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Photos: Memorable Moments Of Football Legend, Maradona

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I first came to know Diego Armando Maradona in September 1993, when I was watching the qualifying match between Argentina and my country of Colombia for the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

Photos: Memorable Moments Of Football Legend, Maradona- I first came to know Diego Armando Maradona in September 1993, when I was watching the qualifying match between Argentina and my country of Colombia for the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

 I first came to know Diego Armando Maradona in September 1993, when I was watching the qualifying match between Argentina and my country of Colombia for the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

MEXICO. Mexico DF. 29/06/1986. Mundial 1986. Diego Maradona celebrating Argentina victory of World Cup at Azteca stadium.

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I first came to know Diego Armando Maradona in September 1993, when I was watching the qualifying match between Argentina and my country of Colombia for the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

 

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Even though I was just a young kid at the time, I knew that Maradona, Argentina’s star player, was something special. His vision, the way he dribbled past his opponents — he was respected and adored not just in his country, but across Latin America and the world.

 

 I first came to know Diego Armando Maradona in September 1993, when I was watching the qualifying match between Argentina and my country of Colombia for the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

1980: Diego Maradona (centre) of Argentina celebrating on his team mates shoulders after winning a game. Mandatory Credit: Allsport UK /Allsport

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Maradona, who rose from the slums of Buenos Aires to lead Argentina’s national team to victory in the 1986 World Cup, died Wednesday at the age of 60, according to media reports. He reportedly suffered a heart attack at his home in a suburb of Buenos Aires.

As I found out about the news of his death, I asked a few Latinos at NPR to share their memories of Maradona. For us, in our region, we take soccer as seriously as religion — and as such, we all got to experience Maradona from our countries in our own way.

 

 

 I first came to know Diego Armando Maradona in September 1993, when I was watching the qualifying match between Argentina and my country of Colombia for the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 01: Pope Francis meets Diego Maradona during an audience with the players of the ‘Partita Interreligiosa Della Pace’ at Paul VI Hall before the Interreligious Match For Peace at Olimpico Stadium on September 1, 2014 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images)

 

 

Here is a selection of tributes from NPR staff members. These have been edited for length and clarity. 

 

 

 I first came to know Diego Armando Maradona in September 1993, when I was watching the qualifying match between Argentina and my country of Colombia for the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

San Salvador, 29 de octubre de 2006.
El futbolista Diego Armando Maradona durante el partido en con los amigos de el M‡gico Gonz‡lez realizado en el Estadio Cuscatl‡n.
Foto Lissette Lemus

 Santa Maradona’

Since I was born in the U.S., my first intimate exposure to the passion around fútbol was through my friend, colleague and former Alt.Latino co-host Jasmine Garsd. In fact, the very first episode  of Alt.Latino 10 years ago was a collection of songs about soccer from Latin America and around the world.

But the one that made her eyes both sparkle with excitement and reflect more than a bit of nostalgia was “Santa Maradona” by the rock en Español pioneers Mano Negra. The recording includes the sonic excitement that she said she could hear every weekend living near a soccer stadium in Buenos Aires. Playing this on repeat to remember Maradona is just as good as watching him playing on YouTube on repeat. – Felix Contreras, co-creator and host of  Alt.Latino.

 

 

 I first came to know Diego Armando Maradona in September 1993, when I was watching the qualifying match between Argentina and my country of Colombia for the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

1983: Diego Maradona of Argentina at his local ground where he first played in Argentina. Mandatory Credit: Allsport UK /Allsport

 

 

‘A Latino ambassador to the game’

I love walking past the Diego Maradona mural outside of Napoli Pasta Bar in Washington, D.C. I always get good vibes from it and love seeing a Latino displayed on a mural in the nation’s capital. I love that in one of his final years he took a job coaching second-division soccer in Sinaloa, Mexico, and nearly led them to promotion. Shows he really cared about the sport and was a Latino ambassador to the game. – Gustavo Contreras, assistant producer, All Things Considered

 

 I first came to know Diego Armando Maradona in September 1993, when I was watching the qualifying match between Argentina and my country of Colombia for the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

Diego Maradona, 16, warms up 12 September 1977 in Buenos Aires. Maradona was born on the 30th of October 1960 in Villa Fiorito, one the poorest suburbs of Buenos Aires. Most people consider him as the best soccerplayer ever in the history of soccer. Het started playing when he was 9 years old. His first club was Cebollitas, the youthteam of Argentinos Juniors. Because of his unknown talent he soon got the nickname �Pibe de Oro�, which literally means �Golden Boy�. He played through his 15th for the youthteam. On his 16th he debuted in professional football with Argentinos Juniors. And a few months later he already debuted in the national team of Argentina. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read -/AFP via Getty Images)

 

 

‘When Argentina won … we all partied so hard’

As a morenita Mexican-Colombian kid growing up in surfer-centric Southern California, seeing Maradona beat West Germany in Mexico City was huge. I’ve never met my South American family and I’ve always been aware that I was different from the rest of my very Mexican extended family, but when Argentina won, none of that mattered and we all partied so hard. That Hand of God goal against the British was the stuff every colonized country dreams of. – Nadia Grenier, traffic coordinator.

