Former Nigeria’s President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday, March 4th, showed his soccer skills as he captained OBJ football team in a soccer duel with the Ogun State Executive Team, led by the governor Senator Ibikunle Amosun.
Ex-president wore T-shirt with number of his years, 78.
Obasanjo who was the skipper for his team showed some adeptness on the field of play and scored the two goals while the Special Assistant to the governor on Special Duties scored the only goal for the government team.
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| Obasanjo scoring his first goal |
Ibikunle Amosun was honoured as the most valuable player of the match, while Mr. Obasanjo won the Golden boot award and Akin Mabogunje got award of Best Goalkeeper of the encounter.
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| Obasanjo breezing past his marker like Lionel Messi |
Speaking to journalists after the match, ex-president expressed contentment over the match. He said sports is an essential exercise for both the old and the young.
He said: “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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| Obasanjo scoring his second goal |
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An old grumpy headed wizard. Better repent now and allow Nigerians be
ReplyDeleteI can see that you are one of the "Yoots" that Jonathan has empowered, why are you insulting someone who is celebrating his 78yrs alive, if you hope to grow that old and achieve even half of what he has achieved. If we investigate you properly, we will know what side of the Niger you are from. No respect.
DeleteI'm sure d idiot abuses his father at home. Pray u grow to b OBJs age.
DeleteObj is an old foooooool
DeleteThanks guys for responding to d idiot comment. I pray he get to OBJ age b4 he die. Idiot.
DeleteBaba Iyabo, Always Relevant, hope we see more of you over the years. God Bless you
ReplyDeleteWe will enlist OBJ in to the national team make e go do us proud for next world cup.
ReplyDeletewhether you like it or not baba iyabo is one of the best elderly man we ve in niger today so allow him
ReplyDeleteI am really impressed. Well done our parents.
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ReplyDeleteanonymous 2:36, u are d worst fool of ur generation.
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ReplyDeleteCongrats to the man who has his name all over Nigeria's history since 1976 till date! Many happy returns baba iyabo.
ReplyDeleteI know fit laugh. The problem in Africa especially Nigeria is that elders have refused to realize that they are elders.Thus,their children have nothing good to learn from most of them. If an elder who suppose to reprimand children for fighting in the village square are the ones throwing punches and tearing their baba riga and shokoto,only God knows what the on looking children would do. It is high time elders inn Africa and Nigeria go back to their once honourable,respectable and high moral standard in order to be relevant and respected just like in years past.. Most elders in Nigeria have lost a sense of true value,honour and privilege which God bestowed on them by virtue of growing old cos old age is a blessing from God. Unfortunately, many abuse this God's blessing and privilege. May God save us in this country.
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DeleteYou've doubtlessly seen your father and grandfathers and their friends fight too much over land in your village that u couldn't help but say it to the world.
DeleteAaaaawww.....we feel for you. Take it easy ehn, tell them to come learn how to go grey gracefully from OBJ and his friends. Thank you
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ReplyDeleteI love this man. He is specially created by God and he is unique. He is creative, young in mind and sincere to a great extent. Baba, may you live longer than this age. We expect more surprises from you in the nearest future and please do not live Nigeria alone. The fear of Obasanjo is the beginning of wisdom. As a leader, when you make mistakes, you own up. You even criticize yourself and to me, that shows the level of your sincerity and patriotism in you. Long live the republic of Nigeria, Long live baba Obasanjo. More power to your elbow. And thank you Governor Ibikunle for organizing this. You are blessed!!
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DeleteHappy 78th Birthday Pa OBJ... I pray you celebrate 88, 98, 108 and more. May your relevancy continue to be of great value to our dear Nation. Congrats sir
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ReplyDeletemay GOD bless you My brother for your comment,as for the old fool,happy birth day My foot.
ReplyDeleteCongrats our only sincere elder statesman. May God almighty keep you for us as you celebrate more years to come.
ReplyDeleteWe that have good intentions about this great nation, not the corrupted once knows where you stand with us BABA we are begging you not to turn your back on us at this crucial moment of this great nation. Congratulation Baba
ReplyDeleteHistory will always remember you baba for how good and patriotic you have been to this nation. Hurray Baba!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday sir. Many more of this healthy celebration. To the fool who insult OBJ, It is certain you don't have the picture of OBJ's age at home. Caution your mouth.
ReplyDeleteWe tank God for his birthday and let the goodness of God be with him to see many more years again. But Baba, please, guide your uterances so that the unity of the country will not be threaten. Because when you disappointed Babangida in 2003, that is, when he (Babangida) single handedly brought you out of prison, make you the president of our dear country under agreement that, after the four years (one tenure) you will hand over power to him again. But you failed him woefully and because of Babangida maturity, he did'nt go lenght with you. So, my dear Baba, please, learn from Babangida. There was a time you even vowed that in your life time you will not allow military man to lead this country called Nigeria again, whether in kharki or off kharki. But, today because of...
ReplyDeleteCongrats obj. To God be the glory for this grace of life upon you. How I wish you will respect this age although its less than your actual age.
ReplyDeleteBaba Oooooo! Am impressed at your mastery of the round leather game. Pls keep it up and wishing you happy birthday.
ReplyDeleteMay i live to see my third and forth generation as i will older than my president and be smart to play football competition just like he did. Amen! Congratulation my former PRESIDO.
ReplyDeleteGlory be to GOD! Happy birthday 2 u sir.
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