Fortunately or unfortunately I don’t have a video of that strange match, but I have a video of the rematch.
Power Mike (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Okpala) was a Nigerian wrestling superstar in the 1960s and ‘70s. He retired in 1976 and became a promoter. He had contacts all over the world and used his contacts to stage the greatest wrestling shows that Nigeria has ever seen.
In 1984 he brought the two most popular wrestlers on Nigerian television, The Mighty Igor (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mighty_Igor) from the US and Mil Mascaras (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mil_M%C3%A1scaras) from Mexico to Nigeria. Also on the bill were Johnny Kwango of Britain (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Kwango), Ray Apollon of Trinidad and the return of Ben Lionheart, a Nigerian who had gained success in Britain. This show is probably the biggest wrestling event ever staged in Nigeria. It was staged at the National Stadium in Lagos and in Enugu.
Power Mike also brought other stars like Kamala The Ugandan Giant, The Great Mulumba, Gentleman Chris Adams, Buddy Rhodes, Ox Baker, The Mongols, Michael Hayes and Dick The Bulldog Brower to Nigeria.
These shows were professionally done and the audience got value for their money. The matches were usually shown on NTA Sports the next weekend.
Power Mike died in 2004 and one of his protégés, Power Uti (who I considered a successor to Power Mike) decided to stage a wrestling match at the National Stadium in Lagos. Power Uti was going to fight against Super Festus from the US. I thought that the good old days were back again, but I was wrong. It’s the worst wrestling event I’ve ever seen. It was staged at the main bowl of the National Stadium. The floodlights were not on and the ring was illuminated by a rechargeable lantern!
There was a rematch at the National Stadium in Abuja, but that was only slightly better than the Lagos show (at least there was electricity this time). Here’s a video of the rematch (I want you to see how bad it was).
Power Uti was the biggest Nigerian wrestling star in the 1980s and early 1990s. He regularly fought against American wrestling stars like Ox Baker, Kamala "The Ugandan Giant" and Dick The Bulldog Brower at the National Stadium in Lagos. Most of those fights were promoted by Power Mike in the early 1980s.
He won the Continental Wrestling Alliance's heavyweight championship belt by defeating Dino Rosetti in the early 1990s. He has fought at events around the world.
Power Uti wasn't as successful in the 2000s(after the death of Power Mike). He tried to promote a match at the National Stadium in Lagos a few years ago, but the match was a joke. There was no electricity and therefore no floodlights and the ring was illuminated by a rechargeable lantern.
Power Uti was the biggest Nigerian wrestling star in the 1980s and early 1990s. He regularly fought against American wrestling stars like Ox Baker, Kamala "The Ugandan Giant" and Dick The Bulldog Brower at the National Stadium in Lagos. Most of those fights were promoted by Power Mike in the early 1980s.
He won the Continental Wrestling Alliance's heavyweight championship belt by defeating Dino Rosetti in the early 1990s. He has fought at events around the world.
Okocha performed this trick on at least two occassions, but I only have a video of one of them. So I'll narrate the second occassion and post a video of the first.
There was a tv show called "Football Made In Germany". It was produced by Transtel and it was shown on the NTA in the 1980s and '90s. The commentator was Toby Charles.
This particular episode featured a match between Bayern Munich and Eintracht Frankfurt.
Jay Jay Okocha dribbled virtually the entire Bayern defence, beat the keeper (Oliver Kahn), but missed the goal by just an inch. It was incredible. French star and Bayern striker Jean Pierre Papin went to Okocha and pulled his shirt over his head (jokingly) as if he was saying, "How can you dribble the entire defence so beautifully and fail to score?"
The first time he did it was in a match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Karlsruhe. Oliver Kahn was also the opposing keeper on that day (this was before he moved to Bayern).
Okocha dribbled the Karlsruhe defence and beat Kahn multiple times, yet he refused to shoot but chose to dribble them again. Eventually, after doing this a couple of times, he chose to score. It was an amazing goal.
Okocha had decided to stay on and play for Bolton in the semi-final instead of reporting to the Eagles' camp immediately. Christian Chukwu gave him permission to delay his arrival in camp. He scored these two delightful goals in the match.
Some Nigerians criticised him for that and the commentator in the Nigeria vs Cameroon match was saying that some Nigerians would question his commitment if he didn't score, but he scored a freekick goal in that match too.
This is one of the most frustrating matches I've watched.
1996 European Champions League.
Jay Jay Okocha created chance after chance after chance, but Elvaer Bolic wasted them. In frustration Okocha went up to score himself. That's when this delightful piece of trickery occurred.
Fenerbache beat Manchester United 0-1 at Old Trafford to end United's almost 40 year unbeaten home run in Europe.
EternalTruths: Guess the religion of this guy if truly he is a Yoruba.
That is his imperial majesty, Emperor Adesegun Ade Ade Ade Ade Ademusiwa, the emperor of the Western Niger. He is a Christian and knows every pastor in Nigeria. He has also posted on this thread with the usernames Bullbull and Ademusiwa3.
