Samuel Okpodu (born 7 October 1962) is a Nigerian football manager.[1]
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1962-10-07) 7 October 1962 (age 59) | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Maryland Bobcats (head coach) | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1981–1984 | NC State Wolfpack | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1988 | Orlando Lions | ||
National team | |||
1979–1981 | Nigeria | ||
Teams managed | |||
1988–1993 | NC State Wolfpack (assistant) | ||
1993–2002 | Virginia Tech Hokies | ||
2002–2003 | Nigeria Women | ||
2004–2011 | Newberry Wolves | ||
2021– | Maryland Bobcats | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Okpodu was the head coach of the Nigeria women's national team at the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup.
In March 2021, Okpodu was named head coach of Maryland Bobcats FC in the National Independent Soccer Association.[2]
Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Soccer Player of the Year | |
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Player of the Year (1970–2003) |
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Offensive Player of the Year (2004– ) | |
Defensive Player of the Year (2004– ) | |
Midfielder of the Year (2016– ) |
Nigeria squad – 2002 African Women's Championship winners (5th title) | ||
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Nigeria squad – 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup | ||
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