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11 / Nigeria · 1990–1999Daniel Amokachi
Everton's physio was still checking Paul Rideout in the 1995 FA Cup semi-final when Amokachi put himself on, against Joe Royle's wishes, and scored twice to sink Tottenham 4-1. Olympic gold followed in 1996, with his equaliser in the final against Argentina, on top of the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations, that FA Cup, and the first goal ever scored in the Champions League, for Club Brugge in November 1992. Career record: 44 caps and 13 goals for Nigeria; club career at Club Brugge K.V., Everton, Beşiktaş J.K..
Career record
| 1989–1990 | Ranchers Bees |
| 1990–1994 | Club Brugge K.V. |
| 1994–1996 | Everton |
| 1996–1999 | Beşiktaş J.K. |
| 2001–2001 | US Créteil-Lusitanos |
| 2002–2002 | Colorado Rapids |
| 2005–2005 | Nasarawa United |
| Nigeria | 44 caps, 13 goals |
Sources
- Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
- Caps · Nigeria checked 4 October 2026
- Goals · Nigeria checked 4 October 2026
Shared the era
Nigeria legends whose careers overlapped Amokachi's
Around Amokachi in the almanac
One rank above: Vincent Enyeama at #10.
One rank below: Emmanuel Amunike at #12.
Nigeria's editorial top five: Jay-Jay Okocha · Nwankwo Kanu · Rashidi Yekini · Finidi George · Sunday Oliseh.