Samuel Okwaraji
Nigerian footballer (1964-1989)
Nigeria
Midfielder
Samuel Okwaraji: profile
Samuel Okwaraji (born 19 May 1964 in Orlu, Nigeria) was a Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder. He died on 12 August 1989.
Okwaraji made the step into senior football with GNK Dinamo Zagreb in 1985. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries between 1985 and 1989. The busiest spell of his career was at SSV Ulm 1846 (1987–1988): 28 appearances and 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 29 appearances and 5 goals.
At international level, Okwaraji represented Nigeria (1988–1989), earning 8 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Cameroon on 17 March 1988 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Orlu has produced 5 footballers in our database, including Chiamaka Cynthia Nnadozie, Fredrick Ogechi Okwara and Mohammed Aliyu.
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–1986 |  GNK Dinamo Zagreb |
Croatian Football League | 1 | 0 |
| 1986–1987 |  FC Kärnten |
Austrian Regional League Central | – | – |
| 1987–1988 |  SSV Ulm 1846 |
Fußball-Regionalliga Südwest | 28 | 5 |
| 1987–1989 | SSV Ulm 1846 Fußball |
2. Bundesliga | – | – |
| 1987–1989 | VfB Stuttgart |
Bundesliga | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 29 | 5 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1989 | Nigeria |
Senior | 8 | 1 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 Mar 1988 | Cameroon 1–1 Nigeria | 2 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Samuel Okwaraji born?
Samuel Okwaraji was born in Orlu, Nigeria.
Which national team does Samuel Okwaraji play for?
Samuel Okwaraji played international football for Nigeria. He has 8 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Samuel Okwaraji played for?
Samuel Okwaraji's recorded clubs are GNK Dinamo Zagreb, FC Kärnten, SSV Ulm 1846, SSV Ulm 1846 Fußball and VfB Stuttgart.
What position does Samuel Okwaraji play?
Samuel Okwaraji played as a midfielder.
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