Samuel Okwaraji; Tribute to an Hero

Nigerian news has it that, Samuel Okwaraji would have been 55 today. Samuel will always be remembered as a hero who died during the course of playing for the betterment of his country

Samuel Okwaraji was born May 19, 1964 to Janet and David Okwaraji in Imo State, Nigeria. He was a brilliant student who got his Masters degree in International law from the Pontifical Lateran University, Rome. However, chose to pursue his passion for football

On August 12, 1889, Samuel collapsed on the pitch at the 77 minutes game held at the Lagos stadium during the 1990 World cup against Angola.

An autopsy revealed that he died from a congestive heart failure. He was 25 years old.

During his lifetime, he had a successful career in Europe, he played for AS Roma (1984-1985), NK Dinamo Zagreb (1985-1986), Austria Klagenfurt (1986-1987), VfB Stuttgart (1987-1989) and SSV Ulm 1846 (loan) (1987-1988).

Samuel Okwaraji after making the Green eagles Squad in 1988, and playing against the indomitable Lions from Cameron in the Nation's Championship. He went ahead to play in the world cup against Angola, where he collapsed and died ten minutes prior to the end of the game.

Google also paid their tribute to the hero with this doodle. Doodle only visible in Nigeria.

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