 I first came to know Diego Armando Maradona in September 1993, when I was watching the qualifying match between Argentina and my country of Colombia for the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

Jan 1981: General view of the scoreboard showing that Diego Maradona of Argentina has scored during a match. Mandatory Credit: Allsport UK /Allsport

 

MAR DEL PLATA, ARGENTINA – NOVEMBER 10: Diego Maradona, head coach of Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata, gestures before a match between Aldosivi and Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata as part of Superliga 2019/20 at Estadio Jose Maria Minella on November 10, 2019 in Mar del Plata, Argentina. (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

 

Photos: Memorable Moments Of Football Legend, Maradona

Argentinian midfielder Diego Maradona (C) dribbles past three English defenders on June 22, 1986 in Mexico City during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and England. Maradona scored two goals, the first one with his left hand as he jumped for the ball in front of goalkeeper Peter Shilton, as Argentina beat England 2-1. (Photo by STAFF / AFP) (Photo by STAFF/AFP via Getty Images)

 

 

 

Photos: Memorable Moments Of Football Legend, Maradona

Candles are placed next to a picture of soccer legend Diego Maradona outside the San Paolo Stadium in Naples, Italy, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. Diego Maradona has died. The Argentine soccer great was among the best players ever and who led his country to the 1986 World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity. He was 60. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

 

MEXICO. Mexico DF. 29/06/1986. Mundial 1986. Diego Maradona celebrating Argentina victory of World Cup at Azteca stadium.

 

Photos: Memorable Moments Of Football Legend, Maradona

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – NOVEMBER 25: A jersey of Argentina with number ten and a black ribbon hang in a balcony of La Boca after the news of the death of Diego Maradona was known on November 25, 2020 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Diego Maradona, considered one of the biggest football stars in history, died at 60 from a heart attack on Wednesday in Buenos Aires. (Photo by Tomas Cuesta/Getty Images)

 

 

Photos: Memorable Moments Of Football Legend, Maradona

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – JUNE 22: Argentina player Diego Maradona outjumps England goalkeeper Peter Shilton to score with his ‘Hand of God’ goal as England defenders Kenny Sansom (top) Gary Stevens (c) and Terry Fenwick look on during the 1986 FIFA World Cup Quarter Final at the Azteca Stadium on June 22, 1986 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Allsport/Getty Images)

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PRESIDENT TINUBU’S APPOINTEES FROM THE NORTH MUST TAKE A STAND

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PRESIDENT TINUBU’S APPOINTEES FROM THE NORTH MUST TAKE A STAND

Following my position on the recent attack on the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by a spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum, it has come to my attention that Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed who once served as the Spokesperson of the group and currently a Special Adviser on Political Matters in the Presidency took to his page on it to express a different position.

Dr. Baba-Ahmed declared that my stand against the unjust attack against the new administration of President Tinubu that is working very hard to reposition our country for better as ‘ill-advised’. He suggested I could have done a better job in my defence of the administration where I have the rare honour to serve as a Minister.

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Dr. Baba-Ahmed’s relationship and or affinity with Northern Elders’ Forum is well-known. The fact now is that he is an appointee of the administration as Special Adviser. Any committed official of the administration has a duty to work for the success of the government he is a part of, protect and defend the government against unjust and undue attack from those who hide under ethnic and other primordial interests to heat up the polity.

It is more important to state that every appointee of President Tinubu including Dr. Baba-Ahmed owe the government a duty to promote and advance the good work and commendable efforts of the government across all sectors.
As appointees of the government from the North, we must all take a stand, be unequivocal in our support and work for the success of the administration we are serving. This is not the time to dither and waiver. We must stand up to be counted for the government or take our exit.

Bello Matawalle
Minister of State for Defence

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Sen Moallayidi: The untold story of Adamawa born politician who introduced Facility Management course in ABU By Dr Salihu Mohammed Lawal

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Sen Moallayidi: The untold story of Adamawa born politician who introduced Facility Management course in ABU

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Dr Salihu Mohammed Lawal

 

 

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In the different spheres of life there exist quintessential Nigerians who have silently achieved fame and glory without making noise about such feat; rather preferring to remain silent while still creating waves and continuing to bestrode the landscape with ingenuity that breaks new grounds.

