The 2021/22 season was a very rough one for Al Masry fans as they finished 13th on the Egyptian Premier League table.
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Former Nigeria Professional Football League striker, Anthony Okpotu, on Monday gave the biggest hint of ending career at former club Lobi Stars FC of Makurdi.
Brondby have informed via their official website that the Nigeria international was named in the squad to face FC Copenhagen in the Reserve League on April 10.
An array of prominent global figures, including FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF President Ahmad, political chieftains, football stars, renowned administrators past and present, captains of industry, legends of the Nigeria game and oaks of the entertainment industry, are now confirmed for the inaugural edition of the AITEO/NFF Football Awards.
Victory sets up a semifinal clash against Sudan for Nigeria with victory in Marrakech on Wednesday to seal their place in the tournament showpiece
Buhari’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued by Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, in Abuja on Sunday
Ezenwa is joined for the goalkeeping duties by Oladele Ajiboye and Theophilus Afelokhai, and defensive stalwarts Osas Okoro, Stephen Eze and Kalu Orji Okogbue also made the list, as midfielders Ifeanyi Ifeanyi and Ekundayo Ojo and forwards Sunday Faleye and Emeka Atuloma.
Okpotu, with 19 goals, was also adjudged the Highest Goalscorer of the season to cap an eventful night of awards on Tuesday
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Okpotu bagged the award with N100, 000 after scoring 19 goals in the just concluded Nigeria Professional Football League 2016/2017 season
The midfielder was nominated for the award along with Nigeria Premier Football League top scorer, Anthony Okpotu, and former MFM FC goal poacher, Stephen Odey.
With the other Group A game between Mali and Guinea ending 1-1 at the Nduom Sports Stadium, it leaves Ghana top of the standings with six points, followed by Nigeria with five points
Nigeria must now beat hosts Ghana in their final group game on Monday to guarantee progress, while Guinea will face Mali
Okpotu and Udi were named winners for the monthly recognition organised by the League Bloggers Awards on Tuesday for their outstanding performances in July.
The winners for the June awards in the player and manager’s categories will be announced next week by the LBA