The great Super Eagles have been recognized for their commendable contribution to the sport.
La Liga Ambassador Mutiu Adepoju has been conferred with the traditional title of chief by the Ooni of Ife.
During a lavish holiday in Ile-Ife, His Excellency of the Yorubaland Empire and Prince Adimula, Ojaja II, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, gave a speech to the Boat Chairman, Amrudun Oodua, about the greats of Nigeria and Real Madrid. They showed off their midfield players.
Nigeria football great and #LaLiga ambassador Mutiu Adepoju has been conferred with a traditional chieftaincy title by the Ooni of Ife as Asoju Amuludun Oodua.
Next time you see him, please call him Chief Adepoju. Congratulations, Principal. 👑🫶 🩷 pic.twitter.com/OiqllNFFDH
– Shina Oludare 🇳🇬 (@sportingshana) 11. 2023 年 11 月
This prestigious title of Chief honors his accomplishments in this beautiful game. The talented and versatile player represented Nigeria’s senior national team for his 12 years after making his debut in 1990.
“I consider it a great honor to receive this honor from one of the greatest monarchs in the world, Adimula of Yorubaland,” Adepoju, accompanied by his beautiful wife Bimpe, toldSoccernet. told ng. .
“This means a lot to me and my family. All I can promise you is that I will not neglect the duties that come with that title.”
The ‘Headmaster’ represented his country at youth level before making his debut for the Super Eagles in August 1990 against Togo.
His three-goal performance at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Saudi Arabia helped the Flying Eagles take second place in the global soccer show.
Two of these attempts came in the semi-final match against the United States at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium.
At senior level, he was part of the Nigeria squad that won the 1994 African Cup of Nations in Tunisia. He was part of the team in his 1994, 1998 FIFA World Cup (against Spain he particularly scored in the 3-2 win) and in the 2002 team. However, he did not participate in the latter tournament.
After an impressive professional career that saw him play in Spain, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Cyprus, Adepoju announced his retirement from all forms of football in 2006.
