Yisa Sofoluwe

Yisa Sofoluwe (28 December 1967 – 9 February 2021) was a Nigerian professional footballer who played as a defender. He won 40 caps and scored one goal for his country, and was their regular left back between 1983 and 1988, playing at the 1984[1] and 1988[2] African Nations Cups.

Sofoluwe played for defunct Abiola Babes of Abeokuta, IICC of Ibadan and Gateway Football Club of Abeokuta.

He held sway in the right back position between 1983 and 1988, playing at the 1984 and 1988 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire and Morocco respectively.

Yisa Sofoluwe died of COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria on 9 February 2021, at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). He was aged 53 years.[3]

References
  1. Courtney, Barrie (12 June 2009). "African Nations Cup 1984 - Final Tournament Details". RSSSF. Retrieved 13 August 2009.
  2. Courtney, Barrie (12 June 2009). "African Nations Cup 1988 - Final Tournament Details". RSSSF. Retrieved 13 August 2009.
  3. Ex-Super Eagles defender, Shofoluwe dies of COVID-19
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