Niyi Ogunlana
Footballer
Nigeria
Midfielder
Niyi Ogunlana: profile
Niyi Ogunlana (born 14 August 1984 in Minna, Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Ogunlana's senior club career began in 1997 at Kwara United F.C.. He played for 2 clubs between 1997 and 2006. The busiest spell of his career was at Kwara United F.C. (1997–2001): 31 appearances and 6 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 72 appearances and 8 goals.
Minna has produced 3 footballers in our database, including Yakubu Alfa and Mohammed Shuaib.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1997–2006 (10 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.11 (8 in 72)
- Latest move
- Kwara United F.C. (2004)
- Shares a birthday with
- Jay-Jay Okocha, Samson Siasia and Diagné Fallou (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2001 | Kwara United F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | 31 | 6 |
| 2001–2003 | Katsina United FC |
Nigeria National League | 25 | 0 |
| 2004–2006 | Kwara United F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | 16 | 2 |
| Total | 72 | 8 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Niyi Ogunlana?
Niyi Ogunlana was born on 14 August 1984, which makes him 42 years old.
Where was Niyi Ogunlana born?
Niyi Ogunlana was born in Minna, Nigeria.
Which clubs has Niyi Ogunlana played for?
Niyi Ogunlana's recorded clubs are Kwara United F.C. and Katsina United FC.
What position does Niyi Ogunlana play?
Niyi Ogunlana played as a midfielder.
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