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Ex-Super Eagles Striker Bags Sports Legend Man of The Year Award

Ex-Super Eagles Striker Bags Sports Legend Man of The Year Award

by Niyi Busari,
Dec 14, 2023
in Nigeria

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By Precious Oham

Ex Super Eagles striker, Benedict Akwuegbu has bagged the 2023 Sports Legend Man of the Year award, BSNSports.com.ng reports.Â

Akwuegbu, who was involved in the 2002 World Cup Qualifier and scoring two goals in the process, was recognized for his contributions to the development of the game of football.Â

Recall that his performance made him selected to the 2002 World Cup Final squad where he played the only World Cup game against England.

The award, which was bestowed upon him by Solomon Omonokhua, CEO of Sports Legendary Awards was received by his wife, Ruth Akwuegbu.

Ruth on behalf of the family expressed joy and happiness over the award while commending the organizers for recognizing the contributions of her husband to football and other sectors.

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Niyi Busari

Award winning journalist, Niyi Busari, the Publisher and CEO of BSN Sports Concepts is one of the most celebrated Nigerian sports journalist of his generation. A"cross-over" professional, he combines the talents and abilities of a print and electronic journalist in a manner that is rare, even though his specialization is print. A graduate of Economics from the University of Abuja where he obtained his Bachelor Degree in 2015.

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