Famous Nigerien Football Players

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Odion Ighalo
(Nigerian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
Odion Ighalo
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Birthdate: June 16, 1989
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Mikel John Obi
(Nigerian Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Defensive Midfielder)
Mikel John Obi
10
Birthdate: April 22, 1987
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Jos, Nigeria
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Wilfred Ndidi
(Nigerian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Defensive Midfielder)
Wilfred Ndidi
7
Birthdate: December 16, 1996
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Yakubu
(Nigerian Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Striker)
Yakubu
7
Birthdate: November 22, 1982
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Benin City, Nigeria
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Henry Onyekuru
(Nigerian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Winger)
Henry Onyekuru
8
Birthdate: June 5, 1997
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Victor Moses
(Nigerian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Winger)
Victor Moses
3
Birthdate: December 12, 1990
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria

After losing his parents in communal clashes in Nigeria, Victor Moses found home with a foster family in the U.K. Over the years, he has played for top-notch clubs such as Chelsea, winning the Premier League and FA Cup titles. He represented Nigeria in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Kenneth Omeruo
(Nigerian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Defender)
Kenneth Omeruo
2
Birthdate: October 17, 1993
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Abia State, Nigeria
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Brian Idowu
(Russian Professional Footballer Who Plays as A Left-Back)
Brian Idowu
1
Birthdate: May 18, 1992
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Saint Petersburg, Russia
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Olarenwaju Kayode
(Nigerian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
Olarenwaju Kayode
2
Birthdate: May 8, 1993
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Ibadan, Nigeria
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Chidiebere Nwakali
(Nigerian Professional Footballer)
Chidiebere Nwakali
1
Birthdate: December 26, 1996
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Nigeria
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Moussa Maâzou
(Nigerien Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
Moussa Maâzou
1
Birthdate: August 25, 1988
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Niamey, Niger
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Kingsley Ehizibue
(Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Right Back)
Kingsley Ehizibue
1
Birthdate: May 25, 1995
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Munich, Germany
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Simeon Akinola
(Retired Nigerian Footballer)
Simeon Akinola
1
Birthdate: August 6, 1992
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Kelvin Odenigbo
(Nigerian Professional Football Forward)
Kelvin Odenigbo
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Birthdate: April 13, 2001
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Nigeria
Died: June 5, 2021