Ben Iroha

Benedict Iroha was born on November 29th, 1969 in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria. He is a former Nigerian football player who featured in the left back and left midfield positions. Regarded as arguably the most proficient Nigerian left back, Ben Iroha has also managed numerous football teams since retirement.

Ben Iroha Age

Ben Iroha is 55 years old.

Ben Iroha Career

Iroha was originally a midfielder before national coach Clemens Westerhof converted him to play left back. His club career in Europe was largely unsuccessful, and Iroha was allocated to San Jose Clash in 1996. The next season, he was traded to D.C. United, where he won the league title. After a move to Spanish side Elche CF in 1997, he moved to Watford in December 1998, playing 10 games for the Hertfordshire side. A problem with bunions forced him to the sidelines, and he retired in March 2000. He played 50 times for Nigeria including at three Nations Cup including the 1994 tournamnet won by Nigeria. He also featured in the 1994 FIFA World Cup and the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

After retiring he moved to the US to coach in the youth department of FC Dallas. He was an assistant coach with the Golden Eaglets team that won the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup in South Korea and head coach of Dolphins of Port Harcourt. He also Heartland of Owerri in 2009.

Ben Iroha Personal Life

Right now, Iroha has taken a break from football and has returned to personal business. 

Ben Iroha Awards

After winning the African Cup of Nations with the Super Eagles in 1994, he was awarded the Member of the Order of the Niger (MON).

Ben Iroha Net Worth

His net worth is not available.

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