It was fun all the way as Nigerian fans were treated to some memorable
dribble runs and shots at goal by the array of ex-football star at the
Joseph Yobo testimonial match at the Adokiye Amiesimaka stadium, Port
Harcourt yesterday.
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.
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