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Teslim Balogun

Nigerian footballer (1927-1972) · Nigeria · On the map · Footballers · Died at 45

Tesilimi Olawale Ayinde "Teslim" Balogun was a Nigerian football player and coach. Balogun played at both professional and international levels as a striker, before becoming Africa's first qualified professional football coach.

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Career 5

ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Holbeach United F.C.1957-1958
Skegness Town A.F.C.1956
Queens Park Rangers F.C.1956-1957133
Peterborough United F.C.1955-195600
Nigeria1948-1960

About this person

Country
Nigeria
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1927 to 1972 · aged 45