Obed Ariri
- January 9, 2024
- Association Football Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Obed Ariri |
| Occupation | Association Football Player |
| Date Of Birth | Apr 4, 1956(1956-04-04) |
| Age | 68 |
| Birthplace | Owerri |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Birth City | Imo State |
| Horoscope | Aries |
Obed Ariri Biography
| Name | Obed Ariri |
| Birthday | Apr 4 |
| Birth Year | 1956 |
| Place Of Birth | Owerri |
| Home Town | Imo State |
| Birth Country | Nigeria |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
Obed Ariri is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on April 4, 1956 in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
Ariri was enrolled at Clemson in 1977 when Clemson football coach Charlie Pell was in dire need of a kicker. Dr. Ibrahim allowed Ariri to try out only if he agreed to continue to play soccer. Pell agreed, and Ariri went on to nail every attempt thus securing his place as the kicker for the Tigers. His scholarship was shifted to football and Pell insisted that Obed forget about soccer. Ariri never kicked a football until he was at Clemson.
In 1979 Ariri was granted permission to play in the 1979 NCAA Division I National Soccer Championships at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Tigers lost 3–2 to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Ariri’s performance during the game led to a job offer with the Chicago Sting of the North American Soccer League, where he made four appearances during the 1980 season.
Obed Ariri Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Association Football Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Obed Ariri is one of the richest Association Football Player from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Obed Ariri 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Obed Chukwuma Ariri (born April 4, 1956) is a Nigerian-born former placekicker of American football in the National Football League for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Redskins. He also played in the United States Football League for the Washington Federals and in the Arena Football League for the Miami Hooters. Ariri was born in Nigeria, and his middle name Chukwuma means “God Only Knows”. He became a skilled soccer player and was scouted by Clemson University’s soccer coach Ibrahim M. Ibrahim. After watching him play in Nigeria, Ibrahim offered Ariri a soccer scholarship to Clemson on the spot. He is distinguished as being the first Nigerian to play in the National Football League.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
Obed Ariri height 5 ft 9 in Adebayo weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Obed Ariri Dating?
According to our records, Obed Ariri is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Obed Ariri’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Adebayo Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Obed Ariri celebrates birthday on April 4 of every year.