The governor also played host to Spanish football legend, Carles Puyol.
Representative of Lagos State Governor and Chairman, the State Sports Commission , Dr. Kweku Tandoh ; UEFA Champions League winner and former Barcelona FC Defender, Carles Puyol and Managing Director, Nigerian Breweries PLC, Mr. Jordi Borrut Bel during the UEFA Champions League Trophy Tour to the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, on Wednesday, April 17, 2019.
Speaking while receiving the trophy, Governor Ambode expressed excitement with the fact that the organisers of the tour considered Lagos as one of the states to visit. He said the development was particularly gratifying more so that the synergy between sports and entertainment as well as tourism had been massively played up in the last four years.
“We are pleased to also welcome Barcelona FC and Champions League legend, Carles Puyol, to Lagos, as well as our legend, JayJay Okocha to Lagos House. Many of us underrate this legend that we have and just yesterday, I understand Puyol had a very difficult time on the field of play in Uyo when JayJay had to give him a few tricks.
He said in order to ensure a successful trophy tour, the relevant security and government agencies have been contacted, assuring that all the activities lined-up as part of the tour would be hugely successful. Speaking earlier, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Breweries Plc, organisers of the Trophy Tour, Jordi Bel, thanked Governor Ambode for warmly receiving the team, saying the trophy tour was specifically organised to bring the tournament closer to fans.
Representative of Lagos State Governor and Chairman, the State Sports Commission , Dr. Kweku Tandoh ; UEFA Champions League winner and former Barcelona FC Defender, Carles Puyol ; Ex-Nigeria International, Austin ‘JayJay’ Okocha ; Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Steve Ayorinde ; Managing Director, Nigerian Breweries PLC, Mr. Jordi Borrut Bel ; Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Mr. Obafela Bank-Olemoh and Director-General, LSSC, Mr.
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