Diamond Jubilee: Bonny LGA Administrator Kicks Off Novelty Football Match in Honour of Amanyanabo

The Administrator of Bonny Local Government Area, Kingsley Banigo on Saturday, May 31, 2025 kicked off a novelty football match in commemoration of the diamond jubilee birthday anniversary of the Amanyanabo and Natural Ruler of Bonny Kingdom, His Majesty, King Edward Asmini William Dappa Pepple III, CON, DSSRS, JP, Edward I, Perekule XI.

The soccer duel, which was between the White House Sports Club International and Bayelsa All Stars International Football Club, held at the Bonny Local Government Lodge, Wing B football field.

It was organized by White House Sports Club International in honour of the Monarch to mark his 60th birthday celebration.

The Administrator also received a Distinguished Leadership Recognition Award from the White House Sports Club International, which was presented by its Chairman, Kenneth Banigo, on behalf of the club.

At the end of the match, both teams held each to a three all draw after 60 minutes of fine football in display.

Among the spectators at the match were the Secretary to the Bonny Local Government; Tamunotonye Jumbo, Chief of Staff to the Administrator, Soparagha Jumbo, Secretary to the King Perekule Palace, Festus Pepple, and Chief of Protocol to the Amanyanabo, Reginald Hart, amongst others.