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Avoid Regrets, Don't Bother Dying For Nigeria - Sam Okwaraji’s Family by yGist: 10:27pm On Nov 07, 2016
26 years after Sam Okwaraji, an ex-Super Eagles attacker slumped and died in 1989 during a World Cup qualifier against Angola in Lagos; the family of the late player has announced to the world that Nigerian government has not proved that the country was worth dying for.

Pat Okwaraji, a brother of the late Sam Okwaraji said this on behalf of their family during the opening of Sam Okwaraji Memorial Football Competition at the Sam Okwaraji Stadium, Orlu in Imo. He further said that Nigerian heroes who died for the country, including his dear brother, were not properly honoured by the government. His words:

“We did not expect the Nigerian government to give Okwaraji’s family gold and silver. What we expected from the country is to immortalise our son who died for the nation. Nigeria should learn how to inspire young talents by celebrating them. When heroes are celebrated and immortalised, it will go a long way to inspire young talents.”.

So which Nation worth dying for?

Source: http://www.ygist.com/2016/11/avoid-regrets-nigeria-not-worth-dying-sam-okwarajis-family.html

Re: Avoid Regrets, Don't Bother Dying For Nigeria - Sam Okwaraji’s Family by Oyiboman69: 10:33pm On Nov 07, 2016
You're right my dear.

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Re: Avoid Regrets, Don't Bother Dying For Nigeria - Sam Okwaraji’s Family by Young03(m): 10:39pm On Nov 07, 2016
no b lie
even to wound for naija no good

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Re: Avoid Regrets, Don't Bother Dying For Nigeria - Sam Okwaraji’s Family by yGist: 10:48pm On Nov 07, 2016
Young03:
no b lie

even to wound for naija no good

grin
Re: Avoid Regrets, Don't Bother Dying For Nigeria - Sam Okwaraji’s Family by tukdi: 11:43pm On Nov 07, 2016

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