Richard Daddy Owubokiri
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Forward
Richard Daddy Owubokiri: profile
Richard Daddy Owubokiri (born 16 July 1961 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.
Owubokiri made the step into senior football with Sharks F.C. in 1978. He played for 12 clubs in 6 countries between 1978 and 1997. The busiest spell of his career was at Boavista F.C. (1991–1994): 92 appearances and 50 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 250 appearances and 138 goals.
At international level, Owubokiri represented Nigeria (1982–1992), earning 23 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against South Africa on 10 October 1992 (World Cup Qualification).
Port Harcourt has produced 47 footballers in our database, including Taribo West, Sunday Oliseh and Finidi George.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1982 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 1992 – aged 31 (match)
- Club career
- 1978–1997 (20 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 6: Nigeria, Brazil, France, Portugal, Qatar and Saudi Arabia
- Club goals per game
- 0.55 (138 in 250)
- Latest move
- Al Hilal SFC (1996)
- Shares a birthday with
- Bruno Ecuele Manga, Azubuike Egwuekwe and Amath Ndiaye Diedhiou (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978–1980 | Sharks F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | 23 |
| 1981–1982 | ACB Lagos |
– | – | |
| 1983 |  America Football Club |
Campeonato Carioca | – | – |
| 1984–1986 | E.C. Vitória |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | – | – |
| 1986–1987 |  Stade Lavallois |
Ligue 2 | 36 | 10 |
| 1987–1988 | FC Metz |
Ligue 2 | 33 | 8 |
| 1988–1989 |  S.L. Benfica |
Primeira Liga | 4 | 0 |
| 1989–1991 | C.F. Estrela da Amadora |
Primeira Liga | 68 | 28 |
| 1991–1994 | Boavista F.C. |
Porto Football Association | 92 | 50 |
| 1994 | E.C. Vitória |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | 9 | 2 |
| 1994–1995 | C.F. Os Belenenses |
Liga Portugal 2 | 8 | 1 |
| 1995–1996 |  Al-Arabi SC |
Qatar Stars League | – | 16 |
| 1996–1997 |  Al Hilal SFC |
Saudi Pro League | – | – |
| Total | 250 | 138 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982–1992 | Nigeria |
Senior | 23 | 1 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 Oct 1992 | Nigeria 4–0 South Africa | 34 | 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
How old is Richard Daddy Owubokiri?
Richard Daddy Owubokiri was born on 16 July 1961, which makes him 65 years old.
Where was Richard Daddy Owubokiri born?
Richard Daddy Owubokiri was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Which national team does Richard Daddy Owubokiri play for?
Richard Daddy Owubokiri played international football for Nigeria. He has 23 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Richard Daddy Owubokiri played for?
Richard Daddy Owubokiri's recorded clubs are Sharks F.C., ACB Lagos, America Football Club, E.C. Vitória, Stade Lavallois, FC Metz, S.L. Benfica, C.F. Estrela da Amadora, Boavista F.C., C.F. Os Belenenses, Al-Arabi SC and Al Hilal SFC.
What position does Richard Daddy Owubokiri play?
Richard Daddy Owubokiri played as a forward.