Nigerian footballer (1985–2011)
Olubayo Adefemi (13 August 1985 – 18 April 2011) was a Nigerian professional footballer who last played for Skoda Xanthi. He also played for the Nigeria National Football Team[2]
International career
Adefemi represented his country at the 2008 Olympic Games, playing all the games and scoring a goal in a semifinal match against Belgium. He was a member of the Nigerian Under 20 team that came second behind a Lionel Messi-led Argentina at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship in the Netherlands. Adefemi played 5 out of Nigeria's six matches, scoring 1 goal against Morocco in the semi-final.[3]
Adefemi made his Senior National Team debut against Ireland on 29 May 2009. Adefemi played his second senior game against France in a game that Nigeria won.[4]
Statistics
Death
On 18 April 2011 Olubayo died in a car crash while driving on Egnatia Odos, near the city of Kavala, Greece.[5][6] He was on his way to Nigeria in order to finalise details of his wedding.[7]
Titles
- Vice World Champion 2005 U-20
- Israeli F.A cup winner with Hapoel Tel Aviv 2006
- Silver Medal 2008 Olympics
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