Augustine Eguavoen Biography: Wife, State of Origin, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Stats, Quotes

Biography

Augustine Owen Eguavoen (born August 19, 1965, in Sapele, Nigeria) is a celebrated Nigerian football manager and former professional player.

A formidable centre-back, he played for clubs including ACB Lagos, KAA Gent, KV Kortrijk, and Sliema Wanderers, retiring in 1999. Eguavoen represented Nigeria’s Super Eagles, winning the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations and competing in the 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cups.

His coaching career includes stints with Nigeria’s national team (2005–2007, 2021–2022), Sliema Wanderers, Enyimba International, and Sunshine Stars. He served as the Nigeria Football Federation’s Technical Director in 2020 and interim Super Eagles manager in 2021.

Nigerian football manager
Augustine Eguavoen
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Augustine Owen Eguavoen
Stage Name:	Augustine Eguavoen
Born:	19 August 1965 (age 59 years old)
Place of Birth:	Sapele, Delta State, Nigeria
State Of Origin:	Delta State
Nationality:	Nigerian
Education:	N/A
Height:	1.91 m
Parents:	Joseph Eguavoen, Patience Eguavoen
Siblings:	N/A
Spouse:	Victoria Eguavoen (m. 1986)
Girlfriend • Partner:	Not Dating
Children:	Vanessa Eguavoen, Valerie Eguavoen
Occupation:	Football Manager • Former Footballer
Net Worth:	$700,000 (USD)

Early Life & Education

Augustine Owen Eguavoen was born on August 19, 1965, in Sapele, Delta State, Nigeria. He belongs to the Edo ethnic group, likely from the Esan subgroup, given his family’s ties to Edo State, as inferred from his surname and regional background.

Raised in a Christian household, he practiced the Anglican faith, which shaped his early years in Sapele. His parents, Joseph Eguavoen and Patience Eguavoen, provided a supportive environment, though specific details about his siblings are not publicly documented.

Growing up in Sapele, Eguavoen initially excelled in track and field, competing in the 100 and 200-meter events during his primary school years. His passion for football developed after his father’s job transfer to Benin City, where the success of Bendel Insurance, a local football club, inspired him to pursue the sport.

Details about his formal education are scarce, but his early focus on athletics suggests a sports-oriented upbringing, which paved the way for his professional football career starting with ACB Lagos.

Career

Augustine Owen Eguavoen, born on August 19, 1965, in Sapele, Delta State, Nigeria, enjoyed a distinguished career as both a professional footballer and coach.

Known for his commanding presence as a centre-back, Eguavoen built a reputation on his aerial dominance and trademark overhead kicks. He began his professional playing career in 1984 with NNPC in Nigeria’s National League, earning just N120 per month.

The following year, he moved to Bendel Insurance, increasing his salary to N350, and later joined ACB Lagos in 1986. His strong performances at ACB paved the way for a move to Europe, signing with KAA Gent in Belgium in 1986.

At Gent, Eguavoen adapted to the demands of European football despite initial struggles with the cold climate. With the support of his wife, Victoria, who joined him in Belgium, he settled in and played until 1990 before transferring to K.V. Kortrijk.

He later spent the 1994–95 season on loan at CD Ourense in Spain’s Segunda División, returning to Kortrijk after Ourense was relegated. In 1996, Eguavoen moved to the United States to join the Sacramento Scorpions and later had spells with Torpedo Moscow in Russia and Sliema Wanderers in Malta, where he ended his playing career in 2001 as a player-coach.

On the international stage, Eguavoen earned 49 caps and scored once for Nigeria’s Super Eagles. He was a key member of the squad that won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and played in Nigeria’s debut FIFA World Cup the same year, reaching the round of 16.

He also participated in the 1998 World Cup and represented Nigeria at the 1988 Olympics. One of the most memorable moments of his international career was a penalty incident against Italy in the 1994 World Cup, which he later clarified was due to a miscommunication rather than intent.

Transitioning into coaching, Eguavoen began as a player-coach for Sliema Wanderers in the 1999–2000 season and then focused solely on coaching, leading the club to a second-place league finish. He returned to Nigeria in 2002 to manage Bendel Insurance and later took charge of the national U-20 team. In June 2005, he was appointed interim head coach of the Super Eagles, guiding them to a bronze medal at the 2006 AFCON before being dismissed in April 2006.

Eguavoen‘s coaching career included a range of appointments across club and national teams. He led South Africa’s Black Leopards in 2008 and took over Enyimba International the same year, achieving a third-place league finish and winning the Federation Cup. In 2010, he returned as caretaker coach of the Super Eagles following Lars Lagerbäck’s departure and later managed Nigeria’s U-23 team during their bid for the 2012 Olympics, resigning in 2011 after failing to qualify.

His subsequent roles included managing Sharks F.C. (2012), COD United (2013), Bendel Insurance and Gombe United (2014), and Sunshine Stars (2017), though many of these stints were brief. In October 2020, Eguavoen was appointed Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

He returned as interim coach of the Super Eagles for the 2021 AFCON, where the team exited in the round of 16. He reprised the interim role again in 2024 for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, amassing a record of 16 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses in 25 matches before stepping down in September 2024 to resume his Technical Director duties.

Social Media

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• Twitter: Austin Eguavoen (@coacheguavoen) / X

Personal Life

Augustine Owen Eguavoen was born on August 19, 1965, in Sapele, Delta State, Nigeria, making him 59 years old as of June 12, 2025.

He is married to Victoria Eguavoen, who joined him in Belgium during his playing career with KAA Gent from 1986 to 1990, aiding his adjustment to life abroad.

Augustine Eguavoen is a father to two daughters, Vanessa Eguavoen and Valerie Eguavoen. His height is 1.91 m.

Net Worth

Augustine Owen Eguavoen’s net worth is estimated at approximately $700,000.

This figure stems from his career as a professional footballer, playing for clubs like ACB Lagos, KAA Gent, KV Kortrijk, and Sliema Wanderers, and his subsequent coaching roles, including stints with the Super Eagles, Enyimba International, and as Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation.

Detailed financial records are scarce, and his earnings from early contracts (e.g., N120 monthly with NNPC in 1984 and N350 with Bendel Insurance in 1985) suggest modest beginnings, with limited public data on later earnings.