Paul Okoku
8 Jan
Paul Lucky Okoku, a former Super Eagles star and silver medalist at the 1984 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), has been conferred with the Distinguished Conquerors Award by the Saint Finbarr’s College Old Boys’ Association (SFCOBA). The honour recognises his remarkable contributions to the association and his enduring legacy of philanthropy and support for education.…
14 Dec
Ndokwa Association of Atlanta, USA, has partnered with Paul Okoku’s Greater Tomorrow Children’s Foundation (GTCF), to bring hope and smiles to pupils of Igbe Primary School, Ogume, in Ndokwa West Local Government Area, Delta State. The humanitarian initiative, led by former Super Eagles star, Edema Fuludu, Mobosa Brodericks, Andrew Uti, and Pastor Peter Nwosa, delivered…
12 Dec
Former Super Eagles star Paul Okoku has extended a hand of generosity to the pupils of St. Paul’s Primary School, Costain, Lagos, by donating brand-new school uniforms and writing materials through his charitable organisation, the Greater Tomorrow Children Foundation. The donation ceremony, held on Tuesday at the school premises, was attended by Tijani Tajudeen, Executive…
12 May 2024
Members of the Flying Eagles set of 1983 are honouring the enduring legacy of their late captain, Ali Jeje, by bestowing a full scholarship upon his son, Abdul Rahman Jeje. This poignant gesture reflects the profound impact Jeje had on Nigerian football history, particularly as the cornerstone of the Flying Eagles' journey to the FIFA…
7 Feb 2024
Paul Okoku, a member of Nigeria’s team to the 1984 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire has reflected on the team’s journey back in 1984, and has called on the Super Eagles players “to play to instructions” and avoid “trying to be the hero” in Wednesday’s AFCON 2023 semi-final clash against South Africa. The…
26 Jan 2024
United States-based former Super Eagles player, Paul Okoku, has revealed that what is known today as football rivalry between Nigeria and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon started 40 years ago, when they met in the final of the African Cup of Nations.
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