Gov. Soludo Eulogises Legendary Emma Okala As He Clocks 71
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has sent congratulatory message to former Nigeria goalkeeper, Emmanuel Okala as he clocks 71.
The legendary goalkeeper attained the age of 71 on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.
Governor Soludo recalled Emmanuel Okala’s heroic feats as one of Nigeria’s outstanding goalkeepers who manned the goal for the Nigeria National football team between 1972 – 1980.
He commended Okala’s selfless service and exceptional patriotism to the nation, adding that he was in the team that won the All-Africa Games football gold in Lagos in 1973.
The governor also noted that Okala was part of the Green Eagles, now Super Eagles who won bronze at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana in 1978.
Recall also that the squad finished as runners-up at the All-Africa Games in Algiers four months later.
Governor Soludo further noted that Okala’s glorious moments came when he was named Africa’s best goalkeeper by the Africa Sports Journalist Union in 1975.
Okala was equally in the Rangers International FC squad that won the Africa Cup Winners’ Cup in 1977.
Governor Soludo praised the legendary goalkeeper, saying he capped his meritorious service to the nation as a member of the victorious Nigeria National team that won Nigeria’s first Africa Cup of Nations in 1980 in Lagos.
Moreover, the Governor extolled Okala’s towering achievements and contributions to sports development in the country, adding that his sense of duty, discipline and dedication in serving the country remains legendary.
Governor Soludo therefore joins millions of fans, team mates and his family to wish Emmanuel Okala more years of good health and continued service to the nation.
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