Thompson Oliha
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thompson Oliha | ||
| Date of birth | 4 October 1968 | ||
| Place of birth | Benin City, Nigeria | ||
| Date of death | 30 June 2013 (aged 44) | ||
| Place of death | Ilorin, Nigeria | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1985–1987 | Bendel Insurance | ||
| 1988-1991 | Iwuanyanwu Nationale | ||
| 1992-1994 | Africa Sports | ||
| 1994-1995 | Maccabi Ironi Ashdod | 21 | (1) |
| 1995-1996 | Antalyaspor | 20 | (4) |
| International career | |||
| 1988–1994 | Nigeria | 31 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Thompson Oliha (4 October 1968 - 30 June 2013) was a Nigerian professional football midfielder who played for clubs in Africa and Europe during an injury-shortened career.
Club career
He played for Bendel Insurance (1985-1987), Iwuanyanwu Nationale (1988-1991), Africa Sports (1992-1993), Maccabi Ironi Ashdod F.C. (1993-1994) and Antalyaspor (1994-1995).[1][2] As a player, he was known for his powerful shots and abilities in the air. Oliha retired at the age of 27, as a result of a serious knee injury.[3]
International career
Oliha made a total of 31 appearances for the full Nigeria national football team, scoring two goals. He made his international debut in 1990, in a game against Senegal and made his last appearance at the 1994 FIFA World Cup, as a late substitute against Italy.[4]
Oliha also played at the 1987 FIFA World Youth Championship.
Death
Oliha died due to complications from malaria on 30 June 2013. At the time of his death he was an assistant coach for the Kwara Football Academy.[5]
References
- ^ "THOMPSON OLİHA". Turkish Football Federation. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
- ^ Thompson Oliha at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ "Nigerians 're too impatient – Oliha". Sunday Champion. Archived from the original on September 25, 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Thompson Oliha – FIFA competition record (archived)
- ^ Thompson Oliha is dead - Supersport.com
External links
- Thompson Oliha at National-Football-Teams.com
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