 

Sen Moallayidi: The untold story of Adamawa born politician who introduced Facility Management course in ABU

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Dr Salihu Mohammed Lawal

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Sen. Ahmad Abubakar MoAllahyidi is one of such great Nigerians, who represented Adamawa southern Senatorial District in the Senate between 2015-2019 comes readily to mind. A fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, a Certified Public Private Partnership Professional (IP3,Washington DC) also holds a Facility Management Professional (FMP) of (IFMA,USA). Moallayidi is a 1980 graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree with Honours in Quantity Surveying and an Masters Degree in Construction Management.

This amiable gentleman in the year 2010, pioneered the designed and institutionalization of a facility management course in Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (ABU). He single handedly served as the sole lecturer for it (Post graduate studies in Facility Management ABU). His pioneering efforts were the basis for having facility management courses in Nigerian Universities.

The None serving Senator is an accomplished professional in managing facilities, resources and humanity is leading the private company called Integrated Facility Management Services Ltd among other endeavors that handled some of the most complex facility management services in Nigeria. These facilities include; Management and improvement of the Abuja International Conference Center (ICC) Management of Eagle Square Abuja Kaduna International Trade & Investment Centre, Kaduna (1997-2010). Murtala Mohammed Square Kaduna,and Nigerian Export and Import Bank, Abuja. He also managed Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF) Headquarters & Residential Quarters in Abuja, Presidential Complexes in Lagos (Dodan Barracks and State House, (Marina) and Nigerian Army Strategic Bulk Storage Facility in Enugu.

The Rehabilitation and start-up operations of Health and Medical Industries Jos, a company specializes in the manufacture of cotton wool, bandages and gauge.

MOALLAYIDI AS A MEMBER OF VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL BODIES AND ASSOCIATIONS

Senator Moallayidi is an acumen of managing facilities was the pioneer President of International Facility Management Association in Nigeria (Abuja City-based Chapter) IFMA and is a Fellow Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, a Fellow of Nigerian Institute of Management Consultants (NIMC) and a Fellow Association of Facility Management Practitioners of Nigeria (AFMPN).

He participated in the Technical Committee on Commercialization and Privatization T.C.P.C. that commercialized government companies for improved performance.

This is the highly revered personality that is leading the management of the Abuja International Conference Center as the Managing Director of integrated Facility Management Services Ltd for which he has set an unprecedented record of upgrading the ICC to global standard in the management and improvement contract after the noticeable failure over the years before the coming of IFMSL.

MOALLAYIDI AS A POLITICIAN

The political journey of this personality of unique humble character, Senator MoAllahyidi is a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Legacy Party. He contested and won the Senatorial election and represented Adamawa South Senatorial District and sworn-in as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2015. MoAllayidi while in the Senate, he distinguished himself as a vocal Senator in the red chambers and served as a Vice Chairman/Member of various standing and Ad-hoc committees.

Some of the communities is belonged to were; Vice Chairman Committee on Oil & Gas, Vice Chairman Culture and Tourism, Member Banking and Other Financial Institutions, Member Education (Basic & Secondary), Member Legislative Compliance and Member Federal Character and Inter Governmental affairs.

Other committees he belonged to were Member Committee on Bureaus of Public Procurement (BPP), Member ECOWAS Parliament and also held strategic positions where he played critical leadership roles for the APC such as: 2015 Senatorial Candidate (APC), Adamawa Southern Zone, 2014 Secretary APC Reconciliation Committee North Eastern Zone, 2014 Member of APC Congress Committee, Yobe State
(2014).

MoAllayi Joined APC as a result of the merger of CPC, ACN and ANPP (Legacy party) in 2011 Joined CPC and Contested for Adamawa South Senatorial Seat, 2007 he was the Director of Logistics of ANPP Presidential Campaign. While in 2003 the Man MoAllayi was the Director of Logistics ANPP Presidential Campaign.

His political might grew mightier for having a stronger voice for a common Man. in June (2022) the Senator convened the setting up of Arewa New Agenda (ANA) a Pan Northern socio-political organization with the aim and objectives as follows :

Setting up an agenda for the continuing relevance of the North in Nigerian Governance. It is to harmonize and project Northern positions on critical national issues. And to protect Northern interest in the Nigerian Political discourse and evolution.

