Former Nigeria internationals Gbenga Okunowo and Franklin Howard have praised Promasidor Nigeria Limited for honouring late Nigeria forward, Samuel Okwaraji.
Promasidor recently organised an event in Lagos to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the death of the former Nigeria international, who slumped and died on national duty on August 12, 1989.
Speaking at the event, ex-Eagles defender, Okunowo said, “Many people do not remember Okwaraji anymore. So, this event is a good reminder. We cannot replace the late midfielder but the young talents I have seen could one day take his place in the national team.”
Howard, another ex-Eagles player, said the Cowbell Summer Camp, which was organised this year in Okwaraji’s honuor, was a positive reminder of the last game Okwaraji played.
“If you watch very well, you would notice that this was how Nigerians gathered to watch the last game Okwaraji played. This is good because many of the youths that are being trained by CFA can replace Okwaraji and other stars whose deaths or retirements have left a vacuum in the national team,” he said.
Awards were given to outstanding individuals and teams for their performances during the event.
Marketing Manager, Promasidor Nigeria Limited, Abiodun Ayodeji, said the sponsorship was aimed at building responsible citizens.
“We are very keen in creating activities and platforms that will provide a total development opportunity for Nigerian children and youths. This is all about total development – whether in academic or extra-curricular activities,” Ayodeji said.
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