President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with Nigeria’s iconic football star, sports administrator and broadcaster, Chief Olusegun Odegbami, as he turns 70, August 27, 2022.
The President, in a statement issued Saturday by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, congratulated the former national team player and his family for many years of service to the nation and humanity.
President Buhari celebrated with Chief Odegbami for a distinguished career in sports, with eight years as a national team player, 1974 to 1982, earning the respect of team players and fans, at home and across Africa, particularly for his dazzling skills and accuracy in scoring for which he was nicknamed “Mathematical Odegbami’’.
The President noted the versatility of the former skipper of the Green Eagles, who also served as adviser to the technical crew of national teams, inspired many athletes to stardom, and positioned himself for successes in writing, publishing, acting, broadcasting and farming.
President Buhari said his experience, leadership skills and network of friends across many fields and places remained relevant for growing the country.
The President prayed for longer life, good health and prosperity for the respected footballer who turned a septuagenarian
and his family.
