Aloysius Atuegbu
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 29 April 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 (29 April 1953 – 25 May 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.
External links
- Olympic Bio
- Aloysius Atuegbu – FIFA competition record
- http://www.supereaglesnation.com/Records.asp
- Obituary
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