<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji<em>,</em> a dependable midfielder and one of Nigeria’s best legs, died at age 25 exactly 30 years ago on the field, playing patriotically for his dear country. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">He collapsed and died of ;congestive heart failure ;in the 77th minute of a ;World Cup qualification match ;against Angola at the ;Lagos National Stadium<em>,</em> ;Surulere,<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surulere,_Lagos_State"> </a>on 12 August 1989.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Born on May 19, 1964, Okwaraji who hailed from Orlu, Imo State was a professional ;footballer<em>,</em> a qualified lawyer who had a masters in international law from the Pontifical Lateran University<em>, </em>Rome.<em> </em></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Between 1988 and 89, he appeared 8 times for the Nigeria national team with a fantastic goal to his credit.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">He played in leading international clubs across countries in Europe like Dinamo Zagreb<em>, </em>VfB Stuttgart among others.</p>

Late Prophet Temitope Joshua Of SCOAN Only Gone From Sight But His Impacts Linger---Femi Oyewale…
Zenith Bank Expands Its Environmental Sustainability And Responsible Business Practices, Partners LAWMA, LASWA To Commemorate…
Dangote Refinery Ramps Up OpenLife Nigeria reports that Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has…
Globacom Introduces 10 % More Data Offer To Customers OpenLife Nigeria reports that in…
Former Director OpenLife Nigeria reports that Retired Navy Commodore Bode George who served as Director,…
List Of Constituencies Where ADC May Not Field Candidates In 2027 Elections As INEC Stands…
This website uses cookies.