Joseph Ladipo
Pa Joseph Ladipo was a Nigerian footballer and manager.Career
During his playing career, Ladipo played for Shooting Stars until 1973. Upon his retirement, he became the club's assistant manager, before being promoted to the first team coach in 1977. From 1982 to 1988, he was the manager of Leventis United. He then returned to manage Shooting Stars from 1990 to 1992.
Ladipo was the head coach of the Nigeria women's national team at the 2008 Summer Olympics. He also led Nigeria to win the 2007 All-Africa Games, and finished third place at the 2008 African Women's Championship.Ladipo was born in Ibadan, and was nicknamed Jossy Lad. He died on 9 May 2013 at his home in Ibadan at the age of 71.
