Augustine Eguavoen
Nigerian footballer and manager
Nigeria
Defender
Augustine Eguavoen: profile
Augustine Eguavoen (born 19 August 1965 in Benin City, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a defender.
Eguavoen's senior club career began in 1985 at ACB Lagos. He played for 8 clubs in 7 countries since 1985. His most appearances came at K.V. Kortrijk (1990–1994), where he made 95 appearances and scored 7 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 240 appearances and 19 goals.
At international level, Eguavoen represented Nigeria (1986–1998), earning 53 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Benin City has produced 42 footballers in our database, including Yakubu, Victor Ikpeba and Julius Aghahowa.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1986 (aged about 21)
- Countries played in
- 7: Nigeria, Belgium, Spain, United States, Russia, Malta and South Africa
- Club goals per game
- 0.08 (19 in 240)
- Height
- 192 cm — taller than 95% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Sliema Wanderers F.C. (1998)
- Shares a birthday with
- Florentin Pogba, Ali Ahamada and Florentino Luís (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–1986 | ACB Lagos |
– | – | |
| 1986–1990 |  KAA Gent |
Belgian Pro League | 77 | 10 |
| 1990–1994 | K.V. Kortrijk |
Belgian Pro League | 95 | 7 |
| 1994–1995 |  CD Ourense |
Segunda División B | 10 | 0 |
| 1995–1996 | K.V. Kortrijk |
Belgian Pro League | 27 | 1 |
| 1996 |  Sacramento Scorpions |
– | – | |
| 1997–1998 |  FC Torpedo Moscow |
Russian First League | 25 | 1 |
| 1998–2001 |  Sliema Wanderers F.C. |
Maltese Premier League | 6 | 0 |
| — |  Black Leopards F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| Total | 240 | 19 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–1998 | Nigeria |
Senior | 53 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Augustine Eguavoen?
Augustine Eguavoen was born on 19 August 1965, which makes him 61 years old.
Where was Augustine Eguavoen born?
Augustine Eguavoen was born in Benin City, Nigeria.
Which national team does Augustine Eguavoen play for?
Augustine Eguavoen played international football for Nigeria. He has 53 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Augustine Eguavoen played for?
Augustine Eguavoen's recorded clubs are ACB Lagos, KAA Gent, K.V. Kortrijk, CD Ourense, Sacramento Scorpions, FC Torpedo Moscow, Sliema Wanderers F.C. and Black Leopards F.C..
How tall is Augustine Eguavoen?
Augustine Eguavoen is 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) tall.
What position does Augustine Eguavoen play?
Augustine Eguavoen played as a defender.
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