NAIJA FOOTBALLERS AND NICKNAMES



Legendary Nigeria football commentator late Ernest Okonkwo coined nicknames for most of Nigeria footballers , which stuck to them nicely. He referred to:

1. Emmanuel Okala - Man Mountain.

2. Christian Chukwu - Chairman.

3. Segun Odegbami - Mathematical.

4. Mudashiru Lawal - Midfield Maestro.

5. Adokiye Amesiemeka - Chief Justice.

6. Uwem Ekarika - Harmattan.

7. Aloysius Atuegbu - Blockbuster.

8. Teslim Balogun - Thunder.

9. Sylvanus Okpala - Quicksilver.

10. Idowu Otubusin - Slow Poison.

11. Christian Madu - Penalty Specialist.

12. Emmanuel Osigwe - The man with bullets shot.

13. Stephen Keshi - Big Boss.

14. Etim Esin - African Maradona.

15. Yisa Sofoluwe - Dean of Defence.

16. Rashidi Yekini - Gangling and Dazzling.

17. Ayo Ogunlana -  Freekick Specialist.

18. Samson Ozogula - Zion Train.

19. Nosa Osadolor - Iron Bender.

20. Louis Igwilo - Commander of football.

21. Benjy Nzeakor - Wing Wizard.

22. Dominic Iorfa - Human Express.

23. Bright Omokaro - Ten  - Ten.

24. Collins Ebitimi - Barbwire.

25. Emeka Ezeugwu - Destroyer.

26. Oladimeji Lawal - Mesmerizing Winger.

27. Tarila Okorowanta - Master Dribbler.

28. Felix Owolabi - Owo Blow.

29. Friday Elaho - Elastic Elaho.

30. Henry Nwosu - Schoolboy International.

31. Nigeria vs Soviet Union U20 World Cup Quarter final game 1989 - Damman Miracle.

To be continued.

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