ékèfa efu odo born 14 June 1968) ì chì énè akwu bì kîa'rìóò nwu Naijiria klọbu , Belgium,manyu Netherland kosi Malaysia == Ùkolo klọbu Club career == Balarabe began playing football for [[Ranchers Bees]] of [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]. He moved to Europe in 1989, and would play for [[K.F.C. Eeklo]] and [[MVV Maastricht]]. == International career == Balarabe made two appearances for the senior [[Nigeria national football team]]. He scored on his debut, a [[1990 African Nations Cup]] qualifier against Guinea in 1989.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Supersport.com|author=Solaja, Kunle|title=Ehiosun is 58th scoring debutant|url=http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/110210/Ehiosun_is_58th_scoring_debutant|date=10 February 2011}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == * {{NFT player|pid=41695}} * [https://web.archive.org/web/20110724172006/http://msn.vi.nl/Spelers/Speler.htm?viewid=51&dbid=14775&typeofpage=84137 Voetbal International profile] bghes4ke75f5olpj14mbeizq94hkkec 43981 43979 2026-07-23T09:32:21Z Austinea3 116 43981 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Abubakar Balarabe|image=<!-- only free-content images are allowed for depicting living people - see [[WP:NONFREE]] -->|fullname=Abubakar Balarabe|birth_date={{birth date and age|1968|6|14|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|height=|position=Forward|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=–1989|clubs1=[[Ranchers Bees]]|caps1=|goals1=|years2=1989–1991|clubs2=[[K.F.C. Eeklo|Eeklo]]|caps2=30|goals2=3|years3=1993–1995|clubs3=[[MVV Maastricht]]|caps3=18|goals3=1|years4=1998|clubs4=[[Kuala Lumpur FA]]|caps4=|goals4=|nationalyears1=1989|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=2|nationalgoals1=2|manageryears1=|managerclubs1=}} '''Abubakar Balarabe''' (born 14 June 1968) is a former [[Nigeria national football team|Nigerian international]] [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Forward (association football)|midfielder]] for clubs in Nigeria, Belgium, the Netherlands and Malaysia. Abubakar Balarabe (ma bì ọjọ ékègwélé efu ochu ékèfa efu odo born 14 June 1968) ì chì énè akwu bì kîa'rìóò nwu Naijiria klọbu , Belgium,manyu Netherland kosi Malaysia == Ùkolo klọbu == Balarabe chanẹ́ k’ẹ kpa uja football kpamẹ́ k’ẹ dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ. Balarabe began playing football for [[Ranchers Bees]] of [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]. He moved to Europe in 1989, and would play for [[K.F.C. Eeklo]] and [[MVV Maastricht]]. == International career == Balarabe made two appearances for the senior [[Nigeria national football team]]. He scored on his debut, a [[1990 African Nations Cup]] qualifier against Guinea in 1989.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Supersport.com|author=Solaja, Kunle|title=Ehiosun is 58th scoring debutant|url=http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/110210/Ehiosun_is_58th_scoring_debutant|date=10 February 2011}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == * {{NFT player|pid=41695}} * [https://web.archive.org/web/20110724172006/http://msn.vi.nl/Spelers/Speler.htm?viewid=51&dbid=14775&typeofpage=84137 Voetbal International profile] o0lc4y2tljv15xsb2n7xump51m2nrpn 43983 43981 2026-07-23T09:33:31Z Austinea3 116 43983 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Abubakar Balarabe|image=<!-- only free-content images are allowed for depicting living people - see [[WP:NONFREE]] -->|fullname=Abubakar Balarabe|birth_date={{birth date and age|1968|6|14|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|height=|position=Forward|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=–1989|clubs1=[[Ranchers Bees]]|caps1=|goals1=|years2=1989–1991|clubs2=[[K.F.C. Eeklo|Eeklo]]|caps2=30|goals2=3|years3=1993–1995|clubs3=[[MVV Maastricht]]|caps3=18|goals3=1|years4=1998|clubs4=[[Kuala Lumpur FA]]|caps4=|goals4=|nationalyears1=1989|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=2|nationalgoals1=2|manageryears1=|managerclubs1=}} '''Abubakar Balarabe''' (born 14 June 1968) is a former [[Nigeria national football team|Nigerian international]] [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Forward (association football)|midfielder]] for clubs in Nigeria, Belgium, the Netherlands and Malaysia. Abubakar Balarabe (ma bì ọjọ ékègwélé efu ochu ékèfa efu odo born 14 June 1968) ì chì énè akwu bì kîa'rìóò nwu Naijiria klọbu , Belgium,manyu Netherland kosi Malaysia == Ùkolo klọbu == Balarabe chanẹ́ k’ẹ kpa uja football kpamẹ́ k’ẹ dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ nwu [[Ranchers Bees]] ye of [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]. He moved to Europe in 1989, and would play for [[K.F.C. Eeklo]] and [[MVV Maastricht]]. == International career == Balarabe made two appearances for the senior [[Nigeria national football team]]. He scored on his debut, a [[1990 African Nations Cup]] qualifier against Guinea in 1989.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Supersport.com|author=Solaja, Kunle|title=Ehiosun is 58th scoring debutant|url=http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/110210/Ehiosun_is_58th_scoring_debutant|date=10 February 2011}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == * {{NFT player|pid=41695}} * [https://web.archive.org/web/20110724172006/http://msn.vi.nl/Spelers/Speler.htm?viewid=51&dbid=14775&typeofpage=84137 Voetbal International profile] tjcyy37pupgb3fx87kjl8n0wlnu46cc 43985 43983 2026-07-23T09:37:55Z Austinea3 116 43985 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Abubakar Balarabe|image=<!-- only free-content images are allowed for depicting living people - see [[WP:NONFREE]] -->|fullname=Abubakar Balarabe|birth_date={{birth date and age|1968|6|14|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|height=|position=Forward|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=–1989|clubs1=[[Ranchers Bees]]|caps1=|goals1=|years2=1989–1991|clubs2=[[K.F.C. Eeklo|Eeklo]]|caps2=30|goals2=3|years3=1993–1995|clubs3=[[MVV Maastricht]]|caps3=18|goals3=1|years4=1998|clubs4=[[Kuala Lumpur FA]]|caps4=|goals4=|nationalyears1=1989|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=2|nationalgoals1=2|manageryears1=|managerclubs1=}} '''Abubakar Balarabe''' (born 14 June 1968) is a former [[Nigeria national football team|Nigerian international]] [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Forward (association football)|midfielder]] for clubs in Nigeria, Belgium, the Netherlands and Malaysia. Abubakar Balarabe (ma bì ọjọ ékègwélé efu ochu ékèfa efu odo born 14 June 1968) ì chì énè akwu bì kîa'rìóò nwu Naijiria klọbu , Belgium,manyu Netherland kosi Malaysia == Ùkolo klọbu == Balarabe chanẹ́ k’ẹ kpa uja football kpamẹ́ k’ẹ dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ nwu [[Ranchers Bees]] ye of [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]. "I dodo nwu kpa lo amẹ́ Europe abẹ́ ọdọ́ 1989, kẹ́ nwu kpa dọmọ k’ọ́ kpa fú nwi He moved to Europe in 1989, and would play for [[K.F.C. Eeklo]] kosi and [[MVV Maastricht]]. == International career == Balarabe made two appearances for the senior [[Nigeria national football team]]. He scored on his debut, a [[1990 African Nations Cup]] qualifier against Guinea in 1989.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Supersport.com|author=Solaja, Kunle|title=Ehiosun is 58th scoring debutant|url=http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/110210/Ehiosun_is_58th_scoring_debutant|date=10 February 2011}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == * {{NFT player|pid=41695}} * [https://web.archive.org/web/20110724172006/http://msn.vi.nl/Spelers/Speler.htm?viewid=51&dbid=14775&typeofpage=84137 Voetbal International profile] jdtqbx949egnxhixt8ihkd971jrqd1p 43988 43985 2026-07-23T09:47:20Z Austinea3 116 /* External links */ 43988 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Abubakar Balarabe|image=<!-- only free-content images are allowed for depicting living people - see [[WP:NONFREE]] -->|fullname=Abubakar Balarabe|birth_date={{birth date and age|1968|6|14|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|height=|position=Forward|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=–1989|clubs1=[[Ranchers Bees]]|caps1=|goals1=|years2=1989–1991|clubs2=[[K.F.C. Eeklo|Eeklo]]|caps2=30|goals2=3|years3=1993–1995|clubs3=[[MVV Maastricht]]|caps3=18|goals3=1|years4=1998|clubs4=[[Kuala Lumpur FA]]|caps4=|goals4=|nationalyears1=1989|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=2|nationalgoals1=2|manageryears1=|managerclubs1=}} '''Abubakar Balarabe''' (born 14 June 1968) is a former [[Nigeria national football team|Nigerian international]] [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Forward (association football)|midfielder]] for clubs in Nigeria, Belgium, the Netherlands and Malaysia. Abubakar Balarabe (ma bì ọjọ ékègwélé efu ochu ékèfa efu odo born 14 June 1968) ì chì énè akwu bì kîa'rìóò nwu Naijiria klọbu , Belgium,manyu Netherland kosi Malaysia == Ùkolo klọbu == Balarabe chanẹ́ k’ẹ kpa uja football kpamẹ́ k’ẹ dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ nwu [[Ranchers Bees]] ye [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]. "I dodo nwu kpa lo amẹ́ Europe abẹ́ ọdọ́ 1989, kẹ́ nwu kpa dọmọ k’ọ́ kpa fú nwi [[K.F.C. Eeklo]] kosi [[MVV Maastricht]]. == Uja kọ́lọ́ k’ọ́ kpa abẹ́ amẹ́ ami ugbá dọmọ International career == Balarabe nwo kpaichẹ ẹgba meji mọ amá nẹ Balarabe made two appearances for the senior [[Nigeria national football team]]."I dọmọ kpaichẹ efu ujaju nẹ kọ chánẹ, k'ọ ch He scored on his debut, a [[1990 African Nations Cup]] "Uja kpa kọ́lọ́ k’ẹ́ nwu dọmọ k’ọ́ kpa gba unyọ amẹ́ ugbá Guinea abẹ́ ọdọ́ 1989.qualifier against Guinea in 1989.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Supersport.com|author=Solaja, Kunle|title=Ehiosun is 58th scoring debutant|url=http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/110210/Ehiosun_is_58th_scoring_debutant|date=10 February 2011}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == * {{NFT player|pid=41695}} * [https://web.archive.org/web/20110724172006/http://msn.vi.nl/Spelers/Speler.htm?viewid=51&dbid=14775&typeofpage=84137 Voetbal International profile] dkr35v80to8pifiiyyx2reibjlnto9t 43990 43988 2026-07-23T09:49:33Z Austinea3 116 43990 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Abubakar Balarabe|image=<!-- only free-content images are allowed for depicting living people - see [[WP:NONFREE]] -->|fullname=Abubakar Balarabe|birth_date={{birth date and age|1968|6|14|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|height=|position=Forward|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1=–1989|clubs1=[[Ranchers Bees]]|caps1=|goals1=|years2=1989–1991|clubs2=[[K.F.C. Eeklo|Eeklo]]|caps2=30|goals2=3|years3=1993–1995|clubs3=[[MVV Maastricht]]|caps3=18|goals3=1|years4=1998|clubs4=[[Kuala Lumpur FA]]|caps4=|goals4=|nationalyears1=1989|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]]|nationalcaps1=2|nationalgoals1=2|manageryears1=|managerclubs1=}} '''Abubakar Balarabe''' (born 14 June 1968) is a former [[Nigeria national football team|Nigerian international]] [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Forward (association football)|midfielder]] for clubs in Nigeria, Belgium, the Netherlands and Malaysia. Abubakar Balarabe (ma bì ọjọ ékègwélé efu ochu ékèfa efu odo born 14 June 1968) ì chì énè akwu bì kîa'rìóò nwu Naijiria klọbu , Belgium,manyu Netherland kosi Malaysia == Ùkolo klọbu == Balarabe chanẹ́ k’ẹ kpa uja football kpamẹ́ k’ẹ dọmọ k’ẹ kpa unyọ nwu [[Ranchers Bees]] ye [[Kaduna (city)|Kaduna]]. "I dodo nwu kpa lo amẹ́ Europe abẹ́ ọdọ́ 1989, kẹ́ nwu kpa dọmọ k’ọ́ kpa fú nwi [[K.F.C. Eeklo]] kosi [[MVV Maastricht]]. == Uja kọ́lọ́ k’ọ́ kpa abẹ́ amẹ́ ami ugbá dọmọ == Balarabe nwo kpaichẹ ẹgba meji mọ amá nẹ nwu [[Nigeria national football team]]."I dọmọ kpaichẹ efu ujaju nẹ kọ chánẹ, k'ọ che odo [[1990 African Nations Cup]] "Uja kpa kọ́lọ́ k’ẹ́ nwu dọmọ k’ọ́ kpa gba unyọ amẹ́ ugbá Guinea abẹ́ ọdọ́ 1989..<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Supersport.com|author=Solaja, Kunle|title=Ehiosun is 58th scoring debutant|url=http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/110210/Ehiosun_is_58th_scoring_debutant|date=10 February 2011}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == * {{NFT player|pid=41695}} * [https://web.archive.org/web/20110724172006/http://msn.vi.nl/Spelers/Speler.htm?viewid=51&dbid=14775&typeofpage=84137 Voetbal International profile] hlirpfte15t2z8yu6ck8emlcpn39iuq Stanley Kanu 0 2547 43975 2026-07-23T09:19:44Z Benjamin Blessing 49 Created page with "'''Ma bi Stanley Guzorochi Kanu''' ochu ejodudu nolu mi ojo mi egwebie odo 1999. Ojane Nigeria i kwo, ya ri bollu nwi Czech club [[FC Zlín|Zlín]]. ==Ukolo== Kanu gwi Diamond Academy ojane Nigeria, <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://isoccerng.com/portugal-based-teenager-stanley-kanu-vows-to-bring-goal-to-flying-eagles/|title=Portugal-based teenager Stanley Kanu vows to bring goals to Flying Eagles|first=Isoccer|last=Staff|date=May 31, 2018}}</ref>; Odo, 2018; Kanu chane ri..." 43975 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Ma bi Stanley Guzorochi Kanu''' ochu ejodudu nolu mi ojo mi egwebie odo 1999. Ojane Nigeria i kwo, ya ri bollu nwi Czech club [[FC Zlín|Zlín]]. ==Ukolo== Kanu gwi Diamond Academy ojane Nigeria, <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://isoccerng.com/portugal-based-teenager-stanley-kanu-vows-to-bring-goal-to-flying-eagles/|title=Portugal-based teenager Stanley Kanu vows to bring goals to Flying Eagles|first=Isoccer|last=Staff|date=May 31, 2018}}</ref>; Odo, 2018; Kanu chane ri bollu nwi [[Clube Caçadores das Taipas|Caçadores das Taipas]], Ochu ekejo nolu mi ojo ogwu-egwa nyi eyo ka odo 2020, i loti [[C.S. Marítimo B|Marítimo B]] team.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/liga/stanley-kanu/oficial-maritimo-contrata-avancado-nos-distritais|title=OFICIAL: Marítimo contrata avançado nos distritais|website=Maisfutebol}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nwosu |first=Chigozie |date=2022-12-24 |title=Stanley Kanu: Nigerian Eligible Striker On Parade For Club Sport Marítimo - Nigeria Sports News |url=https://nigeriasportsnews.com/stanley-kanu-nigerian-eligible-striker-on-parade-for-club-sport-maritimo/,%20https://nigeriasportsnews.com/stanley-kanu-nigerian-eligible-striker-on-parade-for-club-sport-maritimo/ |access-date=2023-02-06 |language=en-US}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{Soccerway|stanley-guzorochi-kanu/571982}} l5opkqgjmqo2efcspyltyhpfkk95w2c Michael Ologo 0 2548 43976 2026-07-23T09:24:53Z Benjamin Blessing 49 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2003)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2022}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Michael Ologo | image = | fullname = Michael Ologo Inainfe | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2003|4|5|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Nembe|Ologoama]], Nigeria | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Centre-back]] | currentclub = [[FK Velež Mostar|Velež]] (on loan from [[İstanbulspor]]) | clubnumber = 4 | youthyears1 = 2018–2021 | youthclubs1 = Fresh Tal..." 43976 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2003)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2022}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Michael Ologo | image = | fullname = Michael Ologo Inainfe | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2003|4|5|df=y}} | birth_place = [[Nembe|Ologoama]], Nigeria | height = 1.89 m | position = [[Centre-back]] | currentclub = [[FK Velež Mostar|Velež]] (on loan from [[İstanbulspor]]) | clubnumber = 4 | youthyears1 = 2018–2021 | youthclubs1 = Fresh Talents | years1 = 2021– | clubs1 = [[İstanbulspor]] | caps1 = 51 | goals1 = 1 | years2 = 2023–2024 | clubs2 = → [[Çorum F.K.