Thompson Oliha

Thompson Oliha
Personal information
Full nameThompson Oliha
Date of birth4 October 1968
Place of birthBenin City, Nigeria
Date of death30 June 2013 (aged 44)
Place of deathIlorin, Nigeria
Playing positionMidfielder
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
1985–1987Bendel Insurance
1988-1991Iwuanyanwu Nationale
1992-1994Africa Sports
1994-1995Maccabi Ironi Ashdod21(1)
1995-1996Antalyaspor20(4)
National team
1988–1994Nigeria31(2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Thompson Oliha (4 October 1968 - 30 June 2013) was a Nigerian professional football midfielder who played for clubs in Africa and Europe during an injury-shortened career.

Club career

He played for Bendel Insurance (1985-1987), Iwuanyanwu Nationale (1988-1991), Africa Sports (1992-1993), Maccabi Ironi Ashdod F.C. (1993-1994) and Antalyaspor (1994-1995).[1][2] As a player, he was known for his powerful shots and abilities in the air. Oliha retired at the age of 27, as a result of a serious knee injury.[3]

International career

Oliha made a total of 31 appearances for the full Nigeria national football team, scoring two goals. He made his international debut in 1990, in a game against Senegal and made his last appearance at the 1994 FIFA World Cup, as a late substitute against Italy.[4]

Oliha also played at the 1987 FIFA World Youth Championship.

Death

Oliha died due to complications from malaria on 30 June 2013. At the time of his death he was an assistant coach for the Kwara Football Academy.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "THOMPSON OLİHA". Turkish Football Federation. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
  2. ↑ Thompson Oliha at National-Football-Teams.com
  3. ↑ "Nigerians ’re too impatient – Oliha". Sunday Champion. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
  4. ↑ Thompson Oliha – FIFA competition record
  5. ↑ Thompson Oliha is dead - Supersport.com

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