60th birthday: Ex-Super Eagles stars to honour Akagburuonye with novelty match
As part of activities lined up to mark the 60th birthday of a legal luminary and businessman, Obioma Success Akagburuonye, otherwise known as OSA, former Super Eagles stars will play a novelty football match to honour the philanthropist.
According to a statement by the Media Office of the Mbaise, Imo State born lawyer, the ex-Super Eagles stars including Daniel Amokachi, Moses Kpakor, Austin Eguavoen, Mutiu Adepoju, Felix Owolabi, Finidi George, Ifeanyi Udeze, Ike Shorunmu, Victor Ikpeba, Samson Siasia, Felix Owolabi, among others, will feature against Hope Rising Superstars.
The statement added that the match slated for Saturday, February 21, 2026 is being coordinated by the former Eagles captain, Segun Odegbami. The match is scheduled to be kicked off by 3.30p.m at the Oko-Uvuru Secondary School football Field.
It stated further that the match which is part of the four-day event to commemorate the 60th birthday, will follow the official commissioning of a new football pitch and podium built and donated by Barrister Akagburuonye to Oko-Uvuru Secondary School.
“Imo State is set to host a landmark celebration as Obioma Success Akagburuonye (OSA) turns of Grace and Resilience,” the four-day event starting from February 19 to 22, 2026, will spotlight OSA’s extraordinary journey of faith, leadership, and philanthropy.
“From conferences on Christian leadership to exhibitions on OSA’s life, the programme is packed with activities that reflect his enduring commitment to service.
“Highlights of the event include a leadership conference with Senator C. Anthony Muse and Imo PFN; special exhibition on OSA’s life and times; community project – commissioning of a football pitch, church building, family house, road project, and water factory; a novelty match featuring former Super Eagles of Nigeria; faith and thanksgiving with a grand service at Noah’s Ark, Ogbor-Uvuru, book presentation and a party, culminating in a vibrant celebration of legacy.
“OSA’s 60th milestone is not just about personal achievements, but it is a testament to resilience, generosity, and faith. His investments in education, sports, infrastructure, and the church have touched countless lives across Imo State and beyond”, the statement reads partly.
Meanwhile, Barrister Akagburuonye while on a radio programme had declared that: “Turning 60 is not just a celebration of years, but of God’s grace and the opportunity to serve humanity. This is my story of resilience, and I am grateful to share it with my people”.
