Archives Tag: Samuel Okwaraji
Mother Of Late Nigerian Football Legend, Samuel Okwaraji, Dies At 83
April 19, 2022
Janeth Okwaraji, the mother of late Nigerian football legend, Samuel Okwaraji has died at the age of 83. The news of her death was confirmed by Patrick Okwaraji, the eldest son of the family on Monday, June 9, 2020. Patrick noted that Nigeria’s Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare, and the Nigeria Football Federation have been … Continue reading Mother Of Late Nigerian Football Legend, Samuel Okwaraji, Dies At 83
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Sports Ministry Places Late Samuel Okwaraji’s Mother On Monthly Stipend
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian Minister of Youth and Sport Development has extended the ministry’s welfare gesture to the mother of late Nigerian footballer, Samuel Okwaraji, who died while playing for the Super Eagles. A cash donation of N50,000 was made to Mrs. Janet, while the matriarch was placed on monthly allowance as done for the mother of … Continue reading Sports Ministry Places Late Samuel Okwaraji’s Mother On Monthly Stipend
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Throwback Thursday: Samuel Okwaraji – A Patriot Taken in the Line of National Duty
April 19, 2022
On Sunday, 13 October 2019, Nigeria played Brazil in a friendly match in preparation for the 2022 World Cup qualifying rounds in football. Just a little over 30 years ago, a Nigerian named Samuel Okwaraji, slumped while playing Nigeria in the 1990 World Cup qualifiers. Samuel Okwaraji was said to have had a heart attack … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Samuel Okwaraji – A Patriot Taken in the Line of National Duty
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Google Doodle Pays Tribute To Late Samuel Okwaraji
April 19, 2022
As is the custom of the global search engine, Google Doodle celebrated the posthumous birthday of late Nigerian professional footballer, Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji. The Google Doodle is a notable, temporary alteration of the logo on Google’s homepages intended to pay tribute to exceptional historical figures, celebrate achievements, events and holidays. Samuel Okwaraji Okwaraji was born … Continue reading Google Doodle Pays Tribute To Late Samuel Okwaraji
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Golden Moments In Sports -Samuel Okwaraji’s Death: The Myth Vs The Truth
April 19, 2022
A tactical team up of Samuel Okwaraji and Rashidi Yekini is probably Nigeria’s most technical forward lineup in history. Both players were a huge force to reckon with in their day, making the then Super Eagles squad totally invincible. It is, however, very heartbreaking that Nigeria never got to fully experience the fullness of the … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sports -Samuel Okwaraji’s Death: The Myth Vs The Truth
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Did You Know? The Late Nigerian Footballer, Samuel Okwaraji Was A Trained And Qualified Lawyer
April 19, 2022
To some, Samuel Okwaraji would be an unfamiliar name, especially if you were born in the 90’s or have no interest in football. Yet to others, Samuel Okwaraji’s name is one that brings memories of a hero, a patriot and a football star. It is a name fondly remembered by the manner of his death … Continue reading Did You Know? The Late Nigerian Footballer, Samuel Okwaraji Was A Trained And Qualified Lawyer
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Remembering Samuel Okwaraji, Nigeria’s Most Legendary Footballer
April 19, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation has directed that Samuel Okwaraji’s portrait should be carried round the 8 venues of the 2015 Federation Cup quarter final fixtures today in remembrance of him. The venues are Enugu, Benin City, Neros Stadium, Oleh, Lokoja, Abuja, Ilorin and Makurdi. On this day August 12, 1989, he collapsed and died of congestive heart … Continue reading Remembering Samuel Okwaraji, Nigeria’s Most Legendary Footballer
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