Samuel Okwaraji R.I.P.
Professional Footballer
Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria • Born 0000-00-00 • Died 1989-08-12 • Nigerian
In memoriam — Samuel Okwaraji passed away on 1989-08-12. Their legacy lives on.
Biography
Samuel Okwaraji was a Nigerian professional footballer who played as a midfielder for the Nigerian national team. He tragically collapsed and died during a World Cup qualifier match against Angola at the Lagos National Stadium. His death led to significant improvements in medical facilities at Nigerian stadiums.
Fun Facts
He held a law degree and was pursuing a postgraduate degree.
He played professionally in clubs across Europe including VfB Stuttgart.
A FIFA World Cup qualifier was his final match.
A statue was erected in his honor in Lagos.