Rabiu Ali Bags Legendary Award in Lafia

Rabiu Ali Bags Legendary Award in Lafia

Precious Oham

Kano Pillars mercurial midfielder, Rabiu Ali, popularly known as 'Pele', on Monday, was recognized with a GREATEST OF ALL TIME, G.O.A.T., football award, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Prior to the kick-off of the Lobi Stars and Kano Pillars 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League Match Day 18 clash at the Lafia City Stadium, the Northern Media Football Forum, represented by its President, Alexander Achigbe George in the Lobi's Media Unit, in collaboration with Flight FC of Gboko, Benue State, Basira FC of Lafia and the Nasarawa State Football Association, decorated the iconic player.

Arguably the oldest and most experienced player currently plying his trade in the elite domestic football league, the Kano Pillars' captain and former Nigeria's Super Eagles' player holds a great influence and personal across Nigeria, particularly in the Northern part of country where he is highly regarded.

Nasarawa State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Jafaru Ango, Permanent Secretary of the aforementioned Ministry, Chief Barr. Isaac Danladi, Vice Chairman of Lobi Stars FC and Chief Executive Officer, Dominic Iorfa, Chairman of Gombe United FC, Malam Abubakar Danfulani, Special Assistant to Nigeria's Minister of Sports, Kola Daniel, ABS FC Director of Football, Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka, and former Nigerian International player, Garba Lawal, all teamed up to present the G.O.A.T. award to the legendary player, and became the first player in the top-flight to be so recognised by the organization.

At regulation time, the Lobi and Pillars' match ended one apiece, with the Pride of Benue now leading the log with 33 points while Pillars maintain their 6th position with 29 points.