|Çorum]] (loan) | caps2 = 27 | goals2 = 1 | years3 = 2025–2026 | clubs3 = → [[FK Velež Mostar|Velež]] (loan) | caps3 = 10 | goals3 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2022– | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national under-23 football team|Nigeria U23]] | nationalcaps1 = 2 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | pcupdate = 8 February 2026 | ntupdate = 21:00, 25 December 2022 (UTC) }} '''Michael Ologo Inainfe''' (born 5 April 2003) is a Nigerian professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[centre-back]] for [[TFF First League]] club [[İstanbulspor]].<ref>{{Soccerway|michael-ologo/784748}}</ref> ==Career== A youth product of the Nigerian club Fresh Talents Football Academy since 2018, Ologo moved to the [[TFF First League]] club[[İstanbulspor]] in the summer of 2018 in a complicated transfer.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.completesports.com/agent-threatens-to-take-istanbulspor-inainfe-father-to-fifa-court/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=Agent Threatens To Take Istanbulspor, Inainfe, Father To FIFA Court|first=Adeboye|last=Amosu|date=8 October 2021|newspaper=[[Complete Sports]]}}</ref> On his debut season with the club, he helped them earn promotion into the [[Süper Lig]] after winning the promotion playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nigeriasportsnews.com/ologo-earns-promotion-with-istanbulspor/,%20https://nigeriasportsnews.com/ologo-earns-promotion-with-istanbulspor/|title=Ologo Earns Promotion With İstanbulspor - Nigeria Sports News|first=Chigozie|last=Nwosu|date=2 June 2022}}</ref> On 8 August 2022, he extended his contract with the club until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sporundibi.com/istanbulspor-michael-ologo-ile-sozlesme-imzaladi|title=İstanbulspor Michael Ologo ile sözleşme imzaladı|website=Sporun Dibi}}</ref> ==International career== Ologo is a youth international for Nigeria, having played for the [[Nigeria national under-23 football team|Nigeria U23]]s in October 2022.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.completesports.com/u-23-afcon-qualifier-salisu-unveils-18-man-squad-for-tanzania-clash/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=U-23 AFCON Qualifier: Salisu Unveils 18-Man Squad For Tanzania Clash|first=Adeboye|last=Amosu|date=20 October 2022|newspaper=[[Complete Sports]]}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} bi5kwckaj3n4eteh974iex1ushjzxbd 43980 43976 2026-07-23T09:31:31Z Benjamin Blessing 49 43980 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Ma bi Michael Ologo Inainfe ochu ekelu nolu mi ojo melu odo''' 2003, ojane Nigeria i gwo, ya ri bollu alumeji ubi nwi [[TFF First League]] club [[İstanbulspor]].<ref>{{Soccerway|michael-ologo/784748}}</ref> ==Ukolo== Ologo lo ti [[TFF First League]] club[[İstanbulspor]] eko summer odo 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.completesports.com/agent-threatens-to-take-istanbulspor-inainfe-father-to-fifa-court/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=Agent Threatens To Take Istanbulspor, Inainfe, Father To FIFA Court|first=Adeboye|last=Amosu|date=8 October 2021|newspaper=[[Complete Sports]]}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} q5gh8snk0q88xsvg7sewadzb4fwtt31 Ridwan Sanusi 0 2549 43978 2026-07-23T09:26:55Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Ridwan Sanusi|image=|birth_date={{birth date and age|2002|9|21|df=y}}<ref>[https://www.fortunaliga.sk/hrac/2133-ridwan-sanusi Ridwan Sanusi] 30.07.2022, fortunaliga.sk</ref>|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|height={{convert|1.85|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}|position=[[Midfielder|Winger]]|currentclub=[[FK Železiarne Podbrezová|Podbrezová]]<br>(on loan from [[MŠK Žilina|Žilina]])|clubnumber=27|youthyears1=|youth..." 43978 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Ridwan Sanusi|image=|birth_date={{birth date and age|2002|9|21|df=y}}<ref>[https://www.fortunaliga.sk/hrac/2133-ridwan-sanusi Ridwan Sanusi] 30.07.2022, fortunaliga.sk</ref>|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|height={{convert|1.85|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}|position=[[Midfielder|Winger]]|currentclub=[[FK Železiarne Podbrezová|Podbrezová]]<br>(on loan from [[MŠK Žilina|Žilina]])|clubnumber=27|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1={{0|0000}}–2021|clubs1=Obazz FC|caps1=|goals1=|years2=2021–2023|clubs2=[[ŠKF Sereď|Sereď]]|caps2=8|goals2=0|years3=2022|clubs3=→ [[FK Slavoj Trebišov|Trebišov]] (loan)|caps3=12|goals3=0|years4=2023|clubs4=→ [[FK Pohronie|Pohronie]] (loan)|caps4=11|goals4=2|years5=2023–2024|clubs5=[[FK Železiarne Podbrezová|Podbrezová]]|caps5=45|goals5=10|years6=2025–|clubs6=[[MŠK Žilina|Žilina]]|caps6=13|goals6=1|years7=2025–|clubs7=[[MŠK Žilina B|Žilina B]]|caps7=3|goals7=1|years8=2025–|clubs8=→ [[FK Železiarne Podbrezová|Podbrezová]] (loan)|caps8=23|goals8=0|club-update=25 May 2026}} '''Ridwan Sanusi''' (born 21 September 2002) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Midfielder (association football)|right-winger]] for [[FK Železiarne Podbrezová|Podbrezová]], on loan from [[MŠK Žilina]]. == Club career == === ŠKF Sereď === Sanusi made his professional Fortuna Liga debut for [[ŠKF Sereď]] against [[MFK Tatran Liptovský Mikuláš]] on 11 September 2021.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/09/11/slovakia/super-liga/skf-sered/fk-tatran-liptovsky-mikula/3513578/ SEREĎ VS. LIPTOVSKÝ MIKULÁŠ 2 - 0] 11.09.2021, soccerway.com</ref> == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{Fortunaliga.sk|2133-ridwan-sanusi}} * {{Soccerway|sanusi-ridwan/748336}} * [https://sportnet.sme.sk/futbalnet/clen/1444654/ Futbalnet Profile] {{in lang|sk}}<!--{{MŠK Žilina squad}}--> {{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} tnmm03fqn6ktu3yyth5uy1lo733oimf 43982 43978 2026-07-23T09:32:35Z Splendourbeauty 119 43982 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Ridwan Sanusi|image=|birth_date={{birth date and age|2002|9|21|df=y}}<ref>[https://www.fortunaliga.sk/hrac/2133-ridwan-sanusi Ridwan Sanusi] 30.07.2022, fortunaliga.sk</ref>|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|height={{convert|1.85|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}|position=[[Midfielder|Winger]]|currentclub=[[FK Železiarne Podbrezová|Podbrezová]]<br>(on loan from [[MŠK Žilina|Žilina]])|clubnumber=27|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|years1={{0|0000}}–2021|clubs1=Obazz FC|caps1=|goals1=|years2=2021–2023|clubs2=[[ŠKF Sereď|Sereď]]|caps2=8|goals2=0|years3=2022|clubs3=→ [[FK Slavoj Trebišov|Trebišov]] (loan)|caps3=12|goals3=0|years4=2023|clubs4=→ [[FK Pohronie|Pohronie]] (loan)|caps4=11|goals4=2|years5=2023–2024|clubs5=[[FK Železiarne Podbrezová|Podbrezová]]|caps5=45|goals5=10|years6=2025–|clubs6=[[MŠK Žilina|Žilina]]|caps6=13|goals6=1|years7=2025–|clubs7=[[MŠK Žilina B|Žilina B]]|caps7=3|goals7=1|years8=2025–|clubs8=→ [[FK Železiarne Podbrezová|Podbrezová]] (loan)|caps8=23|goals8=0|club-update=25 May 2026}} '''Ridwan Sanusi''' (ma bi ọjọ kochu ẹla nolu ọjọ ogwu-nyẹyọ ka efu ọdọ 2002) chẹnẹ Naijiria ki [[Association football|ar'ibọlu ẹrẹ]] uña ki arọ che [[Midfielder (association football)|iba- awọtọ]] ñwu [[FK Železiarne Podbrezová|Podbrezová]], abo [[MŠK Žilina]] du mẹ ñwu ma. == Ukọlọ kulọbu == === ŠKF Sereď === Sanusi chanẹ ibọlu ñwu efu Fortuna Liga, i rọ koji [[ŠKF Sereď]] agwunyi [[MFK Tatran Liptovský Mikuláš]] ọjọ ẹkọgwaka efu ochu ẹla efu ọdọ 2021.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/09/11/slovakia/super-liga/skf-sered/fk-tatran-liptovsky-mikula/3513578/ SEREĎ VS. LIPTOVSKÝ MIKULÁŠ 2 - 0] 11.09.2021, soccerway.com</ref> == Ẹtẹ ñwu == {{reflist}} == Ẹtẹ ọdọda == * {{Fortunaliga.sk|2133-ridwan-sanusi}} * {{Soccerway|sanusi-ridwan/748336}} * [https://sportnet.sme.sk/futbalnet/clen/1444654/ Futbalnet Profile] {{in lang|sk}}<!--{{MŠK Žilina squad}}--> {{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} 6didrore4iue5otzmwc5bo6re2ityt7 44000 43982 2026-07-23T10:38:21Z Benjamin Blessing 49 Created by translating the page "[[:en:Special:Redirect/revision/1356106257|Ridwan Sanusi]]" 44000 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Ma bi Ridwan Sanusi ochu ekela nolu mi ogwu nyo'ka odo''' 2002, Ojane Nigeria i gwo, ibollu ya ri winger owo'awoto nwi Podbrezová, oji ome gwi MŠK Žilina. == Club career == === ŠKF Sereď === [[Gbúgbe:Abo ki deju]] rkuumkf7ail31xt151g1887do8cb54m 44001 44000 2026-07-23T10:40:32Z Benjamin Blessing 49 44001 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Ma bi Ridwan Sanusi ochu ekela nolu mi ogwu nyo'ka odo''' 2002, Ojane Nigeria i gwo, ibollu ya ro. Ya ri winger owo'awoto nwi Podbrezová, oji ome gwi MŠK Žilina. == Club career == === ŠKF Sereď === [[Gbúgbe:Abo ki deju]] sqaeupg0742tedmtsgrwt01g6yj05xw Theophilus Afelokhai 0 2550 43984 2026-07-23T09:34:06Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian football player}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Theophilus Afelokhai|image=|caption=|fullname=Joel Theophilus Afelokhai|birth_date={{birth date and age|1988|4|7|df=y}}|birth_place=|height=|position=Goalkeeper|currentclub=[[Rivers United]]|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|youthyears2=|youthclubs2=|years1=2015|clubs1=[[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]]|caps1=|goals1=|years2=2015–20|clubs2=Enyimba F...." 43984 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian football player}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Theophilus Afelokhai|image=|caption=|fullname=Joel Theophilus Afelokhai|birth_date={{birth date and age|1988|4|7|df=y}}|birth_place=|height=|position=Goalkeeper|currentclub=[[Rivers United]]|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|youthyears2=|youthclubs2=|years1=2015|clubs1=[[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]]|caps1=|goals1=|years2=2015–20|clubs2=[[Enyimba F.C.|Enyimba]]|caps2=|goals2=|years3=2020–|clubs3=Rivers United|caps3=|goals3=|nationalyears1=|nationalteam1=|nationalcaps1=|nationalgoals1=|club-update=|nationalteam-update=}} '''Joel Theophilus Afelokhai''' (born 7 April 1988) is a [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] professional [[Association football|football]] [[Goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]] for [[Rivers United F.C.|Rivers United]] of the [[Nigeria Professional Football League]] (NPFL). Before playing for Rivers United, Afelokhai played for [[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]] and [[Enyimba F.C.|Enyimba]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 January 2017|title=Afelokhai sparks off fight for shirt at Enyimba|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/01/afelokhai-sparks-off-fight-shirt-enyimba/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]}}</ref> == Club career == Afelokhai joined [[Rivers United]] from Enyimba in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Alao|first=Seyi|date=26 August 2020|title=Rivers United confirms the signing of Afelokhai and Anaemena from Enyimba|url=https://www.brila.net/rivers-united-confirms-the-signing-of-afelokhai-and-anaemena-from-enyimba/|access-date=30 April 2024|website=Brila}}</ref> He became the highest paid footballer in the Nigeria Professional Football League.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://spnafricanews.com/most-expensive-npfl-star-afelokhai-speaks-on-rivers-united-switch|title=Most expensive NPFL star, Afelokhai speaks on Rivers United switch|website=spnafricanews.com|date=8 September 2020}}</ref> In the 2021–2022 NPFL title, he won his 7th Nigerian League title as a player with Rivers United.<ref>https://www.ckdmedia.ng/post/champion-spirit-theophilus-afelokhai-wins-his-seventh-npfl-title</ref> Afelokhai has also represented his clubs in African continental competitions including both the [[CAF Champions League]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/10/24/africa/caf-champions-league/al-hilal-omdurman/rivers-united/3617503|title=AL HILAL OMDURMAN VS. RIVERS UNITED 1 - 0|website=Int.Soccerway}}</ref> and the [[CAF Confederation Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/11/28/africa/caf-confederation-cup/rivers-united/el-masry/3689603|title=RIVERS UNITED VS. AL MASRY 2-1|website=int.soccerway}}</ref> == International career == Afelokhai received his first call up to the [[Nigerian national football team]] in 2018 after an injury ruled out first choice [[Francis Uzoho]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/amp/news/enyimbas-theophilus-afelokhai-replaces-uzoho-for-south/4n0g0e32f05o1pox3k10wmu4o|title=Enyimba's Theophilus Afelokhai replaces Uzoho for South Africa, Uganda clashes|website=Goal.com}}</ref> He was part of the Nigeria squad for the [[2018 African Nations Championship]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/amp/news/chan-2018-nigeria-announce-23-man-squad/11b7tyc0una9d1fanyelhyii0r|title=CHAN 2018: Nigeria announce 23-man squad|website=Goal.com}}</ref> but was on the bench as they lost 4-0 in the final to Morocco at the [[Stade Mohammed V]] in [[Casablanca]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2018/02/04/africa/african-nations-championship/morocco/nigeria/2687069/|title=MOROCCO VS. NIGERIA 4-0|website=int.soccerway.com}}</ref> == Honours == '''Winner''' '''[[Kano Pillars]]''' * [[Nigerian Professional Football League|NPFL]]: 2011–2012, 2012–2013, 2013–2014 '''[[Enyimba F.C.]]''' * NPFL: 2019 '''[[Rivers United]]''' * NPFL: 2021–2022 == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{Soccerway|173040}} {{Authority control}} {{Nigeria-footy-goalkeeper-stub}} 4pxh00tjjdfe5jiofb1ep5p96xog4f0 43987 43984 2026-07-23T09:46:07Z Splendourbeauty 119 43987 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian football player}}{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Theophilus Afelokhai|image=|caption=|fullname=Joel Theophilus Afelokhai|birth_date={{birth date and age|1988|4|7|df=y}}|birth_place=|height=|position=Goalkeeper|currentclub=[[Rivers United]]|clubnumber=|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=|youthyears2=|youthclubs2=|years1=2015|clubs1=[[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]]|caps1=|goals1=|years2=2015–20|clubs2=[[Enyimba F.C.