Okey Isima
Nigerian footballer (1956-2013)
Nigeria
Defender
Okey Isima: profile
Okey Isima (born 24 August 1956 in Kano, Nigeria) was a Nigerian footballer who played as a defender. He died on 18 February 2013.
He played for 2 clubs in 2 countries.
At international level, Isima represented Nigeria (1978–1985), earning 20 caps and scoring 3 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Egypt on 15 March 1980 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Kano has produced 36 footballers in our database, including Sani Kaita, Dickson Etuhu and Henry Uche Agbo.
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Vitória S.C. |
Primeira Liga | – | – |
| — | Enugu Rangers |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978–1985 | Nigeria |
Senior | 20 | 3 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 Mar 1980 | Nigeria 1–0 Egypt | 15 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 6 Jul 1985 | Nigeria 1–0 Tunisia | 77 | 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 Okey Isima born?
Okey Isima was born in Kano, Nigeria.
Which national team does Okey Isima play for?
Okey Isima played international football for Nigeria. He has 20 caps and 3 goals on record.
Which clubs has Okey Isima played for?
Okey Isima's recorded clubs are Vitória S.C. and Enugu Rangers.
What position does Okey Isima play?
Okey Isima played as a defender.