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Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by Maxymilliano(m): 7:40am On Jun 30, 2013 |
Segun Agbede @ SegunThePundit Very sad news. Just spoke to @OwoOfficial & he confirmed that Thompson Oliha, ex Super Eagle died early this mrng. May his gentle soul RIP. 6:09 a.m. Sun, Jun 30 ... Copied from the twitter page of Segun Agbede, SuperSport Soccer Analyst aka The Pundit and Saturday Columnist with The Punch. The player died on Sunday morning. Former Super Eagles midfielder, Thompson Oliha, is dead. Oliha who was born in October 1968 in Benin City, Nigeria, died in the early hours of Sunday. Until his death, Oliha was one of the coaches atthe Kwara State Football Academy in Ilorin. Sam Elijah, former teammate and colleague at Kwara Academy, confirmed Oliha’s death to PREMIUM TIMES in a telephone chat. A retired Nigerian midfielder, Oliha played for clubs in Africa and Europe during a career marred by injury. 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). 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. One of the wishes of Oliha before his death was for the federal government to fulfil the promise of a house General Sani Abacha promised the Super Eagles for winning the Tunisia 1994 Nations Cup. Sadly, he did not see that come true in his life time. Oliha becomes the third player to die among the much celebrated Nigeria 1994 squad, joining Uche Okafor and Rashidi Yekini in the great beyond. http://premiumtimesng.com/sports/139896-breaking-former-super-eagles-star-thompson-oliha-is-dead.html?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=breaking-former-super-eagles-star-thompson-oliha-is-dead 2 Likes |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by nedu2000(m): 7:55am On Jun 30, 2013 |
Very direct,result oriented midfielder,unlike okocha.....RIP,what's the cause of death? 2 Likes |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by Syenite(m): 8:08am On Jun 30, 2013 |
Sad news. This guy kept Okocha on the bench in 1994 WC. May his soul Rest in Peace. |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by femi4: 8:34am On Jun 30, 2013 |
Direct play midfielder unlike Okocha that plays to the gallery |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by Maxymilliano(m): 9:08am On Jun 30, 2013 |
May His Soul Rest In Perfect Peace! |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by zuma4k(m): 9:21am On Jun 30, 2013 |
RIP!!! |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by luvinhubby(m): 10:44am On Jun 30, 2013 |
Was not a flamboyant player, resourceful & a teamplayer. Remember him coming on for Amunike in the game against Italy at US 94. R.I.P Thompson |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by brixton: 10:55am On Jun 30, 2013 |
RIP LEGEND!!! |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by nedu2000(m): 11:00am On Jun 30, 2013 |
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Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by nedu2000(m): 11:00am On Jun 30, 2013 |
brixton: RIP LEGEND!!!I dunno abt him being a legend but er...RIP |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by sylve11: 11:43am On Jun 30, 2013 |
Journey well brother! |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by 190: 11:45am On Jun 30, 2013 |
am so proud to have known you oliha despite am only 12 I used to watch you score goals during the 94 world cup against bulgaria RIP Sir |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by lawizle(m): 11:45am On Jun 30, 2013 |
Kiwon to bi e leleyi tin gba ball!!! |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by Lordave: 11:45am On Jun 30, 2013 |
femi4: Direct play midfielder unlike Okocha that plays to the galleryguy you dey offside. Leave Jay Jay out of this. 1 Like |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by lawizle(m): 11:47am On Jun 30, 2013 |
190: am so proud to have known you oliha despite am only 12 Even yr smiley is confused at how confused you r 4 Likes |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by omodapson(m): 11:47am On Jun 30, 2013 |
Sad you are leaving so soon. RIP |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by momodub: 11:47am On Jun 30, 2013 |
Rip ...One of the wishes of Oliha before his death was for the federal government to fulfil the promise of a house General Sani Abacha promised the Super Eagles for winning the Tunisia 1994 Nations Cup. Sadly, he did not see that come true in his life time. RIp our government don kolo finish 1 Like |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by 50calibre(m): 11:49am On Jun 30, 2013 |
Though i have few vague memories of 94, i didn't know him, he was before my time. RIP to him though. |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by MrMandilas: 11:49am On Jun 30, 2013 |
So painful. Rest In Peace bro! |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by TableLeg(m): 11:49am On Jun 30, 2013 |
omodapson: Sad you are leaving so soon. RIP |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by nerodenero: 11:49am On Jun 30, 2013 |
I think the Government of the day should fulfill the promise made by the Abacha government.The government keeps failing our youths and heroes.I think Uncle Jona should look in this direction and compensate these heroes accordingly.If done,this will be famous among football lovers and increases his score points as 2015 beckons. 1 Like |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by farmer99: 11:51am On Jun 30, 2013 |
in his message to d Fg, he asked d fg to give them (super eagles '94) their house promised by d fg b4 they die. RIP. |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by Napoleonumolo: 11:54am On Jun 30, 2013 |
RIP DUDE. |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by AwoniyiAdeniyi: 11:56am On Jun 30, 2013 |
RIP |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by OdenigboAroli(m): 11:56am On Jun 30, 2013 |
I loved his style of play;May he rest in peace. |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by kingthreat(m): 12:00pm On Jun 30, 2013 |
One of the greatest Nigerian footballers to wear the No. 8 jersey. |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by batstan(m): 12:00pm On Jun 30, 2013 |
RIP. Its not ordinary.......... |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by OkikiOluwa1(m): 12:01pm On Jun 30, 2013 |
Ah! RIP, Thompson Oliha. About the building Abacha promised after winning the '94 AFCON, it's long overdue. |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by Soso990240(m): 12:02pm On Jun 30, 2013 |
Eeyah..R.1.P |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by nedu2000(m): 12:09pm On Jun 30, 2013 |
190: am so proud to have known you oliha despite am only 12sorry,he didn't score in the '94 world cup at all....yekini,amokachi,ammuneke were our scorers against bulgaria |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by Nobody: 12:10pm On Jun 30, 2013 |
190: am so proud to have known you oliha despite am only 12 @Nedu2000. That's correct! |
Re: Thompson Oliha Is Dead (Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder) by emmacity2: 12:13pm On Jun 30, 2013 |
may his gentle soul rest in perfect peace |
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