About Sam Ojebode
Lived 1945 – 2012 (aged 66–67). Sam Ojebode was a Nigerian association football player.
Samuel Ojebode (14 July 1944 – 4 July 2012) was a Nigerian footballer.
Career Ojebode played for Shooting Stars, where he won the 1976 African Cup Winners' Cup; he also captained the Nigerian national side in three matches at the 1976 African Cup of Nations. He appeared in four FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.
He died on 4 July 2012 from lung cancer.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sam Ojebode?
Nigerian footballer (1945-2012)
When was Sam Ojebode born?
Sam Ojebode was born in 1945 in Oyo.
When did Sam Ojebode die?
Sam Ojebode died on 4 July 2012 in Ibadan.
What was Sam Ojebode's occupation?
Sam Ojebode was an association football player.
What nationality was Sam Ojebode?
Sam Ojebode was Nigerian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sam Ojebode. https://biography.guide/sam-ojebode/
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