Godfrey Oboabona

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Godfrey Oboabona's crowning achievement came in 2013 when he helped Nigeria win the Africa Cup of Nations, a triumph that remains a high point in Nigerian football. His solid defending throughout the tournament earned him recognition as one of Africa's best centre-backs at the time. In addition to the continental title, he was awarded the national honour of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON), a rare distinction for a footballer.

AwardsOboabona's primary team honour is the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations title won with Nigeria. He also holds the national honour of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON).

Honours & Distinctions

Member of the Order of the Niger (MON)

Federal Republic of Nigeria·2013

National honour conferred for his contribution to Nigerian football.

Records & Feats

Won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria

Career Milestone·2013

Key defender in Nigeria's triumphant AFCON campaign, defeating Burkina Faso 1-0 in the final.