Segun Odegbami
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Forward
Segun Odegbami: profile
Segun Odegbami (born 27 August 1952 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.
Odegbami made the step into senior football with Shooting Stars SC in 1970.
At international level, Odegbami represented Nigeria (1976–1981), earning 47 caps and scoring 22 goals. Our match database lists 10 of his international goals; the first came against Sierra Leone on 30 October 1976 (World Cup Qualification).
Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970–1984 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976–1981 | Nigeria |
Senior | 47 | 22 |
International goals (10)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 Oct 1976 | Nigeria 6–2 Sierra Leone | 25 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 25 Jul 1977 | Ivory Coast 2–2 Nigeria | 74 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 8 Oct 1977 | Nigeria 4–0 Egypt | 54 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 8 Oct 1977 | Nigeria 4–0 Egypt | 67 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 5 Mar 1978 | Nigeria 4–2 Burkina Faso | 44 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 6 | 5 Mar 1978 | Nigeria 4–2 Burkina Faso | 82 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 7 | 8 Mar 1978 | Ghana 1–1 Nigeria | 33 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 8 | 8 Mar 1980 | Nigeria 3–1 Tanzania | 85 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 9 | 22 Mar 1980 | Nigeria 3–0 Algeria | 2 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 10 | 22 Mar 1980 | Nigeria 3–0 Algeria | 42 | 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
How old is Segun Odegbami?
Segun Odegbami was born on 27 August 1952, which makes him 74 years old.
Where was Segun Odegbami born?
Segun Odegbami was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Which national team does Segun Odegbami play for?
Segun Odegbami played international football for Nigeria. He has 47 caps and 22 goals on record.
Which clubs has Segun Odegbami played for?
Segun Odegbami's recorded clubs are Shooting Stars SC.
What position does Segun Odegbami play?
Segun Odegbami played as a forward.