Sam Okoye

This article is about the Nigerian football goalkeeper. For the Nigerian astrophysicist, see Samuel Okoye.

Sam Okoye

Personal information
Full name	Samuel Okoye
Date of birth	(1980-05-01)1 May 1980
Place of birth	Lagos, Nigeria
Date of death	31 August 2005(2005-08-31) (aged 25)
Place of death	Tehran, Iran
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1998–2004	Enugu Rangers
2004–2005	Enyimba
2005	Sorkhpooshan
International career
1999	Nigeria U19
2003	Nigeria
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Sam Okoye (1 May 1980 – 31 August 2005) was a Nigerian football goalkeeper who represented Nigeria during the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship.

Death

Four months after his 25th birthday, whilst living in Tehran, he reportedly died there after a few days illness. The cause and circumstances of his death have not been adequately elucidated and Iranian authorities did not release his remains for repatriation and burial in Nigeria until May 2006. The duo of Daniel Olerum and Sunny Okoye disclosed from the Iranian capital, Tehran that officials of Sorkh Poushan FC have agreed to foot the flight bills of the late footballer.