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Looking back now, I imagine a scenario where, with the same 14 minutes to go, the Super Eagles had on their bench any one of Jose Mourinho, Diego Simone, Carlos Ancelotti, Pep Guardiola, Jürgen Klopp, or even late Nigerian, Teslim 'Thunder' Balogun, as a coach. He had played in England and the UK Tourists knew him very well. The nickname, ‘Thunder’ stuck with him because of his skills and lethal shots at goals. They married in the 50s. 7 things you didn’t know about my parents-Kayode Balogun, • He travelled to the UK through Ghana because Nigeria did not want him to go, • He spoke with my mum till 2am on the day he died, • He was the first African to be awarded a coaching certificate in the UK, • He taught his children how to play football, •The Queen of England sent a condolence letter when he died. Found inside – Page 68It also produced great 2002 . stars like the late Teslim " Thunder " Incidentally , the competition Balogun , Fabian Duru , Sule Kekere , will hold this ... The 1954 edition, of Governor's Cup, was renamed the FA cup, in sync with the mood of the moment, after Anthony . He was a bare footed player like his other contemporaries in the extreme cold weather in UK. A major stadium is named after him and there is a foundation in his name wihich the late Olu Lagunju was fully involved its establishment. He later proceeded to Cosmopolitan Evening School. According to Teslim: "I didn't score. Apart from been a great footballer, Teslim Balogun also had knack for discovering talents for good players or coaches. TopSearch Digital Magazine is a “Stand Alone” online weekly magazine publishes by Corporate Image Communications. (1927-1972.) He afterwards played in eight different first division clubs in Nigeria between 1944 and 1961. Most of them have returned to the UK. My father was a celebrity, but he tried as much as possible to live a quiet live. Found inside – Page 25Teslim Akanni ( Thunder Balogun 108. Mrs Onikepo Akande 149. Jonathan Odebiyi 109. Dr Simi Johnson 150. Oba Olateru Olagbegi L.G. A. 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . [3] He was a coach for Nigeria at the 1968 Summer Olympics. Teslim Akanni 'Thunder' Balogun was born in 1927 to a sporting father Oseni Balogun who was a star cricketer in the 1920's. He started his football career in 1944 at age 19 years when he played . Like Comment Share. All along, he played for the schools’ football teams. The former Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation and two-time head coach of the Super Eagles, Adegboye Onigbinde, has hailed late Nigerian legend, Teslim 'Thunder' Balogun, as . Found inside – Page 35In his rather short career , Dokiwari ( bronze in light Teslim " Thunder ' Balogun ( still men's long jump . Dick Tiger won 61 of 80 fights , heavyweight at ... Football Great: Here are 4 Ways Nigerians Immortalized Football Legend Teslim 'Thunder' Balogun Posted by Odinaka on Thu 31st Aug, 2017 - tori.ng Children born in the 70's and 80's have heard various stories about how he unleashes a bullet of a shot with his magical left foot, meanwhile here are four of the popular folklores about Teslim Balogun. They did not play with boots but bare feet, sometimes with only bandages around their feet. How “Thunder” became part of his name has a significant history. I gave out some of my clothes to my friends thinking that I would be going abroad. He was at a time abandoned but my mother persuaded him to continue. Like I said earlier, he was a special individual and I believed that he enjoyed himself. The President of Nigeria, elected in 1999, gives a detailed account of his friend and colleague Chukwuma Nzeogwu, a young army officer who led the shocking and first military coup d'etat of 1966, which toppled the civilian government and ... [3] The goalkeeper had an injury trying to stop his shot and because the medical facility at the time was not as efficient as we have today, he died of injury. Former Super Eagles coach, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, has insisted that, the late Teslim 'Thunder' Balogun, remains the best footballer ever produced by Nigeria, as the Balogun family today July 30, 2020, remembers the soccer legend in his 48th year memorial, when he died in 1972. Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, former Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, on Thursday extolled the virtues of the late Nigerian soccer legend, Teslim "Thunder" Balogun. One of such was a November 5, 1960 match between the Western region and the Congo Brazzaville national side, which ended in a draw. Unfortunately, we lost her after all the troubles. The former FIFA and CAF Instructor, who won a silver […] # 7 things you didn’t know about my parents, • He travelled to the UK through Ghana because Nigeria did not want him to go, • He spoke with my mum till 2am on the day he died, • He was the first African to be awarded a coaching certificate in the UK, • He taught his children how to play football, •The Queen of England sent a condolence letter when he died. She developed high blood pressure after losing my father but we managed her condition for more than 30 years before she died. Go get a Jose Mourinho (any amongst the best in the world), or start to groom qualified Nigerians to do the job! They said Ibadan people did not treat my father well and that was why he died early. [8], Balogun was nicknamed "Thunder" because of his powerful shot,[9] and was also known as "Balinga" for a similar reason. In 1959, he was invited to Nigeria to play for the Western Region FC by late Chief Obafemi Awolowo but left for the UK again after the tournament. "[3], Balogun died in his sleep on 30 July 1972, at the age of 45. All along, he played for the schools’ football teams. Each time we had a match, he would come to me and give me a meal ticket so that I could have strength. How was it like stepping into his shoes? In the morning, she tried to wake him up but he was gone. 