Stanley Nwabali, the goalkeeper for the Super Eagles, was given a chieftaincy title on Sunday by Nzeobi Amida, the traditional ruler of the Mgbede community in Egbema Kingdom, Rivers State.
Ugo Egbema received the chieftaincy title “The Pride of Egbema Kingdom” for his performance in the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Côte D’Ivoire.
The Chairman of the ONELGA Council of Chiefs said the title bestowed on Nwabali was in recognition of the honor the goalkeeper brought to Egbema Kingdom and ONELGA following his performance for the Super Eagles.
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Recall that Credible news reported Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, hosted the Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, and the Rivers Hoopers Basketball Team at Government House in Port Harcourt.
During the occasion on Friday, the governor announced a N20 million reward for Nwabali, and also stated that he would be honored with the Distinguished Service Star of Rivers State.
He also mentioned that his administration will sustain purposeful governance and administrative efficiency because they are helping Rivers people engage in ventures that bring honour to the state.
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