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| Ebuka joins Football Legends Nigeria |
With the 2014 FIFA World Cup
reminding us of the immense global popularity of football, Africa Magic
Entertainment is set to kick off its’ fantastically well-timed sports game show
tagged Football Legends Nigeria, this
SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively report.
Debuting a week before the World Cup
Final, the hot new prime time addition makes its first appearance on DStv
channel 150/151 on Sunday, July 6 at 21:00 CAT. The format is developed and produced
by African Media & Productions Network (AMPN).
Taking on a midfielder role on Football Legends Nigeria is the
ultimate fan himself, devoted sports presenter Jimmie Akinsola. But he’s no
rookie to the game. As series host, Akinsola brings his boundless passion for
football into play (in this case, in a beautiful studio in Lagos).
Surrounded by a vocal studio audience Jimmie will be at the centre of the
action as two teams of Nigerian football Legends, ably supported by two fast
talking Skippos, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and Sylvester Obialor (a.k.a. Odogwu), will compete against each other
as they attempt to relive some of the greatest moments in Nigerian, African and
international soccer history.
A game show with a difference, in
each 48 minute episode of Football Legends Nigeria, the Legends will
share their favourite football moments, challenge their knowledge of historical
facts and finally see if they have the skills to score. The audience will
re-live and celebrate the beautiful moments this sport has brought the world
and will have goose-bumps from start to finish. All this with the Legends
themselves!
Explaining the show’s creation,
M-Net West Africa Regional Director Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu says, “Our production
strategy is to make relevant programming that’s responsive to the needs of our
audiences, both male and female. Given the level of excitement for the World
Cup among our viewers, we felt Football Legends Nigeria was a perfect
tie in. It also allows us to pay tribute to those stars who have shone, those
moments that have thrilled us. Thanks to a format that’s simple to grasp, it’s
also a fun way to see the lighter side of accomplished athletes who are as
competitive in studio as they are on the field. And while the competitors are
Nigerian this time, the spirit and atmosphere of the show is sure to appeal to
any football loving viewer.”
Obi Asika, co-founder AMPN West Africa, says the following about Football Legends Nigeria: “Football is our lifeblood as Nigerians and I’m no different so I am
very proud that AMPN West Africa created this format and it will flight for the
first time in Nigeria. We hope it will bring our people together and remind
everybody of glorious days. Our thanks to Africa Magic who have made this
possible and to our partners, crew and production team who are working to
deliver this exciting new show. We hope the Nigerian and African audiences will
enjoy watching as we celebrate our Legends.”
Legends in the starting line-up of
the show are: Fatai Amoo, Joe Erico, David Ngodigha, Gift Okunwa Sowemimo,
Julius Aghahowa, Jonathan Akpoborie, Clement Temile, Mike Onyemaracha, Waidi
(Waheed) Akanni, Friday Elaho, Etim Esin, Yisa Sofoluwe, Sunday Ine, Muyiwa
Oshode, Felix Owolabi, Gbenga Okunowo, Teslim Fatusi, Mutiu Adepoju, Victor
Agali, Tajudeen Disu , Kadiri Ikhana, Ann Chiejine, Felix Owolabi, Julius
Aghahowa, Friday Ekpo, Patrick Udoh, Yomi Peters, Taribo West, Ifeanyi Udeze
and Peter Rufai to name a few of the participants viewers can see on air.
For info on the show, check out www.africamagic.tv
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