Christian Obi (2 January 1967 – 23 August 2024) was a Nigerian football player and manager. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1988 Summer Olympics.[1] Obi died in a traffic collision in Okigwe, on 23 August 2024, at the age of 57.[2][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 2 January 1967 | ||
| Date of death | 23 August 2024 (aged 57) | ||
| Place of death | Okigwe, Nigeria | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| International career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Nigeria | |||
| Managerial career | |||
| 2022–2023 | Heartland | ||
References
edit- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Christian Obi Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ "UPDATED: Heartland lose coach in ghastly crash". 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Former Heartland coach Christian Obi in sudden death after ghastly accident".
External links
edit- Christian Obi at National-Football-Teams.com
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