The
match which was played between Team Nigeria and Team World which ended
5-4 in favour of Team Nigeria was organised by the Joseph Yobo
foundation in conjunction with Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah, CEO Capital Oil/Gas as
well as the River State Government to honour one of the few players in
Nigerian football history to have made more than a 100 appearances for
the Super Eagles.
Highpoint
of the testimonial match was the brandishing of donated Jerseys of FC
Ifeanyi Ubah and The Authority Newspapers for the match by the club's
president and publisher of The Authority Newspapers, Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah
who in his usual magnanimity, philanthropic gesture and show of
unwavering love for the game offered huge support all geared towards
making the testimonial a memorable one.
Indomitable
Lions of Cameroon’s legend, Samuel Eto’o, dazzling in FC Ifeanyi Ubah
and The Authority Newspaper branded jersey, gave the fans something
extra to take home when he dribbled through the Team Nigeria defence and
caused goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama to crawl like a baby on the turf
frantically to stop him from scoring, but the former African Footballer
of the Year stylishly lobbed the ball into the net.
A
bewildered Enyeama ran after him apparently in protest for punishing
him with a cheeky goal, both in a warm embrace celebrated one of the
best goals of the day, and the crowd erupted in standing ovation.
Also
former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, sent the fans
cheering as he displayed some of his characteristic skilful displays,
including a flicker that was greeted with frenzy celebration. Jay Jay
ran the ring over the Team World defenders to find the back of the net
as lead Team Nigeria to a 5-4 victory.
Ex-
Super Eagles stars whose presence lite the stadium included, Uche
Okechukwu, Ben Iroha, Ike Shorunmu, Nwankwo Kanu, Dele Aiyenugba among
others.
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, who took the kick-off sparked a comic moment as his penalty kick hit the upright.
The
event was an assemblage of both football players, Nollywood actors,
comedians, some of who took their turn to play in the match. Popular
Nollywood star, Osita Iheme a.k.a Paw-Paw gave a good account of himself
as he scored one of the goals for Team Nigeria.
Also in Port Harcourt to honour Yobo was former Everton and Manchester United Manager, David Moyes.