Uwessan Football Community Hosts Novelty Match in Honour of Madam Sametu Oboh

Urbanscopnews reporting

The Uwessan Football Community is set to stage an exciting novelty football match in honour of respected matriarch, Madam Sametu Oboh, in what promises to be a memorable reunion of football veterans and emerging talents from the community.

The special sporting event will feature a thrilling encounter between the Uwessan Senior Men Team Across the Globe and the Home-Based Team, bringing together distinguished sons of Uwessan who once graced the pitch and those currently representing the community’s growing football talent.

The novelty match is designed not only to celebrate Madam Sametu Oboh for her remarkable contributions and influence within the community, but also to rekindle the spirit of unity, friendship and sportsmanship that football has long fostered among Uwessan people both at home and in the diaspora.

Football enthusiasts and community members can expect a nostalgic display of skill, experience and passion as the “men of yesterday” return to the pitch to showcase their enduring fitness and flair, while the home-based players demonstrate the vibrant talent of the present generation.

Already assembling at the football training camp of the Uwessan Senior Men Team are notable personalities including:

• Hon. Peter Odiboh

• Hon. Felix Ibhade

• Hon. Henshaw Oligbi

• Mr. Sylvester Aide

• Mr. Wilson Eboh

• Mr. Edwin Oboh

• Mr. Lucky Otalen

• Mr. Yakubu Ubuane

• Phillip Obagho

• Phillip Ijeghede

• Ehis Okodute

• Oseghale Momoh

• Mr. Alade Okhiria

• Mr. Emma Okhiria

• Mr. Friday Ojiemen

• Mr. Patrick Oboh

• Barrister Odion Okokpujie

• Mr. Sunday Umahonlen

Mr. Eric Igene

Mr. Okhuelegbe Okhiria, alongside many other enthusiastic participants.

The event is expected to draw football lovers, community leaders, youths and supporters who will gather to celebrate the beautiful game while honouring one of Uwessan’s cherished personalities.

Following the match, participants and guests will converge for an evening get-together, providing an opportunity for relaxation, networking and strengthening the bonds of community fellowship.

Members of the public are encouraged to attend and be part of this historic Uwessan Football Reunion, a celebration of sports, heritage and community pride.

Be there and don’t be told.