|Enyimba]]|caps2=|goals2=|years3=2020–|clubs3=Rivers United|caps3=|goals3=|nationalyears1=|nationalteam1=|nationalcaps1=|nationalgoals1=|club-update=|nationalteam-update=}} '''Joel Theophilus Afelokhai''' (ma bi ọjọ ẹkebie efu ocu ẹlẹ efu ọdọ 1988) chẹnẹ Naijiria ki [[Association football|amu ibọlu]] ñwu [[Rivers United F.C.|Rivers United]] efu [[Nigeria Professional Football League]] (NPFL). Ọba ta ki chanẹ ar'ibọlu ñwu Rivers United, Afelokhai r'ibọlu ñwu [[Kano Pillars F.C.|Kano Pillars]] kpai [[Enyimba F.C.|Enyimba]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 January 2017|title=Afelokhai sparks off fight for shirt at Enyimba|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/01/afelokhai-sparks-off-fight-shirt-enyimba/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]}}</ref> == Ukọlo kulọbu == Afelokhai dama kpai [[Rivers United]] kw'efu Enyimba efu ọdọ 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Alao|first=Seyi|date=26 August 2020|title=Rivers United confirms the signing of Afelokhai and Anaemena from Enyimba|url=https://www.brila.net/rivers-united-confirms-the-signing-of-afelokhai-and-anaemena-from-enyimba/|access-date=30 April 2024|website=Brila}}</ref> I chẹnẹ ku ma r'ọkọ ñwu tule chaka efu Nigeria Professional Football League.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://spnafricanews.com/most-expensive-npfl-star-afelokhai-speaks-on-rivers-united-switch|title=Most expensive NPFL star, Afelokhai speaks on Rivers United switch|website=spnafricanews.com|date=8 September 2020}}</ref> Efu ọdọ 2021–2022 NPFL i du odu ojima 7th Nigerian League kpai Rivers United.<ref>https://www.ckdmedia.ng/post/champion-spirit-theophilus-afelokhai-wins-his-seventh-npfl-title</ref> Afelokhai che koji ochaka African efu [[CAF Champions League]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/10/24/africa/caf-champions-league/al-hilal-omdurman/rivers-united/3617503|title=AL HILAL OMDURMAN VS. RIVERS UNITED 1 - 0|website=Int.Soccerway}}</ref> kpai [[CAF Confederation Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/11/28/africa/caf-confederation-cup/rivers-united/el-masry/3689603|title=RIVERS UNITED VS. AL MASRY 2-1|website=int.soccerway}}</ref> == Ukọlọ ojanẹ ilẹ-i == Ma fu Afelokhai dẹ wa efu [[Nigerian national football team]] ejodudu efu ọdọ 2018 ubi ku ma du [[Francis Uzoho]] tanẹ todu akanya ki nẹ.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/amp/news/enyimbas-theophilus-afelokhai-replaces-uzoho-for-south/4n0g0e32f05o1pox3k10wmu4o|title=Enyimba's Theophilus Afelokhai replaces Uzoho for South Africa, Uganda clashes|website=Goal.com}}</ref> I chẹnẹ ka efu abo ku ma koji Naijiria efu [[2018 African Nations Championship]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/amp/news/chan-2018-nigeria-announce-23-man-squad/11b7tyc0una9d1fanyelhyii0r|title=CHAN 2018: Nigeria announce 23-man squad|website=Goal.com}}</ref> ama oji akpẹtẹ i dẹ alu ku ma r'ibọlu kpia Morocco ọjọ otitala yi [[Stade Mohammed V]] ojanẹ [[Casablanca]] ki ma fu ma du kpai 4-0.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2018/02/04/africa/african-nations-championship/morocco/nigeria/2687069/|title=MOROCCO VS. NIGERIA 4-0|website=int.soccerway.com}}</ref> == Ojima == '''Edu''' '''[[Kano Pillars]]''' * [[Nigerian Professional Football League|NPFL]]: 2011–2012, 2012–2013, 2013–2014 '''[[Enyimba F.C.]]''' * NPFL: 2019 '''[[Rivers United]]''' * NPFL: 2021–2022 == Ẹtẹ ñwu == {{reflist}} == Ẹtẹ ọdọda == * {{Soccerway|173040}} {{Authority control}} {{Nigeria-footy-goalkeeper-stub}} 0hvwrzalf6icwn827xrfecu4w86t4rj 43999 43987 2026-07-23T10:31:23Z Benjamin Blessing 49 Created by translating the page "[[:en:Special:Redirect/revision/1356435278|Theophilus Afelokhai]]" 43999 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Ma bi Joel Theophilus Afelokhai''' ochu ekele nolu mi ojo ebie odo 1988, Ojane [[Nigerian|Nigeria]] i gwo. Joel chi ene ki ya mi bollu nwi Rivers United Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Ka ki chane ri ibollu nwi Rivers United, Afelokhai played ri bollu nwi Kano Pillars kpaiEnyimba.<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 January 2017|title=Afelokhai sparks off fight for shirt at Enyimba|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/01/afelokhai-sparks-off-fight-shirt-enyimba/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]}}{{Cite news|date=11 January 2017|title=Afelokhai sparks off fight for shirt at Enyimba|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/01/afelokhai-sparks-off-fight-shirt-enyimba/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]}}</ref> == Clubu == Afelokhai dama kpai Rivers United gwi Enyimba odo 2020. Afelokhai mudi ene ku ma ri oko nwu tule Nigeria Professional Football League. [[Gbúgbe:Abo ki deju]] hbfsojqiff9lng3qc27qlrq59czi1p0 Yusuf Abdulazeez 0 2551 43986 2026-07-23T09:39:43Z Benjamin Blessing 49 Created page with "'''Ma bi Yusuf Abdulazeez''' {{Audio|Yusuf_Abdulazeez.wav|listen}} ochu eketa nolu mi ojomela odo 2002. Ojane Nigeria i gwo ya ri bollu nwi [[Norrby IF|Norrby]]. ==Ukolo== Abdulazeez ri bollu nwi team ka ojane [[Akure]] ka ki loti [[Zamfara State]] ka ki loti ''Savannah Scorpions'' ki di [[Gombe United]], omo i ni promotion ti [[Nigerian Professional Football League|NPFL]] odo 2020.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://dailytrust.com/yusuf-abdulazeez-im-confident-of-winning-2..." 43986 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Ma bi Yusuf Abdulazeez''' {{Audio|Yusuf_Abdulazeez.wav|listen}} ochu eketa nolu mi ojomela odo 2002. Ojane Nigeria i gwo ya ri bollu nwi [[Norrby IF|Norrby]]. ==Ukolo== Abdulazeez ri bollu nwi team ka ojane [[Akure]] ka ki loti [[Zamfara State]] ka ki loti ''Savannah Scorpions'' ki di [[Gombe United]], omo i ni promotion ti [[Nigerian Professional Football League|NPFL]] odo 2020.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://dailytrust.com/yusuf-abdulazeez-im-confident-of-winning-2022-npfl-highest-goal-scorer-award|title=Yusuf Abdulazeez: I’m Confident Of Winning 2022 NPFL Highest Goal Scorer Award|newspaper=[[Daily Trust]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bsnsports.com.ng/post/Gombe-United-Striker-Seals-Move-To-Mjallby-AIF|title=Gombe United Striker Seals Move To Mjallby AIF|website=bsnsports.com.ng}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} mnhi2zflvgjmto4ik6foac56aw2vvsn John Chidi Uzodinma 0 2552 43989 2026-07-23T09:47:42Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2022}} {{Infobox football biography|name=John Chidi|image=|image_size=|caption=|fullname=John Chidi Uzodinma|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1994|04|11|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Abuja]], [[Nigeria]]|height=1.80 m|currentclub=|clubnumber=|position=[[Forward (association football)#Striker|Striker]]|years1=2014–2016|clubs1=[[Durban Stars F.C.|Durban Stars]]|goals1=20|caps1=29|years2=2016–2017|clubs2=Po..." 43989 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2022}} {{Infobox football biography|name=John Chidi|image=|image_size=|caption=|fullname=John Chidi Uzodinma|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1994|04|11|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Abuja]], [[Nigeria]]|height=1.80 m|currentclub=|clubnumber=|position=[[Forward (association football)#Striker|Striker]]|years1=2014–2016|clubs1=[[Durban Stars F.C.|Durban Stars]]|goals1=20|caps1=29|years2=2016–2017|clubs2=[[Polokwane City F.C.|Polokwane City]]|caps2=30|goals2=15|years3=2019–2020|clubs3=[[Mohammedan SC (Kolkata)|Mohammedan]]|caps3=6|goals3=5|years4=2020–2021|clubs4=[[BSS Sporting Club|BSS]]|caps4=|goals4=|years5=2021|clubs5=[[Mohammedan SC (Kolkata)|Mohammedan]]|caps5=7|goals5=1|years6=2021|clubs6=[[United SC]]|caps6=|goals6=|years7=2021|clubs7=[[Corbett FC|Corbett]]|caps7=4|goals7=1|years8=2021–2022|clubs8=Travancore Royals|caps8=|goals8=|years9=2022|clubs9=[[NEROCA FC|NEROCA]]|caps9=0|goals9=0|club-update=10 March 2021|ntupdate=}} '''John Chidi Uzodinma''' {{Audio|Ig-John Chidi Uzodinma.ogg|Listen|help=no}} (born 11 April 1994) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)#Striker|forward]]. == Career == === Early career === Born in [[Abuja]], [[Nigeria]], he started playing football from his childhood days. He started his career by playing in local clubs of [[Nigeria]]. === Club career === He played for various [[South African Football League System|South African]] football clubs. In 2019–20 season he signed for [[I-League]] side [[Mohammedan SC (Kolkata)|Mohammedan SC]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-21|title=Mohammedan set to sign Pedro Manzi, derby hero Azharuddin Mallick|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/mohammedan-set-to-sign-pedro-manzi-derby-hero-azharuddin-mallick-7156169/|access-date=2022-08-27|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> He spent two successful seasons scoring 6 goals in 12 appearances.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mohammedan Sporting pull off surprise|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/sports/mohammedan-sportsing-pull-off-surprise/cid/1706188|access-date=2022-08-27|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Sharma|first=Amitabha Das|date=2021-02-08|title=I-League: Mohammedan Sporting downs Gokulam Kerala|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/mohammedan-sporting-gokulam-kerala-i-league-football-result-asheer-akhar-goal-sports-news/article33784806.ece|access-date=2022-08-27|website=sportstar.thehindu.com|language=en}}</ref> He signed for the [[I-League]] side [[NEROCA FC]] in 2022–23 season. He scored a goal at the [[Northeast Derby (I-League)|Imphal Derby]] for [[NEROCA FC]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-08-18|title=NEROCA wade over TRAU FC 3-1 in inaugural ‘Imphal derby’ of Durand Cup|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/neroca-wade-over-trau-fc-3-1-in-inaugural-imphal-derby-of-durand-cup-8098356/|access-date=2022-08-27|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Sportstar|first=Team|date=2022-08-18|title=Highlights Durand Cup, NFC 3-1 TRAU: Neroca beats TRAU FC in the Imphal Derby|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/durand-cup-neroca-fc-vs-trau-fc-live-streaming-score-nfc-vs-tfc-when-where-to-watch-india-telecast-highlights/article65782344.ece|access-date=2022-08-27|website=sportstar.thehindu.com|language=en}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} gaqkncqt3chem0pbob1qk1k2pz2iq8o 43991 43989 2026-07-23T09:55:55Z Splendourbeauty 119 43991 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2022}} {{Infobox football biography|name=John Chidi|image=|image_size=|caption=|fullname=John Chidi Uzodinma|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1994|04|11|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Abuja]], [[Nigeria]]|height=1.80 m|currentclub=|clubnumber=|position=[[Forward (association football)#Striker|Striker]]|years1=2014–2016|clubs1=[[Durban Stars F.C.|Durban Stars]]|goals1=20|caps1=29|years2=2016–2017|clubs2=[[Polokwane City F.C.|Polokwane City]]|caps2=30|goals2=15|years3=2019–2020|clubs3=[[Mohammedan SC (Kolkata)|Mohammedan]]|caps3=6|goals3=5|years4=2020–2021|clubs4=[[BSS Sporting Club|BSS]]|caps4=|goals4=|years5=2021|clubs5=[[Mohammedan SC (Kolkata)|Mohammedan]]|caps5=7|goals5=1|years6=2021|clubs6=[[United SC]]|caps6=|goals6=|years7=2021|clubs7=[[Corbett FC|Corbett]]|caps7=4|goals7=1|years8=2021–2022|clubs8=Travancore Royals|caps8=|goals8=|years9=2022|clubs9=[[NEROCA FC|NEROCA]]|caps9=0|goals9=0|club-update=10 March 2021|ntupdate=}} '''John Chidi Uzodinma''' {{Audio|Ig-John Chidi Uzodinma.ogg|Listen|help=no}} (ma bi ọjọ ẹkẹgwaka efu ochu ẹlẹ efu ọdọ 1994) chẹnẹ Naijiria ki [[Association football|ar'ibọlu ẹrẹ]] uña ki arọ che [[Forward (association football)#Striker|ubi]]. == Ukọlọ == === Abakwanẹ ukọlọ ñwu === Ma fu bi efewo [[Abuja]], [[Nigeria]], i chanẹ ar'ibọlu kw'ọjọ imọtọ ñwu. I chanẹ ukọlọ ibọlu ẹrọ efu ami kulọbu ki dẹ [[Nigeria]]. === Ukọlọ kulọbu === I r'ibọlu ñwu ami kulọbu [[South African Football League System|South African]] ojoji-ojoji. Efu ọdọ 2019–20 i d'ọwọ t'ọtakada ukọlọ yi [[I-League]] efu [[Mohammedan SC (Kolkata)|Mohammedan SC]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-21|title=Mohammedan set to sign Pedro Manzi, derby hero Azharuddin Mallick|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/mohammedan-set-to-sign-pedro-manzi-derby-hero-azharuddin-mallick-7156169/|access-date=2022-08-27|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> I ch'ọdọ ọmẹmẹlẹ meji ugbo ki d'ibọlu tefu iga ẹgba mẹfa efu ibọlọ ki rọ ẹgba mẹgweji.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mohammedan Sporting pull off surprise|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/sports/mohammedan-sportsing-pull-off-surprise/cid/1706188|access-date=2022-08-27|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Sharma|first=Amitabha Das|date=2021-02-08|title=I-League: Mohammedan Sporting downs Gokulam Kerala|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/mohammedan-sporting-gokulam-kerala-i-league-football-result-asheer-akhar-goal-sports-news/article33784806.ece|access-date=2022-08-27|website=sportstar.thehindu.com|language=en}}</ref> I d'ọwọ t'ọtakada ukọlọ ñwu [[I-League]] efu [[NEROCA FC]] efu ọdọ 2022–23. I du ibọlu tefu iga ẹgba ka efu [[Northeast Derby (I-League)|Imphal Derby]] ñwu [[NEROCA FC]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-08-18|title=NEROCA wade over TRAU FC 3-1 in inaugural ‘Imphal derby’ of Durand Cup|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/neroca-wade-over-trau-fc-3-1-in-inaugural-imphal-derby-of-durand-cup-8098356/|access-date=2022-08-27|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Sportstar|first=Team|date=2022-08-18|title=Highlights Durand Cup, NFC 3-1 TRAU: Neroca beats TRAU FC in the Imphal Derby|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/durand-cup-neroca-fc-vs-trau-fc-live-streaming-score-nfc-vs-tfc-when-where-to-watch-india-telecast-highlights/article65782344.ece|access-date=2022-08-27|website=sportstar.thehindu.com|language=en}}</ref> == Ẹtẹ ñwu == {{Reflist}} rmztqcd58svl16smkgngcc5mq07xomq 43995 43991 2026-07-23T10:13:44Z Benjamin Blessing 49 Created by translating the page "[[:en:Special:Redirect/revision/1330494601|John Chidi Uzodinma]]" 43995 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Ma bi John Chidi Uzodinma''' Listenⓘ ochu ekele nolu mi ojo mi egwele odo 1994, Ojane Nigeria i gwo i bollu ya roi == Ukolo == [[Abuja]], Nigeria ma bi, i chane ri ibollu gwi egba ki chi imoto. I ri ibollu nwi amiSouth African football clubs wewe. odo 2019–20, i signi nwi I-League.