Emmanuel Hyacinth Babayaro (born 26 December 1976) is a Nigerian footballer. He is a goalkeeper, best known for being the older brother of former Chelsea and Newcastle United player Celestine Babayaro.

Emmanuel Babayaro
Personal information
Full name Emmanuel Hyacinth Babayaro
Date of birth (1976-12-26) 26 December 1976 (age 47)
Place of birth Kaduna, Nigeria
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1993–96 Plateau United
International career
Nigeria U23
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
Olympic medal record
Representing  Nigeria
Men's Football
Gold medal – first place 1996 Atlanta Team Competition

Emmanuel was a keen central midfielder as a child, but his younger brother Celestine would force him to play in goal, hitting him until he gave in. It was in this position that he was noticed.

Babayaro was also part of Nigeria's gold medal winning team at the 1996 Olympics, a side in which Celestine also appeared.

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