Thompson Oliha
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Career & Clubs
Oliha played for Bendel Insurance (1985–1987), Iwuanyanwu Nationale (1988–1991), Africa Sports (1992–1993), Maccabi Ironi Ashdod (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 team, scoring two goals. He made his international debut in 1988, in a game against Cameroon 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.
- Club
- Heartland F.C. (1988–1991)
- Club
- Bendel Insurance F.C. (1985–1987)
- Club
- Africa Sports d'Abidjan (1992–1994)
- Club
- Maccabi Ironi Ashdod F.C. (1994–1995)
- Club
- Antalyaspor (1995–1996)
- Club
- Nigeria men's national football team (1988–1994)
- National team
- Nigeria
Clubs
- Bendel Insurance F.C.1985–1987
- Heartland F.C.1988–1991
- Nigeria men's national football team1988–1994
- Africa Sports d'Abidjan1992–1994
- Maccabi Ironi Ashdod F.C.1994–1995
- Antalyaspor1995–1996
Played together with
Abdul Kader KeïtaAfrica Sports d'Abidjan · 1999–2000
Abdülkadir ÖmürAntalyaspor · 2025–2026- Abiodun BaruwaHeartland F.C. · 1993–1994
Adam BuksaAntalyaspor · 2023–2024
Admir MehmediAntalyaspor · 2022–2023- Ali JasimAntalyaspor · 2023–2023
Ali ZitouniAntalyaspor · 2007–2012
Andrea PoliAntalyaspor · 2021–2022
Anton FerdinandAntalyaspor · 2013–2014- Benedict IrohaBendel Insurance F.C. · 1989–1989
- Benedict IrohaHeartland F.C. · 1990–1990
Benjamin AngouaAfrica Sports d'Abidjan · 2004–2006
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Identifiers & aliases
Thompson Oliha was a Nigerian professional footballer who played as a midfielder for clubs in Africa and Europe during an injury-shortened career.
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