Alhaji Usman Ododo the Kogi State governor on Wednesday welcomed Super Eagles goalkeper, Ojo Olorunleke, team manager, Dayo Enebi Anchor and chief security officer, Frank Adejoh to his private residence in Lokoja.
The trio were honoured for the feat recorded by the Super Eagles at the just concluded 2023 AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire.
Olorunleke, Enebi and Adejoh all hailed from Kogi state in the North central region of Nigeria.
Olorunleke, who plays for Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Enyimba FC was Super Eagles third choice goalkeeper at the competition.
The shot stopper was also the only local player in the squad.
Olorunleke’s wife, Tosin accompanied the goalie to the governor’s residence.
Mallam Hassan Wada and Kogi State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Monday Anyebe were also in attendance at the glamorous event.
Recall that the Super Eagles finished second at the AFCON 2023 finals after losing 2-1 to hosts Cote d’Ivoire in the final.