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-21|title=Mohammedan set to sign Pedro Manzi, derby hero Azharuddin Mallick|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/mohammedan-set-to-sign-pedro-manzi-derby-hero-azharuddin-mallick-7156169/|access-date=2022-08-27|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2021-01-21|title=Mohammedan set to sign Pedro Manzi, derby hero Azharuddin Mallick|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/mohammedan-set-to-sign-pedro-manzi-derby-hero-azharuddin-mallick-7156169/|access-date=2022-08-27|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> Efi season meji i score coalu mefa, efi bollu mi egweji ki ro.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mohammedan Sporting pull off surprise|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/sports/mohammedan-sportsing-pull-off-surprise/cid/1706188|access-date=2022-08-27|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}{{Cite web|title=Mohammedan Sporting pull off surprise|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/sports/mohammedan-sportsing-pull-off-surprise/cid/1706188|access-date=2022-08-27|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Sharma|first=Amitabha Das|date=2021-02-08|title=I-League: Mohammedan Sporting downs Gokulam Kerala|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/mohammedan-sporting-gokulam-kerala-i-league-football-result-asheer-akhar-goal-sports-news/article33784806.ece|access-date=2022-08-27|website=sportstar.thehindu.com|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Sharma|first=Amitabha Das|date=2021-02-08|title=I-League: Mohammedan Sporting downs Gokulam Kerala|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/mohammedan-sporting-gokulam-kerala-i-league-football-result-asheer-akhar-goal-sports-news/article33784806.ece|access-date=2022-08-27|website=sportstar.thehindu.com|language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-08-18|title=NEROCA wade over TRAU FC 3-1 in inaugural ‘Imphal derby’ of Durand Cup|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/neroca-wade-over-trau-fc-3-1-in-inaugural-imphal-derby-of-durand-cup-8098356/|access-date=2022-08-27|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2022-08-18|title=NEROCA wade over TRAU FC 3-1 in inaugural ‘Imphal derby’ of Durand Cup|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/neroca-wade-over-trau-fc-3-1-in-inaugural-imphal-derby-of-durand-cup-8098356/|access-date=2022-08-27|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> == References == [[Gbúgbe:Abo ki deju]] 8df1pkrvrnznn2826r4yoocrdyrj5wg Adetunji Adeshina 0 2553 43992 2026-07-23T09:59:23Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2004)}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Adetunji Adeshina|image=|fullname=Adetunji Razaq Adeshina|birth_date={{Birth date and age|2004|12|02|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Ibadan]], [[Nigeria]]|height=|position=[[Midfielder]]|currentclub=[[NK Slaven Belupo|Slaven Belupo]] (on loan from [[LASK]])|clubnumber=|youthyears1=–2022|youthclubs1=[[Real Sapphire F.C.]]|youthyears2=2023|youthclubs2=[[FK Novi Pazar|Novi Pazar]]|years1=2023–20..." 43992 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2004)}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Adetunji Adeshina|image=|fullname=Adetunji Razaq Adeshina|birth_date={{Birth date and age|2004|12|02|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Ibadan]], [[Nigeria]]|height=|position=[[Midfielder]]|currentclub=[[NK Slaven Belupo|Slaven Belupo]] (on loan from [[LASK]])|clubnumber=|youthyears1=–2022|youthclubs1=[[Real Sapphire F.C.]]|youthyears2=2023|youthclubs2=[[FK Novi Pazar|Novi Pazar]]|years1=2023–2025|clubs1=[[FK Novi Pazar|Novi Pazar]]|caps1=66|goals1=11|years2=2025–|clubs2=[[LASK]]|caps2=1|goals2=0|years3=2026-|clubs3=[[LASK|LASK Amateure]]|caps3=1|goals3=0|years4=2026–|clubs4=→ [[NK Slaven Belupo|Slaven Belupo]] (loan)|caps4=|goals4=|nationalyears1=|nationalteam1=|nationalcaps1=|nationalgoals1=|pcupdate=11 July 2026|ntupdate=}} '''Adetunji Razaq Adeshina''' {{Audio|LL-Q34311 (yor)-Tunmise123-Adetunji Adeshina.wav|Listen|help=no}}(born 2 December 2004) is a Nigerian [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[midfielder]] for [[NK Slaven Belupo]], on loan from the [[Austrian Football Bundesliga]] club [[LASK]]. == Club career == Adeshina came to Europe from [[Real Sapphire F.C.]]. <ref>[https://www.realsapphirefc.com/real-sapphire-prodigy-adetunji-rasaq-adeshina-signs-for-lask-in-austria/ Real Sapphire Prodigy Adetunji Rasaq Adeshina Signs for LASK in Austria] at the Real Sapphire FC official site</ref> He then played in the FK Novi Pazar youth team before making his debut in the senior squad in the [[2022–23 Serbian SuperLiga]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/adetunji-rasaq-adeshina/905494/ Adetunji Adeshina profile] at Soccerway</ref> == Career statistics == {{updated|match played 28 October 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center" |+Appearances and goals by club, season and competition ! rowspan="2" |Club ! rowspan="2" |Season ! colspan="3" |League ! colspan="2" |Cup ! colspan="2" |Other ! colspan="2" |Total |- !Division !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals |- | rowspan="4" |[[FK Novi Pazar|Novi Pazar]] |[[2022–23 Serbian SuperLiga|2022–23]] |[[Serbian SuperLiga]] |4 |0 |1 |0 | colspan="2" |— |5 |0 |- |[[2023–24 FK Novi Pazar season|2023–24]] |Serbian SuperLiga |27 |5 |2 |0 | colspan="2" |— |29 |5 |- |[[2024–25 FK Novi Pazar season|2024–25]] |Serbian SuperLiga |35 |6 |3 |1 | colspan="2" |— |38 |7 |- ! colspan="2" |Total !66 !11 !6 !1 ! colspan="2" |— !72 !12 |- |[[LASK]] |[[2025–26 Austrian Football Bundesliga|2025–26]] |[[Austrian Football Bundesliga|Austrian Bundesliga]] |1 |0 |1 |0 | colspan="2" |— |2 |0 |- ! colspan="3" |Career total !67 !11 !7 !1 !0 !0 !74 !12 |} {{notelist}} == Honours == '''LASK''' * [[Austrian Cup]]: [[2025–26 Austrian Cup|2025–26]]<ref name="Pokal26">{{cite news|title=Nach 61 Jahren: LASK bejubelt Titel im UNIQA ÖFB Cup|url=https://www.oefb.at/cup/News/Match-UNIQA-OeFB-Cup-Finale-26/|access-date=2 May 2026|work=ÖFB|date=1 May 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260502090615/https://www.oefb.at/cup/News/Match-UNIQA-OeFB-Cup-Finale-26/|archive-date=2 May 2026|language=de-AT|trans-title=After 61 years: LASK celebrate title in the UNIQA ÖFB Cup}}</ref> == External links == * {{CFF player|1236417/adetunji-rasaq-adeshina}} == References == {{Reflist}}{{NK Slaven Belupo squad}} j6yt3ef5oh8qsgvgh49vslv2q5rp1wa 43993 43992 2026-07-23T10:05:50Z Splendourbeauty 119 43993 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2004)}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Adetunji Adeshina|image=|fullname=Adetunji Razaq Adeshina|birth_date={{Birth date and age|2004|12|02|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Ibadan]], [[Nigeria]]|height=|position=[[Midfielder]]|currentclub=[[NK Slaven Belupo|Slaven Belupo]] (on loan from [[LASK]])|clubnumber=|youthyears1=–2022|youthclubs1=[[Real Sapphire F.C.]]|youthyears2=2023|youthclubs2=[[FK Novi Pazar|Novi Pazar]]|years1=2023–2025|clubs1=[[FK Novi Pazar|Novi Pazar]]|caps1=66|goals1=11|years2=2025–|clubs2=[[LASK]]|caps2=1|goals2=0|years3=2026-|clubs3=[[LASK|LASK Amateure]]|caps3=1|goals3=0|years4=2026–|clubs4=→ [[NK Slaven Belupo|Slaven Belupo]] (loan)|caps4=|goals4=|nationalyears1=|nationalteam1=|nationalcaps1=|nationalgoals1=|pcupdate=11 July 2026|ntupdate=}} '''Adetunji Razaq Adeshina''' {{Audio|LL-Q34311 (yor)-Tunmise123-Adetunji Adeshina.wav|Listen|help=no}}(ma bi ọjọ ẹkeji efu ochu ẹgweji efu ọdọ 2004) chẹnẹ Naijiria ki [[Association football|ar'ibọlu ẹre]] ki arọ alimeji ñwu [[NK Slaven Belupo]], ki abo ujọ [[Austrian Football Bundesliga]] mẹ ñwu [[LASK]]. == Ukọlọ kulọbu == Adeshina wa efu Europe kwi [[Real Sapphire F.C.]]. <ref>[https://www.realsapphirefc.com/real-sapphire-prodigy-adetunji-rasaq-adeshina-signs-for-lask-in-austria/ Real Sapphire Prodigy Adetunji Rasaq Adeshina Signs for LASK in Austria] at the Real Sapphire FC official site</ref> Ẹgba lẹ ya rọ ñwu FK Novi Pazar efu ujọ agbadufu ta ki dufu edu ujọ abogijo efu ọdọ [[2022–23 Serbian SuperLiga]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/players/adetunji-rasaq-adeshina/905494/ Adetunji Adeshina profile] at Soccerway</ref> == Aluka ukọlọ == {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center" |+Edufu kpai aluka ibọlu ki du tefu iga, ujọ ñw kpai ọdọ ! rowspan="2" |Club ! rowspan="2" |Season ! colspan="3" |League ! colspan="2" |Cup ! colspan="2" |Other ! colspan="2" |Total |- !Division !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals |- | rowspan="4" |[[FK Novi Pazar|Novi Pazar]] |[[2022–23 Serbian SuperLiga|2022–23]] |[[Serbian SuperLiga]] |4 |0 |1 |0 | colspan="2" |— |5 |0 |- |[[2023–24 FK Novi Pazar season|2023–24]] |Serbian SuperLiga |27 |5 |2 |0 | colspan="2" |— |29 |5 |- |[[2024–25 FK Novi Pazar season|2024–25]] |Serbian SuperLiga |35 |6 |3 |1 | colspan="2" |— |38 |7 |- ! colspan="2" |Total !66 !11 !6 !1 ! colspan="2" |— !72 !12 |- |[[LASK]] |[[2025–26 Austrian Football Bundesliga|2025–26]] |[[Austrian Football Bundesliga|Austrian Bundesliga]] |1 |0 |1 |0 | colspan="2" |— |2 |0 |- ! colspan="3" |Career total !67 !11 !7 !1 !0 !0 !74 !12 |} == Ojima == '''LASK''' * [[Austrian Cup]]: [[2025–26 Austrian Cup|2025–26]]<ref name="Pokal26">{{cite news|title=Nach 61 Jahren: LASK bejubelt Titel im UNIQA ÖFB Cup|url=https://www.oefb.at/cup/News/Match-UNIQA-OeFB-Cup-Finale-26/|access-date=2 May 2026|work=ÖFB|date=1 May 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260502090615/https://www.oefb.at/cup/News/Match-UNIQA-OeFB-Cup-Finale-26/|archive-date=2 May 2026|language=de-AT|trans-title=After 61 years: LASK celebrate title in the UNIQA ÖFB Cup}}</ref> == Ẹtẹ ọdọda == * {{CFF player|1236417/adetunji-rasaq-adeshina}} == Ẹtẹ ñwu == {{Reflist}}{{NK Slaven Belupo squad}} 9fj9w59oecin9p6vifudb2uc07k6nfh Abubakar Safiyanu 0 2554 43994 2026-07-23T10:07:30Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2003)}}{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Abubakar Safiyanu|image=|upright=|caption=|birth_date={{birth date and age|2003|08|06|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Jos]], Nigeria|height=1.88 m|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|currentclub=[[NK TOŠK Tešanj|TOŠK Tešanj]]|clubnumber=9|youthyears1=–2022|youthclubs1=[[Gaziantep F.K.|Gaziantep]]|years1=2022–2023|clubs1=FK Radnik Hadž..." 43994 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2003)}}{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Abubakar Safiyanu|image=|upright=|caption=|birth_date={{birth date and age|2003|08|06|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Jos]], Nigeria|height=1.88 m|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|currentclub=[[NK TOŠK Tešanj|TOŠK Tešanj]]|clubnumber=9|youthyears1=–2022|youthclubs1=[[Gaziantep F.K.|Gaziantep]]|years1=2022–2023|clubs1=[[FK Radnik Hadžići|Radnik Hadžići]]|caps1=18|goals1=1|years2=2023–|clubs2=[[NK TOŠK Tešanj|TOŠK Tešanj]]|caps2=3|goals2=0|club-update=27 August 2023}} '''Abubakar Safiyanu''' (born 6 August 2003) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]] for [[First League of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina|First League of FBiH]] club [[NK TOŠK Tešanj|TOŠK Tešanj]]. == Club career == === Radnik Hadžići === In September 2022, Safiyanu signed a contract with Bosnian club [[FK Radnik Hadžići|Radnik Hadžići]]. He made his debut on October 1 in a league match against [[FK Budućnost Banovići|Budućnost Banovići]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/fk-radnik-hadzici-fk-buducnost-abubakar-safiyanu/435222|title=Novo ime danas debituje na bh. terenima|date=1 October 2022|access-date=5 January 2024|language=bs|publisher=sportsport.ba}}</ref> Safiyanu left the club at the end of the season.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportskevijesti.com/2023/07/11/dvojica-nigerijaca-napustilila-redove-fk-radnjik-hadzici-i-pojacali-redove-nk-tosk-tesanj/|title=Dvojica Nigerijaca napustilila redove FK Radnik Hadžići i pojačali redove NK TOŠK Tešanj!|date=11 July 2023|access-date=5 January 2024|language=bs|publisher=sportskevijesti.com}}</ref> === TOŠK Tešanj === In July 2023, Safiyanu signed a contract with Bosnian club [[NK TOŠK Tešanj|TOŠK Tešanj]]. In October 2023, Safiyanu's residence visa expired and the police told him that he would be arrested for that. However, he managed to avoid arrest thanks to the club and teammates who raised money for him to return to [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klix.ba/sport/nogomet/nk-tosk-se-oglasio-o-nigerijcu-optuzuju-ga-da-nije-davao-sve-od-sebe-na-terenu/231109169|title=NK TOŠK se oglasio o Nigerijcu, optužuju ga da nije davao sve od sebe na terenu|date=9 November 2023|access-date=5 January 2024|language=bs|publisher=www.klix.ba}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klix.ba/sport/nogomet/nigerijac-iz-tosk-a-ce-ipak-izbjeci-hapsenje-klub-i-saigraci-sakupili-novac-da-se-vrati-kuci/231109137|title=Nigerijac iz TOŠK-a će ipak izbjeći hapšenje: Klub i saigrači sakupili novac da se vrati kući|date=9 November 2023|access-date=5 January 2024|language=bs|publisher=www.klix.ba}}</ref> == Career statistics == === Club === {{updated|match played 27 August 2023}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Appearances and goals by club, season and competition ! rowspan="2" |Club ! rowspan="2" |Season ! colspan="3" |League ! colspan="2" |National cup ! colspan="2" |Europe ! colspan="2" |Total |- !League !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals |- |[[FK Radnik Hadžići|Radnik Hadžići]] |[[2022–23 First League of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina|2022–23]] |[[First League of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina|First League of FBiH]] |18 |1 |0 |0 | colspan="2" |— |18 |1 |- |[[NK TOŠK Tešanj|TOŠK Tešanj]] |[[First League of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina|2023–24]] |[[First League of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina|First League of FBiH]] |3 |0 |0 |0 | colspan="2" |— |3 |0 |- ! colspan="3" |Career total !21 !1 !0 !0 !0 !0 !21 !1 |} {{notelist}} == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == * {{Soccerway|abubakar-safiyanu/815532}} cqavk1tt86c794wjehnhdijzma7qnlx 43996 43994 2026-07-23T10:15:38Z Splendourbeauty 119 43996 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2003)}}{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Abubakar Safiyanu|image=|upright=|caption=|birth_date={{birth date and age|2003|08|06|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Jos]], Nigeria|height=1.88 m|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|currentclub=[[NK TOŠK Tešanj|TOŠK Tešanj]]|clubnumber=9|youthyears1=–2022|youthclubs1=[[Gaziantep F.K.|Gaziantep]]|years1=2022–2023|clubs1=[[FK Radnik Hadžići|Radnik Hadžići]]|caps1=18|goals1=1|years2=2023–|clubs2=[[NK TOŠK Tešanj|TOŠK Tešanj]]|caps2=3|goals2=0|club-update=27 August 2023}} '''Abubakar Safiyanu''' (born 6 August 2003) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]] for [[First League of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina|First League of FBiH]] club [[NK TOŠK Tešanj|TOŠK Tešanj]]. == Ukọlọ kulọbu == === Radnik Hadžići === Efu ochu ẹla efu ọdọ 2022, Safiyanu d'ọwọ t'ọtakada ukọlọ kpai kolọbu Bosnian, [[FK Radnik Hadžići|Radnik Hadžići]]. I r'ibọlu ọjọ ejodudu efu ochu ẹgwa efu ibọlu league agwunyi [[FK Budućnost Banovići|Budućnost Banovići]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/fk-radnik-hadzici-fk-buducnost-abubakar-safiyanu/435222|title=Novo ime danas debituje na bh. terenima|date=1 October 2022|access-date=5 January 2024|language=bs|publisher=sportsport.ba}}</ref> Safiyanu kwefu kulọbu lẹ ukpoji ọdọ.