Foley Okenla
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Wing half
Foley Okenla: profile
Foley Okenla (born 9 October 1967 in Ibadan, Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a wing half.
Okenla made the step into senior football with Burnley F.C. in 1991. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries between 1991 and 1993. His most appearances came at Birmingham City F.C. (1991–1992), where he made 7 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 18 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Okenla represented Nigeria (1994), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals.
Ibadan has produced 43 footballers in our database, including Mutiu Adepoju, Peter Olayinka and Olarenwaju Kayode.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1994 (aged about 27)
- Club career
- 1991–1993 (3 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: United Kingdom, Belgium and Canada
- Latest move
- Montreal Impact (1993)
- Shares a birthday with
- Patson Daka, Robin Quaison and Asisat Oshoala (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 |  Burnley F.C. |
EFL Championship | 0 | 0 |
| 1991–1992 | Birmingham City F.C. |
EFL Championship | 7 | 1 |
| 1992–1993 |  K.V. Turnhout |
Belgian Second Amateur Division | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 |  Montreal Impact |
North American Soccer League | 7 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Nigeria |
Senior | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Foley Okenla?
Foley Okenla was born on 9 October 1967, which makes him 59 years old.
Where was Foley Okenla born?
Foley Okenla was born in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Which national team does Foley Okenla play for?
Foley Okenla played international football for Nigeria. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Foley Okenla played for?
Foley Okenla's recorded clubs are Burnley F.C., Birmingham City F.C., K.V. Turnhout and Montreal Impact.
What position does Foley Okenla play?
Foley Okenla played as a wing half.
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