Yisa Sofoluwe
Footballer (1967-2021)
Nigeria
Defender
Yisa Sofoluwe: profile
Yisa Sofoluwe (born 28 December 1967 in Abeokuta, Nigeria) was a Nigerian footballer who played as a defender. He died on 9 February 2021.
Sofoluwe started out at Shooting Stars SC in 1982. He played for 3 clubs between 1982 and 1988.
At international level, Sofoluwe represented Nigeria (1983–1988), earning 42 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Kenya on 20 April 1985 (World Cup Qualification).
Abeokuta has produced 6 footballers in our database, including Mudashiru Lawal, Elvis Onyema and Christian Nwachukwu.
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982–1983 | Shooting Stars SC |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 1984–1987 | Abiola Babes |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 1988 | Bridge F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983–1988 | Nigeria |
Senior | 42 | 1 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 Apr 1985 | Nigeria 3–1 Kenya | 89 | 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 Yisa Sofoluwe born?
Yisa Sofoluwe was born in Abeokuta, Nigeria.
Which national team does Yisa Sofoluwe play for?
Yisa Sofoluwe played international football for Nigeria. He has 42 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Yisa Sofoluwe played for?
Yisa Sofoluwe's recorded clubs are Shooting Stars SC, Abiola Babes and Bridge F.C..
What position does Yisa Sofoluwe play?
Yisa Sofoluwe played as a defender.
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