Solomon Okpako
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Solomon Arrow-Men Okpako | ||
| Date of birth | May 1, 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Abraka, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Mamelodi Sundowns | ||
| Number | 88 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2005 | Bendel United | ||
| 2006–2010 | Kano Pillars | ||
| 2010–2011 | Panionios | ? | (?) |
| 2011– | Mamelodi Sundowns | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18 May 2011. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Solomon Okpako (born 1 May 1990 in Abraka, Delta State) is a Nigerian footballer who currently plays for South African Premier Soccer League side Mamelodi Sundowns.
Career
Okpako started his career 2003 on the youth side for Bendel United and was at age 15 promoted to the senior team.[1] He left after his one season to sign for Nigeria Premier League club Kano Pillars F.C. in January 2006.[2]
International career
Okpako was called into camp for the Nigeria U-20 team prior to the 2009 FIFA World Youth Championship in Egypt but did not make coach Samson Siasia's final squad.[3] He was called up for the camp prior to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa under Coach Lars Lagerback after helping the Eagles B team win the 2010 WAFU Cup.[4]
References
- ↑ Oladoye, Bolade; Sola Babarinsa (2010-04-20). "Mixed reactions greet Lagerback's list". Next. Retrieved 2010-05-20.
- ↑ "Lagerback names a mixed Nigerian squad". African Soccer Union. Retrieved 2010-05-20.
- ↑ 2010-04-20 15:06 (2010-04-20). "Okpako: Siasia made me a better player". Kickoff. Retrieved 2010-05-20.
- ↑ Utaka, six home-based stars for Lagerback's 44-man camp
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