Peter Fregene
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 17 May 1947 | ||
Place of birth | Sapele, Nigeria | ||
Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1968 | Stationery Stores | ||
? | ECN | ||
National team | |||
1966–1983 | Nigeria | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. |
Peter Fregene (born 17 May 1947) is a former Nigerian football goalkeeper.
Career
Born in Sapele, Fregene played club football for Lagos rivals ECN and Stationery Stores F.C. during a career that spanned the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He won the Nigerian FA Cup with both ECN and Stationery Stores.[1][2]
International career
Fregene was the first choice goalkeeper for the Nigeria national football team from 1968 to 1971, before being recalled for the 1982 African Cup of Nations finals.[3] He also represented Nigeria at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.[4]
References
- ↑ Keazor, Ed Emeka (2012). The Federation Cup and Nigerian Football. Storm 360 Limited. ISBN 9781467543217.
- ↑ Odegbami, Segun (8 October 2010). "50 greatest footballers in 50 years of Nigerian football". Super Sport.
- ↑ Orumen, Dudu (19 May 2007). "Where have super goalkeepers gone?". The Nation Online.
- ↑ Audu, Samm (6 June 2009). "Nigeria Legend Peter Fregene To Walk Again After Spinal Cord Op". Goal.com.
External links
- Peter Fregene – FIFA competition record
- Biography at Sports-reference.com
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