Nigeria's first ever goalkeeper,Sam Ibiam 91, died in the early hours of yesterday at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Umuahia, Abia State.
The legend who hailed from Unwana, Ebonyi
State; had a
flourishing football career that spanned three decades, fifteen of
which was with the national team.
In 1949, he was the goalkeeper of the first national football team that toured the United Kingdom; playing notable English teams like Liverpool FC.
The team eventually metamorphosed to Green Eagles after the nation’s Independence. He manned the post last for the nation in 1962.
In 1949, he was the goalkeeper of the first national football team that toured the United Kingdom; playing notable English teams like Liverpool FC.
The team eventually metamorphosed to Green Eagles after the nation’s Independence. He manned the post last for the nation in 1962.
Rip he did well.
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ReplyDeleteRIP baba. You did well in life and left a legacy
ReplyDeleteRip sir
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ReplyDeleteRip :(
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ReplyDeleteNo shaking