Shuaibu Amodu was a Nigerian football player and coach who played as a forward.
11 Facts About Shuaibu Amodu
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Shuaibu Amodu's playing career ended after he broke his leg.
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Shuaibu Amodu first managed the Nigeria national team from April 2001 to February 2002.
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Shuaibu Amodu later stated that his dismissal was "unfair", and said that, a month later, he had yet to receive a formal letter confirming his dismissal.
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In December 2009 the Nigeria Football Federation stated that Shuaibu Amodu was under pressure, and in January 2010 there was speculation about his future.
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Shuaibu Amodu was unbeaten in three successful World Cup elimination series without losing a single match in 1998,2002, and 2010, but never led the team to the World Cup.
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Shuaibu Amodu was re-appointed Nigeria manager in October 2014, replacing Stephen Keshi.
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Keshi returned to the role two weeks later but was fired in July 2015 and Shuaibu Amodu took over the Eagles again temporarily.
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Shuaibu Amodu was replaced by Sunday Oliseh on a permanent basis later that month.
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Shuaibu Amodu died on 10 June 2016, three days after the death of Stephen Keshi.
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Shuaibu Amodu was buried in an Islamic ceremony in his hometown of Okpella.