Vincent Olise

Vincent Olise
Personal information
Born (1960-01-02) 2 January 1960 (age 66)
Lagos, Nigeria
NicknamePa Feelings
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
RoleAll-rounder
RelationsMina Olise (spouse)
Michael Olise (son)
Richard Olise (son)
International information
National side
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1977Government College Ughelli
1977Bendel State
1978–1982Lagos State
1982–1986Oyo State
1982–1986University of Ife
1986–1990Foundation Cricket Club
1990–1993British West Indian Cricket Club
1993–2002London Nigerians Cricket Club

Vincent Olise (born 2 January 1960), nicknamed Pa Feelings, is a British-Nigerian former international cricketer.

Early life

Vincent Olise was born on 2 January 1960 in Lagos, Nigeria.

Career

Olise began his career in 1977 representing his collegiate team. In 1985, he won the National Cricket League championship with Oyo State. The following year, he helped Oyo State become a seven-time champion as one of the top scorers with 20 runs. Olise played for the Nigeria national cricket team from 1983 to 1990.

Personal life

Since retiring from cricket, Olise serves as a deacon at Hayes Town Chapel in west London. He is married to Mina who is from France and of Algerian descent. They have two sons, footballers Michael and Richard Olise.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Musa, Musa (2 November 2020). "Remembering our heroes past...Vincent Olise". Nigeria Cricket Federation. Archived from the original on 21 September 2026. Retrieved 20 September 2026.
  2. ↑ Gamra, Fahra Ben (9 July 2026). "Who Are Michael Olise's Parents? Inside the Lives of Father Vincent & Mother Mina". Athlon Sports. Archived from the original on 21 September 2026. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
  3. ↑ "Michael Olise: 'My father played cricket for Nigeria'". The Guardian (Nigeria). 16 July 2026. Archived from the original on 20 September 2026. Retrieved 20 September 2026.
  4. ↑ "Oyo emerges cricket champion". New Nigeria. 5 March 1985. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
  5. ↑ "Oyo seven times cricket champions". New Nigeria. 4 June 1986. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
  6. ↑ Nwachukwu, John Owen (14 July 2026). "France World Cup star, Olise is son of former Nigeria international - Report". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 20 September 2026.
  7. ↑ "'Si en finale c'est Michael contre l'Angleterre, ce sera Michael': Michael Olise's Hayes roots in West London". OneFootball. 12 May 2026. Archived from the original on 20 September 2026. Retrieved 20 September 2026.
  8. ↑ Blackwood, Emily (16 July 2026). "All About French Soccer Player Michael Olise's Parents, Vincent and Mina Olise". People Magazine. Retrieved 15 October 2026.