Sam Garba
Nigerian association football player (1948-1978)
Nigeria
Forward
Sam Garba: profile
Sam Garba (born 22 December 1947 in Nigeria) was a Nigerian footballer who played as a forward. He died on 31 July 1978.
Garba's senior club career began in 1963 at Mighty Jets F.C..
At international level, Garba represented Nigeria (1965–1973), earning 17 caps and scoring 5 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Ghana on 18 May 1969 (World Cup Qualification).
Nigeria has produced 383 footballers in our database, including Momodu Mutairu, Derick Ogbu and Kingsley Madu.
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963–1974 | Mighty Jets F.C. |
Nigeria National League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965–1973 | Nigeria |
Senior | 17 | 5 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 May 1969 | Ghana 1–1 Nigeria | 19 | 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 Sam Garba born?
Sam Garba was born in Nigeria.
Which national team does Sam Garba play for?
Sam Garba played international football for Nigeria. He has 17 caps and 5 goals on record.
Which clubs has Sam Garba played for?
Sam Garba's recorded clubs are Mighty Jets F.C..
How tall is Sam Garba?
Sam Garba is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Sam Garba play?
Sam Garba played as a forward.