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportskevijesti.com/2023/07/11/dvojica-nigerijaca-napustilila-redove-fk-radnjik-hadzici-i-pojacali-redove-nk-tosk-tesanj/|title=Dvojica Nigerijaca napustilila redove FK Radnik Hadžići i pojačali redove NK TOŠK Tešanj!|date=11 July 2023|access-date=5 January 2024|language=bs|publisher=sportskevijesti.com}}</ref> === TOŠK Tešanj === === Efu ochu ebie efu ọdọ 2023, Safiyanu d'ọwọ tẹ ọtakada ukọlọ kpai kulọbu Bosnian, [[NK TOŠK Tešanj|TOŠK Tešanj]]. Efu ochu ẹgwa efu ọdọ 2023 ọda ugwugwu ñwu lia ukpoji, taki ma tene mu ñwu ama i tu ma ọwọ-n ta ki dabi wa Naijiria..<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klix.ba/sport/nogomet/nk-tosk-se-oglasio-o-nigerijcu-optuzuju-ga-da-nije-davao-sve-od-sebe-na-terenu/231109169|title=NK TOŠK se oglasio o Nigerijcu, optužuju ga da nije davao sve od sebe na terenu|date=9 November 2023|access-date=5 January 2024|language=bs|publisher=www.klix.ba}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klix.ba/sport/nogomet/nigerijac-iz-tosk-a-ce-ipak-izbjeci-hapsenje-klub-i-saigraci-sakupili-novac-da-se-vrati-kuci/231109137|title=Nigerijac iz TOŠK-a će ipak izbjeći hapšenje: Klub i saigrači sakupili novac da se vrati kući|date=9 November 2023|access-date=5 January 2024|language=bs|publisher=www.klix.ba}}</ref> === == Aluka ukọlọ == === Kulọbu === {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Ibọlu ki rọ kpai ibọlu ki du tẹ iga, kulọbu kpai ọdọ ! rowspan="2" |Club ! rowspan="2" |Season ! colspan="3" |League ! colspan="2" |National cup ! colspan="2" |Europe ! colspan="2" |Total |- !League !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals |- |[[FK Radnik Hadžići|Radnik Hadžići]] |[[2022–23 First League of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina|2022–23]] |[[First League of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina|First League of FBiH]] |18 |1 |0 |0 | colspan="2" |— |18 |1 |- |[[NK TOŠK Tešanj|TOŠK Tešanj]] |[[First League of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina|2023–24]] |[[First League of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina|First League of FBiH]] |3 |0 |0 |0 | colspan="2" |— |3 |0 |- ! colspan="3" |Career total !21 !1 !0 !0 !0 !0 !21 !1 |} {{notelist}} == Ẹtẹ ñwu == {{Reflist}} == Ẹtẹ ọdọda == * {{Soccerway|abubakar-safiyanu/815532}} gj2l69s6205hdosmh8x1re062tdpinv 43997 43996 2026-07-23T10:21:06Z Splendourbeauty 119 43997 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2003)}}{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Abubakar Safiyanu|image=|upright=|caption=|birth_date={{birth date and age|2003|08|06|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Jos]], Nigeria|height=1.88 m|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|currentclub=[[NK TOŠK Tešanj|TOŠK Tešanj]]|clubnumber=9|youthyears1=–2022|youthclubs1=[[Gaziantep F.K.|Gaziantep]]|years1=2022–2023|clubs1=[[FK Radnik Hadžići|Radnik Hadžići]]|caps1=18|goals1=1|years2=2023–|clubs2=[[NK TOŠK Tešanj|TOŠK Tešanj]]|caps2=3|goals2=0|club-update=27 August 2023}} '''Abubakar Safiyanu''' (ma bi ọjọ ẹkẹfa efu ochu ẹjọ efu ọdọ 2003) chẹnẹ Naijiria ki [[Association football|ar'ibọlu ẹrẹ]] ya rọ uña [[Forward (association football)|ọgba]] ñwu [[First League of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina|First League of FBiH]] club [[NK TOŠK Tešanj|TOŠK Tešanj]]. == Ukọlọ kulọbu == === Radnik Hadžići === Efu ochu ẹla efu ọdọ 2022, Safiyanu d'ọwọ t'ọtakada ukọlọ kpai kolọbu Bosnian, [[FK Radnik Hadžići|Radnik Hadžići]]. I r'ibọlu ọjọ ejodudu efu ochu ẹgwa efu ibọlu league agwunyi [[FK Budućnost Banovići|Budućnost Banovići]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/fk-radnik-hadzici-fk-buducnost-abubakar-safiyanu/435222|title=Novo ime danas debituje na bh. terenima|date=1 October 2022|access-date=5 January 2024|language=bs|publisher=sportsport.ba}}</ref> Safiyanu kwefu kulọbu lẹ ukpoji ọdọ.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportskevijesti.com/2023/07/11/dvojica-nigerijaca-napustilila-redove-fk-radnjik-hadzici-i-pojacali-redove-nk-tosk-tesanj/|title=Dvojica Nigerijaca napustilila redove FK Radnik Hadžići i pojačali redove NK TOŠK Tešanj!|date=11 July 2023|access-date=5 January 2024|language=bs|publisher=sportskevijesti.com}}</ref> === TOŠK Tešanj === Efu ochu ebie efu ọdọ 2023, Safiyanu d'ọwọ tẹ ọtakada ukọlọ kpai kulọbu Bosnian, [[NK TOŠK Tešanj|TOŠK Tešanj]]. Efu ochu ẹgwa efu ọdọ 2023 ọda ugwugwu ñwu lia ukpoji, taki ma tene mu ñwu ama i tu ma ọwọ-n ta ki dabi wa Naijiria..<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klix.ba/sport/nogomet/nk-tosk-se-oglasio-o-nigerijcu-optuzuju-ga-da-nije-davao-sve-od-sebe-na-terenu/231109169|title=NK TOŠK se oglasio o Nigerijcu, optužuju ga da nije davao sve od sebe na terenu|date=9 November 2023|access-date=5 January 2024|language=bs|publisher=www.klix.ba}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klix.ba/sport/nogomet/nigerijac-iz-tosk-a-ce-ipak-izbjeci-hapsenje-klub-i-saigraci-sakupili-novac-da-se-vrati-kuci/231109137|title=Nigerijac iz TOŠK-a će ipak izbjeći hapšenje: Klub i saigrači sakupili novac da se vrati kući|date=9 November 2023|access-date=5 January 2024|language=bs|publisher=www.klix.ba}}</ref> == Aluka ukọlọ == === Kulọbu === {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Ibọlu ki rọ kpai ibọlu ki du tẹ iga, kulọbu kpai ọdọ ! rowspan="2" |Club ! rowspan="2" |Season ! colspan="3" |League ! colspan="2" |National cup ! colspan="2" |Europe ! colspan="2" |Total |- !League !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals |- |[[FK Radnik Hadžići|Radnik Hadžići]] |[[2022–23 First League of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina|2022–23]] |[[First League of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina|First League of FBiH]] |18 |1 |0 |0 | colspan="2" |— |18 |1 |- |[[NK TOŠK Tešanj|TOŠK Tešanj]] |[[First League of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina|2023–24]] |[[First League of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina|First League of FBiH]] |3 |0 |0 |0 | colspan="2" |— |3 |0 |- ! colspan="3" |Career total !21 !1 !0 !0 !0 !0 !21 !1 |} {{notelist}} == Ẹtẹ ñwu == {{Reflist}} == Ẹtẹ ọdọda == * {{Soccerway|abubakar-safiyanu/815532}} i4jxlndeg6y8sjsbv2jzxu0sz1jtc68 Target Ayannubi 0 2555 43998 2026-07-23T10:28:49Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2006)}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Target Ayannubi | image = | fullname = | height = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|2006|10|10}} | birth_place = Nigeria | position = [[Midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Pallo-Iirot]] | clubnumber = | youthclubs1 = [[Pallo-Iirot]] | youthyears1 = 2023 | youthclubs2 = [[FC St. Pauli|St. Pauli]] | youthyears2 = 2024 | youthclubs3 = VMC | youthyears3 = 2024–2025 | youthcl..." 43998 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2006)}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Target Ayannubi | image = | fullname = | height = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|2006|10|10}} | birth_place = Nigeria | position = [[Midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Pallo-Iirot]] | clubnumber = | youthclubs1 = [[Pallo-Iirot]] | youthyears1 = 2023 | youthclubs2 = [[FC St. Pauli|St. Pauli]] | youthyears2 = 2024 | youthclubs3 = VMC | youthyears3 = 2024–2025 | youthclubs4 = [[Vora FK|Vora]] | youthyears4 = 2025 | years1 = 2025–2026 | clubs1 = [[KF Gramshi|Gramshi]] | caps1 = 0 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2026– | clubs2 = [[Pallo-Iirot]] | caps2 = 0 | goals2 = 0 | club-update = 8 March 2026 }} '''Target Ayannubi''' (born 10 October 2006) is a Nigerian [[Football (association football)|football]] player who plays as a [[midfielder]] for [[Kakkonen]] club [[Pallo-Iirot]]. ==Early life== Ayannubi grew up in Nigeria playing football. During the 2021–2022 season, he played for Madiba FC in Nigerian third-tier level. In the late 2022, he travelled to Finland to visit his relatives, but he ended up signing a contract with the first team of a local [[Rauma, Finland|Rauma]]-based club [[Pallo-Iirot]], competing in Finnish third-tier [[Kakkonen]].<ref>[https://www.palloiirot.fi/uutiset/132268/target-ayannubi-iiroihin-vuoden-sopimuksella Target Ayannubi Iiroihin vuoden sopimuksella], palloiirot.fi, 10 December 2022</ref><ref>[https://www.satakunnankansa.fi/urheilu/art-2000010188025.html Nuorella nigerialaisella tuore sopimus Raumalle taskussa ja itseluottamus tapissa: "Tulen yllättämään koko suomalaisen jalkapallomaailman"], [[Satakunnan Kansa]], 10 December 2022</ref> ==Club career== In the [[2023 Kakkonen|2023 season]], Ayannubi made 18 appearances and scored once for Pallo-Iirot in Kakkonen. In addition, he played 24 games and scored 15 goals for the club's U17 team in U17-league. In early March 2024, Ayannubi signed with German [[FC St. Pauli]] organisation and joined their U19 academy team.<ref>[https://www.palloiirot.fi/uutiset/138798/target-ayannubi-siirtyy-fc-st-paulin-organisaatioon Target Ayannubi siirtyy FC St. Paulin organisaatioon], pallo-iirot.fi, 7 March 2024</ref><ref>[https://www.uutisrauma.fi/urheilu/palloiirojen-target-ayannubi-suuntaamassa-saksan-fc-st-pauliin-6.331.142393.856659da63 Pallo-Iirojen Target Ayannubi suuntaamassa Saksan FC St. Pauliin], UutisRauma, 1 March 2024</ref><ref>[https://www.satakunnankansa.fi/urheilu/art-2000010278929.html Pallo-Iirot menettää nigerialaislupauksensa Saksaan], [[Satakunnan Kansa]], 7 March 2024</ref> == References == {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{Soccerway|903792}} * [https://tulospalvelu.palloliitto.fi/person/1068573/player/seasons Target Ayannubi] at [[Football Association of Finland|Finnish FA]] {{DEFAULTSORT:Ayannubi, Target}} [[Category:2006 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Kakkonen players]] [[Category:Pallo-Iirot players]] [[Category:FC St. Pauli players]] [[Category:Vora FK players]] [[Category:KF Gramshi players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Finland]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Finland]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Germany]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Germany]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Albania]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Albania]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] {{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} 77hqylafqgx8w5pq1951k7zs5ag5lmp 44002 43998 2026-07-23T10:44:24Z Splendourbeauty 119 44002 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2006)}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Target Ayannubi | image = | fullname = | height = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|2006|10|10}} | birth_place = Nigeria | position = [[Midfielder]] | currentclub = [[Pallo-Iirot]] | clubnumber = | youthclubs1 = [[Pallo-Iirot]] | youthyears1 = 2023 | youthclubs2 = [[FC St. Pauli|St. Pauli]] | youthyears2 = 2024 | youthclubs3 = VMC | youthyears3 = 2024–2025 | youthclubs4 = [[Vora FK|Vora]] | youthyears4 = 2025 | years1 = 2025–2026 | clubs1 = [[KF Gramshi|Gramshi]] | caps1 = 0 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2026– | clubs2 = [[Pallo-Iirot]] | caps2 = 0 | goals2 = 0 | club-update = 8 March 2026 }} '''Target Ayannubi''' (ma bi ọjọ ẹkẹgwa efu ochu ẹgwa efu ọdọ 2006) chẹnẹ Naijiria ki [[Football (association football)|ar'ibọlu ẹrẹ]] ki arọ uña alimẹji ñwu kulọbu [[Kakkonen]], [[Pallo-Iirot]]. ==Abakwanẹ ọlayi ñwu== Ayannubi gba dufu ojanẹ ugbo ki chanẹ ar'ibọlu.Efu 2021–2022 i r'ibọlu ñwu Madiba FC efu uña ẹkẹta yi Nigeria. Ukpoji ọdọ 2022, i lo ti Finland ki d'eju do amọmaye ñwu, ama i kpoji kpai edu ọwọ t'ọtakada ukọlọ kpai kolọbu [[Rauma, Finland|Rauma]], [[Pallo-Iirot]], ta ki r'ibọlu uña ẹkẹta efu Finnish [[Kakkonen]].<ref>[https://www.palloiirot.fi/uutiset/132268/target-ayannubi-iiroihin-vuoden-sopimuksella Target Ayannubi Iiroihin vuoden sopimuksella], palloiirot.fi, 10 December 2022</ref><ref>[https://www.satakunnankansa.fi/urheilu/art-2000010188025.html Nuorella nigerialaisella tuore sopimus Raumalle taskussa ja itseluottamus tapissa: "Tulen yllättämään koko suomalaisen jalkapallomaailman"], [[Satakunnan Kansa]], 10 December 2022</ref> ==Ukọlọ kulọbu== Efu ọdọ [[2023 Kakkonen|2023 season]], Ayannubi r'ibọlu ẹgba mẹgwẹjọ ta ki la du ibọlu tefu iga ñwu Pallo-Iirot efu Kakkonen ugba ka. Uchanẹ ochu ẹta efu ọdọ 2024, Ayannubi d'ọwọ t'ọtakada ukọlọ kpai German [[FC St. Pauli]] ta ki t'efu unyi ukọchẹ U19.<ref>[https://www.palloiirot.fi/uutiset/138798/target-ayannubi-siirtyy-fc-st-paulin-organisaatioon Target Ayannubi siirtyy FC St. Paulin organisaatioon], pallo-iirot.fi, 7 March 2024</ref><ref>[https://www.uutisrauma.fi/urheilu/palloiirojen-target-ayannubi-suuntaamassa-saksan-fc-st-pauliin-6.331.142393.856659da63 Pallo-Iirojen Target Ayannubi suuntaamassa Saksan FC St. Pauliin], UutisRauma, 1 March 2024</ref><ref>[https://www.satakunnankansa.fi/urheilu/art-2000010278929.html Pallo-Iirot menettää nigerialaislupauksensa Saksaan], [[Satakunnan Kansa]], 7 March 2024</ref> == Ẹtẹ ñwu == {{reflist}} ==Ẹtẹ ọdọ== * {{Soccerway|903792}} * [https://tulospalvelu.palloliitto.fi/person/1068573/player/seasons Target Ayannubi] at [[Football Association of Finland|Finnish FA]] {{DEFAULTSORT:Ayannubi, Target}} [[Category:2006 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] [[Category:Kakkonen players]] [[Category:Pallo-Iirot players]] [[Category:FC St. Pauli players]] [[Category:Vora FK players]] [[Category:KF Gramshi players]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Finland]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Finland]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Germany]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Germany]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Albania]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Albania]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] {{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub}} quvt2c5dj4my9ri637t57ym3o3lll3c Samuel Akere 0 2556 44003 2026-07-23T10:45:59Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Samuel Akere|image=|full_name=|birth_date={{birth date and age|2004|2|16|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Abeokuta]], Nigeria|height={{height|m=1.78}}<ref>[https://fpleague.bg/bg/statistics/player?teamID=1002&playerID=10334&sortID= Самюел Акере Статистика]</ref>|position=[[Midfielder#Winger|Winger]]|currentclub=[[Widzew Łódź]]|clubnumber=57|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=G12 FC|youthyears2=2..." 