Family of late Sam Okwaraji who was Super Eagles attacker is still angry with Nigerian government for not adequately honouring him years after he died on the pitch of play.
Sam Okwaraji slumped and died in 1989 during a World Cup qualifier against Angola in Lagos.
Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) today, Monday, at the Sam Okwaraji Stadium, Orlu in Imo State at the opening of Sam Okwaraji Memorial Football Competition, his brother, Pat Okwaraji, regretted that Nigerian heroes who died for the nation, including his brother, were not properly honoured by the government.
“We did not expect the Nigerian government to give Okwaraji’s family gold and silver. What we expected from the country is to immortalize our son who died for the nation.”
He said that his brother who was pursuing his doctorate in law as at the time he died was forgotten after his death.
“Nigeria should learn how to inspire young talents by celebrating them.
“When heroes are celebrated and immortalized, it will go a long way to inspire young talents.”
He commended the sponsor of the competition, which he said was a big honour to the entire family.
“We are happy that our son is being honoured and remembered through this competition; I want to encourage athletes to see it as an opportunity to excel in their career.”
The competition is organized by a governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the 2015 general election in Imo State. [myad]
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