Obasanjo Celebrate 78th birthday with scoring two goals at his birthday novelty match

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday exhibited his soccer skills as he led the OBJ Team in a soccer duel with the Ogun State Executive Team.
              
The novelty match which was designed as part of his 78th birthday programme, took place at Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, with Governor Ibikunle Amosun, leading the state team.

Mr Obasanjo scored two goals for his team, defeating the Amosun team which recoreded one goal at the full time of the match.

The Governor was awarded the Most Valuable Player of the match, while Mr. Obasanjo won the Golden boot award and Akin Mabogunje received award of Best Goalkeeper of the encounter.

Speaking to journalists after the match, Mr. Obsanjo who was the captain of the team expressed satisfaction over the game.He said sports is a necessary exercise for both the old and the young.
              
"I am satisfied and fulfilled, even at my age I cherish sport, because it is relevant to health and we should all endeavor to engage in sporting activities".
                
At the end of the novelty match it was recorded that the former President missed about four scoring chances, but his team was still able to hang on to win the game by 2-1.