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... Says: Late footballer was Nigerian hero

The senator representing Imo West senatorial district (Orlu Zone) in National Assembly of the Federation of Nigeria, Senator Osita Izunaso, has donated sets of sports equipments for the take off the Samuel Okwaraji Football Academy.

The equipments as according to the media officer of the foundation, Chidozie Achonwa include sets of jerseys, footballs, sets of football boots, and sports tracks for officials.
Senator Izunaso who is the chairman of the planned Samuel Okwaraji National Under-16 Secondary School Championship in honour of the deceased ex-Suoer Eagles star, said his continued for the efforts to immortaise the late Orlu-born ex-Nigerian international was in appreciation of what Okwaraji represents as far as football is concerned.

He added that it is his desire to encourage football because according to him, football has a lot of potentials to engage and empower so many youths.
The senator called on President Tinubu, Imo and Southeast political leaders including well-meaning Nigerians to the planned Samuel Okwaraji Under-16 National Secondary School Championship in order to immortalize the late footballer and inspire the younger generation.

Receiving the sports equipments on behalf of the Samuel Okwaraji Foundation, a consultant at the Federal University of Teaching Hospital, FUTH, Owerri, Dr Okechukwu Duru, appreciated Senator Izunaso for the donation which he said, would enhance the take off the Samuel Okwaraji Football Academy.

Dr Duru also thanked the senator for his continued for the national under-16 tournament being organised in honour of late Okwaraji.

The secretary of Samuel Okwaraji Foundation, Mr Chidozie, expressed gratitude to Senator Izunaso for all his to the foundation.

Chidozie who doubles as the media officer of the foundation, called on other well meaning individuals and corporate organizations to emulate senator Izunaso by ing the foundation in its drive to revive grass root football in the country.

More grace to them, at least, ing the legendary is also key to growth and development.

This is commendable and welcome development

This is welcoming one, at least one must show example.

Wow, I'm happy for his kindness and generosity towards the Sam okwaraji foundation,God bless him

Sam okwraji should have a youth tournament recognised by CAF by now if our football federation are serious,RIP legend

Did the. Senator now organizing yeye football tournament ever took time to the mother Okparaji left in penury?

But of course , hypocrites will clap for him now.

Thank you Raji Fashola for ing the woman when the whole world seemed to have forgotten her.

Well done.

First repair and restore the two sports stadiums built by two former Imo governors and dedicated/named after Sam Okwaraji in Orlu. They are rotting away, overgrown by shrubs.

His mum who owns a school was my neighbour living in the same hood with me then...RIP LEGEND!

We love you, we value you, we miss you always...