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Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by Adenex3051(m): 12:43am On May 19, 2019 |
Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji (19 May 1964 – 12 August 1989) was a professional footballer who played internationally for Nigeria. He was also a qualified lawyer who had a masters in international law from the Pontifical Lateran University of Rome.[1] He collapsed and died of congestive heart failure in the 77th minute of a World Cup qualification match against Angola at the Lagos National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos State on 12 August 1989. Samuel Okwaraji Personal information Full name Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji Date of birth 19 May 1964 Place of birth Orlu, Nigeria Date of death 12 August 1989 (aged 25) Place of death Lagos, Nigeria Playing position Midfielder Youth career 1984–1985 AS Roma Senior career* Years Team Apps (Gls) 1985–1986 Dinamo Zagreb 1 (0) 1986–1987 Austria Klagenfurt ? (?) 1987–1989 VfB Stuttgart 0 (0) 1987–1988 → SSV Ulm (loan) 28 (5) National team 1988–1989 Nigeria 8 (1) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only www.nairaland.com/attachments/9428621_samuelokwarajis55thbirthday5106837740322816_3l_pngd1ce8c903893d7792812eb8eb74519c0 96 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by Tocynone(m): 12:56am On May 19, 2019 |
What a hero. Thank you google 129 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by Adenex3051(m): 12:57am On May 19, 2019 |
images 27 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by daddytime(m): 5:04am On May 19, 2019 |
This is so cool and touching. God bless you guys Google for remembering this selfless legend of ours. Keep resting on the learned one. 117 Likes |
Re: Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by Divepen1(m): 5:56am On May 19, 2019 |
Adenex3051: 8 Likes
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Re: Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by rentAcock(m): 6:04am On May 19, 2019 |
While growing up, we were told the legendary story of Samuel Okwaraji the Nigerian player who lost his life after scoring our only goal in the 99-1 match against India. You see, India was beating us 99-0 simply because they used jazz that turned the ball into lions whenever the Nigerian players tried to score. Nigeria needed to score just one goal to win the match and Samuel Okwaraji was the only one courageous enough to put the ball behind their net but he died instantly as a result. I know doctors will always conjure some fancy diagnosis to explain his sudden death but in the hearts of many Nigerians, Samuel Okwaraji died a legend. I love stories like this, infact they give me an erection. In 1994, another legend made history by scoring against Bulgaria in the 20th minute at cotton bowl stadium Dallas. Rashidi Yekini became the first Nigerian player to score in the World Cup. 108 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by jojothegreat(m): 6:05am On May 19, 2019 |
His name lives on.. 4 Likes |
Re: Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by Nobody: 6:05am On May 19, 2019 |
Cool |
Re: Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by BigNeek(m): 6:05am On May 19, 2019 |
Nice |
Re: Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by rawpadgin(m): 6:05am On May 19, 2019 |
Died @ 25 When he was @ the peak of his career! May we live to reap the fruit of our labour. In Jesus name 57 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by OBTMOS(m): 6:05am On May 19, 2019 |
Much love Sam |
Re: Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by Justasiam(m): 6:06am On May 19, 2019 |
Google is good 1 Like |
Re: Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by ALAYORMII: 6:06am On May 19, 2019 |
Ohhhh Okwarajiiiii That song that year 15 Likes |
Re: Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by chan9ja: 6:07am On May 19, 2019 |
Nice one google |
Re: Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by Austineva(m): 6:07am On May 19, 2019 |
One of d greatest footballer Nigeria has ever produced 22 Likes |
Re: Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by vastolord4(m): 6:08am On May 19, 2019 |
Legend... haven't heard of any of his family members, hope the government remembers a fallen hero like him 14 Likes |
Re: Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by Uyi168: 6:08am On May 19, 2019 |
Re: Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by Craigslists: 6:09am On May 19, 2019 |
He would have been our own Ronaldo. But death took him 10 Likes
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Re: Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by nymphomaniac(m): 6:10am On May 19, 2019 |
vastolord4:they are well. I work with a brother of his who is a lawyer as well 35 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by Drabrah(m): 6:11am On May 19, 2019 |
Must u always show ur retarded tribal mindset into action in every situation? 1st, are u glad he died on d pitch? 2ndly, if u ain't matured enuff 2 know other celebrated naija footballers can't u jst do a simple Google search |
Re: Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by wifeesnatcher(m): 6:11am On May 19, 2019 |
Samuel okwaraji eyan victor Amokachi. rest on legend 1 Like |
Re: Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by Princedapace(m): 6:11am On May 19, 2019 |
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Re: Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by GOFRONT(m): 6:12am On May 19, 2019 |
Was there bet9ja at that time?? 1 Like |
Re: Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by Nobody: 6:13am On May 19, 2019 |
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Re: Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by Nobody: 6:14am On May 19, 2019 |
Nigerian GOAT 6 Likes |
Re: Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by Gosj01(m): 6:15am On May 19, 2019 |
Nice one from Google! Selling cheap and super neat laptops is what I do. Details on signature. |
Re: Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by Nobody: 6:15am On May 19, 2019 |
Nice gesture from google.. 3 Likes
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Re: Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by pchiz: 6:17am On May 19, 2019 |
Cool |
Re: Google Celebrates Sam Okwaraji's Posthumous Birthday With Doodle (Photos) by handsomebanana(m): 6:18am On May 19, 2019 |
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