44003 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Samuel Akere|image=|full_name=|birth_date={{birth date and age|2004|2|16|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Abeokuta]], Nigeria|height={{height|m=1.78}}<ref>[https://fpleague.bg/bg/statistics/player?teamID=1002&playerID=10334&sortID= Самюел Акере Статистика]</ref>|position=[[Midfielder#Winger|Winger]]|currentclub=[[Widzew Łódź]]|clubnumber=57|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=G12 FC|youthyears2=2021–2022|youthclubs2=FDC Vista|years1=2022–2023|clubs1=[[PFC Botev Plovdiv II|Botev Plovdiv II]]|caps1=23|goals1=3|years2=2022–2025|clubs2=[[Botev Plovdiv]]|caps2=70|goals2=8|years3=2025–|clubs3=[[Widzew Łódź]]|caps3=15|goals3=1|years4=2026|clubs4=→ [[NK Osijek|Osijek]] (loan)|caps4=18|goals4=3|club-update=17:10, 29 May 2026 (UTC)}} '''Samuel Akere''' (born 16 February 2004) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Midfielder#Winger|winger]] for [[Ekstraklasa]] club [[Widzew Łódź]].<ref name="soccerway">{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/samuel-akere/840105/|title=Nigeria - S. Akere - Profile with news, career statistics and history|website=Soccerway|accessdate=6 August 2017}}</ref> == Club career == Akere started his career in the Nigerian G12 academy, before joining FDC Vista academy based in Russia. On 4 May 2022, he moved to Bulgarian club [[Botev Plovdiv]].<ref>[https://www.plovdiv24.bg/sport/1260811.html Самуел Акере е тук! Подписа дългосрочен договор с Ботев]</ref> His good form resulted in Akere gaining a regular spot in Botev's line-up, and on 27 November 2023 he extended his contract with the club.<ref>[https://bntnews.bg/news/samuel-akere-podpisa-nov-dogovor-s-botev-plovdiv-1257569news.html Самуел Акере подписа нов договор с Ботев Пловдив]</ref> On 4 June 2025, Akere joined [[Ekstraklasa]] side [[Widzew Łódź]], signing a contract until 2029 with the option to extend.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://widzew.com/aktualnosci/item/Samuel-Akere-2029/|title=Samuel Akere 2029!|publisher=[[Widzew Łódź]]|date=4 June 2025|accessdate=6 June 2025|language=Polish}}</ref> On 5 January 2026, Akere was loaned from Widzew to Croatian side [[NK Osijek|Osijek]] for the remainder of the 2025–26 season, with an option for Osijek to make the move permanent.<ref>{{cite web|title=Samuel Akere wypożyczony do NK Osijek|url=https://widzew.com/aktualnosci/item/Samuel-Akere-wypozyczony-do-NK-Osijek/|publisher=Widzew Łódź|date=5 January 2026|access-date=13 January 2026}}</ref> == Honours == '''Botev Plovdiv''' * [[Bulgarian Cup]]: [[2023–24 Bulgarian Cup|2023–24]]<ref name="90m">{{cite web|title=Samuel Akere|url=http://www.90minut.pl/kariera.php?id=50839|website=90minut.pl|access-date=1 July 2025|language=pl}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == * {{Soccerway|samuel-akere/840105}} {{Widzew Łódź squad}} muqylf3f6qvyv09qq2b5ws3dfanyjuf 44005 44003 2026-07-23T10:49:06Z Splendourbeauty 119 44005 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Samuel Akere|image=|full_name=|birth_date={{birth date and age|2004|2|16|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Abeokuta]], Nigeria|height={{height|m=1.78}}<ref>[https://fpleague.bg/bg/statistics/player?teamID=1002&playerID=10334&sortID= Самюел Акере Статистика]</ref>|position=[[Midfielder#Winger|Winger]]|currentclub=[[Widzew Łódź]]|clubnumber=57|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=G12 FC|youthyears2=2021–2022|youthclubs2=FDC Vista|years1=2022–2023|clubs1=[[PFC Botev Plovdiv II|Botev Plovdiv II]]|caps1=23|goals1=3|years2=2022–2025|clubs2=[[Botev Plovdiv]]|caps2=70|goals2=8|years3=2025–|clubs3=[[Widzew Łódź]]|caps3=15|goals3=1|years4=2026|clubs4=→ [[NK Osijek|Osijek]] (loan)|caps4=18|goals4=3|club-update=17:10, 29 May 2026 (UTC)}} '''Samuel Akere''' (ma bi ọjọ ẹkẹgwẹfa efu ochu eji efu ọdọ 2004) chẹnẹ Naijiria ki [[Association football|ar'ibọlu ẹrẹ]] ki arọ uña [[Midfielder#Winger|winger]] ñwu [[Ekstraklasa]] club [[Widzew Łódź]].<ref name="soccerway">{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/samuel-akere/840105/|title=Nigeria - S. Akere - Profile with news, career statistics and history|website=Soccerway|accessdate=6 August 2017}}</ref> == Ojima == '''Botev Plovdiv''' * [[Bulgarian Cup]]: [[2023–24 Bulgarian Cup|2023–24]]<ref name="90m">{{cite web|title=Samuel Akere|url=http://www.90minut.pl/kariera.php?id=50839|website=90minut.pl|access-date=1 July 2025|language=pl}}</ref> == Ẹtẹ ñwu == {{Reflist}} == Ẹtẹ ọdọda == * {{Soccerway|samuel-akere/840105}} {{Widzew Łódź squad}} swz3kbnte7stsp0riuit78z4ei0gxe9 Emmanuel Okereke 0 2557 44006 2026-07-23T10:51:12Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2003)}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Emmanuel Okereke|image=|fullname=Chukwuemeka Emmanuel Okereke|height=1.90 m|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=yes|2003|7|30}}|birth_place=[[Lagos]], Nigeria|position=[[Defender (association football)|Centre back]]|currentclub=[[Vaasan Palloseura]]|clubnumber=30|youthclubs1=Willbros FC|youthyears1=|years1=2024–|clubs1=[[IFK Mariehamn]]|caps1=33|goals1=4|years2=2024–|clubs2=IFK Ma..." 44006 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2003)}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Emmanuel Okereke|image=|fullname=Chukwuemeka Emmanuel Okereke|height=1.90 m|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=yes|2003|7|30}}|birth_place=[[Lagos]], Nigeria|position=[[Defender (association football)|Centre back]]|currentclub=[[Vaasan Palloseura]]|clubnumber=30|youthclubs1=Willbros FC|youthyears1=|years1=2024–|clubs1=[[IFK Mariehamn]]|caps1=33|goals1=4|years2=2024–|clubs2=[[IFK Mariehamn|IFK Mariehamn II]]|caps2=5|goals2=0|years3=2026–|clubs3=[[Vaasan Palloseura]]|caps3=0|goals3=0|club-update=20 November 2025}} '''Chukwuemeka Emmanuel Okereke''' {{Audio|Ig-Chukwuemeka Emmanuel Okereke.ogg|Listen|help=no}} (born 30 July 2003) is a Nigerian [[Football (association football)|football]] player who plays as a [[Defender (association football)|centre back]] for [[Veikkausliiga]] club [[IFK Mariehamn]]. == Club career == On 17 January 2024, Okereke moved to Finland after signing a two-year deal with [[IFK Mariehamn]] in [[Veikkausliiga]].<ref>[https://www.veikkausliiga.com/uutiset/2024/01/17/ifk-mariehamn-vahvisti-rivejaan-testissa-olleet-okereke-ja-reid-sopimuksiin IFK Mariehamn vahvisti rivejään – testissä olleet Okereke ja Reid sopimuksiin], veikkausliiga.com, 17 January 2024</ref><ref>[https://govima.com/news/emmanuel-okereke-joins-finnish-side-ifk-mariehamn-on-a-two-year-deal/ Emmanuel Okereke Joins Finnish Side, IFK Mariehamn, On A Two Year Deal], govima.com, 29 January 2024</ref><ref>[https://www.alandstidningen.ax/sport/fotboll/ifk-fick-sina-namnteckningar IFK fick sina namnteckningar], Ålands Tidningen, 17 January 2024</ref><ref>[https://www.nyan.ax/sport/okereke-och-reid-klara-for-ifk/ Okereke och Reid klara för IFK], nyan.ax, 17 January 2024</ref> He debuted with his new club on 26 January 2024, in a 1–0 loss in [[Finnish League Cup]] against [[HJK Helsinki]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2024/01/26/finland/league-cup/helsingin-jalkapallokubi/idrottsforeningen-kamraterna-mariehamn/4290986/ HJK VS. MARIEHAMN 1 - 0], soccerway</ref> == Career statistics == {{updated|19 April 2025}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Appearances and goals by club, season and competition ! rowspan="2" |Club ! rowspan="2" |Season ! colspan="3" |League ! colspan="2" |Cup{{efn|Includes [[Suomen Cup]]}} ! colspan="2" |League cup{{efn|Includes [[Finnish League Cup]]}} ! colspan="2" |Europe ! colspan="2" |Total |- !Division !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals |- | rowspan="3" |[[IFK Mariehamn]] |[[2024 Veikkausliiga|2024]] |[[Veikkausliiga]] |11 |0 |3 |1 |4 |0 | colspan="2" |– |18 |1 |- |[[2025 Veikkausliiga|2025]] |Veikkausliiga |2 |1 |1 |0 |3 |0 | colspan="2" |– |6 |1 |- ! colspan="2" |Total !13 !1 !4 !1 !7 !0 !0 !0 !24 !2 |- |IFK Mariehamn II |2024 |[[Kolmonen]] |5 |0 | colspan="2" |– | colspan="2" |– | colspan="2" |– |5 |0 |- ! colspan="3" |Career total !18 !1 !4 !1 !7 !0 !0 !0 !29 !2 |} {{notelist}} == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{Soccerway|948925}} {{Vaasan Palloseura squad}} <nowiki>{{Nigeria-footy-defender-stub}</nowiki> 9ara9dc1dd8i62i0fhphgd8awghj3fp 44007 44006 2026-07-23T11:01:56Z Splendourbeauty 119 44007 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2003)}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Emmanuel Okereke|image=|fullname=Chukwuemeka Emmanuel Okereke|height=1.90 m|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=yes|2003|7|30}}|birth_place=[[Lagos]], Nigeria|position=[[Defender (association football)|Centre back]]|currentclub=[[Vaasan Palloseura]]|clubnumber=30|youthclubs1=Willbros FC|youthyears1=|years1=2024–|clubs1=[[IFK Mariehamn]]|caps1=33|goals1=4|years2=2024–|clubs2=[[IFK Mariehamn|IFK Mariehamn II]]|caps2=5|goals2=0|years3=2026–|clubs3=[[Vaasan Palloseura]]|caps3=0|goals3=0|club-update=20 November 2025}} '''Chukwuemeka Emmanuel Okereke''' {{Audio|Ig-Chukwuemeka Emmanuel Okereke.ogg|Listen|help=no}} (ma bi ọjọ kochu ebie nolu ọjọ ogwu-ẹgwa efu ọdọ 2003) chẹnẹ Naijiria ki [[Football (association football)|ar'ibọlu]] ki arọ uña [[Defender (association football)|alimeji ubi]] ñwu kulọbu [[Veikkausliiga]], [[IFK Mariehamn]]. == Ukọlọ kulọbu == Ọjọ ẹkẹgwebie efu ochu ejodudu efu ọdọ 2024, Okereke lo t'efewo Finland ubi ki d'ọwọ tẹ ọtakada ukọlọ ọdọ meji kpaia [[IFK Mariehamn]] efu [[Veikkausliiga]].<ref>[https://www.veikkausliiga.com/uutiset/2024/01/17/ifk-mariehamn-vahvisti-rivejaan-testissa-olleet-okereke-ja-reid-sopimuksiin IFK Mariehamn vahvisti rivejään – testissä olleet Okereke ja Reid sopimuksiin], veikkausliiga.com, 17 January 2024</ref><ref>[https://govima.com/news/emmanuel-okereke-joins-finnish-side-ifk-mariehamn-on-a-two-year-deal/ Emmanuel Okereke Joins Finnish Side, IFK Mariehamn, On A Two Year Deal], govima.com, 29 January 2024</ref><ref>[https://www.alandstidningen.ax/sport/fotboll/ifk-fick-sina-namnteckningar IFK fick sina namnteckningar], Ålands Tidningen, 17 January 2024</ref><ref>[https://www.nyan.ax/sport/okereke-och-reid-klara-for-ifk/ Okereke och Reid klara för IFK], nyan.ax, 17 January 2024</ref> I chanẹ er'ibọlu kpai kulọbu ñwu titọ ọjọ kochu ejodudu nolu ọjọ ogwu-nyẹyọ mẹfa efu ọdọ 2024, ku ma rọ 1–0 efu [[Finnish League Cup]] agwunyi [[HJK Helsinki]].<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2024/01/26/finland/league-cup/helsingin-jalkapallokubi/idrottsforeningen-kamraterna-mariehamn/4290986/ HJK VS. MARIEHAMN 1 - 0], soccerway</ref> == Aluka ukọlọ == {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Ibọlu ki rọ kpai ibọlu ki du tefu iga, kullbu kpai ọdọ ! rowspan="2" |Club ! rowspan="2" |Season ! colspan="3" |League ! colspan="2" |Cup{{efn|Includes [[Suomen Cup]]}} ! colspan="2" |League cup{{efn|Includes [[Finnish League Cup]]}} ! colspan="2" |Europe ! colspan="2" |Total |- !Division !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals |- | rowspan="3" |[[IFK Mariehamn]] |[[2024 Veikkausliiga|2024]] |[[Veikkausliiga]] |11 |0 |3 |1 |4 |0 | colspan="2" |– |18 |1 |- |[[2025 Veikkausliiga|2025]] |Veikkausliiga |2 |1 |1 |0 |3 |0 | colspan="2" |– |6 |1 |- ! colspan="2" |Total !13 !1 !4 !1 !7 !0 !0 !0 !24 !2 |- |IFK Mariehamn II |2024 |[[Kolmonen]] |5 |0 | colspan="2" |– | colspan="2" |– | colspan="2" |– |5 |0 |- ! colspan="3" |Career total !18 !1 !4 !1 !7 !0 !0 !0 !29 !2 |} == Ẹtẹ ñwu == {{reflist}} == Ẹtẹ ọdọda == * {{Soccerway|948925}} {{Vaasan Palloseura squad}} <nowiki>{{Nigeria-footy-defender-stub}</nowiki> ckd2ikxaykbbba11kxdz58hacypzw2u Emmanuel Uchegbu 0 2558 44008 2026-07-23T11:03:20Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{short description|Nigerian association football player}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Emmanuel Uchegbu|fullname=Emmanuel Chimeroucheya Uchegbu|birth_place=|height=|image=|birth_date={{birth date and age|2005|02|05|df=y}}|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|currentclub=[[Crown Legacy FC]]|clubnumber=70|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=Golden Boot Soccer Academy|youthyears2=|youthclubs2=|years1={{0|0000}}–2023|clubs1=[[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]]|c..." 44008 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian association football player}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Emmanuel Uchegbu|fullname=Emmanuel Chimeroucheya Uchegbu|birth_place=|height=|image=|birth_date={{birth date and age|2005|02|05|df=y}}|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|currentclub=[[Crown Legacy FC]]|clubnumber=70|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=Golden Boot Soccer Academy|youthyears2=|youthclubs2=|years1={{0|0000}}–2023|clubs1=[[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]]|caps1=|goals1=|years2=2023–2024|clubs2=[[AS Trenčín]]|caps2=27|goals2=4|years3=2025–|clubs3=[[Crown Legacy FC]]|caps3=34|goals3=8|nationalyears1=2023–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]]|nationalcaps1=3|nationalgoals1=0|club-update=00:15 (UTC) 26 May 2026|ntupdate=}} '''Emmanuel Chimeroucheya Uchegbu''' {{Audio|Ig-Emmanuel Uchegbu.ogg|Listen|help=no}} (born 5 February 2005) is a Nigerian football player who plays for [[Crown Legacy FC]] in the [[MLS Next Pro]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Emmanuel Uchegbu|website=Soccerway|accessdate=16 April 2024|url=https://uk.soccerway.com/players/emmanuel-uchegbu/691143/}}</ref> == Club career == He was a member of the Golden Boot Soccer Academy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=51153|website=All Nigeria Soccer|accessdate=16 April 2024|title=Ajax, Heerenveen keeping tabs on Trencin's N2.6b-rated Nigeria U20 star Emmanuel Uchegbu|date=April 13, 2024}}</ref> He also played for [[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]] in the [[Nigeria Professional Football League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://voetbal.headliner.nl/item/ajax-hoopt-nieuw-leon-bailey-scenario-te-voorkomen-met-komst-uchegbu-van-trencin-footballtransfers-13998|website=Voetbal.headliner.nl|accessdate=16 April 2024|title=Ajax hopes to prevent a new Leon Bailey scenario with the arrival of Uchegbu from Trencin|date=April 14, 2024}}</ref> He joined [[AS Trencin]] in September 2023 agreeing a two-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=48694|website=All Nigeria Soccer|accessdate=16 April 2024|title=AS TRENCIN SNAP UP 3 NIGERIAN TEENAGERS FROM GBS ACADEMY|date=4 September 2023}}</ref> He made his debut in the [[Slovak Super Liga]] on 25 February 2024, at home against [[ŠK Slovan Bratislava|Slovan Bratislava]].<ref>{{cite web|website=Soccerway|url=https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2024/02/25/slovakia/super-liga/fk-as-trencin/k-slovan-bratislava/4098106/|accessdate=16 April 2024|date=25 February 2024|title=TRENČÍN VS. SLOVAN BRATISLAVA 0 – 2}}</ref> == International career == He scored for [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] against a Moroccan U23 side in February 2023.