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

Thompson Oliha

Personal information
Full name	Thompson Oliha
Date of birth	(1968-10-04)4 October 1968
Place of birth	Benin City, Nigeria
Date of death	30 June 2013(2013-06-30) (aged 44)
Place of death	Ilorin, Nigeria
Position(s)	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1985–1987	Bendel Insurance
1988–1991	Iwuanyanwu Nationale
1992–1994	Africa Sports
1994–1995	Maccabi Ironi Ashdod	21	(1)
1995–1996	Antalyaspor	20	(4)
National team
1988–1994	Nigeria	31	(2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Oliha played for Bendel Insurance (1985–1987), Iwuanyanwu Nationale (1988–1991), Africa Sports (1992–1993), Maccabi Ironi Ashdod (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 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.^{[citation needed]}

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

External links

• Thompson Oliha at National-Football-Teams.com

На других языках

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- [en] Thompson Oliha

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[fr] Thompson Oliha

Thompson Oliha est un footballeur nigérian né le 4 octobre 1968 à Benin City, et mort le 30 juin 2013 (à 44 ans)[1].

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[it] Thompson Oliha

Thompson Oliha (Benin City, 4 ottobre 1968 – Ilorin, 30 giugno 2013) è stato un calciatore nigeriano, di ruolo centrocampista.

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[ru] Олиха, Томпсон

То́мпсон Оли́ха (англ. Thompson Oliha; 4 октября 1968, Бенин-Сити — 30 июня 2013, Илорин) — нигерийский футболист, полузащитник.

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