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Ask all those that knew him, saw him play and coach in Nigeria. He became a legend in Nigerian football. Chief Adegboyega Onigbinde. But against their imagination, he staggered a bit, and in turning, fired a shot at the goalpost, which saw the goalkeeper diving the other way while the ball was already shaking the net,” Onigbinde continued. "Everybody called him Thunder Balogun but at birth he was named Tesilim Akanni Balogun. It was when he came to train my school team at Comprehensive High School Ayetoro. Balogun played for eight first division clubs within eleven years. The name of legendary late ex-international Teslim 'Thunder' Balogun is one that represents different meanings in the mind of Nigerians as far as football is concerned. Latest articles on Teslim "Thunder" Balogun. It did not matter how old you were in those days, once you erred at home, you must be ready to face the penalty. The former Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation and two-time head coach of the Super Eagles, Adegboye Onigbinde, has hailed late Nigerian legend, Teslim 'Thunder' Balogun, as . Two-time Chief Coach of the Super Eagles, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, has described the late Teslim 'Thunder' Balogun, as the best footballer ever produced by Nigeria. After his death, the Lagos State Government (who is the owner) began the construction of a stadium in his name in 1984, i.e the Teslim Balogun Stadium (located in Lagos), and was fully opened 24 years later in 2007. It was a big support, one among the many I never got. He had a turbulent period working there because some of his entitlements were not paid. So, in that match in Ibadan, the Tourists were always on him each time he received the ball. Found inside – Page 22Remembered : * Teslim Balogun , aka Thunder , on Tuesday July 30 , 2002. Balogun , a notable footballer and Nigeria's first professional football player and ... He had many firsts in his life and when others were playing with boots, he played bare-footed in extreme cold regions in the UK. By the time he was 22, he had represented Nigeria many times and was selected as one of the players to represent the country during the UK tour where Nigeria played many friendly matches against top clubs in the UK. 7 things you didn't know about my parents-Kayode Balogun • He died in his sleep • He travelled to the UK through Ghana because Nigeria did not want him to go • He spoke with my mum till 2am on the day he died • He was not . He was the first player to have a hat-trick in the competition, in Pan Bank's 6-1 rout of Warri in 1953. God brought him to this world to fulfil a purpose and He chose a path for him to excel. It was an unusual conversation but there was nothing to suggest that he was spending his last night with the family. He was in the Nigerian Red Devil’s side that held the visiting Ghana team to a 1-1 draw on  October 29, 1960 in Lagos. Teslim was a member of . Well at least, Lagos State has done well to recognise him. Adegboye Onigbinde Nigeria Football Federation Teslim 'Thunder' Balogun. Found inside – Page 113( Dr. ) Francis Wale Oke * Mike Bamiloye * Late Apostle J.A. Akindayomi SPORTS & GAMES Late Teslim T. Balogun ( Thunder ) Olu Onagoruwa Sam Ojebode Dejo ... THEWILL recalls that Balogun was the first […] [3] He had eight children. I was in form two. Onigbinde spoke as the Balogun family . Trending News Celebrity gist Gist Headlines Muhammadu Buhari Politics Music Nigeria Entertainment News APC PDP Top song Latest song IPOB Naija Music femi fani-kayode Sports Latest gist Boko Haram Nnamdi Kanu Imo State Lagos State Video Biafra Crime Bandits Latest video Zamfara state Bandit Terrorists 2023 Presidency Sunday Igboho Goodluck Jonathan BBNAIJA Entertainment Nyesom Wike Kaduna . This is a man who has become a legend, nearing something close to a myth to many Nigerians. The former FIFA and CAF Instructor, who won a silver medal for Nigeria at the 1984 African Nations Cup . Educated in Port Harcourt and graduating from St. Mary's Catholic School,[2] Balogun played in his native Nigeria for a number of teams, including Apapa Bombers, Marine Athletics, UAC XI, Railways XI, Jos XI, Pan Bank Team, Dynamos Club and SCOA XI. Every sportsman must be disciplined to excel on the field. Balogun died in his sleep on 30 July 1972. The former FIFA and CAF Instructor, who won a silver medal for Nigeria at the 1984 African Nations Cup . Balogun played at both professional and international levels as a striker, before becoming Africa's first qualified professional football coach. Former Super Eagles chief coach, Chief Adeboye Onigbinde, has extolled the virtues of the late national team striker, Teslim 'Thunder' Balogun, as his family marks the 45th anniversary of the . Found inside – Page 458Teslim “Thunder” Balogun was the first Nigerian footballer to become a professional international player when he signed with Peterborough in 1950. He loved taking a little beer when he was relaxed. This is the full story of how India humbled Nigeria 99-1 not in cricket, not in rugby but in football of all games! How Nigeria robbed India of victory with a thunderous golden goal. