Soccer Greatness at Saint Finbarr’s College (Volume II):
Legacy of All-Around Sports
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Of particular focus in this second volume is the inclusion of new testimonies from additional ex-Finbarrians, namely, Emeka James, Amaechi Nwogu, and Yekini Ibraimoh. Paul Okoku contributed additional materials to this second volume. Although much has been said and written about the soccer prowess of Saint Finbarr’s College over the years, more recent awareness has been drawn to the diversity of sports excellence at Finbarr’s. Notable among the diverse accomplishments are Finbarr’s accolades in basketball, tracks, and tennis. Research is ongoing to collate all those other sports recognitions of Saint Finbarr’s College. There is even a report of the Finbarr’s team winning the 1979 Lagos State Basketball Championship at Rowe Park, Lagos.
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About the Book
This is a continuation of the several previous “legacy” books about Saint Finbarr’s College, Lagos, Nigeria. It is a book of historical legacy of the school, with a long-term reputation for academic excellence, student discipline, and soccer superiority. The focus of this book is to salute, recognize, and celebrate the special group of Students, the athletes, particularly the soccer players. Much has been written about the accomplishments of other groups of ex-Finbarrians, but nothing has been written collectively about the soccer players. It is a book targeting the alumni of the school to bring appropriate glory and recognition to the soccer players of the school, many of whom have gone on to play for the Nigerian National Team as well as play professionally around the world.
About the Author
Deji Badiru is a Professor of Systems Engineering in Dayton, Ohio. He is a registered professional engineer and a fellow of the Institute of Industrial Engineers as well as a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering. He has a BS degree in Industrial Engineering, MS in Mathematics, and MS in Industrial Engineering from Tennessee Technological University, and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Central Florida. He is the author of several books and technical journal articles.