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Godwin Okpara (born 20 September 1972) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a defender. He was part of the Nigeria national team squads that participated in the 1998 FIFA World Cup, 2000 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2000 Summer Olympics.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 20 September 1972 | ||
| Place of birth | Obaku, Imo, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1989 | Obanta United | ||
| 1989–1991 | K. Beerschot V.A.C. | 21 | (0) |
| 1991–1996 | Eendracht Aalst | 88 | (5) |
| 1996–1999 | Strasbourg | 96 | (6) |
| 1999–2001 | Paris Saint-Germain | 19 | (0) |
| 2001–2004 | Standard Liège | 67 | (1) |
| National team | |||
| 1991–2001 | Nigeria | 18 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Okpara was outstanding[1] at the 1989 U-17 World Championship, and moved to Belgian club Beerschot. After some years of relative success playing for Eendracht Aalst, including winning the Belgian Ebony Shoe, he moved to play in France for RC Strasbourg and Paris Saint-Germain. While at Strasbourg he won the Coupe de la Ligue in 1997, playing in the final.[2] His second season with PSG was miserable,[3] making him return to Belgium and Standard Liège. Okpara retired after the 2003–04 season.
Prison
In August 2005, Okpara was arrested by French police on charges of raping his 13-year-old adopted daughter.[4] He was found guilty and imprisoned in June 2007 for thirteen years. His wife, Linda Okpara, was sentenced to 15 years in jail for torture of the same girl.[5][6]
References
- "Pele's boy, Okpara reminisces career success, setbacks". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 21 August 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
- "RC Strasbourg Alsace - Girondins de Bordeaux". ligue1.com. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
- "Nigeria: Okpara - Fall of a Super Eagles Star".
- "Nigeria's Okpara in French jail". BBC. 24 August 2005. Retrieved 23 February 2008.
- "Former Nigerian football player sentenced to 13 years for rape". Soccerway. 1 June 2007. Retrieved 23 February 2008.
- "Okpara sentenced to jail for rape". BBC. 23 February 2008. Retrieved 23 February 2008.
External links
- Godwin Okpara at National-Football-Teams.com
- Nigerian Players
Nigeria squad – 1998 FIFA World Cup | ||
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Nigeria men's football squad – 2000 Summer Olympics | ||
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Nigeria squad – 2000 African Cup of Nations runners-up | ||
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На других языках
- [en] Godwin Okpara
[fr] Godwin Okpara
Godwin Okpara, né le 20 septembre 1972 à Ogbaku, est un footballeur professionnel nigérian qui évoluait au poste de défenseur central. Il a été incarcéré en France pour viol sur mineure. Il a été remis en liberté après avoir purgé sa peine de dix ans de prison. Il vit aujourd'hui au Nigeria.[it] Godwin Okpara
Godwin Okpara (Lagos, 20 settembre 1972) è un ex calciatore nigeriano, di ruolo difensore.[ru] Окпара, Годвин
Годвин Окпара (англ. Godwin Okpara; родился 20 сентября 1972 года в Обаку, Нигерия) — нигерийский футболист, защитник. Известен по выступлениям за «Страсбур» и сборной Нигерии. Участник Олимпийских игр 2000 года в Сиднее. Участник Чемпионата мира 1998 года.Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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