Ajuma Ameh

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameAjuma•Ameh (-Otache)
Used nameAjuma•Ameh
Born2 December 1984
Died10 November 2018
Measurements165 cm / 60 kg
AffiliationsPelican Stars
NOC Nigeria

Biography

A midfielder, Ajuma Ajeh played football for Nigeria at the 2004 Athina Olympics, where they placed sixth. Ajeh played with the Pelican Stars. She also competed for the Super Falcons at the 2003 All-Africa Games. Ajeh later became head of Goodland Rangers FC of Lagos, a rare instance of a woman leading a male team. Sadly, she died quite young, at only 33-years-old.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
2004 Summer Olympics Football (Football) NGR Ajuma Ameh
Football, Women (Olympic) Nigeria 6