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Sanusi: NFF will play key role in efforts to immortalize ‘Thunder’ Balogun
General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Mohammed Sanusi on Tuesday assured that the nation’s supreme football-ruling body will be available to contribute to the efforts being harnessed presently to celebrate and imoortalize a former captain and coach of the Senior Men National Team of Nigeria, Teslim ‘Thunder’ Balogun.
“Teslim Balogun played profound and remarkable roles in Nigeria Football, both as a player and as coach. His giant footprints are there for all to see. It is important that we play a key role in the ongoing efforts to celebrate and immortalize him, because that will send the right signals to both present and upcoming players that Nigeria do care.
“When we received the letter from your committee, the NFF President said he was interested in NFF being part of the programme and he insisted that we nominate someone to represent the Federation and give us feedback on all that was being done to celebrate ‘Thunder’ Balogun.
“He was an achiever and a role model, and the NFF will work with the committee to celebrate a legend of the Nigeria game.”
Sanusi made the statements when the organizing committee of the Thunder Balogun 50th Anniversary Celebrations paid him a courtesy call in his office at the NFF Secretariat, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Dr Rafiu Oladipo stated that Teslim Balogun, who died in July 1972, was Nigeria’s first professional football player who made name and robust fame playing at home and abroad and also coached the Senior National Team. He said the committee has the mission of organizing a book launch, a seminar, football matches and airing documentaries on the legend during the one-week celebration in the month of July 2022.
Sanusi added that the NFF will be ready to liaise with fellow Football Associations in the African continent with regards to the planned international football matches, and also support the committee with some logistics to ensure the success of the event.
Other members of the committee present were Mr Jibola Balogun (son of the legend), Mr Lanre Arogundade, Mr Kunle Solaja, Mr Ademola Olajire and Pastor Emmanuel Olaseinde, secretary of the committee.
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Olofinjana Unveiled as SuperWinleague Lottery Brand Ambassador
Joel Ajayi
Former Super Eagles midfielder and Chelsea Africa Chief Scouting Manager, Seyi George Olofinjana, was unveiled on Wednesday in Lagos as the brand ambassador for the new lottery brand, SuperWinleague Lottery, and its associated football project.
Speaking during the brand launch at the MTN office in Falomo, the Chief Operating Officer of DayEmpire Sports Marketing Management Company Ltd, Mr. Yemisi Ayodeji Daniel, said:“We are launching a major project today that creates opportunities for footballers, fans, and other stakeholders to fulfill their dreams.
We are therefore excited to have former Super Eagles and Stoke City midfielder, Seyi George Olofinjana, as our brand ambassador for the SuperWinleague Lottery and related projects.
This partnership with leading telecommunications company MTN and a renowned footballer underscores the significance of this project.
Their decision to partner with DAYEMPIRE SMM confirms that this initiative is anchored on integrity, promise-keeping, and the protection of our core values as an organization.
At DAYEmpire Sports SMM, we not only keep our promises, we uphold our integrity because we want to build an international brand that will stand the test of time.”
On his part, Olofinjana expressed confidence in the project, saying he was staking his hard-earned reputation on the brand because he believes every promise made will be fulfilled.
The SuperWinleague Lottery and SuperWinleague offer footballers and fans a unique experience, including chances to win fantastic prizes, trials with European clubs, and opportunities to watch the best leagues in Europe.
Winners will be rewarded daily with cash prizes, jerseys, and football boots, with the ultimate prize being a trial opportunity in Europe for the best player. Fans will also enjoy all-expense-paid trips to watch top clubs in England.
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