Julius Aghahowa, born 12 February 1982 is 34 years old today. The former Nigerian international popularly known as ‘Agha-wonder’ due to his knack for scoring out-of-the-ordinary goals left many footballing loving fans countless memorable moments before calling it quits with the beautiful game in April 2013.
The 2002 African Nations Cup was Aghahowa’s debut tournament for the Super Eagles and it was where he earned the love and trust of most Nigerians. Aghahowa emerged Nigeria’s top goal-scorer at the tournament scoring three of the Super Eagles’ 5 goals in Mali.
The most unforgettable of which was that last gasp leveler against the Teranga Lions. Racing to a hopeful punt forward, which appear well shielded by a Lion, Aghahowa managed to smuggle himself between the defender and the goalkeeper and poke the ball into the net, in the 89th minute. From Yobe to Yenogoa, fans erupted in jubilation. Sadly, Nigeria would go on to lose the game in extra time.
We join fans all over the world to wish Aghahowa a Happy Birthday!!!
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