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Okonkwo was known for his unique ability to give nicknames to Nigerian players.
Ernest Okonkwo was a renowned Nigerian football commentator known for his unique style and insightful commentary during the late 20th century.
He famously coined the nickname "Mr. Mathematical" for former Super Eagles player Segun Odegbami due to his impressive skills on the field.
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Who is Ernest Okonkwo
Ernest Okonkwo was a renowned Nigerian sports commentator and journalist who worked at Radio Nigeria. He passed away on August 7, 1990.
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Okonkwo was indeed a legendary sports commentator from Nigeria. His ability to paint vivid pictures with words and bring the game to life for listeners was unmatched.
He was known for his captivating commentary style that transported audiences to the heart of the action, even if they were not physically present at the stadium.
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Some of his famous commentaries lines include:
"Iron Gate Emmanuel Okala throws the ball to 'Chairman' Christian Chukwu. Chukwu taps the ball to the 'Dean of Defence' Yisa Sofoluwe; Sofoluwe sends a telegraphic pass to 'Midfield Maestro' Mudashiru Lawal. Muda Lawal dribbles two defenders and sends the ball to 'Mathematical' Segun Odegbami."
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"Odegbami dilly-dallies, shilly-shallies, and locates 'Elastic' Humphrey Edobor. The storm is gathering near the opponent's goal area and it would soon rain a goal. Edobor turns quickly to the right and returns the ball to Odegbami. Odegbami kicks the ball towards 'Quick Silver' Sylvanus Okpala who shoots an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile from outside the penalty box. It is a goal, it is a goal, Nigeria has scored."
"He beats Christian Chukwu, he beats Christian Madu, he beats Christian Nwokocha. He beats three Christians in a row! Who is this man? He must be a Muslim. Oh! It's Shefiu Mohammed sending a diagonal pass to Baba Otu Mohammed."
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"Okey Isima, with a short pass to Sylvanus Okpala. They both play in Portugal. The can communicate in Igbo, they can communicate in English, they can communicate in Portuguese and they just communicated with the ball."
"Nigeria has scored Nigeria" (after Godwin Odiye's own goal against Tunisia in 1977)."
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Ernest Okonkwo was indeed known for his unique ability to give nicknames to Nigerian players.
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These nicknames often reflected the players' playing styles, personalities, or physical attributes. Some of the most famous nicknames he coined include:
Segun Odegbami- Mathematical
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Sylvanus Okpala- Quick Silver
Yisa Sofoluwe- Dean of Defense
Adokiye Amiesimaka- Chief Justice
Emmanuel Okala- Tallest
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Christian Chukwu- Chairman
Aloysius Atuegbu- Blockbuster
Kelechi Emetole- Caterpillar
Okonkwo's nicknames became popular among Nigerian football fans and are still remembered today.
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