Sportman: Obasanjo Shows Soccer Prowess as He Marks 78th Birthday (PHOTO)

Wednesday 4 March 2015

Sportman: Obasanjo Shows Soccer Prowess as He Marks 78th Birthday (PHOTO)


One thing I love about this Ex President is his agility in decision making and also doggedness, maybe because of his Military training but at 78 still having this physical strength, he is really someone to look up to when it come to vitality. Was he not the one who even recently decided to go for his Masters, Ph.D degree? Yes he is the one, was just asking shall ... 

The football match which was designed as part of ​his​ 78th birthday programme​,​ took place at Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, with Governor Ibikunle Amosun, leading the state team.

Mr. Obasanjo scored two goals for his team, defeating the Amosun team which recorded one goal at the full time of the match.


The Governor was awarded the Most Valuable Player of the match, while Mr. Obasanjo won the Golden boot award and Akin Mabogunje received award of Best Goalkeeper of the encounter.

Speaking to journalists after the match, Mr. Obasanjo who was the captain of the team expressed satisfaction over the game. He said sports is a necessary exercise for both the old and the young.

“I am satisfied and fulfilled, even at my age I cherish sport, because it is relevant to health and we should all endeavour to engage in sporting activities”.




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