Sports minister Sunday Dare has donated N50,000, as well as food items and beverages to Mrs Janet Okwaraji, mother of fallen Super Eagles star Samuel Okwaraji.
Okwaraji, born on May 19, 1964, slumped and died on August 12, 1989 during a 1990 World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Angola at the National Stadium , Lagos.
“ He was a great professional who redefined football in Nigeria with many young talents benefiting from his ingenuity and sacrifices by re-writing our country’s name in gold in world football.” Patrick said, “Sam died 30 years ago, everybody would appreciate if they feel he is worthy to be remembered and appreciated for the little contributions he made even when he died in his prime.
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