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Godfrey Oboabona

b. 1990

Nigerian footballer

Association football player
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About Godfrey Oboabona

Born 1990. Godfrey Oboabona is a Nigerian association football player.

Club career Oboabona was born in Ondo City, and began his professional career with local club Sunshine Stars In August 2013, the BBC claimed there was speculation linking him with a move to English side Arsenal, a claim denied by both Oboabona and Sunshine Stars chairman Mike Odoko.

Later that month, he signed a four-year contract with Turkish club Çaykur Rizespor. He described the transfer as a "dream move." In September 2018, Oboabona joined HNK Gorica in the Croatian First Football League.

In February 2020 he signed for Georgian club FC Dinamo Batumi.

International career Oboabona made his international debut for Nigeria in 2012, He was called up to Nigeria's 23-man squad for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.

He was selected for Nigeria's squad at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, and the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Oboabona was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born
16 September 1990, Akure
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Nigeria
Also known as
Godfrey Itama Oboabona

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Godfrey Oboabona?

Nigerian footballer

When was Godfrey Oboabona born?

Godfrey Oboabona was born on 16 September 1990 in Akure.

What is Godfrey Oboabona's occupation?

Godfrey Oboabona is an association football player.

What nationality is Godfrey Oboabona?

Godfrey Oboabona is Nigerian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Godfrey Oboabona

· Wikidata: Q3177363

· DBpedia: Godfrey Oboabona

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