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Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by Nobody: 6:45pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
NeuroBoss: Okwaraji was an average player with an undying passion for his country.You just contradicted your post. First of all, he's an average player who doesn't deserve all the noise, secondly, Umudioka people lost a light that would have helped developed their community. What the fucck are you spewing? 3 Likes |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by Nobody: 6:47pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
church Agbasa:So who is Dan Anyiam and what has he contributed in sports? I have never heard of him before. |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by pharmow: 6:47pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
RIP to the Legend This guy displayed one of the greatest patriotism ever shown in the history of the country. He played his heart out while in service of his nation. What has the government of the country done in honor of this hero to immotalize him apart from his decaying statue in front of the dilapidated national stadium in surulere? PS: This is one of the reasons why so many people question the benefit of giving everything they have to the service of our country 1 Like |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by delors(m): 6:48pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
pappilo: This was on my mums 40th birthday and we were having a party.Kollington Ayinla... Bros, you don old o biko. |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by SailorXY: 6:53pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
berem: I expect Imo state government to take the first step by immortalizing Sam Okwaraji since he's from Imo State and Orlu in particular. I don't mind if Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri is renamed after him.Such a joke of a man (or woman?) *who gives a roach's leg* So he was serving the Imo State government as the time of his death? Even if the Federal Government decides to honor him by renaming the Stadium in Owerri, it must be a National thingy! MKO Abiola has been honored by renaming UNILAG, even tho it was reversed, how exactly was it merited? Abeg go sleep |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by churchAgbasa: 6:54pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
berem: So who is Dan Anyiam and what has he contributed in sports? I have never heard of him before.When i asked you how old are you i never intended to insult you cause that's where most Nigerian mind set gear towards but let me school you on who is Dan Anyiam.He was the first Captain of the Nigerian National team in 1949. He was also the first coach of Enugu Rangers and was selector for the national team after the Biafran War.Is he not worth immortalising by the Nigerian Government instead of Imo state government? 3 Likes |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by habiolah(m): 6:55pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
I waz here! Kudos to the Lagos state governor. Soon enough, we go dey blame Mikel say hin no dey put all hin energy wen playing for Nigeria. Those who did, we value them not. Over! |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by dplomaticVal: 7:00pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
the statue they built in lag havnt done enough justice to the luminous enigma govt cn stil name eyimba stadium or futo aftr him |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by Nobody: 7:02pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
church Agbasa:WTF!! 1949? I give up. you don win! |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by SANdos: 7:02pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
Man this guy was a genius, he was doing a Ph.D in Law when he died. |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by nerodenero: 7:08pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
berem: WTF!! 1949? I give up. you don win!I like your maturity. 5 Likes |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by Nobody: 7:11pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
nerodenero: I like your maturity.Thanks. |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by churchAgbasa: 7:11pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
berem: WTF!! 1949? I give up. you don win!You are welcome.You remain one of the few ladies i admire here on NL on your stand on the growth and development of the Igbo nation.Keep it up 3 Likes |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by Lordave: 7:14pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
church Agbasa:Oga, if this not from google, I may not be wrong if I say you are older than a century. |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by Nobody: 7:19pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
church Agbasa:awww! so sweet of you. thanks. |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by mechanicaldummie(m): 7:20pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
Eeyah!! *wipes off tears with a gala sachet* |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by ketoprofen(m): 7:28pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
Lordave: Abum numba 1 nna gi muru gi so... U just reminded me of childhood days.. |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by Dawdy(m): 7:33pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
that was four months before my birth |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by deeptesting(m): 7:39pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
May his soul rest in peace......Dont want to take my mind back to those good old days... |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by Maxymilliano(m): 7:46pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
berem: WTF!! 1949? I give up. you don win! you cracked me up with this. ... |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by Nobody: 7:50pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
Maxymilliano:ha-ha! I wasn't born then neither were my parents. I had to give up bruv! I gat no choice. |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by Nobody: 7:53pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
I wasn't even born then.RIP Okwaraji. |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by Cathydera(f): 8:01pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
Lordave: Abum numba 1I can remember that song now. long time may his soul rest in peace. |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by Swaginton(m): 8:06pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
Respect to d dead..bt d myth I heard was dat he died frm kickin a ball whic turned into stone...and d game was against india 1 Like |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by Nobody: 8:07pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
So this is the person that Alhadji kollington ayinla sang about. 1 Like |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by Maxymilliano(m): 8:08pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
berem: ha-ha! I wasn't born then neither were my parents. I had to give up bruv! I gat no choice. My old woman was 9 years old then . Going by your suggestion, renaming Dan Anyiam to immortalized Sam will be unthinkable. Fatai Atere (a footballer) gat a road named after him in Matori, Lagos, Muda Lawal got similar gesture ( a stadium) from the Ogun State government. Let's hope the government of the day do the needful, to immortalized Sam apart from just erecting a statue |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by sweethunibun(m): 8:12pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
rip bro |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by dabossman(m): 8:17pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
I still remember that day. Siasia was the first to approach him. He immediately put his hand to his head as he beckoned to the sidelines for help. It was a sad day despite the victory. Losing the qualification ticket to Cameroon at the end of the qualifiers made it worse. Hhm, continue to rest in perfect peace Sam. |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by Elmos: 8:21pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
Rhino.5dm:This is not funny, this guy was the first human being that died and I cried, I did cry for more than one month, if you just mentioned Okwaraji, tears will start rolling down my face, I genuinely admired him. He was a Doctorate student in Law when he died, the only one who was combining soccer with quality education.In the Olympic, he was the only one given the Brazilian tough time. he played with his heart. A real patriot. Sleep well Sam. 1 Like |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by Nobody: 8:22pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
Maxymilliano:I don't know the state of Orlu township stadium. if am not mistaken, it should be the next popular stadium after Dan Anyiam stadium. Naming Orlu Township Stadium after Sam Okwaraji is also a welcome idea since he's an Orlu indigent. |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by 2rutalk1: 8:26pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
It is most interesting and commendable that Okparaji was such a devoted footballer even with Master of Science Degree in Law. This is what arrogance will not allow many youths of these days to do. |
Re: Samuel Okwaraji Died 24 Years Ago by Donpoker9(m): 8:30pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
Lordave: Abum numba 1i still remember dis song...rip sam |
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