Segun Odegbami

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Patrick Olusegun Odegbami, often shortened to Segun Odegbami (born August 27, 1952 in Lagos), was a Nigerian football forward, who was brought up in the northern city of Jos, Plateau State. He won 46 caps and scored 23 goals for his country, and guided Nigeria to its first African Nations title at the 1980 African Nations Cup.

Nicknamed Mathematical, he was famous for his skill on the ball, speed and precision of his crosses from the right wing. He played for IICC Shooting Stars of Ibadan his entire career, from 1970 to 1984. His last game was the 1984 African Champions Cup final defeat to Zamalek of Egypt. His younger brother, Wole Odegbami, is also a former national team player. He is currently a columnist in Nigeria.