
Former Nigeria’s President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday, March 4th, showed his soccer skills as he captained OBJ football team in a soccer duel with the Ogun State Executive Team, led by the governor Senator Ibikunle Amosun.
Ex-president wore T-shirt with number of his years, 78. See more after the cut...

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Obasanjo scoring his first goal |
Ibikunle Amosun was honoured as the most valuable player of the match, while Mr. Obasanjo won the Golden boot award and Akin Mabogunje got award of Best Goalkeeper of the encounter.
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Obasanjo breezing past his marker like Lionel Messi |
Speaking to journalists after the match, ex-president expressed contentment over the match. He said sports is an essential exercise for both the old and the young.
He said: “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”.
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Obasanjo scoring his second goal |
Mr. Obasanjo recently left the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, and has publicly shown support for General Muhammed Buhari of the APC