Legendary Nigeria football commentator late Ernest Okonkwo coined nicknames for most of Nigeria footballers , which stuck to them nicely. He referred to:
1. Emmanuel Okala – Man Mountain.
2. Christian Chukwu – Chairman.
3. Segun Odegbami – Mathematical.
4. Mudashiru Lawal – Midfield Maestro.
5. Adokiye Amesiemeka – Chief Justice.
6. Uwem Ekarika – Harmattan.
7. Aloysius Atuegbu – Blockbuster.
8. Teslim Balogun – Thunder.
9. Sylvanus Okpala – Quicksilver.
10. Idowu Otubusin – Slow Poison.
11. Christian Madu – Penalty Specialist.
12. Emmanuel Osigwe – The man with bullets shot.
13. Stephen Keshi – Big Boss.
14. Etim Esin – African Maradona.
15. Yisa Sofoluwe – Dean of Defence.
16. Rashidi Yekini – Gangling and Dazzling.
17. Ayo Ogunlana – Freekick Specialist.
18. Samson Ozogula – Zion Train.
19. Nosa Osadolor – Iron Bender.
20. Louis Igwilo – Commander of football.
21. Benjy Nzeakor – Wing Wizard.
22. Dominic Iorfa – Human Express.
23. Bright Omokaro – Ten – Ten.
24. Collins Ebitimi – Barbwire.
25. Emeka Ezeugwu – Destroyer.
26. Oladimeji Lawal – Mesmerizing Winger.
27. Tarila Okorowanta – Master Dribbler.
28. Felix Owolabi – Owo Blow.
29. Friday Elaho – Elastic Elaho.
30. Henry Nwosu – Schoolboy International.
31. Nigeria vs Soviet Union U20 World Cup Quarter final game 1989 – Damman Miracle.
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