Former Super Eagles midfielder, Thompson Oliha, has died at
44 years of age.
Oliha was born in October 1968 in Benin City, Nigeria and died
in the early hours of Sunday 30th June ,2013
Until his death, Oliha was one of the coaches at the Kwara State
Football Academy in Ilorin After retiring early at the age of 27 due to a knee
injury that marred his career.
He was said to have slumped in the toilet and rushed lifeless to the hospital by his wife this morning, the doctor said.
Oliha played for clubs in Africa and Europe at the prime of
his career.
He played for Bendel Insurance (1985-1987), Iwuanyanwu
Nationale (1988-1991), Africa Sports (1992-1993), Maccabi Ironi Ashdod F.C.
(1993-1994) and Antalyaspor (1994-1995).
As a player, he was known for his powerful shots and
abilities in the air.
Oliha’s wish during his life time as narrated by his close
friends and family was for the federal government to fulfil the promise of a
house General Sani Abacha promised the Super Eagles for winning the Tunisia
1994 Nations Cup. Sadly, he did not see that come true in his life time.
Oliha becomes the third player to die among the much
celebrated Nigeria 1994 squad, joining Uche Okafor and Rashidi Yekini in the
great beyond.
May his soul rest in peace...amen
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