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Funny Nicknames Of Former Super Eagles Legends And How They Got Them by jesutakewe(f): 12:32pm On Jan 31, 2019 |
FUNNY NICKNAMES OF FORMER SUPER EAGLES LEGENDS AND HOW THEY GOT THEM I know someone who missed a chance to win millions of cash after answering correctly some football related question but failed the one that has to do with ex Nigerian international and their nicknames. The guy was asked: Which former Player is refered to as THE MAN MUST NOT FALL? but guessed it wrongly as Segun Odegbami. The correct answer was said to be ETIM ESIN. This prompted me to do a little read up. Here's 8 funny nicknames of former Nigerian footballers and how they got them. Read more: https://www.legit.ng/1123478-8-funny-nicknames-nigerian-footballers-them.html 1. Nwankwo Kanu (Papilo) No sport lover won't know this. Kanu is arguably Nigeria’s most successful footballer who represented the country at the U-17, U-23 and the senior national team levels. A distinctive attribute from the former Arsenal striker is his wisdom, intelligence and meekness when dealing with people on and off the field, which was how he got the name Papilo from his friends. Although there are claims on the internet that Papillo came about because of the old school kangol aka papa's cap Kanu used to wear off field those days. The name may not have been given to him by fellow team-mates but by Nigerian football fans. 2. Austin Okocha (Jay Jay) Most people actually think Jay jay is his middle name. The name Jay Jay was actually given to his elder brother, Emmanuel, who was a former national team player but as time progressed Austin took over the name from his sibling which now has global recognition. As he became more and more influential on the field of play, his name became so relevant during his playing spells in England to the extent his magical skills was being understudied at Bolton University. An internet user also claims that Jay-Jay was a nickname Okocha picked when he was with frankfurt FC and it was from his fellow German team mates who said Okocha looked like Jay-Jay from the 80's comedy sitcom "Good Times". 3. Stephen Keshi (Big Boss) So far in Nigeria’s footballing history, the captain with the most impeccable leadership qualities was late Stephen Keshi. He was christened the Big Boss by his teammates because he was also involved in the squad selection with former handler Clemens Westerhof before a match. The late Keshi captained virtually all the clubs he played for in Europe because of his leadership qualities and several Nigerian players secured a playing career in Belgium from the former Anderlecht captain. No wonder his leadership made him excel as a coach where he became the second player in Africa to win the Nations Cup as player and as a technical adviser. He also qualified Togo and Nigeria to two respective World Cups. 4. Peter Rufai (Dodo Mayana) Goalkeepers usually derive their names from how safe their hands are but ironically the great Peter Rufai was nicknamed Dodo Mayana, the name of a popular dancer with the legendary Afro Beat king, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Read more: https://www.legit.ng/1123478-8-funny-nicknames-nigerian-footballers-them.html 5. Bright Omokaro (10-10) The circumstance behind Bright Omokaro’s nickname 10-10 was when he delivered a life-threatening tackle to an Algerian player in a semifinal match at Maroc 88’ Africa Cup of Nations. The Green Eagles were reduced to 10-men when Bright came in as a second half substitute. He was told by the then coach Manfred Hoener to tactically take a man out since the Northern African country have used all three substitutions. 8 funny nicknames of former Nigerian footballers and how they got them Bright Omokaro After the incident the commentator became to call it a 10-10 tackle, a name which gained popularity on the teams’ arrival from the tournament. 6. Segun Odegbami (Mathematical Odegbami) The legendary Segun Odegbami was so good that his speed and fast calculated dribbling skills was likened to that of Mathematics. 7. Teslim Balogun (Thunder Balogun) A player of Teslim Balogun’s pedigree became a myth in the Nigerian fold. His left foot often releases a bullet of a shot which has done damages to opposing teams. 8 funny nicknames of former Nigerian footballers and how they got them Teslim Balogun during his playing days He was nicknamed Thunder Balogun because of his power driver which according to reports broke two goalies’ hands while playing in England and killed another goalkeeper after been hit in the stomach (Disputable fact though). 