Super Eagles Star Takes Top Nigerian Governor to His Multi-Million Naira Sports Center

Super Eagles star Shehu Abdullahi has opened a multi-million naira sports center in Sokoto State and took the Governor of that part of Nigeria Aminu Tambuwal to the place.

Shehu Abdullahi according to his post thanked His Excellency Governor Aminu Tambuwal for visiting the Sports Center which is in his own way of giving back to the society.

The 29-year-old midfielder started his football career on the streets in Sokoto state before moving to Sunshine Stars of Akure from where he played one season and joined Kano Pillars in 2012.

Abdullahi only played two seasons for Kano Pillars before moving to Asia which helped him to get a call-up to the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

Shehu Abdullahi's statement about the Sports Center

''We are honoured to welcome His Excellency Aminu Tambuwal to the Shehu Abdullahi Sports Center in Sokoto State.

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''The sports complex project will enhance sports development in the state. I'm excited about this project and the opportunity to give back to the Sokoto Community.

''Talented footballers and athletes in the State will benefit from using the facilities, which will also create opportunities for people in the community.

''We appreciate His Excellency for coming around to look at the project, we are just a few touches from completing the project.''

Okocha Claims Brazilian Legend and Former PSG Teammate Ronaldinho Tried to Imitate His Skills

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how former Nigerian international Jay Jay Okocha once stated that Brazilian sensation Ronaldinho attempted to emulate his magical dribbling skills.

The pair played alongside each other at the French club Paris Saint-Germain from 2001 to 2003, but it was the Brazilian who met the Nigerian at the Parisian club.

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In 2001, Ronaldinho joined PSG at the age of 21 when he signed from Gremio as he struggled to find his fit in Europe.

During a chat with Egyptian TV, Jay Jay Okocha stated that the then young player learnt a lot from him and tried to copy some of his skills.

Cameroonian legend and the country’s current FA president. Samuel Eto'o, who was a teammate of Ronaldinho at FC Barcelona, also stated that Okocha never received his deserved recognition.