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Obaseki Lauds Osimhen Over Marc-vivien Foe Award by Amotolongbo(op): 7:54am On Jul 01, 2020

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Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has hailed an Edo indigene and Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, who was named winner of the 2020 Marc-Vivien Foe award for Africa’s best player in Ligue 1.

Obaseki said Osimhen has made the state and Nigeria proud with his envious feat, applauding him for being a good role model for millions of Edo youths.

The governor stated, “Hearty congratulations to Edo son and Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, on his Prix Marc-Vivien Foé win, awarded to the Best African Player in the French Ligue 1. He is doing Edo proud at Lille and we celebrate him for being an enviable ambassador of our dear state.”

He added that the state government would continue to encourage more sporting talents like Osimhen, with the setting up of the Edo State Sports Commission and the improved investment in sports development, resulting in the revamping of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium and construction of 20 mini-stadia across the 18 local government areas in the state.

Noting that the activities were being designed to engage more youths in sporting activities in the state, the governor said, “We are desirous of making our sports sector a profitable and viable node in our diversified economy.

“This informed all the investment we are making. It should be such that youths would have a plethora of options to choose from when they are faced with making career choices. So, we are engaging them in productive sectors of the economy. Grassroots sports is one of such avenues we are engaging our young people.”

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Re: Obaseki Lauds Osimhen Over Marc-vivien Foe Award by Amotolongbo(op): 7:59am On Jul 01, 2020

God has been using Edo State to bless our football, Yakubu Aiyegbeni to Odion Ighalo and now to Victor Osimhen.

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Re: Obaseki Lauds Osimhen Over Marc-vivien Foe Award by thesicilian: 8:21am On Jul 01, 2020

Even with all his political troubles he still has time to appreciate the efforts of his people in diaspora

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Re: Obaseki Lauds Osimhen Over Marc-vivien Foe Award by Ekakamba: 12:56pm On Jul 01, 2020

True! You forgot Samsom Siasia, JayJay Okocha, Taribo West, Rashidi Yekini, Kanu Nwanko, Stephen Keshi, Peter Rufai, Samuel Opka. et al.

grin

Amotolongbo:
God has been using Edo State to bless our football, Yakubu Aiyegbeni to Odion Ighalo and now to Victor Osimhen.

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Re: Obaseki Lauds Osimhen Over Marc-vivien Foe Award by danie09(m): 12:56pm On Jul 01, 2020

Na wah for politicians.
Man needs to make the news everday.
Election things grin

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Re: Obaseki Lauds Osimhen Over Marc-vivien Foe Award by Hardey33: 12:56pm On Jul 01, 2020

keep making naija proud Vic.

Re: Obaseki Lauds Osimhen Over Marc-vivien Foe Award by lekki1444: 12:56pm On Jul 01, 2020

Re: Obaseki Lauds Osimhen Over Marc-vivien Foe Award by salbis(m): 12:57pm On Jul 01, 2020*

Very unfortunate that our sports men are giving us joy while the politicians are giving us more and more tears. Sad!

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Re: Obaseki Lauds Osimhen Over Marc-vivien Foe Award by bigdammyj: 12:57pm On Jul 01, 2020

Make him self try win his re-election so that Osimenh go hail am back.

Ok, Next News

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Re: Obaseki Lauds Osimhen Over Marc-vivien Foe Award by sylve11: 12:57pm On Jul 01, 2020

When you're successful, you'll be recognized. The other way round? You go die your die....

Congrats @ Osimhen. cool

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Re: Obaseki Lauds Osimhen Over Marc-vivien Foe Award by Edopesin: 12:57pm On Jul 01, 2020

Amotolongbo:
God has been using Edo State to bless our football, Yakubu Aiyegbeni to Odion Ighalo and now to Victor Osimhen.

you can say that again

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Re: Obaseki Lauds Osimhen Over Marc-vivien Foe Award by Adams011(m): 12:57pm On Jul 01, 2020

Wawu!

Re: Obaseki Lauds Osimhen Over Marc-vivien Foe Award by majamajic(m): 12:58pm On Jul 01, 2020

Nice

Re: Obaseki Lauds Osimhen Over Marc-vivien Foe Award by Oyikoha(m): 12:58pm On Jul 01, 2020

Hmmmm.... Him try but na still politics

Re: Obaseki Lauds Osimhen Over Marc-vivien Foe Award by Follygunners: 12:58pm On Jul 01, 2020

Wow, I dey grin

surprised say IPOB no claim am...

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Re: Obaseki Lauds Osimhen Over Marc-vivien Foe Award by Developer8888h: 12:58pm On Jul 01, 2020

Re: Obaseki Lauds Osimhen Over Marc-vivien Foe Award by Inkling(f): 12:58pm On Jul 01, 2020*

Lol

It is not easy

Someone just need to seek for attention like Tonto Dick and Bobrisk

Re: Obaseki Lauds Osimhen Over Marc-vivien Foe Award by Saao(m): 12:58pm On Jul 01, 2020

Amotolongbo:
God has been using Edo State to bless our football, Yakubu Aiyegbeni to Odion Ighalo and now to Victor Osimhen.

yakubu? Hmm toh

Re: Obaseki Lauds Osimhen Over Marc-vivien Foe Award by NisforNicky: 12:58pm On Jul 01, 2020

Amotolongbo:
God has been using Edo State to bless our football, Yakubu Aiyegbeni to Odion Ighalo and now to Victor Osimhen.

Remove Yakubu

Write Osaze Odemwingie

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Re: Obaseki Lauds Osimhen Over Marc-vivien Foe Award by GemUnique(m): 12:58pm On Jul 01, 2020

Osimhen to the World

Re: Obaseki Lauds Osimhen Over Marc-vivien Foe Award by powalez: 12:59pm On Jul 01, 2020

I heard he is Napoli bound,I pray he continues making us proud even as the country is making it difficult for some of us, meanwhile,my Friend has tested positive for covid19 and am confused right now

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Re: Obaseki Lauds Osimhen Over Marc-vivien Foe Award by AsawanaDgreat: 12:59pm On Jul 01, 2020

More votes for you Obaseke

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Re: Obaseki Lauds Osimhen Over Marc-vivien Foe Award by tydi(m): 12:59pm On Jul 01, 2020

Igbo Amaka

Igbo amaka

Re: Obaseki Lauds Osimhen Over Marc-vivien Foe Award by Nobody: 1:00pm On Jul 01, 2020

What about the oloshos in Italy grin

wouldn’t he laud them too huh

Or are they not doing edo state proud?

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Re: Obaseki Lauds Osimhen Over Marc-vivien Foe Award by Jakemedg(m): 1:00pm On Jul 01, 2020

Victor Osimhen keep making naija proud

Re: Obaseki Lauds Osimhen Over Marc-vivien Foe Award by Jakemedg(m): 1:00pm On Jul 01, 2020

tydi:
Igbo Amaka
Igbo amaka

You mean Edo amaka
At the end of the day he's representing the whole of Nigeria

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Re: Obaseki Lauds Osimhen Over Marc-vivien Foe Award by LandMann: 1:01pm On Jul 01, 2020*

Re: Obaseki Lauds Osimhen Over Marc-vivien Foe Award by Sunnycliff(m): 1:02pm On Jul 01, 2020

Congratulations Boy

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