Garba Lawal
Garba Lawal is a Nigerian footballer known for his versatility on the field.
He won an Olympic gold medal with Nigeria in 1996 and played in two FIFA World Cups.
Lawal had a successful club career, particularly at Roda JC in the Netherlands.
Биография
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Garba Lawal is a former professional footballer from Nigeria, known for his versatility on the field. He began his career at Bridge F.C. in 1993, where he showcased his talent as a midfielder. His skills soon took him to Espérance Sportive de Tunis in Tunisia, followed by a significant stint at Roda JC in the Netherlands from 1996 to 2002, where he enjoyed considerable success.
International Career
Lawal was a key player for the Nigeria national team from 1993 to 2006, participating in two FIFA World Cups in 1998 and 2002. He played a crucial role in Nigeria's historic 3–2 victory over Spain in their opening match of the 1998 World Cup. Additionally, he was part of the squad that won the Olympic gold medal in 1996 and represented Nigeria in four African Cup of Nations tournaments, scoring in three of them.
Post-Playing Career
After retiring from professional play, Lawal transitioned into coaching and management. He served as an assistant coach for Lobi Stars F.C. and later became the team coordinator for the Nigeria U17 national team. In February 2014, he was appointed general manager of Kaduna United, further contributing to the development of football in Nigeria. Lawal remains active in the technical department of the Nigeria Football Federation, continuing to influence the sport in his home country.
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Карьера и клубы
Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Lawal goal.
In August 2009, Lawal was named as the assistant coach of Lobi Stars F.C. In the same year, he was employed as team coordinator for the Nigeria U17 national team. In February 2014 he was appointed general manager at Kaduna United.
As a player, Lawal had his most successful time at Roda JC in the Eredivisie, in the Netherlands. He also played for Julius Berger F.C. in Nigeria and Chinese side Changsha Ginde. In August 2009, he announced his return as a player-coach for Makurdi side Lobi Stars, He was named general manager of Kaduna United in February 2014.
Lawal is regarded as one of the most versatile players in the Nigeria national team of the 1990s and early 2000s often being used for any position ranging from defence to attack on the left wing. Lawal took part at the FIFA World Cups in 1998, where he played a key role in the 3–2 win over Spain in Nigeria's first match of the tournament, and in 2002. He won the Olympic gold medal in 1996. He represented Nigeria at four editions of African Cup of Nations: 2000, 2002, 2004 and 2006, scoring in all but the first.
- Club
- IF Elfsborg (2004–2004)
- Club
- C.D. Santa Clara (2004–2005)
- Club
- Roda JC Kerkrade (1996–2002)
- Club
- Lobi Stars F.C. (2009–2012)
- Club
- Espérance Sportive de Tunis (1995–1996)
- Club
- Guangzhou City F.C. (2007–2007)
- Club
- PFC Levski Sofia (2002–2003)
- Club
- Bridge F.C. (1993–1995)
- Club
- G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis (men's association football) (2005–2006)
- Club
- Bridge F.C. (2007–2007)
- Club
- Nigeria men's national football team (1993–2006)
- Club
- PFC Levski Sofia (2002–2003)
- National team
- Nigeria
Клубы
- Bridge F.C.1993–1995
- Nigeria men's national football team1993–2006
- Espérance Sportive de Tunis1995–1996
- Roda JC Kerkrade1996–2002
- PFC Levski Sofia2002–2003
- PFC Levski Sofia2002–2003
- C.D. Santa Clara2004–2005
- IF Elfsborg2004–2004
- G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis (men's association football)2005–2006
- Bridge F.C.2007–2007
- Guangzhou City F.C.2007–2007
- Lobi Stars F.C.2009–2012
Играл вместе с
Aaron Samuel OlanareGuangzhou City F.C. · 2014–2016
Abbas HassanIF Elfsborg · 2005–2010- Abbas HassanIF Elfsborg · 2013–2015
Abdelaziz Ben TifourEspérance Sportive de Tunis · 1945–1946
Abdelhamid HergalEspérance Sportive de Tunis · 1992–1993
Abdelkader BedraneEspérance Sportive de Tunis- Abdelkader Ben HassenEspérance Sportive de Tunis
- Abdelmalek CherradEspérance Sportive de Tunis · 2004–2004
- Abderrahmane MezianeEspérance Sportive de Tunis
Abderrazak HamdallahGuangzhou City F.C. · 2014–2015
Abdiel ArroyoC.D. Santa Clara · 2018–2019- Abdoulaye SissokoEspérance Sportive de Tunis · 2015
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Идентификаторы и алиасы
Garba Lawal is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a winger. From 2014 to 2015, he was general manager at Kaduna United. He is with the technical department of the Nigeria Football Federation.
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