Former Nigeria Super Eagles’ mid fielder, Thompson Oliha is dead.He died at the age of 44.
The midfield who was among the 1994 victorious Super Eagles’ squad that won the Nations cup in Tunisia died in the early hours of
Sunday, June 30 at the Yusjib industrial medicare hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State.
Thompson Oliha was born on October 4 1968 in Benin City and he is a retired Nigerian professional football star who played for clubs in Africa and Europe during an injury shortened career.
Until his death, Oliha was the head coach of the Kwara Football Academy (KFA) in Ilorin, Kwara State.
He was even in charge of KFA’s 3-0 friendly win over a team who came from Mali on Saturday evening at the Academy premises.
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 made a total of 31 appearances for the full 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.
Oliha also played at the 1987 FIFA World Youth Championship.
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