Daniel Amokachi

Quick Facts

Full Name	Daniel Amokachi
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 30, 1972(1972-12-30)
Age	52
Birthplace	Kaduna
Country	Nigeria
Birth City	Kaduna State
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Daniel Amokachi Biography

Daniel Amokachi is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on December 30, 1972 in Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Nigerian ex-soccer player, who played for his nation at tournaments like in 1998 and 1994 FIFA World Cup. Also, he was a winner of the FA Cup with Everton in 1995.

He as well as He and Vincent Kompany are both multiple-time winners of the Belgian Ebony Shoe for being the best African player in Belgian Pro League. are both multiple winner of the Belgian Ebony Shoe, which is awarded to the top African player in the Belgian Pro League.

Amokachi, nicknamed “The Bull”, was discovered while playing for Ranchers Bees by Nigerian national team coach Clemens Westerhof, who brought the talented player to the 1990 African Nations Cup, and soon Amokachi moved to play for Club Brugge in Belgium. He competed in the new format of the Champions League, and became the first player to score in the competition, after his goal secured a 1–0 win in the opening match in the group stage against CSKA Moscow. Performing well in Belgium and at the 1994 World Cup, Everton became interested in Amokachi and their manager Mike Walker signed him for a fee of £3,000,000 ($4,700,000).

He has been a technical director since 2006. With World Cup performances, he was third in the African Footballer of the Year award three times. As a forward, he was known for his speed, technique and physical strength, which earnmed him the nicknames Black Bull and Black Train. Amokachi, who is also very popular and well known in his country, contributed to Nigeria’s top two tournaments to the World Cup along with his attack partner Emmanuel Amunike. Amokachi scored the first goal of the UEFA Champions League with Club Brugge on 25 November 1992, beating CSKA Moscow 1–0.

He got married to a woman known as Nadia in the year 1995. They have two children called Nazim as well as Kalim.

Daniel Amokachi Net Worth

Daniel Amokachi is one of the richest Soccer Player from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Daniel Amokachi 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The club he started his career in was the Ranchers Bees in 1989.

He was appointed assistant manager of the Nigerian national team after his career as a player.

Daniel Owefin Amokachi (born 30 December 1972) is a Nigerian former professional footballer, and former assistant manager of the Nigeria national football team.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Daniel Amokachi Dating?

According to our records, Daniel Amokachi married to Nadia Amokachi. As of December 1, 2023, Daniel Amokachi’s is not dating anyone.

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After leaving Beşiktaş in 1999, his playing career more or less ended. He signed with 1860 Munich, but the contract was cancelled after he failed a medical test. In turn he was rejected by Tranmere Rovers for the same reason. Amokachi trained with French second division side US Créteil, but the deal was hampered by injuries. American MLS team Colorado Rapids signed him in 2002, but seeing he was not fit enough they released him before a single match was played. He went to play in the United Arab Emirates, but was denied again due to his medical condition.

Facts & Trivia

Daniel Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Daniel Amokachi celebrates birthday on December 30 of every year.

In 2015, Amokachi managed Ifeanyi Ubah, resigning after five weeks in the post. In January 2016, he was named as manager of JS Hercules. 4 February 2020, Amokachi was named as Nigeria’s football ambassador by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd).

Top Facts about Daniel Amokachi

1. Daniel Amokachi is a retired Nigerian footballer.
2. He was born on December 30, 1972 in Kaduna, Nigeria.
3. Amokachi played as a striker for several clubs including Club Brugge and Everton.
4. He scored the first goal in the final of the 1995 UEFA Champions League for Ajax Amsterdam.
5. Amokachi won two African Cup of Nations titles with Nigeria in 1994 and 2013 (as assistant coach).
6. He also played in three FIFA World Cups with Nigeria (1994, 1998, and 2002).
7. In total, he scored 13 goals for the Nigerian national team.
8. After retiring from playing, Amokachi became a coach and managed several teams including Nigeria’s national team.
9. He is currently serving as an ambassador for the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
10. Amokachi has been honored with various awards including being named one of Africa’s greatest players by Pelé in 2004.

What is the state of origin of Daniel Amokachi?

Daniel Owefin Amokachi is a former Nigerian footballer and former assistant manager of the Nigerian Super Eagles team. He was born to Mr. and Mrs. Amen Amokachi on December 30th, 1972, in Kaduna State, Nigeria.

Who scored the first UEFA Champions League goal?

The first European Cup match took place on 4 September 1955, and ended in a 3–3 draw between Sporting CP and Partizan. The first goal in European Cup history was scored by João Baptista Martins of Sporting CP.

Is Daniel Amokachi still married?

Amokachi is married to a Tunisian woman and has twin sons named Kalim and Nazim, both of whom are currently in the Besiktas youth academy.

How old is Nwankwo?

45 years (August 1, 1976)

Did Daniel Amokachi have private jet?

Daniel Amokachi’s private jet In the 1990s, he was the first Nigerian footballer to acquire a private jet. He claimed that he was in Nigeria to see his sick mother while he played football for Besiktas, and his club had a crucial match in Istanbul, Turkey.