Moses Effiong
Nigerian association football player
Nigeria
Goalkeeper
1959Born
2Clubs
165Height (cm)
Moses Effiong: profile
Moses Effiong (born 4 October 1959 in Nigeria) was a Nigerian footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He died on 26 January 2025.
He played for 2 clubs.
At international level, Effiong represented Nigeria. He also played for Nigeria at under-23 level.
Nigeria has produced 383 footballers in our database, including Momodu Mutairu, Derick Ogbu and Kingsley Madu.
Key facts
- Height
- 165 cm — taller than 8% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Shares a birthday with
- Moussa Wagué, Thompson Oliha and Jackson Muleka (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Shooting Stars SC |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| — | Sharks F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Nigeria U23 |
Under-23 | – | – |
| — | Nigeria |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Moses Effiong born?
Moses Effiong was born in Nigeria.
Which national team does Moses Effiong play for?
Moses Effiong played international football for Nigeria.
Which clubs has Moses Effiong played for?
Moses Effiong's recorded clubs are Shooting Stars SC and Sharks F.C..
How tall is Moses Effiong?
Moses Effiong is 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) tall.
What position does Moses Effiong play?
Moses Effiong played as a goalkeeper.
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