Sam Okoye
Footballer
Nigeria
Goalkeeper
Sam Okoye: profile
Sam Okoye (born 1 May 1980 in Lagos, Nigeria) was a Nigerian footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He died on 31 August 2005.
Okoye made the step into senior football with Enugu Rangers in 1998. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries between 1998 and 2005.
At international level, Okoye represented Nigeria (2003). He also played for Nigeria at under-20 level.
Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2003 (aged about 23)
- Club career
- 1998–2005 (8 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Nigeria and Iran
- Latest move
- Sorkhpooshan Delvar Afzar F.C. (2005)
- Shares a birthday with
- Marc-Vivien Foé, Jean-Christophe Bahebeck and Sammy Ameobi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2004 | Enugu Rangers |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 2004–2005 | Enyimba International F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 2005 |  Sorkhpooshan Delvar Afzar F.C. |
Azadegan League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Nigeria U20 |
Under-20 | 5 | 7 |
| 2003 | Nigeria |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Sam Okoye born?
Sam Okoye was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Which national team does Sam Okoye play for?
Sam Okoye played international football for Nigeria.
Which clubs has Sam Okoye played for?
Sam Okoye's recorded clubs are Enugu Rangers, Enyimba International F.C. and Sorkhpooshan Delvar Afzar F.C..
What position does Sam Okoye play?
Sam Okoye played as a goalkeeper.
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