Godwin Odiye

Godwin Odiye
Personal information
Full name Godwin Odiye
Date of birth 1956
Place of birth Nigeria
Playing position Defender
Youth career
1978–1982 San Francisco Dons
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
?–? Nestle
?–? National Bank of Lagos
1983–1994 Greek-Americans
National team
1976–1980 Nigeria
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Godwin Odiye (born 1956) is a former Nigeria international football defender.

Career

Odiye began playing club football in Nigeria for non-league sides Nestle and National Bank of Lagos.[1] In 1978, Odiye was recruited by University of San Francisco to play collegiate soccer. Odiye moved to the United States to attend college and after graduating in 1983, he played for a local semi-professional club Greek-American A.C. which he would help win the 1985 and 1994 U.S. Open Cup.[2]

Odiye made several appearances for the senior Nigeria national football team, including FIFA World Cup qualifying matches, and played at the 1976 and 1980 African Cup of Nations finals. He is well-known for scoring an own goal in a 1978 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Tunisia.[3]

References

  1. ^ "The complicated hero - Introducing a man called Odiye". Nigeria Village Square. July 16, 2008. http://www.nigeriavillagesquare.com/articles/suya-spot/the-complicated-hero-introducing-a-man-called-odiye.html. 
  2. ^ Hakala, Josh (October 5, 2010). "The US Open Cup Final: 1914-2010". TheCup.us. http://thecup.us/the-open-cup-final-1914-present/. 
  3. ^ Jensen, Mike (April 28, 1994). "A Chance To Redeem Himself Godwin Odiye Hopes To Alter His Dubious Standing In Nigerian Soccer". Philadelphia Inquirer. http://articles.philly.com/1994-04-28/sports/25864522_1_nigerian-soccer-world-cup-blunders. 

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