Former President Obasanjo Plays Football As He Clocks 85, Scores Twice (Video)

Former President Obasanjo Plays Football As He Clocks 85, Scores Twice (Video)

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has participated in a novelty match on his 85th birthday.

The match was played at the 5 A-side football pitch of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Friday.

The celebrant, Obasanjo was the captain of the OOPL team, which played against the Ogun State Government team led by the Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele.

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During the football match, Obasanjo scored two of the four goals during the run of play to defeat Team Ogun, which scored two goals.

Speaking to newsmen after the match, Obasanjo appreciated God for his fitness in spite of his age.

The former President advised everyone, especially the elders, to inculcate what he tagged DREMS – Diet, Rest, Exercise, Medical examination and Social interactions.

These, he said, were the secrets behind his agility and fitness, even as an octogenarian.

See video below;

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