About Tunde Bamidele
Lived 1953 – 1997 (aged 43–44). Tunde Bamidele was a Nigerian association football player.
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.
Career Bamidele played club football for Taraba FC.
He played for the Nigeria national football team at the 1980 and 1982 African Cup of Nations finals.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tunde Bamidele?
Nigerian footballer (1953-1997)
When was Tunde Bamidele born?
Tunde Bamidele was born on 13 May 1953 in Nigeria.
When did Tunde Bamidele die?
Tunde Bamidele died in 1997.
What was Tunde Bamidele's occupation?
Tunde Bamidele was an association football player.
What nationality was Tunde Bamidele?
Tunde Bamidele was Nigerian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tunde Bamidele. https://biography.guide/tunde-bamidele/
MLA: "Tunde Bamidele." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tunde-bamidele/.
Chicago: "Tunde Bamidele." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tunde-bamidele/.
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