OBASEKI, KESHI, OGUNJOBI For LBA
Former Nigeria Premier League (NPL) chairman, High Chief Oyuki Obaseki has confirmed he will be present at the 2012 League Bloggers Awards (LBA) in Lagos.<br /><br />Also, Super Eagles' head coach, Stephen Keshi and former Nigeria Football Association secretary-general, Taiwo Ogunjobi have confirmed to be part of the dignitaries for the LBA.<br /><br />Obaseki is excited that the LBA is private-initiative meant to support the Nigeria Premier League (NPL).<br /><br />"It's a good move from you individuals to have your own version of the awards for the league," said Obaseki.<br /><br />Keshi, on the other hand, believes the 2012 LBA will serve as a way to spur on players in the nation's top flight to continue to give their best as they stand to be rewarded.<br /><br />"There's always joy for every footballer who takes part in a championship, does well and gets rewarded. It's a good move by the League Bloggers Awards. We hope this will be an awards that has come to stay," Keshi remarked.<br /><br />Ogunjobi added that the league and awards cannot be separated and believes the LBA has opened another chapter for the top flight.<br /><br />"It's a good one as it is a process that will encourage players, coaches and all stakeholders in the league to do well so that they will get recognised for their performance," said Ogunjobi.<br /><br />The 2012 LBA will hold in Oregun area of Lagos on October 28.
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