Star-studded novelty match as ex-Super Eagles pay tribute in Rivers State

The families of Da Kamabo Ejimofor Okwordu Abbi Princewill of the King Abbi Amachree Group of Houses and Da Jonah Sunday Amachree of the Prince Dateme Amachree Group of Houses, both of Buguma City in Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, have formally announced the funeral arrangements for their late matriarch, Hon. Mrs. Agbani Roseline Amachree JP, who passed away at the age of 80.

In a statement jointly released, the families outlined a series of activities spanning two weeks to honour the life and legacy of the late octogenarian, mother of Ojukaye Flag Amachree, Director of Energy Security in the Office of the National Security Adviser.

The programme will open on December 15 with a novelty football match between ex-Super Eagles players and the All Stars at the KNC Ground in Buguma City.

A service of songs is scheduled for December 17 at the Buguma Town Square, followed by a Boat Regatta on December 18, also in Buguma.

According to the statement, the traditional wake will take place on December 19 in Buguma, while an Open-Air Interment Service will be held the following day, December 20, at the KNC Field.

The funeral programme also features a Medical Outreach from December 22 to 24 for residents of Buguma. Additionally, the KNC Field will host the Santa Medical and Children’s Party during the period.

The two-week-long celebration of life will conclude on December 28 with a musical concert at Abbi-Ama in Buguma, bringing the commemorative events to a close.