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://nigerianobservernews.com/2023/02/u-20-afcon-2023-flying-eagles-beat-moroccan-club-6-1-in-style/?amp|newspaper=[[The Nigerian Observer]]|accessdate=16 April 2024|title=U-20 AFCON 2023: Flying Eagles beat Moroccan Club 6–1 in style|first=Edward|last=Oseghe|date=February 16, 2023}}</ref> He was a member of the Nigerian U20 team at the [[2023 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pulsesports.co.ke/football/story/ladan-bosso-announce-flying-eagles-25-man-squad-for-u-20-afcon-2023020918111321261|website=Pulsesports.co.ke|accessdate=16 April 2024|title=Ladan Bosso announce Flying Eagles' 25-man squad for U-20 Africa Cup of Nations|date=9 February 2023}}</ref> == Style of play == He has been described as a winger.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://scorenigeria.com.ng/ineffective-wingers-worry-flying-eagles-ahead-biggest-u20-afcon-test-today/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306215023/https://scorenigeria.com.ng/ineffective-wingers-worry-flying-eagles-ahead-biggest-u20-afcon-test-today/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=March 6, 2023|website=Score Nigeria|accessdate=16 April 2024|title=‘Ineffective’ wingers worry Flying Eagles ahead biggest U20 AFCON test today|date=2 March 2023}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}}{{Authority control}} {{Crown Legacy FC squad}} {{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} mi6c0v78nrozrom0udtoi4hk604eptv 44009 44008 2026-07-23T11:11:24Z Splendourbeauty 119 44009 wikitext text/x-wiki {{short description|Nigerian association football player}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Emmanuel Uchegbu|fullname=Emmanuel Chimeroucheya Uchegbu|birth_place=|height=|image=|birth_date={{birth date and age|2005|02|05|df=y}}|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|currentclub=[[Crown Legacy FC]]|clubnumber=70|youthyears1=|youthclubs1=Golden Boot Soccer Academy|youthyears2=|youthclubs2=|years1={{0|0000}}–2023|clubs1=[[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]]|caps1=|goals1=|years2=2023–2024|clubs2=[[AS Trenčín]]|caps2=27|goals2=4|years3=2025–|clubs3=[[Crown Legacy FC]]|caps3=34|goals3=8|nationalyears1=2023–|nationalteam1=[[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]]|nationalcaps1=3|nationalgoals1=0|club-update=00:15 (UTC) 26 May 2026|ntupdate=}} '''Emmanuel Chimeroucheya Uchegbu''' {{Audio|Ig-Emmanuel Uchegbu.ogg|Listen|help=no}} (ma bi ọjọ ẹkẹlu efu ochu eji efu ọdọ 2005) chẹnẹ Naijiria ki ar'ibọlu ñwu [[Crown Legacy FC]] efu [[MLS Next Pro]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Emmanuel Uchegbu|website=Soccerway|accessdate=16 April 2024|url=https://uk.soccerway.com/players/emmanuel-uchegbu/691143/}}</ref> == Ukọlọ kulọbu == I chẹnẹ ka efu Golden Boot Soccer Academy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=51153|website=All Nigeria Soccer|accessdate=16 April 2024|title=Ajax, Heerenveen keeping tabs on Trencin's N2.6b-rated Nigeria U20 star Emmanuel Uchegbu|date=April 13, 2024}}</ref> Ya r'ibọlu ñwu [[Plateau United F.C.|Plateau United]] efu [[Nigeria Professional Football League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://voetbal.headliner.nl/item/ajax-hoopt-nieuw-leon-bailey-scenario-te-voorkomen-met-komst-uchegbu-van-trencin-footballtransfers-13998|website=Voetbal.headliner.nl|accessdate=16 April 2024|title=Ajax hopes to prevent a new Leon Bailey scenario with the arrival of Uchegbu from Trencin|date=April 14, 2024}}</ref> I dama kpai [[AS Trencin]] efu ochu ẹla efu ọdọ 2023 e d'ọwọ t'ọtakada ọdọ meji.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=48694|website=All Nigeria Soccer|accessdate=16 April 2024|title=AS TRENCIN SNAP UP 3 NIGERIAN TEENAGERS FROM GBS ACADEMY|date=4 September 2023}}</ref> I ribọlu efu [[Slovak Super Liga]] ọjọ kochu eji nolu ọjọ ogwu-nyẹyọ mẹlu efu ọdọ 2024, unyi ma agwunyi [[ŠK Slovan Bratislava|Slovan Bratislava]].<ref>{{cite web|website=Soccerway|url=https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2024/02/25/slovakia/super-liga/fk-as-trencin/k-slovan-bratislava/4098106/|accessdate=16 April 2024|date=25 February 2024|title=TRENČÍN VS. SLOVAN BRATISLAVA 0 – 2}}</ref> == Ukọlọ ojanẹ ilẹ-i == I d'ibọlu tefu iga ñwu [[Nigeria national under-20 football team|Nigeria U20]] agwunyi Moroccan U23 efu ochu eji efu ọdọ 2023.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://nigerianobservernews.com/2023/02/u-20-afcon-2023-flying-eagles-beat-moroccan-club-6-1-in-style/?amp|newspaper=[[The Nigerian Observer]]|accessdate=16 April 2024|title=U-20 AFCON 2023: Flying Eagles beat Moroccan Club 6–1 in style|first=Edward|last=Oseghe|date=February 16, 2023}}</ref> I chẹnẹ ka efu abo ujo Nigerian U20 yi [[2023 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pulsesports.co.ke/football/story/ladan-bosso-announce-flying-eagles-25-man-squad-for-u-20-afcon-2023020918111321261|website=Pulsesports.co.ke|accessdate=16 April 2024|title=Ladan Bosso announce Flying Eagles' 25-man squad for U-20 Africa Cup of Nations|date=9 February 2023}}</ref> == Ọna ki arọ == Ma fu ujiwe ñwu che ka ki abi ya rọ.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://scorenigeria.com.ng/ineffective-wingers-worry-flying-eagles-ahead-biggest-u20-afcon-test-today/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306215023/https://scorenigeria.com.ng/ineffective-wingers-worry-flying-eagles-ahead-biggest-u20-afcon-test-today/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=March 6, 2023|website=Score Nigeria|accessdate=16 April 2024|title=‘Ineffective’ wingers worry Flying Eagles ahead biggest U20 AFCON test today|date=2 March 2023}}</ref> == Ẹtẹ mwu == {{reflist}}{{Authority control}} {{Crown Legacy FC squad}} {{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} rh99fykgrufm41cifrg42ec2g817hzc Mohammed Muritala 0 2559 44010 2026-07-23T11:13:57Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2003)}}{{distinguish|Murtala Muhammed}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Mohammed Muritala|image=|fullname=Mohammed Muritala Omotosho|height=1.83 m|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=yes|2003|11|12}}|birth_place=[[Ilorin]], Nigeria|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthclubs1=TikiTaka|youthyears1=|years1=2024|clubs1=→ [[Kuopion Palloseura|KuPS]] (loan)|caps1=6|goals1=0|years2=202..." 44010 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2003)}}{{distinguish|Murtala Muhammed}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Mohammed Muritala|image=|fullname=Mohammed Muritala Omotosho|height=1.83 m|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=yes|2003|11|12}}|birth_place=[[Ilorin]], Nigeria|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthclubs1=TikiTaka|youthyears1=|years1=2024|clubs1=→ [[Kuopion Palloseura|KuPS]] (loan)|caps1=6|goals1=0|years2=2024|clubs2=→ KuPS II (loan)|caps2=7|goals2=0|years3=2024|clubs3=[[JS Hercules|Hercules]]|caps3=4|goals3=2|club-update=29 September 2024}} '''Mohammed Muritala Omotosho''' (born 12 November 2003) is a Nigerian professional [[Football player|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]].<ref>[https://kups.fi/tervetuloa-kuopion-palloseuraan-mohammed-muritala/ Tervetuloa Kuopion Palloseuraan Muritala Mohammed!], kups.fi, 9 March 2024</ref><ref>[https://www.veikkausliiga.com/uutiset/2024/03/09/kups-vahvisti-rivejaan-nuori-nigerialaishyokkaaja-lainasopimuksella-kuopioon KuPS vahvisti rivejään - nuori nigerialaishyökkääjä lainasopimuksella Kuopioon], veikkausliiga.com, 9 March 2024</ref><ref>[https://www.savonsanomat.fi/urheilu/6722227 KuPS Akatemiaa ravisteleva kaupparyöstösarja on käsitelty joukkueen sisällä – "Jokainen ottaa sen eri tavalla"], [[Savon Sanomat]], 24 April 2024</ref><ref>[https://kups.fi/kiitos-muritala-bakker/ Kiitos Bakker ja Muritala!], kups.fi, 24 July 2024</ref> == Honours == '''KuPS''' * [[Finnish League Cup]] runner-up: 2024 == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{Soccerway|956608}} * {{GSA player|mohammed-muritala/7916674}} {{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} 72lgob43w4nltbk5v8trbqih8w5zt9h 44012 44010 2026-07-23T11:18:36Z Splendourbeauty 119 44012 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 2003)}}{{distinguish|Murtala Muhammed}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Mohammed Muritala|image=|fullname=Mohammed Muritala Omotosho|height=1.83 m|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=yes|2003|11|12}}|birth_place=[[Ilorin]], Nigeria|position=[[Forward (association football)|Forward]]|currentclub=|clubnumber=|youthclubs1=TikiTaka|youthyears1=|years1=2024|clubs1=→ [[Kuopion Palloseura|KuPS]] (loan)|caps1=6|goals1=0|years2=2024|clubs2=→ KuPS II (loan)|caps2=7|goals2=0|years3=2024|clubs3=[[JS Hercules|Hercules]]|caps3=4|goals3=2|club-update=29 September 2024}} '''Mohammed Muritala Omotosho''' (ma bi ọjọ ẹkẹgweji efu ochu ẹgwaka efu ọdọ 2003) chẹnẹ Naijiria ki [[Football player|ar'ibọlu]] uña [[Forward (association football)|ọgba]].<ref>[https://kups.fi/tervetuloa-kuopion-palloseuraan-mohammed-muritala/ Tervetuloa Kuopion Palloseuraan Muritala Mohammed!], kups.fi, 9 March 2024</ref><ref>[https://www.veikkausliiga.com/uutiset/2024/03/09/kups-vahvisti-rivejaan-nuori-nigerialaishyokkaaja-lainasopimuksella-kuopioon KuPS vahvisti rivejään - nuori nigerialaishyökkääjä lainasopimuksella Kuopioon], veikkausliiga.com, 9 March 2024</ref><ref>[https://www.savonsanomat.fi/urheilu/6722227 KuPS Akatemiaa ravisteleva kaupparyöstösarja on käsitelty joukkueen sisällä – "Jokainen ottaa sen eri tavalla"], [[Savon Sanomat]], 24 April 2024</ref><ref>[https://kups.fi/kiitos-muritala-bakker/ Kiitos Bakker ja Muritala!], kups.fi, 24 July 2024</ref> == Ojima == '''KuPS''' * [[Finnish League Cup]] runner-up: 2024 == Ẹtẹ ñwu == {{reflist}} == Ẹtẹ ọdọda == * {{Soccerway|956608}} * {{GSA player|mohammed-muritala/7916674}} {{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} jlslmx8r03lsw7s4v7vk22kfuk7qk8b Aniekan Ekpe 0 2560 44013 2026-07-23T11:20:43Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1986)}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Aniekan Ekpe|image=|fullname=Aniekan Ekpe Okon|birth_date={{birth date and age|1986|12|30|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|height=|position=[[Midfielder]]|years1=2006–2007|clubs1=[[MerryLand Quy Nhon Binh Dinh FC|Bình Định]]|years2=2008|clubs2=[[Ho Chi Minh City FC|TPHCM]]|years3=2009|clubs3=[[Dong Thap FC|Đồng Tháp]]|years4=2010–2011|clubs4=[[Haiphong FC|Hải Phòng]]|caps4..." 44013 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1986)}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Aniekan Ekpe|image=|fullname=Aniekan Ekpe Okon|birth_date={{birth date and age|1986|12|30|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|height=|position=[[Midfielder]]|years1=2006–2007|clubs1=[[MerryLand Quy Nhon Binh Dinh FC|Bình Định]]|years2=2008|clubs2=[[Ho Chi Minh City FC|TPHCM]]|years3=2009|clubs3=[[Dong Thap FC|Đồng Tháp]]|years4=2010–2011|clubs4=[[Haiphong FC|Hải Phòng]]|caps4=25|goals4=2|years5=2012|clubs5=[[Navibank Sài Gòn FC|Navibank Sài Gòn]]|caps5=22|goals5=3|years6=2013|clubs6=[[Becamex Binh Duong|Bình Dương]]|caps6=19|goals6=3|years7=2014–2020|clubs7=[[Akwa United F.C.|Akwa United]]|goals7=15}} '''Aniekan Ekpe Okon''' {{Audio|LL-Q33578 (ibo)-Obefelix-Aniekan Okon.wav|Listen|help=no}}(born 30 December 1986) is a Nigerian former [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[midfielder]]. == Career == In 2006, Ekpe signed for Vietnamese side [[MerryLand Quy Nhon Binh Dinh FC|Bình Định]]. He was once regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in the Vietnamese top flight.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bongdaplus.vn/v-league/cuu-tien-ve-aniekan-ekpe-okon-lam-tai-nhieu-tat-them-ca-thoi-lanh-chanh-2956142004.html|title=Cựu tiền vệ Aniekan Ekpe Okon: Lắm tài nhiều tật, thêm cả thói lanh chanh|publisher=bongdaplus.vn}}</ref> == Style of play == Ekpe mainly operated as a midfielder. He was described as "stronger in defense and the ability to regulate the pace of the match".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thanhnien.vn/aniekan-van-co-the-choi-canh-leandro-1851288438.htm|title="Aniekan vẫn có thể chơi cạnh Leandro"|publisher=thanhnien.vn}}</ref> == Personal life == Ekpe was born in 1986 in [[Nigeria]]. He was offered Vietnamese citizenship.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thethaovanhoa.vn/ekpe-aniekan-okon-dai-ca-kan-khong-dan-thuong-thoi-20100806145620040.htm|title=Ekpe Aniekan Okon: "Đại ca "Kan"? Không, dân thường thôi"|publisher=thethaovanhoa.vn}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}} f7ivslnnlftjpiciafrs8tqmk8bme1e 44014 44013 2026-07-23T11:26:26Z Splendourbeauty 119 44014 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1986)}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Aniekan Ekpe|image=|fullname=Aniekan Ekpe Okon|birth_date={{birth date and age|1986|12|30|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|height=|position=[[Midfielder]]|years1=2006–2007|clubs1=[[MerryLand Quy Nhon Binh Dinh FC|Bình Định]]|years2=2008|clubs2=[[Ho Chi Minh City FC|TPHCM]]|years3=2009|clubs3=[[Dong Thap FC|Đồng Tháp]]|years4=2010–2011|clubs4=[[Haiphong FC|Hải Phòng]]|caps4=25|goals4=2|years5=2012|clubs5=[[Navibank Sài Gòn FC|Navibank Sài Gòn]]|caps5=22|goals5=3|years6=2013|clubs6=[[Becamex Binh Duong|Bình Dương]]|caps6=19|goals6=3|years7=2014–2020|clubs7=[[Akwa United F.C.|Akwa United]]|goals7=15}} '''Aniekan Ekpe Okon''' {{Audio|LL-Q33578 (ibo)-Obefelix-Aniekan Okon.wav|Listen|help=no}}(born 30 December 1986) is a Nigerian former [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[midfielder]]. == Ukọlọ == Efu ọdọ 2006, Ekpe d'ọwọ t'ọtakada Vietnamese efu [[MerryLand Quy Nhon Binh Dinh FC|Bình Định]]. I chẹnẹ ki ar'ibọlu ubi tule chaka efu Vietnamese i ko ka.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bongdaplus.vn/v-league/cuu-tien-ve-aniekan-ekpe-okon-lam-tai-nhieu-tat-them-ca-thoi-lanh-chanh-2956142004.html|title=Cựu tiền vệ Aniekan Ekpe Okon: Lắm tài nhiều tật, thêm cả thói lanh chanh|publisher=bongdaplus.vn}}</ref> == Uña ki arọ == Ekpe che alimeji ya gboji rọ. Ma dọ ñwu "ẹnẹ ki gbiti ubi arọ kpai i n'ukpahi ki n'iko ibọlu che".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thanhnien.vn/aniekan-van-co-the-choi-canh-leandro-1851288438.htm|title="Aniekan vẫn có thể chơi cạnh Leandro"|publisher=thanhnien.vn}}</ref> == Ọlayi ñwu == Ma bi Ekpe efu ọdọ 1986 ojanẹ [[Nigeria]].Ma du ọtakada ọma anẹ Vietnamese ñwu.