1
Jay-Jay Okocha
(Nigerian Former Professional Footballer Who Played as an Attacking Midfielder)
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Birthdate: August 14, 1973
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Enugu, Nigeria
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
2
Kelechi Iheanacho
(Nigerian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
21
10
Birthdate: October 3, 1996
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Owerri, Nigeria
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
3
Nwankwo Kanu
(Nigerian Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Forward)
27
7
Birthdate: August 1, 1976
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Owerri, Nigeria
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
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Obafemi Martins
(Nigerian Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Forward)
19
7
Birthdate: October 28, 1984
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
5
Alex Iwobi
(Nigerian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Midfielder)
5
2
Birthdate: May 3, 1996
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
6
Peter Odemwingie
(Former Nigerian Professional Footballer Who Played as a Forward or Winger)
9
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Birthdate: July 15, 1981
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
7
Shola Ameobi
(Nigerian Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a 'Striker')
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6
Birthdate: October 12, 1981
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Zaria, Nigeria
Nigerian former footballer Shola Ameobi is remembered for his long stint with English football club Newcastle United. He later also represented other clubs such as Notts County. Son of a pastor, he is quite religious and is associated with charitable organizations that work for religious freedom.
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Francis Uzoho
(Nigerian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Goalkeeper)
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Birthdate: October 28, 1998
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Nwangele, Imo State, Nigeria
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
9
Joseph Yobo
(Nigerian Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Centre Back)
15
2
Birthdate: September 6, 1980
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Kono, Rivers State, Nigeria
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
10
Rashidi Yekini
(Nigerian Professional Footballer Who Played as a Forward)
16
4
Birthdate: October 23, 1963
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Kaduna, Nigeria
Died: May 4, 2012
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
11
Taribo West
(Nigerian Pastor and Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Defender)
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Birthdate: March 26, 1974
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
12
Taye Ismaila Taiwo
(Nigerian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Defender)
15
3
Birthdate: April 16, 1985
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
13
William Troost-Ekong
(Dutch and Nigerian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Centre-Back)
4
1
Birthdate: September 1, 1993
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Haarlem, Netherlands
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
14
Bartholomew Ogbeche
(Nigerian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
12
2
Birthdate: October 1, 1984
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Ogoja, Nigeria
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
15
Maduka Okoye
(Nigerian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Goalkeeper)
5
1
Birthdate: August 28, 1999
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Düsseldorf, Germany
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
16
Isaac Success
(Nigerian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
14
3
Birthdate: January 7, 1996
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Benin City, Nigeria
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
17
Emmanuel Ogbah
(Nigerian Professional American Football Defensive End)
10
2
Birthdate: November 6, 1993
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
18
Samson Ebukam
(Nigerian–American Football Defensive End)
8
2
Birthdate: May 9, 1995
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Nigeria
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
19
Prince Tega Wanogho
(Nigerian-Born American Football Offensive Tackle)
10
2
Birthdate: November 22, 1997
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Delta State, Nigeria
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
20
Victor Nsofor Obinna
(Nigerian Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Striker)
8
2
Birthdate: March 25, 1987
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Jos
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
21
Kalu Uche
(Nigerian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
2
0
Birthdate: November 15, 1982
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Aba, Nigeria
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
22
Stephen Keshi
(Nigerian Football Player and Manager)
3
1
Birthdate: January 23, 1962
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Azare, Bauchi State, Nigeria
Died: June 7, 2016
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
23
John Utaka
(Nigerian Former Footballer Who Played as a Striker)
2
0
Birthdate: January 8, 1982
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Enugu, Nigeria
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
24
Victor Ikpeba
(Nigerian Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Forward)
2
0
Birthdate: June 12, 1973
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Benin City, Nigeria
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
25
Chukwuma Okorafor
(Nigerian Professional American Football Offensive Tackle)
5
1
Birthdate: August 8, 1997
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Nigeria
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
26
Tyronne Ebuehi
(Nigerian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Right Back)
3
1
Birthdate: December 16, 1995
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Haarlem, Netherlands
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
27
Ben Banogu
(Nigerian Professional American Football Defensive End)
5
1
Birthdate: January 19, 1996
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Nigeria
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
28
Kevin Akpoguma
(Nigerian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Centre Back)
4
1
Birthdate: April 19, 1995
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Germany
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
29
Jeremiah Attaochu
(Nigerian Born American Football Outside Linebacker Who)
5
1
Birthdate: January 17, 1993
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Ibadan, Nigeria
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
30
Chioma Ajunwa
(Nigerian Former Track and Field Athlete and Football Player)
8
2
Birthdate: December 25, 1970
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Imo, Nigeria
31
David Onyemata
(Nigerian-Canadian Professional American Football Defensive End)
5
1
Birthdate: November 13, 1992
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
32
Innocent Emeghara
(Swiss Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
5
1
Birthdate: May 27, 1989
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
33
Wilson Oruma
(Nigerian Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Midfielder)
5
1
Birthdate: December 30, 1976
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Warri, Nigeria
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
34
Moses Ashikodi
(Football Player Striker)
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1
Birthdate: June 27, 1987
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
35
Razak Omotoyossi
(Nigerian Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Striker)
5
1
Birthdate: October 8, 1985
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Jeff Otah
(Nigerian Former American Football Offensive Tackle)
3
1
Birthdate: June 17, 1986
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Nigeria
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
37
Jaycee John Okwunwanne
(Nigerian Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
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0
Birthdate: October 8, 1985
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Obum Gwacham
(Nigerian Professional Gridiron Football Defensive End)
3
1
Birthdate: March 20, 1991
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Onitsha, Nigeria
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
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Ade Aruna
(Nigerian Professional American Football Defensive End)
3
1
Birthdate: April 27, 1994
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Akure, Nigeria
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
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Uche Kalu
(Nigerian Football Player Who Plays as a Forward)
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2
Birthdate: May 16, 1986
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Aba, Nigeria
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Oluwafemi Ajilore
(Nigerian Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Midfielder)
4
1
Birthdate: January 18, 1985
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Uga Okpara
(Nigerian Football Player)
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0
Birthdate: August 28, 1982
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Nigeria
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
