James Oyedeji

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]

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References
  1. "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.
  2. "Ghanaian football historian dies at 63". Pulse Ghana. 6 April 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  3. "Black Stars 3-3 Real Madrid: Ghana's 'forgotten' football match". Goal.com. 19 August 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  4. "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.
  5. Al-Smith, Gary (12 April 2016). "James Oyedeji passes on". SuperSport. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  6. "James Oyedeji dies at 63". Joy Sports. 6 April 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  7. Abacha, Saani. "FA Must Concentrate More On Colts Development – James Oyedeji". Sports Crusader. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  8. "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.


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