Nigeria football legend Jay-Jay Okocha took part in Saturday’s Lagos City Marathon, which was won by Franco-Kenyan runner Abraham Kiprotich.
Taking to his official Instagram page, Okocha, shared several shots of him from the event, as he competed in a 10km fun race alongside some of Nigerian football’s dignitaries.
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Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, and Nigeria Football Federation chief, Amaju Pinnick, were also present in Lagos for the third edition of the long-distance event.
Okocha also pictured himself with Lagos State Governer, Akinwunmi Ambode, who also took part in Saturday’s festivities.
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“This is big and massive as far as sports development is concerned and I must commend the sponsors for their consistency,” Okocha told journalists.
“I am here to support the event as well enjoy myself.”
Kiprotich set a championship record when he won the men’s title in 2:13:04, just ahead of the record of 2:15:23 set by Abraham Kiptum in 2017.
Another Kenyan, Kiboss Ronny, finished second on 2:13:26, while a third runner from the East African nation – Victor Benjamin – finished third.
Kiprotich claimed the top prize of $50,000, while the second and third place finishers received $40,000 and $30,000, respectively.
