| Age | 68 |
| Birthday | 4 April, 1956 |
| Birthplace | Owerri, Nigeria |
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Football (American) |
Obed Chukwuma Ariri (born April 4, 1956) is a Nigerian-born former placekicker of American football in the National Football League for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Redskins. He also played in the United States Football League for the Washington Federals and in the Arena Football League for the Miami Hooters. Ariri was born in Nigeria, and his middle name Chukwuma means "God Only Knows". He became a skilled soccer player and was scouted by Clemson University's soccer coach Ibrahim M. Ibrahim. After watching him play in Nigeria, Ibrahim offered Ariri a soccer scholarship to Clemson on the spot. He is distinguished as being the first Nigerian to play in the National Football League.
