As the countdown to November 11th novelty match for
the incoming Governor of Edo State, Sen Monday Okpeblolo, hots up, more ex-
internationals have signed up to participate.
The latest are the Super Eagles interim Manager, Coach Austine Eguavoen, Felix
Owolabi and Mutiu Adepoju.
Frank Ilaboya, the spokesperson of the organisers made
this known in Benin yesterday evening.
He said; we’re excited to announce that Coach Eguavoen, Felix Owolabi and Mutiu
Adepoju are storming Benin City for the match.
“We are truly excited because their coming will add
colour and glamour to the match.
“The trio has swelled the number of ex-internationals
to eight. Edo State football fans will therefore have so much to savour with
these iconic names in Nigeria coming to feature in the match, Frank Ilaboya,
one time Chairman of Edo State Football Association, added.
For Coach Eguavoen, the novelty match offers another
opportunity to reconnect with fans and friends in relaxing atmosphere.
“As a son of the soil, I feel excited to be part of
this novelty match. I always feel great going home to my dear state especially
when it concerns football.
“Everyone knows the role Edo State plays in Nigeria
Sports, especially football and I think it is important to make this statement
whenever opportunity of this nature comes up.
“So, I want to commend the organisers for coming up
with this wonderful idea of welcoming the incoming Governor with a novelty
match. I understand the Governor elect is a sports loving person and this will
afford him the opportunity to witness at close quarters the power and influence
of football in social re-engineering of our youths,” the ex-Eagles captain
further added.
OwoBlow, as he was fondly called during his hey days
is equally elated to be part of “this wonderful opportunity to reconnect with
my fans in Benin and environs.
” I have always had fond memories of Edo State right
from my playing days. So, I am looking forward to another great moment on
November 11th.
“With wonderful friends like the outgoing Deputy Governor, Philip and my long
standing friend, Frank Ilaboya, I cannot afford to miss out on that day.”
Other ex-internationals already signed up for the
match are; Baldwin Bazuaye, London 2012 Olympic goalkeeper, Ambrose Vanzekin
and Peter Obanor,
Others are Tony Emediofu, fondly called Poropo, Roland Ewere and Prince
Oritsuwa Afejuku.
The novelty match, which is part of the activities
lined up for the swearing-in ceremony of the Governor elect, comes up on
Monday, November 11 at the Prestigious Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City.
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