Since 1995 he has been ranked as the best Nigerian player.

Consider how Nigerian players always seem to strike in the middle of tournaments.

He joined the club nearly 30 years ago and says he was its first Nigerian player.

This makes him the first Nigerian player to be sent off in a World Cup match.

South African fans began throwing bottles at Nigerian players and started fights.

The game is best remembered for the edgy - some say, excessive - tackling by the swift Nigerian players.

Supporters began hurling bottles and other debris at officials and Nigerian players.

Nigerian players were selected from school teams.

After the 1994 World Cup a series of Nigerian players were brought to the European top leagues.

Charles Okonkwo is a former Nigerian international football player.