The incoming governor of Edo State, Sen Monday Okpeblolo, yesterday officially received his jersey ahead of the Akpakomiza & Friends Novelty/Victory Match.
The Novelty Match comes up at the Prestigious Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin on Sunday, Nov 10th, by 4pm.
The spokesperson for the organiser and former Edo State Football Association Chairman, Frank Ilaboya, said all is set for a top-notch novelty match.
“We are set for the match. Over 10 ex internationals are coming. Among those coming are Super Eagles interim Manager, Augustine Eguavoen, Felix Owolabi, Mutiu Adepoju and Bright Omokaro.
Others include; Samson Ozogula, Baldwin Bazuaye, Beijing Olympic Games goalkeeper, Ambrose Vanzekin, Peter Obanor, Tony Emedofu and Prince Oritsuwa Afejuku.
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Ex Bendel Insurance goalkeeper, Austine Iyamu, William Enobakhare and Tony Mentie are also listed for the game.
“From the Akpakomiza side, the list is full of political heavyweights led by the Gov-elect himself, his deputy, Rt Hon Dennis Idahosa. Comrade Adams Oshiomhole will lead the others involving the State Party Chairman, Emperor Jarret Tenebe and State party Secretary, Lawrence Orka. Others are Pastor Ize Iyamu and Hon Matthew Urhoghide. Gen Cecil Eseikhaigbe, the Chairman of the state Inauguration Committee, Hon Orobosa Omo-Ojo and Dr Emmanuel Paddy also made the team list.