Stephen Keshi
- January 4, 2024
- Soccer Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Stephen Keshi |
| Occupation | Soccer Player |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 23, 1962(1962-01-23) |
| Age | 62 |
| Birthplace | Azare |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Birth City | Bauchi State |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Stephen Keshi Biography
| Name | Stephen Keshi |
| Birthday | Jan 23 |
| Birth Year | 1962 |
| Place Of Birth | Azare |
| Home Town | Bauchi State |
| Birth Country | Nigeria |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Spouse | Kate Keshi (m. ?–2015) |
| Children(s) | Ifeyinwa Keshi, Stephen Keshi Jnr |
Stephen Keshi is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on January 23, 1962 in Azare, Bauchi State, Nigeria. The defender scored 51 goals during his 386-game professional playing career that ran from 1979 until 1998. He was a part of Nigeria’s national team from 1981 to 1995. Nigerian national team from 1981 until 1995.
He as well as Jay Jay Okocha played together for the Nigerian national team.
During his playing career, Keshi earned 60 caps for the Nigerian national football team, making him the nation’s second-most capped player at the time of his retirement. He represented the country at the 1994 FIFA World Cup and the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations, captaining the Super Eagles to victory in the latter. He also played club football in five countries, most notably Belgium, where he won the Belgian league championship with R.S.C. Anderlecht in 1991.
In 1996, he was joined by Augustine Eguavoen, who once coached the Nigerian national team. They played together in California as the backbone of the defence for the short-lived Sacramento Scorpions. Keshi has been a part of the coaching staff for the Nigerian national team, most notably as head coach for the Junior Eagles at the 2001 African Youth Championship which also served as qualification for the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship, without success.
His birthplace was Azare, Nigeria.
Stephen Keshi Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Soccer Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Stephen Keshi is one of the richest Soccer Player from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Stephen Keshi 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
His first professional season at ACB Lagos, appearing in 10 games for the club in 1979.
The striker scored 18 goals over his 99 games for Anderlecht between 1987 and 1991.
Stephen Okechukwu Keshi (23 January 1962 – 7 June 2016) was a Nigerian football defender and manager.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
Stephen Keshi height 6 ft 1 in Stephen weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Stephen Keshi Dating?
According to our records, Stephen Keshi married to Kate Keshi (m. ?–2015). As of December 1, 2023, Stephen Keshi’s is not dating anyone.
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On 16 November 2013, Keshi’s Nigeria secured qualification to the 2014 World Cup by beating Ethiopia 4–1 on aggregate in a play-off. Keshi set a record in African football by being the first African coach to qualify two African nations (Nigeria and Togo) for the World Cup Finals in 2005 and in 2013. He also helped Nigeria become the first country to achieve an African Cup of Nations trophy and World Cup qualification, both in 2013.
Facts & Trivia
Stephen Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Stephen Keshi celebrates birthday on January 23 of every year.
Nigeria progressed to the knockout stage of 2014 World Cup. They started the tournament with a 0–0 draw against Iran, followed by a controversial 1–0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. They lost the final group stage match 2–3 against Argentina, but progressed to the knockout stage, courtesy of a 3–1 win by Bosnia and Herzegovina over Iran. The Super Eagles lost to France in the first knock-out round. After the match, Keshi announced his resignation as Super Eagles coach but later reversed the decision after the Nigerian Football Federation renewed his contract.
What happened to Stephen Keshi?
Keshi had a heart attack and died en route to hospital on 7 June 2016 in Benin City, aged 54. His wife had died the previous December.
Where was Stephen Keshi buried?
Keshi, one of only two Africans to win the Africa Cup of Nations as player and coach, died on June 7, 2016, of cardiac arrest at 54, and was buried on July 29, 2016, in his hometown Ilah, in Delta State.
Who is the present Super Eagle coach?
Jose Peseiro , newly appointed Super Eagles coach.
How old is Stephen Keshi?
54 years (1962–2016)
Which Nigerian coach died recently?
Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles coach Audu Adamu passes away after brief illness. Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed the death of Super Sand Eagles coach Audu Adamu in the early hours of Sunday.