Sam Ojebode
Nigerian footballer (1945-2012)
Nigeria
Full-back
Sam Ojebode: profile
Sam Ojebode (born 14 July 1944 in Oyo, Nigeria) was a Nigerian footballer who played as a full-back. He died on 4 July 2012.
At international level, Ojebode represented Nigeria. Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against DR Congo on 1 March 1976 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Oyo has produced 4 footballers in our database, including Ikechukwu Ezeh, Najeem Olukokun and Adeshina Ayodele.
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Shooting Stars SC |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Nigeria |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (3)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Mar 1976 | Nigeria 4–2 DR Congo | 37 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 6 Mar 1976 | Morocco 3–1 Nigeria | 81 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 10 Jul 1977 | Nigeria 4–0 Ivory Coast | 56 (pen) | 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 Ojebode born?
Sam Ojebode was born in Oyo, Nigeria.
Which national team does Sam Ojebode play for?
Sam Ojebode played international football for Nigeria.
Which clubs has Sam Ojebode played for?
Sam Ojebode's recorded clubs are Shooting Stars SC.
What position does Sam Ojebode play?
Sam Ojebode played as a full-back.