BY JOSEPH ODOEKWU
The National Chairman of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC) Rev. (Amb) Samuel Ikpea recently received an award from Canada-based media outfit, Miles Magazine.
Ikpea who received the award was presented with the Miles Excellence Award For Outstanding contribution to soccer development on Saturday, during the “Night of A Thousand Stars 2024 Charity Gala & Award Night which took place at the Citiheight Hotel, Opebi, Lagos.
Presenting the award to Ikpea during the ceremony, publisher of Miles Magazine, Bishop Dr. Ken Don Ifepe described him as a man whose support towards soccer development in the country is inestimable and further hinted that only those who merit award gets it from Miles Magazine.
He charged Ikpea to keep up the good job and never relent in his commitment towards contributing towards the development of soccer in Nigeria but see the award as a boost for him to do more.
Recall that Ikpea who is a multiple award recipient had also received the award of 6* Premio Ase Isese award from Brazilian-based Africano Centro Cultural organization. He is also Santos FC Ambassador to Nigeria and Africano Academy and football club representative in West Africa.