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. LAGOS - Two-times chief coach of the Super Eagles, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, has insisted that, the late Teslim 'Thunder' Balogun, remains the best footballer ever pro­duced by Nigeria, as the Ba­logun family today July 30, 2020, remembers the soccer legend in his 48th year me­morial, when he died in his sleep in 1972.. “The greatest footballer Nigeria has ever produced was Teslim ‘Thunder’ Balogun, there is no doubt about it. He said: "The greatest goal scored ever by any soccer player I have seen played was scored by 'Thunder' Balogun at the Olu Ibadan Stadium in 1968 in the match between the Nigerian national . 30 July 2020. Thunder Teslim Balogun relocated back home in 1961 and became the first African to qualify as a professional coach. Let's introduce you to Teslim 'Thunder' Balogun. The President-General of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club, Dr. Rafiu Ladipo, has yet again praised the late wife of Nigeria's soccer legend Teslim 'Thunder' Balogun, Alhaja Mulikat . Onigbinde said the best goal he's seen was scored by Balogun. It was an unusual conversation but there was nothing to suggest that he was spending his last night with the family. Whatsapp Email. His corpse was taken in a motorcade to Onikan Stadium in Lagos but when we arrived at the stadium, Lagosians became aggressive and started sending away every man with tribal mark. "The greatest goal ever by […] Kayode (Balogun’s son) narrated how Balogun died on 30th July, 1972 “My mother said he called her in the night and they spoke about their life journey until around 2am when he eventually went to sleep. Adeyanju Deji. This was as a result of the brilliant performance of the Nigerian team he led to the 1968 Olympics game. He left for the United Kingdom in 1955 to study Printing Technology. Teslim 'Thunder' Balogun, also known in some quarters as 'Balinga' died in his sleep at the age of 45. On August 26, Lagos State will give posthumous awards to Teslim "Thunder" Balogun and Haruna Ilerika of . In 1947 he played for Marine. The former Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation and two-time chief coach of the Super Eagles, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, has extolled the virtues of the late Nigerian soccer legend, Teslim 'Thunder' Balogun, as the family marks his 49th memorial today, July 30 in Lagos. She suffered a lot but she did not live long enough to enjoy the fruits of her labour. Found insideAnd those who did not know will now be able to understand why the Lagos State Stadium was named after Teslim “Thunder” Balogun. Big Seg reminds us of other ... I had never seen a dead man before so when I saw my dad corpse, I thought he was sleeping. Two-time Chief Coach of the Super Eagles, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, has described the late Teslim 'Thunder' Balogun, as the best footballer ever produced by Nigeria. He also did a coaching course to become the first UK-trained African coach. # Is it true that your father tore a goalkeeper’s stomach with a shot? In a related development on the above story, Tokubo, the eldest son of the late football legend told sport reporters in another interview that his father confirmed that his (Thunder Balogun’s) terrific shot caught the keeper unaware and he later died. I was in the boarding house at the Comprehensive High School, Ayetoro. He was a coach for Nigeria at the 1968 summer Olympics. I can give a few names if you ask me! Being famous made him a respected person and I think I would pray that he comes back to this world as a sportsman. Teslim ‘Thunder’ Balogun, also known in some quarters as ‘Balinga’ died in his sleep at the age of 45. 30 July 2020. Well, the truth is that he did not tear his stomach with the shot. The former Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation and two-time chief coach of the Super Eagles, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, has extolled the virtues of the late Nigerian soccer legend, Teslim 'Thunder' Balogun, as the family marks his 49th memorial today, July 30 in Lagos. Some of them are true, others false. There was no assistance from anywhere and she sold almost all her belongings including expensive jewellery, to train us. By 22, he had represented Nigeria many times and was selected as one of the players to represent the country during the UK Tour where Nigeria played many friendly matches against top clubs in the UK. # How did your father get the special skills he displayed on the pitch? He also played on the Nigeria side a month later in the match arranged to commemorate the inauguration of Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe as the first indigenous Governor-General that saw Nigeria losing 2-1 to the visiting Ghana team. Between 1955 and 1961 when he returned home, he played for a number of clubs, including Queens Park Rangers. Describes the experiences of