Nigeria: Obj Thrills Soccer Stars, Rewards Falcons, Indicts Officials

17 November 2006

Less than 24 hours after soccer stars entertained Nigerians in an interesting friendly match between Team Abuja that comprised USA' 94 Eagles, and the Rest of the World, President Olusegun Obasanjo took the stage at the Aso Rock to thrill them and all he invited to a breakfast meeting yesterday.

Falcons who won the African Women Championship in Delta State were there and Obasanjo honoured them with hugs and money. In his first term as President, Obasanjo did not see reason to reward athletes with money. He chose a Presidential Handshake which attracted criticisms. He changed and when he addressed the Falcons yesterday, he said he spoke of a golden handshake which translated to a million naira each.

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