Officials of Slavabogu Nig Ltd led by Managing Director Engr. Zekeriya Ersin Oktem (left) Waidi Akanni (2nd left), Technical Director Ugur Erdogan (3rd left) and Kolawole Oke after a meeting in Lagos
Organizers of the Gov Akinwumi Ambode “Thank you” game have stated that Super Eagles legends George Finidi and Osase Odemwingie have agreed to lace shoes for the Naija Legends in honour of Governor Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos.
They also disclosed that as part of the program Dutch coaches would run a training program between March 18-26 in Lagos.
Spokes person of the event, Waidi Akanni told www.theajasanews.com that they are already in touch with Finidi George and the other players that would be part of the program, “We are in touch with Finidi George, Osaze Odemwingie and Obafemi Martins. They are going to be part of the coaches training program.
“Former Bafana Bafana of South Africa captain Aaron Mokoena would also be in Lagos for the program.
“The whole idea is to bring Dutch coaches to Lagos to impact their knowledge on our coaches here. It is a program that would add value to Nigerian football,” Akanni said.
He pointed out that the soccer clinic organized last month for kids between the age bracket of 13-17 at Campos Square in Lagos was a huge success.
“All the activities we are carrying out ahead of the Ambode game is our little way of giving back to the society and we are saying a big thank you to the corporate bodies that have identified with the project.“The duo of Access Bank and Sifax are lending their support and we are reaching out to other corporate bodies.
“As we speak, we are hopeful that Slavabogu Nig. ltd, the firm handling the Onikan Stadium project would come on board,” the former International disclosed.On the Africa X1 versus Naija Legends game proper, Akanni said the plans are on course. Former World Footballer of the Year and Liberia President, George Weah has since confirmed he would be in Lagos for the event alongside Ivorian star, Didier Drogba.
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