The 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winner with the then Green Eagles, revealed this in a tribute he penned in his memory
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The Green Eagles metamorphosed into the Super Eagles in 1994.
Buhari recalled that as a goalkeeper for the senior national football team, Green Eagles, in his prime, Okala represented the best of Nigerian talent and dexterity.
A statement signed by the Minister said: “On behalf of the Nigerian football family, let me sincerely congratulate Emmanuel Okala as he turns 70. On this your special day, I wish you God’s guidance, protection, mercy, favour and good health, Happy birthday.”
The death of the matriarch of the Okwaraji family was confirmed to newsmen by his eldest son, Patrick Okwaraji, on Monday.
Forty years after winning the most coveted Football trophy on the continent, Youth and Sports Development Minister, Sunday Dare, has lavished encomium on the victorious 1980 Green Eagles.
Former Green Eagles’ skipper, Chief Segun Odegbami, has pleaded with Nigerians to come to Samson Siasia’s aid as FIFA hammer dangles over the former senior national team gaffer.
Ikhana who made the call in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja, said the surgery would cost N10 million naira.
Emma Okala, Ex-Green Eagles Goalkeeper, has expressed shock over the death of Arthur Madueme, ex-Green Eagles and Rangers International FC midfielder.
The Media Officer of the club, Norbert Okoli, gave the confirmation to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Enugu
Christian Chukwu, former Green Eagles Captain and Super Eagles’ Coach, on Monday described the Late Taiwo Ogunjobi as the best Secretary in Nigeria Football Federation history.
Christian Chukwu, former Green Eagles Captain and former Super Eagles Coach on Sunday, urged the Super Eagles to begin now to prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations billed for Cameroon next year.
Christian Chukwu, former Coach of the Super Eagles and former Captain of the Green Eagles, on Tuesday gave the assurance that the Super Eagles of Nigeria would defeat South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in their own home.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Super Eagles will face off with Argentina on June 26 in their final Group D match.
The Super Eagles resurged with a brace from Ahmed Musa in the second half to beat Iceland 2-0 on Friday.
Owolabi, who made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos on Thursday, therefore, praised the Super Eagles (Team B) for the remarkable performance they put up against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.
Odegbami said: “It is with a very grateful heart that I wish to inform you that my beloved mum passed on to meet with our Creator on the 22nd of February, 2018.