Moved by the plight of the Super Falcons who recently embarked on a protest in Abuja over their unpaid bonuses and allowances, Super Eagles/Trabzonspor midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi, has reportedly donated the sum of N1million to the squad.
A source close to the team was quoted thus, “Onazi is a fantastic man and supported the Falcons with the sum of one million Naira, that really helped the ladies. “He also gave one of the injured players N200,000 for her treatment. He is a wonderful guy. I was aware some of the girls called him to complain about their plight and he helped them.”
Armed robbers raid Onazi’s Jos home, attack father
About four armed robbers invaded the Jos home of Super Eagles midfielder
Ogenyi Onazi, and carted away valuables including a white Toyota Highlander and
an undisclosed amount of cash. The Turkey-based footballer disclosed to
Journalists that the robbers pretended to be courier men with a letter to be
delivered to his father.
Ogenyi Onazi, and carted away valuables including a white Toyota Highlander and
an undisclosed amount of cash. The Turkey-based footballer disclosed to
Journalists that the robbers pretended to be courier men with a letter to be
delivered to his father.
“Those
robbers came, pretending they were there to deliver a letter to my dad at about
1.40pm
on Monday. But as soon as he collected their fake letter and asked where it was
coming from they swooped on him, tied his hands, beat him up, inflicting
machete cuts on him in the process.
robbers came, pretending they were there to deliver a letter to my dad at about
1.40pm
on Monday. But as soon as he collected their fake letter and asked where it was
coming from they swooped on him, tied his hands, beat him up, inflicting
machete cuts on him in the process.
“They told him this is the first in a series of
attacks that they will launch on our house and that I( Onazi) will be their
target the next time. Those guys took their time to take some valuable
materials including car and some cash but I am thankful to God they didn’t do
more than that.”
attacks that they will launch on our house and that I( Onazi) will be their
target the next time. Those guys took their time to take some valuable
materials including car and some cash but I am thankful to God they didn’t do
more than that.”
The incident has since been reported to the
police. And his father discharged from the hospital where he was treated for
injuries inflicted on him.
police. And his father discharged from the hospital where he was treated for
injuries inflicted on him.
Source: PUNCH
Ogenyi Onazi and Sandra Ogunsuyi's white wedding in pictures
Super Eagles player, Ogenyi Onazi and Sandra Ogunsuyi are now married! The lovebirds tied the knot today Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Lekki area of Lagos. Spotted amongst the groomsmen were some of his countrymen Super Eagles teammates. Brown Ideye, Obina Nsofor, and Kenneth Omeruo. Also in attendance were NFF President Amaju Pinnick and Chairman, Technical, Barr. Green.
Ogenyi Onazi appeals $5000 fine
Super Eagles’ midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi, has appealed against the $5,000 USD fine imposed on him by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for his misconduct during the Super Eagles AFCON qualifier against Chad weeks back.
The Nigeria international made the appeal in a letter addressed to the NFF General Secretary on 30th June, 2015.
“Sequel to your letter REF: NFF/OGS/Admin/Vol.V/009, I hereby tender an unreserved apology with respect to my conduct which led to my dismissal in the game against Chad in Kaduna.
“I accept the fact that my act was tantamount to an unacceptable one on the field of play. However, I want to inform you that my action on the pitch was not premeditated and was only a reaction to a violent attack on me by the Chadian player, who hit me from behind while I was standing outside the penalty box.
“In addition, I had tendered an unreserved apology immediately after the match via my official social media accounts, as well as in the traditional media, to my teammates and to Nigerians who felt let down by an act they considered surprising because of my reputation in that regard.
“Also, I had volunteered to attend the two matches that I have since been punished for by CAF both at home and away, to support my teammates. I believe this is an amenable punishment and therefore appeal for the further fine of $5,000 that was imposed on me by the NFF.” He wrote
NFF sanction: Enyeama and Onazi get naughty on instagram.
Super Eagles players, Vincent Enyeama and Ogenyi Onazi recently took to photo-sharing site, Instagram to make light of their recent sanctions (well, Enyeama hasn’t been punished yet) by the Nigeria Football Federation Disciplinary Committee.
The Lille goalkeeper is expected to appear before the NFF committee to explain his uncomplimentary remarks about the NFF’s choice of Ahmadu Stadium, Kaduna for Eagles AFCON qualifier against Chad weeks back.
Onazi on the other hand was issued a letter of reprimand, ordered to
produce a written apology and fined the sum of $5,000 for his misconduct during the said match.
So, the 32 year-old took to instagram to ask his colleague if he had paid the $5000 fine.
“You don pay your 5k fine. hahahahahahaha @onaziogenyi Abeg come next week help me. Send your Naija number to my international number,” Enyeama wrote on his instagram page.
Onazi got the message and appealed to Enyeama to bail him out.
“Dearis god ohh hmmmm, chairman you know say you be my boss, abeg help me pay now self I won start small job make I make I fit get some cash reduce the $5000,” He wrote.
"I have never heard a bang or boom like that". Super Eagles midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi on how he escaped Jos blast.
Super Eagles midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi was among the few lucky people who escaped last week’s bomb blast that left over 150 killed at a market in Jos, Plateau State unharmed. The Jos-born footballer told BBC he left the popular market barely 15 minutes before the first blast rocked the area.
“I am very, very lucky, just by the grace of God. It was just like an ordinary day. Happy faces and friendly warmth that make you feel happy to be back home. We had gone to the railway market to get something. I think it was 15 minutes later when we heard the loud blast from the place. And suddenly, people were just running. There was chaos and pandemonium. There was smoke, I was confused, lost and just wondered what had happened. I had no idea of what was going on and it was scary. All my life I have never heard a bang or boom like that.” He narrated.
Onazi who plays for Lazio of Italy added that he feels concerned about the security challenges in Jos and Nigeria as a country.
“I was born and bred in a peaceful Jos. I may be fortunate enough to live outside the place right now, but I still have my family and friends who live in the city. I always get worried when there are reports of terrible incidents there on a regular basis. It’s sad and depressing to live with this.” He concluded.