How many caps did Thompson Oliha win for Nigeria?

Thompson Oliha won 31 caps for Nigeria, scoring 2 goals.

Which clubs did Thompson Oliha play for?

Bendel Insurance (1985–1987), Heartland (1988–1991), Africa Sports d'Abidjan (1992–1994), Maccabi Ironi Ashdod (1994–1995), Antalyaspor (1995–1996).

Where does Thompson Oliha rank among Nigeria's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Thompson Oliha #29 of Nigeria's 33 greatest players of all time, in the Stalwart tier.

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Nigeria · 1993–94

Thompson Oliha

Stalwart CM, also CDM, CAM Right-footed playmakercreator

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1968–2013

Clubs

Bendel Insurance, Maccabi Ironi Ashdod, Antalyaspor

#29

Editorial rank of 33 for Nigeria

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Twenty minutes into a qualifier in Lagos on 25 September 1993, Oliha put Nigeria ahead against Ivory Coast, and the 4-1 win that followed carried them toward their first World Cup. He won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia, played at USA 94, collected league titles with Iwuanyanwu Nationale, and made 31 appearances for Nigeria before a knee injury ended his career at 27. Career record: 31 caps and 2 goals for Nigeria; club career at Bendel Insurance, Maccabi Ironi Ashdod, Antalyaspor.

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Career record

1985–1987	Bendel Insurance
1988–1991	Heartland
1992–1994	Africa Sports d'Abidjan
1994–1995	Maccabi Ironi Ashdod
1995–1996	Antalyaspor
Nigeria	31 caps, 2 goals

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Around Oliha in the almanac

One rank above: Emmanuel Okala at #28.

One rank below: Ogenyi Onazi at #30.

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