8. Daniel Amokachi (The Bull) Super Eagles ex-international Amokachi was nicknamed 'the bull' because of his speed, physical strength and technique during his playing days. (EDITED) Most of these names were given to them by football commentators eg Ernest Okonkwo, Mitchel Obi and others. Others are Mutiu Adepoju;"The Headmaster"...he was so good with his head. Prince of Monaco - Victor ikpeba Christian Chukwu----Chairman Julius Aghaouwa - Agha Wonder Uche Okechukwu. Gentle giant Tijani Babangida as J5. Finidi George... Finito Godwin Odiye - Mr no way for effective defending. Adokie Amesimaka - chief justice, he was a law student while playing for naija. Allosius Atuegbu was known as block buster for his raw power on the ball. Obafemi Martins - Weapon of mass destruction or Obagoal. Joe Erico - jogo bonito Sunday Oliseh: Mafia boss PICTURE STORY IMAGE 1: Nwankwo Kanu in his times at Arsenal IMAGE 2: Okocha in his times at Bolton IMAGE 3: Stephen Keshi during his playing days IMAGE 4: Peter Rufai, Sunday Oliseh and Stephen Keshi in 1994 AFCON winning squad 14 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Funny Nicknames Of Former Super Eagles Legends And How They Got Them by jesutakewe(f): 12:35pm On Jan 31, 2019 |
MORE PICTURE STORIES: IMAGE 1: Bright Omokaro IMAGE 2: Segun Odegbami during his playing days IMAGE 3: Teslim Balogun during his playing days IMAGE 4: Amokachi shows so much strength to get away from a tackle 2 Likes
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Re: Funny Nicknames Of Former Super Eagles Legends And How They Got Them by GOFRONT(m): 12:36pm On Jan 31, 2019 |
Which nickname will I give to Yakubu Ayegbeni?? 21 Likes |
Re: Funny Nicknames Of Former Super Eagles Legends And How They Got Them by majamajic(m): 12:43pm On Jan 31, 2019 |
most of these names were given to them by commentator Emmanuel Okonkwo, too bad he didn't get some ink here. 23 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Funny Nicknames Of Former Super Eagles Legends And How They Got Them by jesutakewe(f): 1:01pm On Jan 31, 2019 |
Why not think of the many goals he scored for us and give him a name related to his better records? Lol GOFRONT: 15 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Funny Nicknames Of Former Super Eagles Legends And How They Got Them by KevMitnick: 1:50pm On Jan 31, 2019 |
GOFRONT:Lol... You can give him what you like but I think he was called 'The Yak' in England, which is a large domesticated animal that looks like a bull. Probably because of his physicality when attacking an opposition team. 10 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Funny Nicknames Of Former Super Eagles Legends And How They Got Them by jesutakewe(f): 2:28pm On Jan 31, 2019 |
Was mentioned. majamajic: 1 Like |
Re: Funny Nicknames Of Former Super Eagles Legends And How They Got Them by icon4ss: 5:20pm On Jan 31, 2019 |
GOFRONT: Yakubull or the Yak 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Funny Nicknames Of Former Super Eagles Legends And How They Got Them by icon4ss: 5:21pm On Jan 31, 2019 |
majamajic: Ernest Okonkwo! 10 Likes |
Re: Funny Nicknames Of Former Super Eagles Legends And How They Got Them by majamajic(m): 12:28am On Feb 01, 2019 |
icon4ss:thank u my brother 4 Likes |
Re: Funny Nicknames Of Former Super Eagles Legends And How They Got Them by GOFRONT(m): 9:32am On Feb 01, 2019 |
Hehehe.....You already know where i was tryna head to....But I have forgiven him. 1 Like |
Re: Funny Nicknames Of Former Super Eagles Legends And How They Got Them by jesutakewe(f): 12:05pm On Feb 01, 2019 |
lOL, TO THINK HE IS ONE OF OUR HIGHEST GOAL SCORERS BUT PEOPLE ONLY REMEMBER THE ONE HE MISSED. GOFRONT: 8 Likes |
Re: Funny Nicknames Of Former Super Eagles Legends And How They Got Them by Earthquake1: 12:18pm On Feb 01, 2019 |
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Re: Funny Nicknames Of Former Super Eagles Legends And How They Got Them by naptu2: 3:11pm On Feb 01, 2019 |
majamajic: Ernest Okonkwo |
Re: Funny Nicknames Of Former Super Eagles Legends And How They Got Them by helinues: 3:13pm On Feb 01, 2019 |
Finidi George - Dont start what you cant finish |
Re: Funny Nicknames Of Former Super Eagles Legends And How They Got Them by BafanaBafana: 3:15pm On Feb 01, 2019 |
Obafemi was known as weapon of mass destruction? 3 Likes |
Re: Funny Nicknames Of Former Super Eagles Legends And How They Got Them by Bustincole(m): 3:19pm On Feb 01, 2019 |
10 10 dat story funny die 14 Likes 1 Share
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