About Sam Ibiam
Lived 1925 – 2015 (aged 90). Sam Ibiam was a Nigerian association football player.
Sam Henshaw Ibiam (4 April 1925 – 2 December 2015), popularly known as The Black Magnet during his playing days, was a Nigerian footballer who played as a goalkeeper for the pioneer Nigerian national football team who were regarded as the "1949 UK Tourists". He retired from international football in 1958.
Playing career Sam Ibiam's career came to limelight while with the Port Harcourt XI. In recognition of his achievements, Sam Ibiam was honored during the "First National Sports Award for Sports Heroes and Heroines of Yesteryear".
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sam Ibiam?
Nigerian footballer (1925-2015)
When was Sam Ibiam born?
Sam Ibiam was born on 4 April 1925 in Ebonyi State.
When did Sam Ibiam die?
Sam Ibiam died on 2 December 2015 in Ebonyi State.
What was Sam Ibiam's occupation?
Sam Ibiam was an association football player.
What nationality was Sam Ibiam?
Sam Ibiam was Nigerian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sam Ibiam. https://biography.guide/sam-ibiam/
MLA: "Sam Ibiam." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sam-ibiam/.
Chicago: "Sam Ibiam." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sam-ibiam/.
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