Aloysious Ikem Atuegbu (29 April 1953 – 25 May 2008) was a Nigerian football player. Nicknamed "Blockbuster" for his ferocious shots, he was a stalwart on the Super Eagles offense from 1975 until 1981, winning 60 caps.

After retirement he got into coaching, including a stint with the Nigeria under-17 national football team. At his death he was coaching Keffi United FC.

Aloysius Atuegbu

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Aloysius Atuegbu

1953 births

2008 deaths

Africa Cup of Nations-winning players

Nigerian men's footballers

Nigeria men's international footballers

Footballers at the 1980 Summer Olympics

Olympic footballers for Nigeria

1976 African Cup of Nations players

1978 African Cup of Nations players

1980 African Cup of Nations players

Rangers International F.C. players

Mighty Jets F.C. players

Ranchers Bees F.C. players

Men's association football forwards

Footballers from Jos

African Games silver medalists for Nigeria

African Games medalists in football

Competitors at the 1978 All-Africa Games

Aloysius Atuegbu