Football Tournament: Lagos, Owerri, Calabar Set for Zonal Finals of Sam Okwaraji Memoir Cup

According to multiple sources, the zonal finals of the Sam Okwaraji Memoir Cup football tournament are set to take place in Lagos, Owerri, and Calabar. The tournament, named in honour of late Nigerian footballer Sam Okwaraji, has seen teams from various regions compete in a series of matches leading up to these zonal finals. The exact dates for these matches have not been disclosed, but sources suggest they will take place in the coming weeks. The tournament is organized by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and is aimed at promoting grassroots football and celebrating the life and legacy of Sam Okwaraji. Okwaraji, a former Super Eagles player, collapsed and died during a World Cup qualifier against Angola in 1989. His tragic death highlighted the need for improved cardiac care for athletes in Nigeria.

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