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thethaovanhoa.vn/ekpe-aniekan-okon-dai-ca-kan-khong-dan-thuong-thoi-20100806145620040.htm|title=Ekpe Aniekan Okon: "Đại ca "Kan"? Không, dân thường thôi"|publisher=thethaovanhoa.vn}}</ref> == Ẹtẹ ñwu == {{reflist}} i9trifqsyc7xgie59oglm9mky1e455w 44015 44014 2026-07-23T11:28:34Z Splendourbeauty 119 44015 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1986)}}{{Infobox football biography|name=Aniekan Ekpe|image=|fullname=Aniekan Ekpe Okon|birth_date={{birth date and age|1986|12|30|df=y}}|birth_place=[[Nigeria]]|height=|position=[[Midfielder]]|years1=2006–2007|clubs1=[[MerryLand Quy Nhon Binh Dinh FC|Bình Định]]|years2=2008|clubs2=[[Ho Chi Minh City FC|TPHCM]]|years3=2009|clubs3=[[Dong Thap FC|Đồng Tháp]]|years4=2010–2011|clubs4=[[Haiphong FC|Hải Phòng]]|caps4=25|goals4=2|years5=2012|clubs5=[[Navibank Sài Gòn FC|Navibank Sài Gòn]]|caps5=22|goals5=3|years6=2013|clubs6=[[Becamex Binh Duong|Bình Dương]]|caps6=19|goals6=3|years7=2014–2020|clubs7=[[Akwa United F.C.|Akwa United]]|goals7=15}} '''Aniekan Ekpe Okon''' {{Audio|LL-Q33578 (ibo)-Obefelix-Aniekan Okon.wav|Listen|help=no}}(ma bi ọjọ kochu ẹgweji nolu ọjọ ogwu-ẹgwa 30 efu ọdọ 1986) chẹnẹ Naijiria ki [[Association football|ar'ibọlu kw'ubi]] uña ki arọ che [[alimeji]]. == Ukọlọ == Efu ọdọ 2006, Ekpe d'ọwọ t'ọtakada Vietnamese efu [[MerryLand Quy Nhon Binh Dinh FC|Bình Định]]. I chẹnẹ ki ar'ibọlu ubi tule chaka efu Vietnamese i ko ka.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bongdaplus.vn/v-league/cuu-tien-ve-aniekan-ekpe-okon-lam-tai-nhieu-tat-them-ca-thoi-lanh-chanh-2956142004.html|title=Cựu tiền vệ Aniekan Ekpe Okon: Lắm tài nhiều tật, thêm cả thói lanh chanh|publisher=bongdaplus.vn}}</ref> == Uña ki arọ == Ekpe che alimeji ya gboji rọ. Ma dọ ñwu "ẹnẹ ki gbiti ubi arọ kpai i n'ukpahi ki n'iko ibọlu che".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thanhnien.vn/aniekan-van-co-the-choi-canh-leandro-1851288438.htm|title="Aniekan vẫn có thể chơi cạnh Leandro"|publisher=thanhnien.vn}}</ref> == Ọlayi ñwu == Ma bi Ekpe efu ọdọ 1986 ojanẹ [[Nigeria]].Ma du ọtakada ọma anẹ Vietnamese ñwu.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thethaovanhoa.vn/ekpe-aniekan-okon-dai-ca-kan-khong-dan-thuong-thoi-20100806145620040.htm|title=Ekpe Aniekan Okon: "Đại ca "Kan"? Không, dân thường thôi"|publisher=thethaovanhoa.vn}}</ref> == Ẹtẹ ñwu == {{reflist}} o0itissx37irhe4mwz6hmhgz1ivybl8 Sikiru Alimi (ar'ibọlu ẹrẹ) 0 2561 44016 2026-07-23T11:31:13Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian professional footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Sikiru Alimi | full_name = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1996|03|23}} | birth_place = [[Lagos]], [[Nigeria]] | height = 1.89m | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]] | currentclub = [[JS Saoura]] | clubnumber = 29 | clubs1 = [[Warri Wolves]] | years1 = 2015–2016 | caps1 = 32 | goals1 = 12 | clubs2 = [[Sunshine Stars F.C.|Sunshine Stars]] | years2 = 2017..." 44016 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian professional footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Sikiru Alimi | full_name = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1996|03|23}} | birth_place = [[Lagos]], [[Nigeria]] | height = 1.89m | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]] | currentclub = [[JS Saoura]] | clubnumber = 29 | clubs1 = [[Warri Wolves]] | years1 = 2015–2016 | caps1 = 32 | goals1 = 12 | clubs2 = [[Sunshine Stars F.C.|Sunshine Stars]] | years2 = 2017–2018 | caps2 = 45 | goals2 = 12 | clubs3 = [[Lobi Stars]] | years3 = 2019–2020 | caps3 = 29 | goals3 = 14 | clubs4 = [[Stade Tunisien]] | years4 = 2020-2021 | caps4 = 11 | goals4 = 1 | clubs5 = [[Maghreb Fez]] | years5 = 2020–2021 | caps5 = 22 | goals5 = 3 | clubs6 = [[Remo Stars]] | years6 = 2022–2025 | caps6 = 51 | goals6 = 23 | clubs7 = [[JS Saoura]] | years7 = 2025–2026 | caps7 = 22 | goals7 = 4 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria A' national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalyears1 = 2019– | nationalcaps1 = 3 | pcupdate = 5 June 2026 }} '''Sikiru Alimi''' (born 23 March 1996) is a [[Nigerian]] international footballer that currently plays as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]]. ==Career== He started his career with [[Warri Wolves]] where he played for two seasons, scoring 12 goals in 31 appearances before signing for [[Sunshine Stars]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aclsports.com/npfl-lobi-stars-alimi-emotional-about-warri-return/|title=NPFL:Lobi Stars Alimi emotional about Warri return|work=aclsports|date=8 December 2019}}</ref> He joined [[Lobi Stars]] after another two seasons at Sunshine Stars and participated at the club's [[CAF Champions League|Champions League]] campaign.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.brila.net/i-joined-lobi-stars-for-champions-league-football-sikiru-alimi/|title=I joined Lobi Stars for Champions League football - Sikiru Alimi|work=brila.net|date=27 November 2018}}</ref> Alimi had brief stints with Tunisian outfit [[Stade Tunisien]] and [[Maghreb Fez]] of Morocco before joining [[Remo Stars]] in 2021.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/372475-sikiru-alimi-joins-tunisian-club-from-lobi-stars.html?|title= Sikiru Alimi joins Tunisian club from Lobi Stars|date=14 January 2020|newspaper=[[Premium Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.brila.net/sikiru-alimi-joins-morrocan-side-maghreb-de-fes-2/|title=Sikiru Alimi joins Moroccan side Maghreb de Fes|work=brila.net|date=1 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thevitalnews.com.ng/2022/02/npfl-hotshot-sikiru-alimi-joins-remo.html?m=1|title=NPFL hotshot Sikiru Alimi joins Remo|work=Thevitalnews.com|date=26 February 2022}}</ref> == International career== He was first called up for the [[Nigeria A' national football team|Nigeria B]] team by [[Imama Amapakabo]] for the [[2020 African Nations Championship qualification]] tie against [[Togo national football team|Togo]], in a 4–1 defeat at the [[Stade de Kegue]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://punchng.com/chan-alimi-hopes-to-impress-against-togo/|title=CHAN: Alimi hopes to impress against Togo|date=22 September 2019|newspaper=[[The Punch]]}}</ref> == References== {{reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Alimi, Sikiru}} [[Category:1996 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football forwards]] [[Category:Warri Wolves F.C. players]] [[Category:Sunshine Stars F.C. players]] [[Category:Lobi Stars F.C. players]] [[Category:Stade Tunisien players]] [[Category:Maghreb of Fez players]] [[Category:Remo Stars F.C. players]] [[Category:Nigeria Professional Football League players]] [[Category:Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 players]] [[Category:Botola players]] [[Category:Nigeria men's A' international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Tunisia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Morocco]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Tunisia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Morocco]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] {{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} 2brochien9jrg9uhb4axqdbxrxcb6rd 44017 44016 2026-07-23T11:41:13Z Splendourbeauty 119 44017 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian professional footballer}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Sikiru Alimi | full_name = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1996|03|23}} | birth_place = [[Lagos]], [[Nigeria]] | height = 1.89m | position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]] | currentclub = [[JS Saoura]] | clubnumber = 29 | clubs1 = [[Warri Wolves]] | years1 = 2015–2016 | caps1 = 32 | goals1 = 12 | clubs2 = [[Sunshine Stars F.C.|Sunshine Stars]] | years2 = 2017–2018 | caps2 = 45 | goals2 = 12 | clubs3 = [[Lobi Stars]] | years3 = 2019–2020 | caps3 = 29 | goals3 = 14 | clubs4 = [[Stade Tunisien]] | years4 = 2020-2021 | caps4 = 11 | goals4 = 1 | clubs5 = [[Maghreb Fez]] | years5 = 2020–2021 | caps5 = 22 | goals5 = 3 | clubs6 = [[Remo Stars]] | years6 = 2022–2025 | caps6 = 51 | goals6 = 23 | clubs7 = [[JS Saoura]] | years7 = 2025–2026 | caps7 = 22 | goals7 = 4 | nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria A' national football team|Nigeria]] | nationalyears1 = 2019– | nationalcaps1 = 3 | pcupdate = 5 June 2026 }} '''Sikiru Alimi''' (ma bi ọjọ kochu ẹta nolu ọjọ ogwu-nyẹyọ mẹta efu ọdọ 1996) chẹnẹ Naijiria ki ar'ibọlu [[Forward (association football)|ọgba]] abajọ-i. ==Ukọlọ== I chanẹ ukọlọ ibọlu ñwu kpai [[Warri Wolves]] ugbo ki r'ibọlu ọdọ meji, ugbo ki du ibọlu tefu iga efu udufu ñwu aluka ogwu ẹgwa nyẹyọ ka ọgba taki lo ti [[Sunshine Stars]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aclsports.com/npfl-lobi-stars-alimi-emotional-about-warri-return/|title=NPFL:Lobi Stars Alimi emotional about Warri return|work=aclsports|date=8 December 2019}}</ref> i dama kpai [[Lobi Stars]] ubi ki ch'ọdọ meji koai Sunshine Stars manyi ki che akoya [[CAF Champions League|Champions League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.brila.net/i-joined-lobi-stars-for-champions-league-football-sikiru-alimi/|title=I joined Lobi Stars for Champions League football - Sikiru Alimi|work=brila.net|date=27 November 2018}}</ref> Alimi i ñọ n'uta kpai afẹ Tunisian [[Stade Tunisien]] kpai [[Maghreb Fez]] eyi Morocco ta ki tefu [[Remo Stars]] efu ọdọ 2021.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/372475-sikiru-alimi-joins-tunisian-club-from-lobi-stars.html?|title= Sikiru Alimi joins Tunisian club from Lobi Stars|date=14 January 2020|newspaper=[[Premium Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.brila.net/sikiru-alimi-joins-morrocan-side-maghreb-de-fes-2/|title=Sikiru Alimi joins Moroccan side Maghreb de Fes|work=brila.net|date=1 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thevitalnews.com.ng/2022/02/npfl-hotshot-sikiru-alimi-joins-remo.html?m=1|title=NPFL hotshot Sikiru Alimi joins Remo|work=Thevitalnews.com|date=26 February 2022}}</ref> == Ukọlọ ojanẹ ilẹ-i == Ma fu dọ ejodudu efu ujọ [[Nigeria A' national football team|Nigeria B]] ẹnẹ ki dọ wñ che [[Imama Amapakabo]] todu [[2020 African Nations Championship qualification]] agwunyi [[Togo national football team|Togo]], efu 4–1 ku ma du [[Stade de Kegue]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://punchng.com/chan-alimi-hopes-to-impress-against-togo/|title=CHAN: Alimi hopes to impress against Togo|date=22 September 2019|newspaper=[[The Punch]]}}</ref> == Ẹtẹ ñwu== {{reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Alimi, Sikiru}} [[Category:1996 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian men's footballers]] [[Category:Men's association football forwards]] [[Category:Warri Wolves F.C. players]] [[Category:Sunshine Stars F.C. players]] [[Category:Lobi Stars F.C. players]] [[Category:Stade Tunisien players]] [[Category:Maghreb of Fez players]] [[Category:Remo Stars F.C. players]] [[Category:Nigeria Professional Football League players]] [[Category:Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 players]] [[Category:Botola players]] [[Category:Nigeria men's A' international footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate men's footballers]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Tunisia]] [[Category:Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in Morocco]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Tunisia]] [[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Morocco]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian sportsmen]] {{Nigeria-footy-forward-stub}} n9aq282vwegbdn0k2jtx5h12nrdx8ha Abdullahi Tanko 0 2562 44018 2026-07-23T11:43:08Z Splendourbeauty 119 Created page with "{{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1998)}}{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2025}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Abdullahi Tanko|image=|birth_date={{birth date and age|1998|5|12|df=y}}|birth_place=Nigeria|height=1.71 m|position=[[Striker (association football)|Striker]]|currentclub=[[FK Pardubice|Pardubice]]|clubnumber=28|youthyears1={{0|0000}}–2016|youthclubs1=Team360 FC|years1=2016–2018|clubs1=[[S.C. Vila Real|Vila Real]]|years2=2018–2019|clubs2=Gil Vic..." 44018 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Nigerian footballer (born 1998)}}{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2025}} {{Infobox football biography|name=Abdullahi Tanko|image=|birth_date={{birth date and age|1998|5|12|df=y}}|birth_place=Nigeria|height=1.71 m|position=[[Striker (association football)|Striker]]|currentclub=[[FK Pardubice|Pardubice]]|clubnumber=28|youthyears1={{0|0000}}–2016|youthclubs1=Team360 FC|years1=2016–2018|clubs1=[[S.C. Vila Real|Vila Real]]|years2=2018–2019|clubs2=[[Gil Vicente F.C.|Gil Vicente]]|caps2=27|goals2=8|years3=2019–2020|clubs3=[[G.D. Chaves|Chaves B]]|caps3=22|goals3=7|years4=2020–2021|clubs4=Valadares Gaia|caps4=20|goals4=6|years5=2021–2022|clubs5=[[S.C. Salgueiros|Salgueiros]]|caps5=26|goals5=0|years6=2022–2023|clubs6=[[FK Varnsdorf|Varnsdorf]]|caps6=30|goals6=15|years7=2023–2025|clubs7=[[FC Baník Ostrava|Baník Ostrava]]|caps7=42|goals7=10|years8=2025–|clubs8=[[FK Pardubice|Pardubice]]|caps8=45|goals8=8|club-update=27 May 2026}} '''Abdullahi Tanko''' (born 12 May 1998) is a Nigerian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Striker (association football)|striker]] for [[FK Pardubice|Pardubice]]. == Personal life == Tanko was born in 1998 in [[Nigeria]]. He has regarded Nigeria international [[Victor Boniface]] as his football idol.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Tanko|first=Abdullahi|url=https://isport.blesk.cz/clanek/fotbal-1-liga-rocnik-2023-24/438305/otec-vojak-bratr-se-pro-nej-obetoval-tanko-o-africe-baniku-nebo-sorovi.html|title=Otec voják, bratr se pro něj obětoval. Tanko o Africe, Baníku nebo Sorovi|website=[[Blesk]]|language=cs|publisher=[[Czech News Center]]|interviewer=Michal Kvasnica|date=22 October 2023}}</ref> Tanko's father was a soldier. He has four siblings.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hekele|first=David|url=https://www.denik.cz/fotbal-prvni-liga/pribeh-komety-baniku-ostrava-otec-vojak-chtel-obchodnika-abdullahi-tanko-fotbal.html|title=O čem Tanko sní a kdy brečel? Příběh komety ligy: Otec voják chtěl obchodníka|website=[[Deník]]|language=cs|date=23 September 2023|publisher=[[Vltava Labe Media]]}}</ref> == Career == In 2022, Tanko signed for Czech side [[FK Varnsdorf|Varnsdorf]]. In 2023, he signed for [[FC Baník Ostrava|Baník Ostrava]]. On 18 January 2025, he signed a multi-year contract with [[FK Pardubice|Pardubice]].<ref>{{Cite web|agency=[[Czech News Agency]]|url=https://www.eurofotbal.cz/clanky/pardubice-zbroji-na-jaro-zapujcili-si-brankare-vorla-a-utocnika-tanka-740329/|title=Pardubice zbrojí na jaro. Zapůjčili si brankáře Vorla a útočníka Tanka|website=Eurofotbal.cz|date=18 January 2025|access-date=18 January 2025|language=cs}}</ref> He mainly operates as a striker. He is known for his speed.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Čermák|first=David|url=https://www.idnes.cz/fotbal/prvni-liga/abdullahi-tanko-banik-ostrava-objev-ligy.A230903_175830_fotbal_rou|title=Rychlík Tanko pálí. Kde se vzal? Ligu udivuje další nigerijský objev|website=[[iDNES.cz]]|date=4 September 2023|language=cs|publisher=[[Mafra (company)|Mafra]]}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{Fortunaliga.cz|4446-abdullahi-tanko}} 1e7ipx9h4xfxicd9rbwexvlbub4z9bb