By Ogo Clarkson
Retired Nigeria National Team players have endorsed the Novelty Match and Delta Legendary Sports Award ceremony to mark the 100th day in office of the newly elected Delta state Governor Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and in honour of sports personalities who contributed to sports development in Delta state.
Former English premier league, Leeds United and Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje expressed satisfaction from the UK where he went to fir holiday as promised to be on the ground to support he commended the initiators; saying that it will heighten the need to contribute more in developing sports in Delta state and beyond.
“This is brilliant! It will encourage one to strive more to contribute to developing the game with appreciable display”.
“It will be lovely to see great players in a unity game like this and to discuss the way forward “.
Also, Trinidad and Tobago 2001 FIFA Under 17 Silver medalist and Flying Eagles defender, Joseph Eyimofe said the backing of sports activities in less than 100 days in office of the new Governor is an indication that there will be continuity in sports development of both human and infrastructures.
While the chairman of the LOC Prince Godstime Emiko thanked the Chairman of the Delta State sports commission, Chief Tonobok Okowa and Delta Youths for More Agenda for the initiative.