Nigeria 2009 FIFA U17 World Cup silver medalist, King Osanga tolled back the hands of time, as he dusted his boots to play in a novelty match with All Stars Football Club of Akwanga, Sports247 reports.
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Osanga was the cynosure of all eyes during the match in Nasarawa State, as Akwanga All Stars hosted Mr Danmusa Mohammed Oweh to mark his retirement from the civil service.
The event came after Danmusa retired as a director in Nasarawa State Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, following 35 years of active service, and Osanga was among the stars who honoured him.
The occasion last was highlighted by two novelty football matches at Rishama College, where All Stars of Akwanga hold their training sessions.
The first game had Akwanga All Stars go against members of Sports Writers’ Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Nasarawa State chapter, and ended in a 1-1 draw, while the second had Friends of Danmusa in a 0-0 draw with Akwanga All Stars.
Among popular names who graced the matches were Osanga, who is also a former captain of Nasarawa United of Lafia, as well as Coach Moga Stephen, former Kano Pillats ace, Abba Abdullahi General and dignitaries from the media and various government sectors.
They all paid glowing tributes to the retired director, whose lifestyle has positively impacted many people and societies, particularly in Nasarawa State.
After both matches, the leadership of Akwanga All Stars, headed by their chairman, Eche Amos, unveiled Danmusa as a patron of the club, with a revelation that he has proven beyond doubt that his wisdom will help to propel the club to achieve their goals.
Former team manager of Nasarawa United and present district head of Akwanga, His Highness, Anthony Yamusa, who is also a member of Akwanga All Stars, presented the plaque of patronship to the former director, and described it as a deserved honour.
In his response, Danmusa expressed profound gratitude to the leadership and members of Akwanga All Stars for finding him worthy of the appointment and pledged his unflinching support to the club’s development in the state.
