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Jos, Plateau State
John Michael Nchekube Obinna (born 1987), known as Mikel Obi, is a retired Nigerian footballer who spent 11 years at Chelsea FC. He won numerous troph...
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Jos, Plateau State
John Michael Nchekube Obinna (born 1987), known as Mikel Obi, is a retired Nigerian footballer who spent 11 years at Chelsea FC. He won numerous troph...
Azare, Bauchi State
Stephen Okechukwu Keshi (1962-2016), nicknamed "Big Boss," was a Nigerian football icon who excelled as both player and coach. Born in Azare, Bauchi S...
Umuihiokwu, Imo State
Chioma Ajunwa OON OLY (born 1970) made history at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics by winning Nigeria's first-ever Olympic gold medal in athletics. Born in U...
Kaduna State
Rashidi Yekini (1963-2012) was Nigeria's greatest goal scorer and an African football legend. Born in Kaduna, Yekini's professional career spanned Nig...
Enugu State
Augustine Azuka "Jay-Jay" Okocha (born 1973) is considered one of Africa's greatest footballers. Born in Enugu, Okocha's career spanned top European l...
Owerri, Imo State
Nwankwo Christian Kanu OON (born 1976) is a Nigerian football legend who overcame a heart condition to achieve remarkable success. Born in Owerri, Imo...
Benin City, Edo State
Victor Nosa Ikpeba (born 1973) is a retired Nigerian footballer who won the African Footballer of the Year award in 1997. He played for AS Monaco in F...
Eziobodo, Imo State
Emmanuel Amuneke (born 1970) is a retired Nigerian footballer and current coach. He was African Footballer of the Year in 1994 after helping Nigeria w...
Abavo, Delta State
Sunday Ogochukwu Oliseh (born 1974) is a retired Nigerian footballer and coach. He captained the Super Eagles and scored one of the most famous goals ...
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Finidi George (born 1971) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a winger. He was part of Ajax's legendary 1995 Champions League winning team ...
Sapele, Delta State
Blessing Okagbare (born 1988) is one of Nigeria's greatest track and field athletes, competing in sprints and long jump. She won silver in the long ju...
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Taribo West (born 1974) is a retired Nigerian footballer known for his aggressive defending and distinctive hairstyles. He played for Inter Milan, AC ...
Kaduna
Daniel Owefin Amokachi (born 1972), nicknamed "The Bull," was a powerful Nigerian striker. He played a crucial role in Nigeria's 1994 World Cup campai...