Peter Anieke (2 March 1946 – 20 April 2015) was a Nigerian international footballer. He played as a midfielder.

Career

Anieke grew up in Jos where he played football for St Mulumba's College. In 1965, he joined Plateau United and after the Challenge Cup final against ECN Football Club (Now PHCN) in Lagos, Adebajo, Stationery stores owner became interested in signing him and in the 1967 he joined them. He won the Challenge Cup with Stationary Stores Football Club in 1967 and 1968. His goal scoring exploits earned him the nickname ‘Eusebio of Africa’.[2]

References

  1. ^ Nigeria - Record International Players
  2. ^ Okpara, Christian (27 April 2015). "Anieke, African Eusebio, Was Second to No Other Player". The Guardian.


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Anieke
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