Sam Oji
Samuel Udoka Oji (9 October 1985 – 28 August 2021) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre back. Oji was born in City of Westminster, England.
 Oji in 2012 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Samuel Udoka Oji | ||
| Date of birth | 9 October 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Westminster, England | ||
| Date of death | 28 August 2021 (aged 35) | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1] | ||
| Playing position | Centre-back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2004 | Arsenal | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2008 | Birmingham City | 0 | (0) |
| 2005–2006 | → Doncaster Rovers (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2007 | → Bristol Rovers (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2007 | → Leyton Orient (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2008 | Leyton Orient | 11 | (0) |
| 2008–2009 | Hereford United | 4 | (0) |
| 2009 | Ljungskile SK | 5 | (0) |
| 2011–2013 | Tamworth | 39 | (2) |
| 2013–2014 | Limerick | 34 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | Galway United | 23 | (2) |
| 2016–2017 | Worcester City | 25 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Hednesford Town | 38 | (2) |
| 2018–2021 | Highgate United | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Oji played in the Football League for Doncaster Rovers, Bristol Rovers, Leyton Orient and Hereford United. He later played for Tamworth of the Conference Premier.
He then played in the League of Ireland for Limerick and Galway United. Oji joined Highgate United in 2018, and was made assistant manager of that club in July 2021.
Oji died on 28 August 2021 of an illness at the age of 35.[2]
Sam Oji Media
Oji training with Birmingham City in 2006
References
- ↑ "Sam Oji – Limerick FC". Extratime.ie. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ↑ Former League of Ireland footballer Sam Oji dies aged 35
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