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Today makes it 30 years since Nigeria lost a rare gem, former Super Eagles midfielder, Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji died while playing for Nigeria inside the main-bowl of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos State, during a FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Angola.
It was the saddest in the history of Nigerian football considering the fact that the midfielder maestro died when in the line of duty for Nigeria.
Words can&#;t express his committment and dedication to national call as Sam Okwaraji would delightfully don the green and white jersey with smile beaming in his face.
30 years has gone by, yet football lovers in Nigeria and around the world still remember Okwaraji.
For those that know him a bit and those that don’t know him, here are 10 things you should to know about Samuel Okwaraji.
1. Samuel Okwaraji was born on the 19th of May, in Umudioka Orlu, Orlu Local Government Area, Imo State, Southeastern Nigeria.
2. His father, Mr. David Okwaraji worked with the defunct Nigeria Airways as a Duty Officer with the mother, Lady Janet Okwaraji being a retired school headmistress. Samuel Okwaraji has four brothers and two sisters.
3. According to his mother, Sam had a very active childhood and played various games while growing up. Football was one of them while table tennis
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34 years after, fans eulogise fallen hero Okwaraji
Today makes it 34 years since the flamboyant Germany-based Super Eagles midfielder, Samuel Okwaraji, collapsed on the pitch and died while playing for Nigeria in a World Cup qualifier in Lagos, but some fans have yet to get over the loss, The PUNCH reports.
The highly skilful footballer slumped in the 77th minute during the Super Eagles’ World Cup qualifier game against Angola on August 12, at the National Stadium, Lagos and was rushed to hospital where he finally passed on.
About five fans died the same day at the overcrowded 40,capacity stadium, as the Eagles won the World Cup qualifier under chaotic conditions.
On a day that makes it 34 years after his sudden death, fans in a chat with The PUNCH said Okwaraji&#;s memory would forever remain with those who watched him play.
Ganiu Yusuf said, “I was privileged to watch Okwaraji play the very day he died and I can say I can never forget that moment. It was a scary moment and I was somewhere close to the pitch when I saw him go down.
“But truth be told, we never thought that was the end of him. Very skilful and maybe the best of his time.
“He will never be forgotten by those who watched him play then and maybe not by this generation who didn’t watch him.”
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Samuel Okwaraji
Nigerian footballer
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Career
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