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Kogi Governor Reward Ojo Olorunleke, Two Others With Landed Property After AFCON Success

Landed Property, Cash Reward For Ojo Olorunleke, Two Others For AFCON success

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo on Monday hosted Super Eagles’ goalkeeper, Ojo Olorunleke in Lokoja on Monday for making the state proud at the just concluded African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament held in Ivory Coast.

Olorunleke was one of the goalkeepers that represented Nigeria at the tournament where they settled for Silver medal haven lost 2-1 in the final to host nation, Ivory Coast.

Olorunleke who hails from Bunu in Kabba-Bunu LGA of Kogi State was received by Governor Ododo along with two other Kogites in the Super Eagles; Mr. Achor Enebi who’s the Team Manager and Mr. Adejoh Francis Musa who is the Chief Security Officer of the team.

The Kogi Governor congratulated the trio of making history with the team and hoisted the flag of the state higher at the tournament.

He pronounced the donation of a plot of land in the State capital to the trio with an assurance to support them in their future activities.

Governor Usman also used the occasion to announce immediate renovation of Confluence Stadium as well as donations of coaster buses to both Kogi United and Confluence Queens for ease in movement of their league engagements.

Olorunleke who spoke on behalf of the Super Eagles’ silver winning delegation appreciated His Excellency for the gesture and receiving them just as he commended the Governor for approving the renovation of Confluence Stadium.

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