| Fullname | Sam Henshaw Ibiam |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 4 April 1925 |
| Death date | 2 December 2015 (aged 90) |
| Birth place | Nigeria |
| Youthclubs 1 | Calabar XI |
| Youthclubs 2 | Port Harcourt XI |
| Years 1 | 1949–1952 |
| Clubs 1 | Railway F.C. |
| Clubs 2 | Pan Bank F.C. |
| Clubs 3 | SCOA XI |
| Years 4 | 1954–1958 |
| Clubs 4 | Africa Great Olympics |
| Years 5 | 1958–1960 |
| Clubs 5 | Onitsha Redoutable |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
| Nationalyears 1 | 1949–1958 |
| Nationalteam 1 | Nigeria |
Sam Henshaw Ibiam (4 April 1925 – 2 December 2015), popularly known as The Black Magnet during his playing days, was a Nigerian footballer who played as a goalkeeper for the pioneer Nigerian national football team who were regarded as the "1949 UK Tourists".[1] He retired from international football in 1958.[2]
Playing career
Sam Ibiam's career came to limelight while with the Port Harcourt XI.[3] In recognition of his achievements, Sam Ibiam was honored during the "First National Sports Award for Sports Heroes and Heroines of Yesteryear".[3]
Coaching career
After his retirement from football in 1960, Sam served as head coach for the Aba XI team before proceeding to the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation.[3]
Honours
International
- Jalco Cup – 1958
Death
Sam died on December 2, 2015, at his residence in Ebonyi State, Nigeria.[4]
References
- ^ Tope Adeboboye (3 February 2010). "Pathetic: Nigeria's first goalkeeper lives in squalor in Ebonyi village". Sports World. Retrieved 4 September 2015.[dead link]
- ^ "Historical Pix; Meet Sam Ibiam, Nigeria's First Goalkeeper Who Once Conceded 5 Goals In 9 Years For Nigeria". National Helm. 17 April 2015. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
- ^ Kunle Solaja (11 January 2011). "Sam Ibiam:Nigeria's first Goalkeeper". SuperSports. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
- ^ "First Nigerian goalkeeper, Sam Ibiam, dies at 90". Vanguard. 3 December 2015. Retrieved 3 December 2015.