Tunde Bamidele, also known by his nickname Rock of Gibraltar (13 May 1953 – 1997) was a Nigerian former footballer who played as a defender for Nigeria in the 1978 African Cup of Nations and in 1980 Summer Olympics. He also played for Raccah Rovers of Kano.

Tunde Bamidele
Personal information
Date of birth (1953-05-13)13 May 1953
Place of birth Nigeria
Date of death 1997
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Taraba United of Yola - (-)
International career
1978–1982 Nigeria[1] 35 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Bamidele played club football for Taraba FC.[2]

He played for the Nigeria national football team at the 1980 and 1982 African Cup of Nations finals.

References

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  1. ^ Nigeria - Record International Players
  2. ^ Solaja, Femi (18 January 2008). "Nigeria: The dead heroes". This Day.
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