Kenneth Olayombo
Nigerian footballer (1947-2013)
Nigeria
Forward
Kenneth Olayombo: profile
Kenneth Olayombo (born 29 August 1947 in Calabar, Nigeria) was a Nigerian footballer who played as a forward. He died on 3 July 2013.
At international level, Olayombo represented Nigeria (1968–1976). Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Congo on 5 August 1972 (World Cup Qualification). He also played for Nigeria at under-23 level.
Calabar has produced 13 footballers in our database, including Terem Moffi, Ndifreke Udo and Alaba Jonathan.
Key facts
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Nigeria U23 |
Under-23 | 2 | 2 |
| 1968–1976 | Nigeria |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Aug 1972 | Nigeria 2–1 Congo | 66 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 10 Feb 1973 | Nigeria 2–3 Ghana | 15 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Kenneth Olayombo born?
Kenneth Olayombo was born in Calabar, Nigeria.
Which national team does Kenneth Olayombo play for?
Kenneth Olayombo played international football for Nigeria.
What position does Kenneth Olayombo play?
Kenneth Olayombo played as a forward.