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Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by Roozzaay(m): 11:06am On Aug 12, 2020 |
Rest in Power Sam |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by gsmcoder: 11:06am On Aug 12, 2020 |
I remember that game, betnaija cut my ticket on that game. 1 Like |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by jrusky(m): 11:07am On Aug 12, 2020 |
finnacle2020: Good question. 1 Like |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by exquisitehair(f): 11:08am On Aug 12, 2020 |
Rest on legend |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by Adejoe2020: 11:08am On Aug 12, 2020 |
Rest in peace legend |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by Bigmikedagod(m): 11:09am On Aug 12, 2020 |
F |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by money121(m): 11:12am On Aug 12, 2020 |
Ok |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by GallantDuke(m): 11:14am On Aug 12, 2020 |
RIP Sam Opkaraji. I can't forget the story that he died while playing against India, a match they alleged the Indians won 99-1. |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by ogbonnachrys: 11:23am On Aug 12, 2020 |
That 99-1 match between Nigeria and India, anyone with highlights? I want to check something pls 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by Nobody: 11:26am On Aug 12, 2020 |
Oh okparaji,oh okparaji,Iwo nikan lowo baba,Iwo nikan lowo mama,tan ba n GBA boolu lorun ko ge won lege ara 1 Like |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by naptu2: 11:26am On Aug 12, 2020 |
topshotnista: topshotnista: Naijaguy12345: GallantDuke: ogbonnachrys: naptu2: |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by sylve11: 11:29am On Aug 12, 2020 |
31 years just like yesterday.... Legend, continue to journey well.. |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by princepee: 11:34am On Aug 12, 2020 |
Please all this India 99 Nigeria 1 nonsense should stop. Nigeria have never played India in any know international match... I stand to be corrected! 2 Likes |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by Elmander1983(m): 11:40am On Aug 12, 2020 |
U know better paulolee: |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by Airtimex(m): 11:42am On Aug 12, 2020 |
Rest in peace legend |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by gabbasin: 11:45am On Aug 12, 2020 |
I can't forget that day in a hurry, I was at the stadium taking my seat under the giant scoreboard, the stadium was full to capacity and there was no crowd control measures in place, the covered terrace too was filled to the brim resulting in some fans standing, blocking the view of those sitting, those standing were pushed and rolled down to the railings resulting in the death of about 6 fans. Okparaji was waiting for a throw in when he slumped, I saw Siasia with his hands on his head, I feared something terrible might have happened to Sam, he was rushed to hospital in an ambulance, the ambulances had a busy day going in out of the stadium rushing fans who were injured in the stampede on the terrace to the hospital. Not until the next morning I read in the papers that Okparaji and 6 fans had died in the course of the match against Angola in which Nigeria won 1-0 courtesy of returnee Okey Isima stunner 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by amaifehenry(m): 11:45am On Aug 12, 2020 |
He is also linked with the controversial match between Nigeria and India which was claimed that he scored the only goal against the Indian side 99-1 which leads to his death on the pitch. Watch his last moments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOM6IWkFieo |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by realestate99: 11:46am On Aug 12, 2020 |
ogbonnachrys: That match did not happen, it was just to spice up our childhood, I bet you, Nigeria u20 team will beat India senior national team, India is a cricket country they do not really fancy football like that, and by the way the last time India played an African opponent in a friendly match they lost 5-0 to Zambia. https://m.timesofindia.com/sports/football/top-stories/Zambia-rout-India-5-0-in-international-friendly/articleshow/10924365.cms |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by hitng(m): 11:58am On Aug 12, 2020 |
Are the india still in prison Rip Legend |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by oluwaseunamos33(m): 12:06pm On Aug 12, 2020 |
rest in peace my brother. |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by bobbybcbg(m): 12:06pm On Aug 12, 2020 |
finnacle2020:RIP |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by ajebuter(f): 12:22pm On Aug 12, 2020 |
31 years already?? Wow! I remember a song of sorrow we sang for him in my college then.... Even his dreadlocks became a fashion trend among ladies .. Sam Okwaraji. Man was a legend. Rest on.. 3 Likes |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by shegzmartinsduke(m): 12:23pm On Aug 12, 2020 |
Na wa o! I don old be dat,cos i still remember watching that match on NTA. |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by aoshea18: 12:31pm On Aug 12, 2020 |
There was a song they sang for him that was so catchy that time....can't remember who sang it but i vaguely remember "oooh Okwaraji, oooh Okwaraji...you where beautiful(or something else here)....." it was in English by a very popular musician in those days. Can someone help me out? naptu2: |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by YorubaLord: 12:32pm On Aug 12, 2020 |
finnacle2020: Okoro pple refused to name any after him. Instead all they channel their energy on is SW issues. Awon Baba weyrey! |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by Kalubolt(m): 12:34pm On Aug 12, 2020 |
paulolee:Nothing like that happened, it is a fable story. Op said it is Okwaraji that scored the only goal while other report says it was Thunder Balogun. It's all lies and fable stories |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by OROSUNBOLB(m): 1:21pm On Aug 12, 2020 |
I watched the game with our family black and white TV set then. I was a JSS 2 student. While watching the game,I had this usual uneasiness about the stadium on that particular day. The atmosphere seemed very cloudy and dark as if death was lurking around. It was indeed lurking around the stadium ! The match was very tough and the Angolans were quite physical and rough in their approach to the game. They were so determined not to lose the game. When Okwaraji went down suddenly during the game,I knew something was fatally wrong as per how I had been feeling. Some of his colleagues put their hands on their heads expressing shock and fear. He was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance where medical personnel battled to safe his life. I was hoping for good news about him the following morning but the great Nigerian had gone home ! I cried and mourned "Oparaji" ,as we all fondly called him,for days. May his patriotic and gentle soul continue to rest in peace as I pray to Allah (SAW) to grant him aljanah fridaus. 1 Like |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by holywind(m): 1:39pm On Aug 12, 2020 |
topshotnista:12, august 1989 |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by rationalhuman(m): 1:41pm On Aug 12, 2020 |
Agreed, I would like to add on, I had never seen anyone playing Football over there. Maybe a small minority might be playing in some remote part of that land but not in Mainland, All i had seen is Cricket, Wrestling, Hockey and Chess. They dont even watch Football world cup on TV. princepee: |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by Damianwest19: 1:43pm On Aug 12, 2020 |
As a kid I once listened to an interview of his which he granted in Igbo language. I think he also played in Germany |
Re: Remembering Sam Okwaraji: 31 Years After His Death by Thereishel: 1:50pm On Aug 12, 2020 |
finnacle2020: He dies in 1979 and not 1989 it was 41 years after not 31 |
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