OKOKU'S FIRST RED CARD
By Emeka Obasi
Coal City, full of Black Rocks turned red for Paul Okoku on a day his eyes were on a national silverware. It was in the grand finale of the 1981 Ramat Cup between Lagos and old Anambra State.
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Nigerian News Leader First with details then facts By Emeka Obasi
Coal City, full of Black Rocks turned red for Paul Okoku on a day his eyes were on a national silverware. It was in the grand finale of the 1981 Ramat Cup between Lagos and old Anambra State.
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