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Teslim Balogun (Tesilimi Olawale Ayinde Balogun) was born on 1927 in Nigeria, is a Nigerian footballer (1927–1972). Discover Teslim Balogun's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 45 years old?

Popular As Tesilimi Olawale Ayinde Balogun
Occupation N/A
Age 45 years old
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Born 1927
Birthday 1927
Birthplace Nigeria
Date of death 30 July, 1972
Died Place Nigeria
Nationality Niger

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Teslim Balogun Net Worth

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1949

After originally touring with a Nigerian select team in 1949, Balogun returned to the UK in August 1955 to sign with Peterborough United.

1953

He was the first player to have a hat-trick in the competition, in Pan Bank's 6–1 rout of Warri in 1953.

1956

However, Balogun never made a league appearance for Peterborough, and spent time with Skegness Town before signing with Queens Park Rangers, scoring 3 goals in 13 appearances in the Football League during the 1956–57 season.

After leaving QPR, Balogun returned to non-League football, playing with Holbeach United.

Balogun was also a member of the Nigerian national side for 12 years.

Balogun became the first African to qualify as a professional coach.

1968

He was a coach for Nigeria at the 1968 Summer Olympics.

The Teslim Balogun Stadium in the Nigerian city of Lagos is named in his honour.

The Teslim Balogun Foundation was founded after his death to assist the families of Nigerian ex-international footballers who may have fallen on hard times.

Balogun was nicknamed "Thunder" because of his powerful shot, and was also known as "Balinga" for a similar reason.

During his time touring schools to coach youngesters, he was nicknamed "Baba Ball."

1972

Tesilimi Olawale Ayinde "Teslim" Balogun (1927 – 30 July 1972) 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.

Educated in Port Harcourt and graduating from St. Mary's Catholic School, 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.

During his time in Nigeria, Balogun won the Challenge Cup a total of five times in seven finals.

Balogun died in his sleep on 30 July 1972, at the age of 45.

He had eight children.

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