Obed Ariri

Obed Ariri
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Ariri playing soccer for Clemson in 1976
Born: (1956-04-04) April 4, 1956
Owerri, Nigeria
Career information
Position(s)Kicker
CollegeClemson
NFL draft1981, round: 7, pick: 178
Career history
As player
1981Baltimore Colts*
1983Washington Federals (USFL)
1984Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1987Washington Redskins
1994Miami Hooters (AFL)
Career stats
Association football career
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Forward
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1976–1979 Clemson
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
P & T Vasco da Gama
1980 Chicago Sting 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Obed Chukwuma Ariri (// ; born April 4, 1956) is a Nigerian-born former American football placekicker who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He is distinguished as being the first Nigerian to play in the NFL. He also played in the United States Football League (USFL) for the Washington Federals and in the Arena Football League (AFL) for the Miami Hooters.