The Oliola of Anegbette and Clan Head of South Uneme in Etsako Central of Edo state, His Royal Highness Alhaji Godfrey Y. Momodu (JP) welcomed Beach Soccer family to his palace after the delegation led by the African Beach Soccer Unio (ABS), President Alhaji Mahmud Hadejia.
The Beach Soccer family delegation arrived Anegbette community from Abuja to be part of the 2022 Edo State Beach Soccer competition hosted by Chief Francis Osigbemhe Awoefe CEO/MD Habital Care Foundation.
Receiving the delegation at his palace, His Royal Highness Alh. Godfrey Y.Momodu (JP) Ugbodaga spoke extensively about the existence of Anegbette clan to his guests on how he has been overseeing the affairs of the people for the past 41 years till date.
“Let me tell you that Anegbette clan is a peaceful place you can live and do business, our people back in the days are blacksmiths and goldsmiths which were very viable in terms of commercial value, due to the fact that Anegbette had a ship bath in which the British came to buy the finish product of our blacksmiths such as irons, bows and arrows, sword etc used for slave trades, we are also blessed with lands we use for farming”.
Speaking about the visit and how the ongoing Beach soccer tournament has brought life into Anegbette and its environs, the Otsosu Onaguma could not hide his joy as he was full of praise to Chief Francis Awoefe. “I want to sincerely appreciate our son, Chief Francis Osigbemhe Awoefe the Eche of Orogun Kingdom for his massive contributions to our people, he is a blessing to everyone. I had to call him to make sure that the Beach Soccer Tournament must hold this year because it a tournament that our people use as a festival during this season, I can but only pray that God will continually bless for Us”.
Responding on behalf of the Beach Soccer Family, the Africa Beach Soccer Union President Mahmud Hadejia thanked His Royal Highness for the warm reception towards them and assured that Anegbette will be hosting a phase for the Nigeria Beach Soccer League sooner which will be entering the third season next year.
Mahmud Hadejia who doubles as the National Coordinator of the Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) therefore on behalf of the Nigeria Beach Soccer Family present a branded jersey of the NBSA to the Oliola of Anegbette Clan.
