Lagos State Gov. Babatunde Fashola, at the weekend in Lagos, proved to soccer pundits his fitness when he played for 90 minutes in a football match.
The spectators also applauded his performance at the encounter.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the goalless encounter between the Liberty Oldies of Ghana and the All Stars International of Nigeria was played at the Nigeria-French Language Village in Badagry.
The 42-year old governor thrilled the large spectators who watched the historic match to commemorate Nigeria’s 47th independence anniversary, with his agility and brilliant dribbles.
Fashola, who donned Jersey Number 12, was team mates of notable stars such as Henry Nwosu, Friday Elaho and Bright Omokaro while Odatey Lamptey of Ghana was among the stars who played for their country.
The governor, an ace footballer, played in the attacking line-up and gave a good account of himself during the match.
Speaking to journalists after the match, Fashola used the occasion to express felicitations to Nigerians on the attainment of 47 years of nationhood.
He said the country had great potentials in sports and only needed to harness its resources.
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