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Sam Okoye (1 May 1980 – 31 August 2005) was a Nigerian football goalkeeper who represented Nigeria during the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship.
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Samuel Okoye | ||
| Date of birth | 1 May 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Lagos, Nigeria | ||
| Date of death | 31 August 2005 (aged 25) | ||
| Place of death | Tehran, Iran | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1998–2004 | Enugu Rangers | ||
| 2004–2005 | Enyimba | ||
| 2005 | Sorkhpooshan | ||
| National team | |||
| 1999 | Nigeria U19 | ||
| 2003 | Nigeria | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Death
Four months after his 25th birthday, whilst living in Tehran, he reportedly died there after a few days illness. The cause and circumstances of his death have not been adequately elucidated and Iranian authorities did not release his remains for repatriation and burial in Nigeria until May 2006.[1] The duo of Daniel Olerum and Sunny Okoye disclosed from the Iranian capital, Tehran that officials of Sorkh Poushan FC have agreed to foot the flight bills of the late footballer.[1][2]
References
- "Nigeria: Okoye's Body Released by Iran". iranproleague.net. 17 May 2006. Retrieved 25 January 2010.
- "Okoye's corpse suffers more delay". Daily Sun. Nigeria. 29 May 2006. Retrieved 25 January 2010.
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