Emmanuel Okala

Stalwart GK Right-footed clutch

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1951

Clubs

Enugu Rangers

#28

Editorial rank of 33 for Nigeria

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Known for size and command of his penalty area. Biggest achievements: 1980 AFCON winner, 1978 African Footballer of the Year by France Football, Enugu Rangers icon.

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Around Okala in the almanac

One rank above: Chidi Nwanu at #27.

One rank below: Thompson Oliha at #29.

Nigeria's editorial top five: Jay-Jay Okocha · Nwankwo Kanu · Rashidi Yekini · Finidi George · Sunday Oliseh.