Segun Odegbami Biography, Education, Career, Controversies, And Net Worth

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Patrick Olusegun Odegbami, widely known as Segun Odegbami, was born on August 27, 1952, in Lagos, Nigeria. He was raised in Jos, Plateau State, among his seven siblings.

Segun Odegbami Profile

Name	Segun Odegbami
Real Name	Patrick Olusegun Odegbami
Date of Birth	27 August 1952
Age	72 years
State of Origin	Lagos State
Tribe	Yoruba
Nationality	Nigerian
Occupation	Footballer and Politician
Religion	Christianity
Marital Status	Married
Net Worth	$100,000
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Educational Background

Segun Odegbami studied engineering at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Nigeria’s premier technical institution.

Career

Segun Odegbami played as a forward for Ibadan Housing Corporation and Shooting Stars during his professional football career from 1970 to 1984. He earned 46 caps and scored 23 goals for the Nigeria national team, leading them to victory at the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations.

Controversies

In September 2015, Odegbami announced his intention to run for FIFA presidency. Additionally, in 2022, he launched Eagles 7 Sports Radio 103.7 FM in Nigeria.

In March 2024, Odegbami faced the tragic loss of his son, Oluwagbeminiyi, after a brief illness. Odegbami expressed deep grief and penned an emotional tribute to his son, highlighting Oluwagbeminiyi’s talents and character. The news of his son’s passing garnered significant attention and sympathy from the public.

Segun Odegbami Social Media Handles

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Personal Life

Segun Odegbami has a daughter known as May7ven. He comes from a family deeply rooted in football, with his older brother, Dele Odegbami, and another brother, Wole Odegbami, also involved in the sport. Odegbami recently lost his son, Oluwagbeminiyi, who was described as a highly gifted and multi-talented young man.