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Aloysious Atuegbu
Personal information
Full name Aloysious Ikem Atuegbu
Date of birth (1953-04-29)29 April 1953
Place of birth Jos, Nigeria
Date of death 25 May 2008(2008-05-25) (aged 55)
Height 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000–1976 Mighty Jets
1976–0000 Enugu Rangers
0000–0000 Ranchers Bees
International career
1974–1981 Nigeria 53 (7)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of May, 2008

Aloysious Ikem Atuegbu (29 April 1953 – 25 May 2008) was a Nigerian football player. Nicknamed "Blockbuster" for his ferocious shots, he was a stalwart on the Super Eagles offense from 1975 until 1981, winning 60 caps.

After retirement he got into coaching, including a stint with the Nigeria under-17 national football team. At his death he was coaching Keffi United FC.

References

  1. Aloysius Atuegbu – International Appearances

External links

Nigeria squads
Nigeria squad – 1980 African Cup of Nations winners (1st title)
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Nigeria football squad – 1980 Summer Olympics
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