Umar and his mother, members of the Hausa, a Black Islamic people of Northern Africa, around the turn of the century, when the slave trade was still going on ( Log Out /  "Our club is coming to fill that vacuum created by the . Tesilim Akanni Olawale Balogun was born in Lagos State in 1927 to the Oseni Balogun’s family. In fact Godwin Achebe who had been playing for Nigeria since Independence in 1960 was still the captain of the 1973 All-Africa Games . My mother and uncles, who saw more of my father, told the children a lot about him. It was a match and he only tried to score for his side. During his days, he led the national team to five Nigeria's Challenge Cup wins and became the first player to score a hattrick in the competition. Tesleem started his football career in 1944 when he played for Apapa Bombers. My two other brothers were also in the school. Onigbinde, stated that, it was the late […] He helped many people and although I was young in those days, I noticed that many people came around to seek favours from my father. No school certificate & even his military experience is also a waste. Sometimes, I laugh after hearing some funny tales about my father. It is said that his shot was so thunderous it ripped open the stomach of a goalkeeper who stood in its way. Thunder Teslim Balogun relocated back home in 1961 and became the first African to qualify as a professional coach. Today is the 48th year anniversary of the death of Balogun who died in his sleep in 1972. Found inside – Page 21Perhaps the all - time great , if his enduring stature is taken into account , is the late Teslim “ Thunder " Balogun . At this time , the fledgling but ... “I know that one of the goals I still consider as my greatest was scored by ‘Ara awa’ (Thunder sound) at the Olu Ibadan Stadium in 1968. Teslim Olawale Ayinde Balogun… Hon. Two-time Super Eagles coach, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, says the late Teslim 'Thunder' Balogun, is the best footballer ever produced by Nigeria, as the Balogun family . Breaking?! He lived all his life serving Nigeria and worked as chief coach of the old Western Region, with Ibadan as his base. [3] During his time in Nigeria, Balogun won the Challenge Cup a total of five times in seven finals. His folklore has spread among Nigerians for over 60 years since 1949. The name of legendary late ex-international Teslim 'Thunder' Balogun is one that represents different meanings in the mind of Nigerians as far as football is concerned. He said: "Alhaja Mulikat who married Teslim Akanni 'Thunder' Balogun in 1955 and later joined him in London mid-1956, was a key influential figure to convince her husband to return to Nigeria in 1958 dumping British club, Queens Park Rangers, with the sole purpose of developing the football standard in the old Western Region, when the Premier at the time, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, visited . He played football from the late 40s to the early 60s and then switched to coaching. My mother said he called her in the night and they spoke about their life journey until around 2am when he eventually went to sleep. . # Why was your father given the name ‘Thunder’? To some elites, he was known for his versatility as a skillful midfielder who played for the country at local and international levels while some other sections of Nigerians . Some of these early star players were seen as irreplaceable, and they played for Nigeria for many years on end. On the other hand, he was such a caring father because after telling you that you were wrong, he would bring you closer and embrace you as a child. We don’t know where the letter is again because my mother almost ran mad when my father died. The Lagos State government in appreciation of Balogun’s contribution to football in Lagos State, Nigeria and United Kingdom where the football legend was based named the former UAC stadium after him. teslim "thunder" balogun Teslim "Thunder" Balogun, was arguably Nigeria's first professional footballer and because of his exploits in football which helped paved the way for many to follow after his footsteps today, the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, Lagos State was built in his honour to immortalize him. Few around now say THUNDER BALOGUN Play, so we sought Sports Historian SEGUN ADENUGA who saw him play.Tesilimi Olawale "Teslim" Balogun (1927 - 30 July 1972). One of the sport journalists of his time, Segun Adenuga also described Thunder Balogun as a wonderful player whose talents on the field had no equal among his then contemporaries. Ogunjobi said, “My first call-up to the camp of Nigeria Academicals came in 1970, when Teslim came to watch a match involving African Church Grammar School and Hope Grammar School. The man Thunder Balogun. # Could you remember your last meeting with him? Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. We are celebrating the 41st anniversary of my father’s death and it’s unfortunate that Lagunju is not around again to play his role. He won the FA Cup five times in seven final appearances and was the first player to score a hat-trick in the Nigerian FA Cup final when he put three goals past Warri XI as Pan . Found inside – Page 57The Tennis Courts journalist , is appropriate " Thunder Balogun ( Teslim ) was an institution as far as 1 the F.A. Cup is concerned . 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