Nigeria/South Africa: Okpako Seals Two-Year Sundowns Deal

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Ayumba Ayodi 17 June 2011 Nairobi — The government should help Kenya Rugby Union to acquire the Unga grounds, opposite the Rugby Football Union of East Africa, to enable the construction of a modern rugby stadium. Deputy Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi, who is also the KRU patron, told his Cabinet counterpart Paul Otuoma (Sports) that the initiative lies with his ministry. "The acquisition of the land will be important to the game's development in the country since it comes at the time the union aspires to host major international events on the International Rugby Board calendar," said Mudavadi

Daily Champion (Lagos)

17 June 2011

Former Kano Pillars midfielder Solomon Okpako has signed a two-year contract with top South African club Mamelodi Sundowns.

Sundowns, known as ‘The Brazilians’, staged a major transfer coup by grabbing the free agent, who was also wanted by several European clubs like OGC Nice in France, Dutch side VVV Venlo as well as fellow South Africans Supersport United.

Champion Sports scooped that the highly-rated Okpako signed the dotted lines in Benin City Wednesday night with an official of the South African club.

Okpako, 21, who is expected to play a starring role in Saturday’s Olympic qualifier against Tanzania, is a versatile player who could play either as a defensive or attacking midfielder. He is skilful, very strong in the tackle and packs a powerful shot.

He led Nigeria’s ‘B’ team to win the WAFU Nations Cup last year and he has also featured for the country’s Under-20 team.

He was a very influential member of the Kano Pillars side that reached the last four of the CAF Champions League two years ago.

Last year, he parted company with his Greek club Panionios.

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