Amobi Okoye Turns 33 Today

Amobi Okoye (born June 10, 1987) is a former Nigerian player of American football. He was drafted by the Houston Texans tenth overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisville.

Okoye was born in Anambra State, Nigeria, a member of the Igbo ethnic group. He moved to Huntsville, Alabama in the United States when he was 12 years old. After only spending two weeks in middle school, he tested into the 9th grade. He first started playing football as a sophomore at Lee High School, knowing virtually nothing about the game before his high school coach suggested he go play Madden NFL football to learn.

By the time he was a senior, he won first-team All-State honors as both a defensive lineman and offensive lineman. Because he shares the same surname as former Kansas City Chiefs fullback Christian Okoye, some sources have claimed that the two are related. Amobi says they are not related, but the two families live on adjoining land in Nigeria.

At age 15 Okoye chose the University of Louisville over Harvard, citing a desire to play for a strong football program.

At Louisville, Okoye majored in biology. He later switched his major to psychology and graduated a semester early, thereby completing his degree in three and a half years. At 16, he became the youngest player in the NCAA. Okoye played in all 13 games as a true freshman at defensive tackle and was credited with 17 tackles and a sack. He recorded then-career-best three tackles against Tulane and recorded his first career sack against UTEP.

As a sophomore, Okoye appeared in 11 of 12 games, recording 26 tackles and a sack. Okoye's only missed game was against East Carolina, because of a shoulder injury. Okoye also made his first collegiate start against Army, recording a career-high seven tackles.

In his junior season of 2005, he recorded 23 tackles and four tackles for a loss. In the biggest game of the year, against the West Virginia Mountaineers, Okoye recorded four tackles. He missed the Florida Atlantic matchup due to a foot sprain. Against Kentucky, Okoye registered two tackles and a fumble recovery. Okoye also totaled three tackles against South Florida.

As a senior in 2006, Okoye finally started all 13 games. In those 13 games, he registered 55 tackles, eight sacks, and recovered three fumbles. Okoye garnered Associated Press Second-Team All-American honors and first-team All-Big East honors. As the NCAA's youngest senior at 19 years old, Okoye garnered first-round draft status during the season.

During the Senior Bowl, Okoye's stock rose dramatically with strong practice and game performances.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amobi_Okoye

More life champ!

Happy birthday Amobi nwa Okoye. Anyi na-ekpere unu niile bu umu Igbo ekpere.

From all of us @[/color] : Happy Birthday A. Okoye

This topic remind us of one of the greatest Nigerian (if not the greatest) to ever play in the NFL.
He is nicknamed 'THE NIGHTMARE',
Another Okoye.

More on the NFL NIGHTMARE : Christian Emeka Okoye, is a Nigerian-American former American football running back for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1987 to 1992. Nicknamed the "NIGERIAN NIGHTMARE," Okoye was known for his powerful running style and ability to break tackles.

He went to America to play another sport, he said he hasn't even heard of America football in his life before he left Nigeria, but God has another plan for his life!

[color=#990000]Moral of the Story : Give your life to Christ and he will direct your paths in life.

Spice1:
YOU WAN TELL US SAY UNA IBOS DEY CHOP WELL,ABI ?

YES, we are.
CONFIRMER!
Okoyes to the world!

Happy birthday

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jujufada:
Igbo Amaka

Forever

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Happy birthday

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A device should be manufactured and worn around the neck like a pendant on a chain by every Nigerian. This device should be an alarm such that if the wearer presses it, it would make a loud piercing sound to alert people around that the wearer is in trouble. Every body in Nigeria should wear one. It will reduce incidences of rape, kidnap, robbery, one chance etc as people within the vicinity will quickly swing into action. Children should be taught how to operate this device when they are in danger.

Scary muscles........HBD to him.

Happy birthday

Igbo Amaka

HBD Man You are doing well...

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Wetin be the topic sef
OK happy birthday Okoye, many more years, wish you well
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Happy birthday to you bro

Why not celebrate a Nigerian, a teenager then that was drafted to NFL. Happy birthday bro. Loved your energy then and will always do, a fighter.

IME1:
lala is pushing all his threads to fp whereas people will blame GMB of nepotism in appointments
Wetin be the topic sef
OK happy birthday Okoye, many more years, wish you well
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Happy birthday Okoye

Happy

Happy birthday.

Hey op tomorrow is ma birthday i wish you can post me also tomorrow. I'll just send the pictures so that you can post me.

Igbo amaka

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From all of us @[/color] : Happy Birthday A. Okoye

This topic remind us of one of the greatest Nigerian (if not the greatest) to ever play in the NFL.
He is nicknamed 'THE NIGHTMARE',
Another Okoye.

More on the NFL NIGHTMARE : Christian Emeka Okoye, is a Nigerian-American former American football running back for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1987 to 1992. Nicknamed the "NIGERIAN NIGHTMARE," Okoye was known for his powerful running style and ability to break tackles.

He went to America to play another sport, he said he hasn't even heard of America football in his life before he left Nigeria, but God has another plan for his life!

[color=#990000]Moral of the Story : Give your life to Christ and he will direct your paths in life.


YES, we are.
CONFIRMER!
Okoyes to the world!

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Hhansome:
Happy birthday Amobi nwa Okoye. Anyi na-ekpere unu niile bu umu Igbo ekpere.

If you like call am all the sweet title he no still no you.