The match which was designed as part of his 78th birthday programme, took place at Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, with Governor Ibikunle Amosun, leading the state team.
The two goals were scored by Obasanjo while the Special Assistant to the governor on Special Duties scored one goal for the government team.The first half of a 60-minute of play was goalless, as both team lost scoring chances. Obasanjo who displayed some dexterity on the field of play lost about four scoring chances..
The Governor was awarded the Most Valuable Player of the match, while Mr. Obasanjo won the Golden boot award and Akin Mabogunje received award of Best Goalkeeper of the encounter.
Speaking to journalists after the match, Mr. Obasanjo who was the captain of the team expressed satisfaction over the game. He said sports is a necessary exercise for both the old and the young.
“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”.
At the end of the novelty match which was to commemorate the ex-President’s 78th birthday, Obasanjo’s team beat the Ogun State government team 2-1.
But the Obasanjo team rebound in the second half with players such as Prof. Akin Mabogunje, 88-year-old Dr. Femi Olopade, and one of aides of the former president, Vitalis among others, gave the Amosun-led team a tough time. Mabogunje was a capable hand in goal.
Helping the Amosun’s team on the defensive, were the secretary to the state government, Adeoluwa Taiwo, and the state chief of staff, Prof. Ganiu Olatunde among others.The Five-a-Side match ended with Obasanjo, Amosun and Mabogunje winning golden boots, Most Valuable Player and Golden Gloves awards respectively.
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