| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Emmanuel Oguajiofor Okala | ||
| Date of birth | 17 May 1951 | ||
| Place of birth | Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1966–1970 | Onitsha Red Devils | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1971–1980 | Enugu Rangers | ||
| International career | |||
| 1972–1980 | Nigeria[1] | 59 | (0) |
Medal record | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Emmanuel Okala // ⓘ(born May 17, 1951) is a former footballer who played for the Nigerian national football team from 1972 to 1980.[2] He was named "Footballer of the Year" in 1978 after winning the 1980 African Cup of Nations tournament while representing Nigeria.[3]
