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Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, says the grace of God and squash game have been the secrets behind his longevity.

The former president said he is addicted to the game of squash.

Obasanjo said this on Saturday during the finals of the third Olusegun Obasanjo National Squash Championship held in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

The championship featured Senior and U16 – Men and Women, Boys and girls – and attracted participants from different states of Nigeria.

The tourney was organised by Ogun State Squash Association in collaboration with Nigeria Squash Federation.

Obasanjo in his remarks, described squash, believed to be a game of the army, as interesting and exciting.

The 84-year-old player emphasised that the grace of God and the game of squash are secrets of his longevity.

He said, “Those of you who probably feel that the game of squash is something that is fearful, you can now see the beauty, excitement, and the interest. It is a very beautiful game.

“I am addicted to it. And when people ask me, at my young age… I am a young man, officially, 84, going to 85 years. I’m still playing squash. So, when people ask me, what is the secret? It’s the grace of God and squash is part of the secret.”

He added, “Again, it is a game that does not require too much time. If you are a very busy person, when you play a game of squash for one hour, you must be sweating. There are other games, when you play them for three hours, you don’t even know that you are playing a game. But here, you are in the court for 45, 50, or 60 minutes, you have got a good exercise for the day.”

Meanwhile, Mistura Durosinoluwa from Kwara State has emerged the winner of under 16 category of the tourney.

Mistura defeated Delight Allison from Akwa Ibom state by three straight set in the final of the Championship played at the Olusegun Obasanjo Squash court in Abeokuta.

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Pls someone should explain to me, How do Tom and Jerry ignite matches sticks from their Anus??........ U wil just hear kprah from the anus and next tin na fire

You planned well for your retirement and rubished the Civil Service. A politician in Nigeria is rated far better than professors. I don't know if Civil Servants will forgive you for not making them millionaires cos what is good for the gease is good for the ......

Nice one from baba unlike a certain lifeless cow claiming to be younger but can't service his wife in the other room and an Opolo eyed thief that claims to be 69 but can't stand on his own without learning on people or walking stick for

Obasanjo ruined this Country right from his days as a young military ruler

Ebora owu himself

Long live OBJ

Drinking Agbo & juju
But God you

Did Obasanma just say it's the grace of God?

Na wickedness. Only wicked people live longer on earth. Hate, bitterness, wickedness keeps them alive.

Love is all i got for you sir! �


Long live the king �

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Isoright

Na charm

Is that so?

But baba why you dey tell us, nobody wan know oh!

OK

Great!

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InfernoNig:
Na wickedness. Only wicked people live longer on earth. Hate, bitterness, wickedness keeps them alive.

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Nigeria is getting better day by day, $1 will soon be equal to ₦1 as promised. All thanks to the amazing and hardworking government .

Your time will come... death is patient guy sir

Longlive president olusegun Obasanjo..

Antoeni:
Obasanjo ruined this Country right from his days as a young military ruler

I beg to disagree with you even though am not a fan of any Naija politician...OBJ is ten times better than the one that has taken Nigeria back to medieval era with his low level thinking and dull practical approach.

Seemlys86:
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In you mind, you are wise ba.

I have huge respect for OBJ. He was a nationalist, a strong man. mafia. tuale baba

Antoeni:
Obasanjo ruined this Country right from his days as a young military ruler

Stupidity is High in some gene...this is Disrespectful to ur Parents, Pls.

Good

Waii don Baba