Unbeknownst to many people around the world, when the name Prof Mike Agbedor Abu Ozekhome SAN OFR LLM CON PhD D.Litt is mentioned, his accomplishments as a lawyer and human rights activist, his work as a constitutional lawyer, and his oratory come to mind.
Yet he is also a die-hard sport and especially soccer-crazy fan who can travel to any part of the world and is free to watch a beautiful game, live.
During the explosive Nigeria versus the indomitable lions of Cameroon in the Nation’s Cup event in Abidjan, he warned the Nigerian team in an exclusive interview with professional wordsmith and The RichList Magazine publisher Mike Cerutti Osagie.
In that interview, he stated that “complacency should be the last word on the eagle’s mind against the lions… That is showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements.”
* Today is the tournament’s grand finale, and the knowledgeable professor is back to preview the big game.
Hear him…
* The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final is finally here, and we can not wait to see Nigeria and Ivory Coast face off. The match promises to be a fierce battle between two formidable teams.
As you are aware, Ivory Coast advanced to the final after defeating DR Congo 1-0, with Sebastien Haller scoring the winning goal. Nigeria advanced to the final by defeating Equatorial Guinea and drawing Ivory Coast in the group stage.
It is a big game, and I see two stars emerging as standout players tonight: Victor Osimhen for Nigeria and Sebastien Haller for the Ivory Coast, both of whom have been instrumental in their respective teams’ journeys to the final.
Both teams have demonstrated resilience and determination throughout the tournament, progressing to the final stage with outstanding performances. Nigeria has been consistent, while Ivory Coast has shown solid form, setting up an exciting showdown.
The Nigeria vs Ivory Coast final promises to be an exciting match, with both teams vying for the coveted AFCON trophy.
• ADVICE TO EAGLES
When asked for his prediction, Prof Mike Ozekhome SAN stated, “I am not a football oracle, but as a proud Nigerian, I want the Eagles to win tonight and bring the cup home.
Eagles have a stronger body structure and greater stamina. They should capitalise on these advantages and strive to be the best at aerial ball control. They should never play defensive games. There are three rules for winning the match against the host nation Elephants.
Rule 1: Attack. Rule 2: Attack. Rule 3: Attack…use these three laws, and the cup is home-bound for Nigeria,” he submitted.