Arising from its summit in Lagos on Monday, the Southern Governors’ Forum, SGF, has called for devolution of power that will entrench true federalism as well as restate commitment to the unity and indivisibility of Nigeria.
The Governors present include the Six Southwest Govs: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose; Ogun State Governor, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun; Ondo State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu; Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and Oyo State Governor, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi.
Also present are the Governor’s of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike; Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu; Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi; Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Emmanuel Udom and Ebonyi State, David Umahi.
The Deputy Governors of Anambra, Dr Nkem Okeke and Cross River State, Professor Ivara Esu are also present at the event.
Reading the communique at the end of the meeting, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode said the Southern Governor’s Forum restated its commitment to a united, indivisible Nigeria.
He said the summit also reiterated its position on true federalism and devolution of powers and also restated its commitment to collaborate in the region for the growth and development of their economies.
Ambode added that the summit restated commitment to security of lives and properties of the citizens as well as emphasized the need for effective linkage of good infrastructure within the sphere of southern Nigeria.
Earlier in his opening speech at the summit, Ambode said previous Forum held in the past achieved much, but noted that there “is still a lot to be done. There is certainly a lot to be done about true federalism, an issue that requires urgent, meticulous and proactive attention from the Forum.
“No less disturbing is the failure to undertake the periodic review of the review allocation formula as provided for by the 1999 Constitution to reflect evolving realities. This is another critical matter that ought to engage this Forum in order to enhance the viability of the state and local governments as well as their capacity to fulfill their developmental roles in the polity.”
The governor decried that states were being disparaged for always carrying begging bowls to Abuja in quest of hand-outs from the federal government, saying that this “is a function of our present national constitution that burdens the federal government with activities and responsibilities that rightly fall within the province of the states.”
He said that the productivity and revenue-generating capacities of most of the states were stifled thus turning them into no better than street beggar states incapable of even meeting routine obligations of paying workers’ salaries and pensions without federal support.
Ambode explained that the state had fought and won several legal battles since 1999, which had systematically strengthened her autonomy and enhanced her fiscal viability, adding that over the years, the state “has won legal control over the management of its environment, control of urban and physical planning, regulation of overhead masts, registration and regulation of hotels and restaurants and control of her inland waterways.”
According to him, “The victory does not belong to Lagos alone, but to all other states in the federation and which they must explore significantly. I believe if Lagos has been able to achieve so much fighting singly, the Forum can accomplish much more by thinking, planning, strategizing and acting together.”
Ambode stated that the resuscitation of the Southern Governors Forum was coming at a most appropriate time.
“As we are aware, the Senate and House of Representatives are currently harmonizing their differences on the proposed amendments of the 1999 Constitution before they are transmitted to the State House of Assemblies for approval. It is important for this Forum to comprehensively look at the proposed amendments with a view to working with our respective House of Assemblies to ensure a coordinated response on our part that will strengthen the practice of democracy, federalism, constitutionalism and the rule of law,” he said.
He said that the first achievement of the Forum was its collective advocacy for the special allocation to oil-producing states in the Federation Accounts, which resulted in the current formula of 13 percent accruing for derivation in allocating revenues from the Federation Account.
Arising from its summit in Lagos on Monday, the Southern Governors’ Forum, SGF, has called for devolution of power that will entrench true federalism as well as restate commitment to the unity and indivisibility of Nigeria.
The Governors present include the Six Southwest Govs: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose; Ogun State Governor, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun; Ondo State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu; Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and Oyo State Governor, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi.
Also present are the Governor’s of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike; Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu; Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi; Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Emmanuel Udom and Ebonyi State, David Umahi.
The Deputy Governors of Anambra, Dr Nkem Okeke and Cross River State, Professor Ivara Esu are also present at the event.
Reading the communique at the end of the meeting, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode said the Southern Governor’s Forum restated its commitment to a united, indivisible Nigeria.
He said the summit also reiterated its position on true federalism and devolution of powers and also restated its commitment to collaborate in the region for the growth and development of their economies.
Ambode added that the summit restated commitment to security of lives and properties of the citizens as well as emphasized the need for effective linkage of good infrastructure within the sphere of southern Nigeria.
Earlier in his opening speech at the summit, Ambode said previous Forum held in the past achieved much, but noted that there “is still a lot to be done. There is certainly a lot to be done about true federalism, an issue that requires urgent, meticulous and proactive attention from the Forum.
“No less disturbing is the failure to undertake the periodic review of the review allocation formula as provided for by the 1999 Constitution to reflect evolving realities. This is another critical matter that ought to engage this Forum in order to enhance the viability of the state and local governments as well as their capacity to fulfill their developmental roles in the polity.”
The governor decried that states were being disparaged for always carrying begging bowls to Abuja in quest of hand-outs from the federal government, saying that this “is a function of our present national constitution that burdens the federal government with activities and responsibilities that rightly fall within the province of the states.”
He said that the productivity and revenue-generating capacities of most of the states were stifled thus turning them into no better than street beggar states incapable of even meeting routine obligations of paying workers’ salaries and pensions without federal support.
