Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | April 29, 1953 | ||
Place of birth | Jos, Nigeria | ||
Date of death | 25 May 2008 | (aged 55)||
Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
Playing position | forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
Mighty Jets | |||
– | Enugu Rangers | ||
– | Ranchers Bees | ||
National team‡ | |||
1975–1981 | Nigeria | 60 (?) | |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
Aloysius Atuegbu (April 29, 1953 – May 25, 2008) was a Nigerian football player. Nicknamed "Blockbuster" for his ferocious shots he was a stalwart on the Super Eagles offense from 1975 until 1981, winning 60 caps.
After retirement he got into coaching, including a stint with the Nigeria under-17 national football team. At his death he was coaching Keffi United FC.