Nigeria remembers Okwaraji at Cup games
Former Nigerian international, Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji, will be remembered by the country's football federation during the Federation Cup games billed to hold this Wednesday.

According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the portrait of late Okwaraji will be displayed at the eight venues for the quarterfinal matches in the Federation Cup for men and women.

"On Wednesday, the portrait of the late midfielder would be displayed round the eight venues of the Federation Cup quarterfinals in remembrance of him: Enugu, Benin City, Neros Stadium, Oleh, Lokoja, Abuja, Ilorin and Makurdi," the NFF official website stated.

The NFF president, Amaju Pinnick, took time off on the eve of the 26th anniversary of Okwaraji's death, to eulogise the late footballer and also speak to his mother, Mrs Jane Okwaraji.

“Mama, there is nothing I can say other than to tell you to continue to take solace in the fact that Sochukwuma was a star for Nigeria, a name that no one has been able to forget no matter how much they tried. He was the quintessential professional and patriot per excellence.

“Please be rest assured that Sochukwuma will continue to be in our hearts and consciousness. He was a rare gem. I assure you that the NFF will continue to keep in touch with you," Pinnick to Mrs Okwaraji over the telephone.

Brother of the late footballer, Patrick Okwaraji, said the telephone call by Pinnick was uplifting.“We are grateful to the NFF President for his phone call. At least, Mama is feeling better now,” said Patrick Okwaraji.

Pinnick went on to described Okwaraji as "a consummate professional."

“It was a horrible day, for someone like me and several other Nigerians who were right inside the National Stadium, Lagos that day. By all accounts, Sam Okwaraji was a consummate professional and was a shining example of patriotic fervour,” Pinnick said.

Okwaraji died at the age of 25 while featuring for Nigeria in a 1990 Fifa World Cup qualifying match against Angola at the National Stadium in Lagos on August 12, 1989.

The former Nigerian international collapsed and died 13 minutes before the end of the match against Angola and reports later revealed that Okwaraji died of an enlarged heart and high blood pressure.
http://ng.supersport.mobi/football/nigeria/news/150811/Nigeria_remembers_Okwaraji_at_Cup_games

Lalasticlala

Nice one..

Sam deserves it. He was a patriotic Nigerian.

Great

Eiyah. . May he rest in peace.... Great footballer. .
He is dead but his manhood lives on.. .... Patience Jonathan

After 26 years?





Unimpressive but welcomed.

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Sam Okwaraji has done his best for the nation , what about you and i ? lalasticlala time to move to FP

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legend

the guy that was killed by the Indians by converting football to stone?

Good

Ok

-Amaju Pinnick using all PR stunt available to maintain his job.
- Why not send sponsors to package something for his family
- Can we have something packaged for all soccer stars that are deceased on a long term
- Rasheed Yekini comes to mind as another including others

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This guy was good. We miss you
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Legend!

All the footballers who have died on the Pitch all died of Heart failures...

I watched the compilation on youtube...

When ur heart feels like its gonna stop, STOP!! There's no gain in killing urself on the pitch...as the players in those videos did, they first slumped, then got up and tried to continue running again...

Please...Health is very important!

Now these are the real heroes not the corrupt politicians we praise these days

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I hear say na lion kill am na true

oo okwarajii,oo okwarajii,Iwo nikan lowo baba,iwo nikan lowo Iya,ti won ban gba boolu lorun ko ge won lege ara.in kollington ayinla'voice.r.i.p.

I have not been born then,anyways RIP! Mikel should copy this,he should stop playing like chickens

Am really impressed with Amaju Pinnick for his leadership of the NFF

It is always good to remember one of the people that made this nation great

Legend, r. I. P. I miss you even though I never watched you play i was still in heaven then. One day una go hala my name too but I refuse to die young

#singing# oooo okparaji, oooo okparaji, iwo ni kan l'omo mama, iwo nikan l'omo mama, ogba boolu fun wa o......ge won l'ege ara! can't forget ur dread, u will always be one of my childhood memories! Rip great baller

1999

Rest in peace legend