Tag: Okwaraji
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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles dedicate win against Angola to late Okwaraji
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dedicated their 1-0 victory against the Palancas Negras of Angola in the quarterfinals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) to the memory of late Samuel Okwaraji. Okwaraji, a Nigerian international, slumped and died while playing in a 1990 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Angola in Lagos.
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Late Okwaraji, Yekini honoured at African Illustrious Award night
Late Samuel Okwaraji, Rashidi Yekini and Joseph Blankson were among those honoured at the 2020 African “Illustrious Award’’ event for their contribution to the country’s development. The award, which is the third edition and organised by “My Media Africa’’ – a media company, was held on Thursday night in Lagos. Families of the late legends…