Full name Samuel Elijah 1986–1992 Utility Bombers Name Samuel Elijah | Playing position Role Footballer Years Team Height 1.73 m | |
Date of birth (1969-11-14) 14 November 1969 (age 46) People also search for Mohammed A. Muhammed, Yayale Ahmed, Abdul Ahmed Ningi | ||
Samuel Elijah (born 14 November 1969), popularly known as Samuel "Prophet" Elijah is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder. He was a member of the Nigeria U-20 team that competed at the 1989 FIFA World Youth Championship.
Early life and career
Born in Bauchi State Nigeria, Samuel started playing football while in primary school and went on to play for companies like Kaduna Textile Limited and Lead Way Insurance in 1985 during his secondary school days.
In 1989, he was part of the Nigeria U-20 team that placed second at the 1989 FIFA World Youth Championship. He went on to gain his first cap as a senior player in a match against Togo.
References
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