James Oyedeji | |
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 Sports historian James Oyedeji | |
| Born | June 1953 |
| Died | (aged 63)
Accra, Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
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James Oyedeji (June 1953 [1] – 4 May 2016), [2] nicknamed Uncle Bode or Uncle Bodey, [3] [4] [5] was a Ghanaian sports historian, who was also the Chief Executive of the Tudu Mighty Jets.
Biography
Oyedeji held a MSc economics degree. [6] He was primarily known as a sports historian, being nicknamed "Uncle Bode" or "Uncle Bodey" due to his extensive knowledge of West African sport, in particular football and boxing. [1] [3] [4] [5] [6] He also worked as the Chief Executive of the Tudu Mighty Jets and Okwawu United. [1] [4] [7]
Death
Oyedeji died aged 63 on 4 June 2016 at 37 Military Hospital in Accra after suffering a stroke; [1] [4] he had previously been admitted to the hospital in 2015 with a heart problem. [5] [8] His death was marked with a one-week celebration. [5]
References
- ^ a b c d "Ghana's finest football historian James Oyedeji dies at age 63". Ghana Soccernet. 6 April 2016. Archived from the original on 11 August 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ "Ghanaian football historian dies at 63". Pulse Ghana. 6 April 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ a b "Black Stars 3-3 Real Madrid: Ghana's 'forgotten' football match". Goal.com. 19 August 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ a b c d "SAD: Veteran Ghanaian football historian James Oyedeji dead". Ghana Sports Online. 6 April 2016. Archived from the original on 12 April 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ a b c d Al-Smith, Gary (12 April 2016). "James Oyedeji passes on". SuperSport. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ a b "James Oyedeji dies at 63". Joy Sports. 6 April 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ Abacha, Saani. "FA Must Concentrate More On Colts Development – James Oyedeji". Sports Crusader. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ "Celebrated Ghanaian football historian James Oyedeji recuperating well from suspected heart failure". Football Live. 18 February 2015. Archived from the original on 12 August 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2016.