Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo and former Edo State Governor and Senator representing Edo North in the 10th Senate, Senator Adams Oshiomhole and other political big wigs in the state will be playing a novelty football match to herald the inauguration of the Monday Okpebholo and Dennis Idahosa led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration scheduled for Sunday, 10 November at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin-City, the state Capital.
The official inauguration of the Senator Monday Okpebholo led administration holds on Tuesday, 12 November, 2024.
As it was said the novelty football match titled; ‘Akpokomiza and Friends’ is part of activities lined up to mark the day which will open a new chapter in the political history books of Edo State.
To intimate members of the public, former Chairman, Edo State Football Association, Frank IIaboya on behalf of the organizers briefed the media in Benin City on last Wednesday, 6th November.
IIaboya assured that all is set for the match which he said is of top quality including customized jerseys, 20 football autographed by the incoming Governor, Senator Okpebholo and to be given out to supporters of the projects.
According to him, the Governor-elect, Senator Okpebholo is leading the political big guns, while the Super Eagles stand in coach, Austin Eguavoen is leading the ex football internationals to the game which will begin at 4.00 o’clock.
Among those coming are Super Eagles interim manager, Austine Eguavoen, Felix Owolabi, Mutiu Adepoju and Bright Omokaro.
Others are Samson Ozogula a.k.a Zion train, Baldwin Bazuaye, Beijing Olympic Games goalkeeper, Ambrose Vanzekin, Peter Obanor, Tony Emediofu and Prince Oritsuwa Afejuku.
“Ex Bendel Insurance goalkeeper, Austine Iyamu, William Enobakhare and Tony Mentie are also listed.
“On the AKPAKOMIZA side, the list is full of political heavyweights led by the Gov. Elect himself, Senator Monday Okpeblolo and his deputy, Rt. Hon Dennis Idahosa.
“Comrade Adams Oshiomhole will lead the others involving the state party chairman, Emperor Jarret Tenebe and the secretary Lawrence Orka.
Others; are Pastor Ize Iyamu, Hon. Matthew Urhoghide and Idowu Moye, popularly known as Maleke.
Gen Cecil Eseikhaigbe, the Chairman of the State Inauguration Committee, Hon Orobosa Omo Ojo and Dr. Emmanuel Paddy also made the team list, he said.
From the rear guide, Lucky Ohimai, popularly known as TAREX will lead the duo of Earnest Umakhihe, Hon. Felix Aganbi and Felix Osaro to withstand the onslaught of the ex internationals, Ilaboya said.