Paul Hamilton

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full namePaul Ebiye•Hamilton
Used namePaul•Hamilton
Nick/petnamesWonder Boy
Born31 August 1941 in Asaba-Ase (NGR)
Died30 March 2017 in Lagos, Lagos (NGR)
Measurements172 cm / 67 kg
AffiliationsNEPA Lagos, Lagos (NGR)
NOC Nigeria

Biography

Paul Hamilton played most of his career with NEPA Lagos, staying with them from 1961-75. He competed at the 1968 Olympics. After his retirement from playing he became coach of the Nigerian U-20 team, and then coached the Nigerian men’s team, the Super Eagles, in 1989, but he was fired after they failed to qualify for the 1990 FIFA World Cup. In 1991 he coached the Nigerian women’s national team to their first FIFA World Cup appearance.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Football (Football) NGR Paul Hamilton
Football, Men (Olympic) Nigeria =13