RIP Thompson Oliha 'Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder'

Thompson Oliha

The Ex-Super Eagles Star left early this morning (30/06/2013).

Thompson Oliha (born 4 October 1968 in Benin City, Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian professional football midfielder who played for clubs in Africa and Europe during an injury-shortened career.

•Club career

•He played for Bendel Insurance (1985-1987),

•Iwuanyanwu Nationale (1988-1991),

•Africa Sports (1992-1993), Maccabi Ironi

•Ashdod F.C. (1993-1994) and

•Antalyaspor (1994-1995).

•As a player, he was known for his powerful shots and abilities in the air. Oliha retired at the age of 27, as a result of a serious knee injury.

Oliha played at the 1987 FIFA World Youth Championship, he made a total of 31 appearances for the Nigeria National football team, scoring two goals. He made his international debut in 1990, in a game against Senegal and made his last appearance at the 1994 FIFA World Cup, as a late substitute against Italy.

May his soul rest in peace.