William Okpara
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Goalkeeper
William Okpara: profile
William Okpara (born 7 May 1968 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Okpara started out at ACB Lagos in 1987. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries between 1987 and 2005. The busiest spell of his career was at Orlando Pirates F.C. (1989–2005): 374 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 431 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Okpara represented Nigeria (1996–1998), earning 5 caps and scoring 0 goals. He also played for Nigeria at under-17 and under-20 level.
Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1996 (aged about 28)
- Club career
- 1987–2005 (19 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Nigeria and South Africa
- Club goals per game
- 0.00 (0 in 431)
- Latest move
- Nigeria national futsal team (1992)
- Shares a birthday with
- Seko Fofana, Simy and Serge Gakpé (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–1989 | ACB Lagos |
56 | 0 | |
| 1989–2005 |  Orlando Pirates F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 374 | 0 |
| 1992 | Nigeria national futsal team |
1 | 0 | |
| Total | 431 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Nigeria U17 |
Under-17 | – | – |
| 1987 | Nigeria U20 |
Under-20 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996–1998 | Nigeria |
Senior | 5 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is William Okpara?
William Okpara was born on 7 May 1968, which makes him 58 years old.
Where was William Okpara born?
William Okpara was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Which national team does William Okpara play for?
William Okpara played international football for Nigeria. He has 5 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has William Okpara played for?
William Okpara's recorded clubs are ACB Lagos, Orlando Pirates F.C. and Nigeria national futsal team.
What position does William Okpara play?
William Okpara played as a goalkeeper.
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