Samuel Opone
Nigerian association football player (1942-2000)
Nigeria
Defender
1942Born
1Int'l goals*
172Height (cm)
Samuel Opone: profile
Samuel Opone (born 13 June 1942 in Sapele, Nigeria) was a Nigerian footballer who played as a defender. He died in 2000.
At international level, Opone represented Nigeria. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Sudan on 3 October 1969 (World Cup Qualification).
Sapele has produced 5 footballers in our database, including Peter Fregene, Prince Obus Aggreh and Isaac Boye.
Key facts
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Nigeria |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 Oct 1969 | Sudan 3–3 Nigeria | 72 | 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 Samuel Opone born?
Samuel Opone was born in Sapele, Nigeria.
Which national team does Samuel Opone play for?
Samuel Opone played international football for Nigeria.
How tall is Samuel Opone?
Samuel Opone is 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
What position does Samuel Opone play?
Samuel Opone played as a defender.
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