Peter Fregene
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 May 1947 | ||
| Place of birth | Sapele, Nigeria | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1968 | Stationery Stores | ||
| ? | ECN | ||
| International career | |||
| 1966–1983 | Nigeria | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Peter "Apu" Fregene (born 17 May 1947) is a former Nigerian football goalkeeper.
Career
Born in Sapele, Fregene played club football for Lagos rivals ECN and Stationery Stores F.C. during a career that spanned the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He won the Nigerian FA Cup with both ECN and Stationery Stores.[1][2]
International career
Fregene was the first choice goalkeeper for the Nigeria national football team from 1968 to 1971, before being recalled for the 1982 African Cup of Nations finals.[3] He also represented Nigeria at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.[4]
References
- ^ Keazor, Ed Emeka (2012). The Federation Cup and Nigerian Football. Storm 360 Limited. ISBN 9781467543217.
- ^ Odegbami, Segun (8 October 2010). "50 greatest footballers in 50 years of Nigerian football". Super Sport.
- ^ Orumen, Dudu (19 May 2007). "Where have super goalkeepers gone?". The Nation Online.
- ^ Audu, Samm (6 June 2009). "Nigeria Legend Peter Fregene To Walk Again After Spinal Cord Op". Goal.com.
External links
- Peter Fregene – FIFA competition record (archived)
- Biography at Sports-reference.com
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- 1947 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Delta State
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- Olympic footballers of Nigeria
- Footballers at the 1968 Summer Olympics
- 1982 African Cup of Nations players
- Nigeria international footballers
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