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Obi Asika – CEO of Storm 360 and Publisher, is pleased to announce the international release of this historic publication, commissioned by the Lagos State Government and endorsed by the Nigeria Football Federation, to commemorate the 67
th edition of the Federation Cup held on Sunday 26th
August 2012.
The Federation Cup is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious football competition, with a sterling and jealously treasured heritage. This work authored by Historian and Lawyer- Ed Emeka Keazor, covers the history of the Federation Cup through its 67 year history, under its various former names and successor competitions (the War Memorial, Governor’s, Challenge and Coca-Cola FA Cups). It traverses this competitions glorious history, chronicling in detailed and entertaining format, the great players, teams, games, personalities and statistics of the Federation Cup throughout its history.
The book goes further, tracing the early history of Football in Nigeria, especially its origins and the growth of administrative structures, competitions and popular football competition. One of the most spectacular features of the book being the epic photographic images spanning over 100 years of Nigerian football history. This book also commemorates the unique contribution of Lagos to the Federation Cup’s history, with a historical photo supplement of old Lagos (1904-1918), where and when the nascent seeds of Nigeria’s footballing pedigree were being sown.
The book will prove to be an invaluable resource of facts on not just the Federation Cup competition, but on Nigerian football in general not just for Nigerians, but anyone with an interest in Nigerian football. It will be available in a select number of retail outlets in Nigeria and Internationally. It is also available -from today on Amazon/Kindle, eBay and from www.ekofootball.com
What they say about this book:
“A celebration of the history of the Federation Cup and its roots in Lagos…”-
HE Babatunde Raji Fashola SAN. Governor of Lagos State
“A useful resource in documenting the nation’s football history and a very commendable effort”.
Alhaji Aminu Maigari- President of the Nigerian Football Federation
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Formerly known as the Challenge Cup, the competition is filled with character and boasts a rich colourful history. This book celebrates that history and takes us on a journey down memory lane, reliving famous moments, teams and personalities from this great nationwide football tournament”-
Hon. Wahid Enitan Oshodi- Hon. Commissioner for Youth Sports and Social Development- Lagos State.
“A historical masterpiece….”
– Seyi Akinwunmi- Chairman of the Lagos State FA
“As a licensed agent with the FA here in England, I am always happy to see anything that adds to the lexicon of Nigerian Football. I will be able to share this book with my clients and now they will get a better picture of the reasons why we produced the likes of Jay Jay Okocha, Kanu Nwankwo and now John-Mikel Obi and Osaze Odenwingie”-
Ayo Alli –International Football and Digital Media consultant
“I believe in the power of football as a great platform for unity, sportsmanship, fitness and team-building on the African continent, which my foundation- Africa 10 has promoted. I was enthused more so to read and find out from it, that my maternal grand-father Sir Adeyemo Alakija was a founding member of the first Nigerian Football Association in 1933. An excellent work”-
Kojo Annan- Africa 10 Foundation
“It was great to see my father Asuquo Ekpe in this book. He was one of the first generation of great players and captained Nigeria. I can now sit with him and tell him his work was documented and their collective efforts were not in vain”-
Ivor Ekpe- CEO Gradient Hill (Nigeria) Ltd
