Godfrey Oboabona facts for kids
Obabona with Çaykur Rizespor in 2013
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| Full name | Godfrey Itama Oboabona | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 16 August 1990 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Ondo, Nigeria | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2010 | Rising Stars | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 2010–2013 | Sunshine Stars | |||||||||||||||
| 2013–2017 | Çaykur Rizespor | 96 | (5) | |||||||||||||
| 2017–2018 | Al-Ahli | 9 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2018–2019 | Gorica | 14 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2020 | FC Dinamo Batumi | 11 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| International career‡ | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2016 | Nigeria | 39 | (1) | |||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:57, 26 December 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20:00, 13 November 2015 (UTC) |
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Godfrey Itama Oboabona is a former professional footballer from Nigeria. He was born on August 16, 1990. Godfrey played as a centre-back, which is a defensive position in football.
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Godfrey Oboabona's Club Career
Starting His Journey in Nigeria
Godfrey Oboabona began his football career in his home country, Nigeria. He was born in Ondo City. His first professional club was Sunshine Stars. He played for them from 2010 to 2013.
Playing in Europe and Asia
In August 2013, Godfrey made a big move to Europe. He signed a four-year contract with Çaykur Rizespor, a football club in Turkey. He was very excited about this transfer, calling it a "dream move." He played for Çaykur Rizespor until 2017.
After his time in Turkey, Godfrey moved to Saudi Arabia. He joined Al-Ahli in 2017 and played there for one season. In September 2018, he returned to Europe. He joined HNK Gorica in the Croatian First Football League, which is the top football league in Croatia.
Later, in February 2020, Godfrey signed with FC Dinamo Batumi. This club is located in Georgia.
Representing Nigeria: International Career
Godfrey Oboabona also played for his country, Nigeria. He made his first appearance for the Nigerian national team in 2012. He played in important matches, including those for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
He was chosen to be part of Nigeria's team for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. This is a major football tournament for African countries. Nigeria won this competition in 2013, making Godfrey a champion!
Godfrey also represented Nigeria in other big tournaments. He was selected for the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. He also played in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, which is one of the biggest football events in the world. In 2016, he was considered for Nigeria's team for the Summer Olympics.
Awards and Honours
Godfrey Oboabona has received special recognition for his contributions.
He was made a Member of the Order of the Niger. This is an important honour given by the Nigerian government to people who have done great things for their country.
See also
In Spanish: Godfrey Oboabona para niños