Ambode explained that the state had fought and won several legal battles since 1999, which had systematically strengthened her autonomy and enhanced her fiscal viability, adding that over the years, the state “has won legal control over the management of its environment, control of urban and physical planning, regulation of overhead masts, registration and regulation of hotels and restaurants and control of her inland waterways.”
According to him, “The victory does not belong to Lagos alone, but to all other states in the federation and which they must explore significantly. I believe if Lagos has been able to achieve so much fighting singly, the Forum can accomplish much more by thinking, planning, strategizing and acting together.”
Ambode stated that the resuscitation of the Southern Governors Forum was coming at a most appropriate time.
“As we are aware, the Senate and House of Representatives are currently harmonizing their differences on the proposed amendments of the 1999 Constitution before they are transmitted to the State House of Assemblies for approval. It is important for this Forum to comprehensively look at the proposed amendments with a view to working with our respective House of Assemblies to ensure a coordinated response on our part that will strengthen the practice of democracy, federalism, constitutionalism and the rule of law,” he said.
He said that the first achievement of the Forum was its collective advocacy for the special allocation to oil-producing states in the Federation Accounts, which resulted in the current formula of 13 percent accruing for derivation in allocating revenues from the Federation Account.
Arising from its summit in Lagos on Monday, the Southern Governors’ Forum, SGF, has called for devolution of power that will entrench true federalism as well as restate commitment to the unity and indivisibility of Nigeria.
The Governors present include the Six Southwest Govs: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose; Ogun State Governor, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun; Ondo State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu; Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and Oyo State Governor, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi.
Also present are the Governor’s of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike; Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu; Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi; Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Emmanuel Udom and Ebonyi State, David Umahi.
The Deputy Governors of Anambra, Dr Nkem Okeke and Cross River State, Professor Ivara Esu are also present at the event.
Reading the communique at the end of the meeting, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode said the Southern Governor’s Forum restated its commitment to a united, indivisible Nigeria.
He said the summit also reiterated its position on true federalism and devolution of powers and also restated its commitment to collaborate in the region for the growth and development of their economies.
Ambode added that the summit restated commitment to security of lives and properties of the citizens as well as emphasized the need for effective linkage of good infrastructure within the sphere of southern Nigeria.
Earlier in his opening speech at the summit, Ambode said previous Forum held in the past achieved much, but noted that there “is still a lot to be done. There is certainly a lot to be done about true federalism, an issue that requires urgent, meticulous and proactive attention from the Forum.
“No less disturbing is the failure to undertake the periodic review of the review allocation formula as provided for by the 1999 Constitution to reflect evolving realities. This is another critical matter that ought to engage this Forum in order to enhance the viability of the state and local governments as well as their capacity to fulfill their developmental roles in the polity.”
The governor decried that states were being disparaged for always carrying begging bowls to Abuja in quest of hand-outs from the federal government, saying that this “is a function of our present national constitution that burdens the federal government with activities and responsibilities that rightly fall within the province of the states.”
He said that the productivity and revenue-generating capacities of most of the states were stifled thus turning them into no better than street beggar states incapable of even meeting routine obligations of paying workers’ salaries and pensions without federal support.
Ambode explained that the state had fought and won several legal battles since 1999, which had systematically strengthened her autonomy and enhanced her fiscal viability, adding that over the years, the state “has won legal control over the management of its environment, control of urban and physical planning, regulation of overhead masts, registration and regulation of hotels and restaurants and control of her inland waterways.”
According to him, “The victory does not belong to Lagos alone, but to all other states in the federation and which they must explore significantly. I believe if Lagos has been able to achieve so much fighting singly, the Forum can accomplish much more by thinking, planning, strategizing and acting together.”
Ambode stated that the resuscitation of the Southern Governors Forum was coming at a most appropriate time.
“As we are aware, the Senate and House of Representatives are currently harmonizing their differences on the proposed amendments of the 1999 Constitution before they are transmitted to the State House of Assemblies for approval. It is important for this Forum to comprehensively look at the proposed amendments with a view to working with our respective House of Assemblies to ensure a coordinated response on our part that will strengthen the practice of democracy, federalism, constitutionalism and the rule of law,” he said.
He said that the first achievement of the Forum was its collective advocacy for the special allocation to oil-producing states in the Federation Accounts, which resulted in the current formula of 13 percent accruing for derivation in allocating revenues from the Federation Account.
Earlier today, Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi attended ‘The 2017 Lagos Summit’ of the 17 Southern Governors representing the South South, South West and South East zones. The communiqué they came up with after the deliberation will be released shortly.
rlauncher: Imagine the outcome of this forum resulting in Fiscal Federal Restructuring. Everybody will benefit, as each region will discover their true potentials.
I don't understand why some dullards here are complaining about the forum.
You should ignore them. It's some people's job to try and spread hate on this forum (anyway they can).
It was originally created in 2000 and the forum was very active in the on-shore/off-shore dichotomy crisis of the early 2000s. They met regularly then.
However they haven't met since 2005, despite the fact that their wives have been meeting every 4 months.
Travel › Enugu Airport A "Disgraceful Airport", "Yet Contractor Paid In Full" - Ben Bruce by naptu2(op): 2:01pm On Oct 26, 2017
I'm just kidding.
