NFF felicitates with Okala, Oshoala, Balogun, Aribo
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The Nigeria Football Federation has sent a message of congratulations to much-respected former Nigeria goalkeeper Emmanuel Okala, who attained the platinum age of 70 on Monday, 17th May 2021.
NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi praised the towering goaltender for his glorious service to the fatherland in the round leather game, delivering his best anytime he turned out for both the Senior Men Team (then known as Green Eagles) and Rangers International FC of Enugu.
“We all remember the heroic feats and unforgettable deeds of the great Emmanuel Okala. He served Nigeria to the best of his ability and we commend him for his patriotism, discipline, dedication, and sense of duty. We wish him a happy Platinum anniversary celebration and many pray that he lives many, many more years in good health and in joy,” Sanusi said in Abuja.
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Aribo, who has established himself as a key player in Gernot Rohr’s team, was handed the iconic no. 10 shirt in both friendly games two years ago and he described the feeling to play for Nigeria as surreal and crazy.
“Getting called up was a surreal feeling and one I definitely didn t expect, from where I ve come from but it just showed me how far I ve come,” the Rangers star told
“I ll never forget my first game with the No.10. They left the spot [in the changing room] for me and I didn t sit there because I was thinking this can t be me .