
The Lokoja Confluence Stadium witnessed an uncommon encounter in a novelty match as part of activities marking the one year anniversary of Governor Ododo in office with a clash between the Kogi State Executive Council members locking horns with the State Legislators.
The encounter, which ended goalless from both teams displayed the high spirit of both players who demonstrated their skills during the match saw the Deputy Governor, Comrade Joel Oyibo Salifu, as Captain for the Executive while the Speaker of the House, Rt Hon. Aliyu Umar led the Lawmakers in the historic encounter.
Kingsley Fanwo, a member of the Executive Council team, was a standout performer, showcasing outstanding moves and skills alongside Abdulazeez Adams that gave the Executive an upper hand in the first half with the defence man Usman Ocheidi from the Legislator team who held back the attempt to secure a goal.
Speaking in an interview after the match, the Kogi State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Monday Anyebe, commended both teams for their impressive display of skills during the match.

According to him, the novelty match was organized as part of activities to celebrate Governor Ododo’s one-year anniversary and to promote sports development in the state.
Mr. Anyebe expressed his satisfaction with the level of competition displayed by both teams, which he said was comparable to professional football league players.
He called on the people of the State to engage in physical exercise often to keep faith at all times.