Bob Osim, also written as ''Bob Usim'', (born 15 July 1980, in

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) was a

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international

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. He currently coaches for

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in the second level

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Career

Osim missed the 2007 season with

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because of nagging injuries before being signed to the resurrected Rovers for the 2008/09 season, the team he began his career with.

Attributes

Bob Osim's main position was defensive midfield but he would also play left back and right back.

External links

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Usim Named in Nigeria squad
-BBC Article
Rovers will bounce back, says Osim
Guardian, 1 Sept. 2008) 1980 births Living people Nigerian men's footballers Nigeria men's international footballers Enyimba F.C. players Heartland F.C. players Rangers International F.C. players Calabar Rovers F.C. players Sunshine Stars F.C. players Men's association football defenders {{Nigeria-footy-defender-stub