Nigeria is one of the most respected African countries in terms of football. Many great football players have come out of Nigeria since the country gained independence in 1960. It is important to note the fact that there are some Nigerian football players who have a statue in the country. Let us carefully look at some of them......READ THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
1. Daniel Anyiam
He is one of the most respected personalities in the history of Nigerian football. This is because of the fact that he was the vice-captain of the first ever Nigerian national team. There is a statue that was built in honour of the numerous achievements of Daniel Anyiam. This statue is located at a football stadium in Owerri. This stadium is known as the Dan Anyiam Stadium. Below are some pictures of Daniel Anyiam’s statue located in Owerri, Imo State.
2. Samuel Okwaraji
Okwaraji was one of the most talented players in Nigeria. He represented the Nigerian national team on eight occasions before he passed on. It is important to note that Samuel Okwaraji passed on during a FIFA World Cup qualification match between Nigeria and Angola in 1989. There is a statue of Samuel Okwaraji at the gate of the National Stadium, Lagos.