The governor of Kogi State, his Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Adoiza Bello call on youths in Nigeria to Embrace unity and peace rather than division. He made the call during a novelty match between the Newdirection Team and exsuper eagles players of USA1994 and the 1996 set at the confluence stadium lokoja today which ended 1:1. The Governor in his address, recognised the efforts of the 1994 and 1996 set of super eagles in making Nigeria proud. The Governor appreciated God for the success of the event and noted that the event signifies that Kogites and indeed Nigerians are lovers of the game of football. Bello however stated that, the act is to demonstrate that Nigeria is one and a United Nation not minding our differences that my be in terms of socio ethnic groups, language, religious beliefs as well as political affiliations. Furthermore, Governor Bello said youths in the country are saying together we shall remain as Nigeria, and called on youths to emphasise on the things th...

The Novelty Match Between the Newdirection Team of Kogi State which comprises members of the State executives, commissioners and special advisers and the ex-super eagles players of 1994 and 1996 set ended 1:1, the match was played at the confluence stadium Lokoja . The event began with a curtain raiser between Kogi United FC and Confluence Queen FC of Lokoja. The Novelty Match saw the ex-super eagles dominating the game at the first half but all efforts made was fruitless as none could not be converted, the first half ended goalless.  However, two minutes into the second half of the game, a player of the Newdirection Team was brought down in the penalty area and the referee awarded a penalty in favour of the Newdirection Team. Captain of the Newdirection Team, Governor Yahaya Bello who took the kick could not convert it due to infringement by the super eagles goal keeper, the referee after watching the VAR clips ordered for a retake which was eventually converted puts t...