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BARUWA Abiodun

Age: 23 - Born 16.11.74
Height: 1m80
Weight: 82kg
Position: Goalkeeper
Club: FC Sion (Switzerland)

Played in Nigeria for Stationery Stores, Iwuanyanwu, Kano Pillars and Shooting Stars
Almost provoked the disqualification of Nigeria from the 96 Olympics because of confusion over whether he was under-23
Former national coach Philippe Troussier considered him " too heavy " for a top-level goalkeeper


Career Facts
Selections: 3
As Of: 24.05.98
Goals: 0
As Of: 24.05.98




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