ANA is an umbrella organization comprising of over 126 network affiliate groups across the 19 Northern States and FCT which Moallayidi became its extended leader as its Patron of Fulbe United for Peace and Development. It’s
the association of over 33,360 Ardos (The Fulbe Umbrella group) leaders across Nigeria.

The distinguished Senator was honored with the respected commander of Nigerian Students (CNS), an award by National Association of Nigerian Student NANS

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Writes from Zangon Kataf, Kaduna State
And be reached through this means; emeles20o1@yahoo.com

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*MEET THE LAGOS STATE TAMPAN ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES*

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*MEET THE LAGOS STATE TAMPAN ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES*

 

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Oladunjoye, Oluwasseun Olayemi
A Graduate of Lagos State Polytechnic
A Publisher of Soft sell Magazine (*HIGHFLIERS*)
A Film Producer
An Actress
Currently Publicity and Research Secretary of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria. Lagos Chapter
A Native of Ogun State, Abeokuta to be precise

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*TAJUDEEN BAMIDELE AYOBIOJO*
A journalist and movie practitioner. I joined Tampan Lagos State Chapter since inception in 2014 as the interim State Chapter Secretary.
In November, same year, I was elected as the State Chapter Publicity and Research Secretary.
In November, 2018, I got elected as the State Chapter Secretary.
In November, 2022, I was elected as the Governor, Lagos State Tampan Chapter.

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*Adegboyega Kayode Olubori*
A film producer and Director under TAMPAN Association I’m the Lagos State Treasurer of the Association. I am from Osogbo in Osun State. I’m also a Lagos Island indigene. My Mother is from Lagos State.
I was born in July 21st 1965

 

 

*Marian Oluyemisi Odunaiya* is a multifaceted talent in the theatre industry from Lagos Mainland Local Government excelling as both a movie artiste and producer, with a captivating presence on screen and behind the scenes. She is a graduate of Lagos Sate University, Ojo and University of Lagos, Akoka (B.Ed & M.Ed) She is currently the Chief of Staff to Tampan Lagos State Governor, Mr Tajudeen Bamidele Ayobiojo. She is also a seasoned Lecturer in one of the Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria. A Lagos and Osun indigene and married to Ijebu Odogbolu.

 

*MOSHOO AJANI OGUNLEYE.a.k.a bigman*
A movie actor, producer and a director, am a member of TAMPAN Lagos State Chapter, also the current state organising secretary.
Am also a member of TAMPAN GUILD OF DIRECTOR ( TGD),
I had produced over 20 movies and directed over 150 good movies
Am the CEO of OBEKETV you tube channel.
Thanks

 

 

*My name is Tinuade Oke Chukwurah (Mrs), born and brought up in Lagos island, Lagos State Nigeria*
*I am a Nigerian*
*I was born 13th of May by Elder Stephen Maradesa and Madam Elizabeth Oke*
*I am married to Mr Martins Omotayo Chukwurah, from Anambra state Nigeria. we are blessed with wonderful good children, to God be the glory*
*My primary school education was at WJ David Memorial Baptist school broad street Lagos State Nigeria*
*Later proceed to Fiditi grammar school Fiditi, in Oyo State Nigeria*
*I went to Rimax institute of computer studies and science at Meiran Ijaye Lagos State*
*I was a student of Yaba tech, at Yaba Lagos State Nigeria*
*I am a actor, a film producer, I trained under Alhaji Taiwo Hassan (Ogogo films) at Odunfe caucus, at Odunfa Mainland Lagos which Alhaji Olayinka Quadry ( Masomo) is the chairman, while Alhaji Abbey Lanre and Alhaji Pefuele were our leaders*
*I am practicing my carrier under Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (Tampan ) I have received so many awards, I have served in so many areas in the association just to mention few, a Treasurer, Liaison officer represent Lagos State at national level, Financial Secretary.*
*I am doing second term as Financial Secretary Tampan Lagos state*
*I am into business at the same time*
*To God be the glory, I blessed God for my life.*

 

HAKEEM ATANDA OLANREWAJU
A DIRECTOR/PRINCIPAL in Lagos state ministry of Education and Theatre/ movie practitioner. I joined Tampan Lagos State Chapter since inception in 2014 as the interim State Chapter Financial Secretary.
In November, same year, I was elected as the State Chapter Financial Secretary.
In November, 2018, I got elected as the State AUDITOR
In November, 2022, I was re-elected as the AUDITOR Lagos State Tampan Chapter.

 

I, am, Alashe Hammed Adewale.
An Actor, Director for both Stage drama and films, also Art Director.
( The 1st ever Olu Omo of Tampan Lagos.), The 1st interim mainland Tampan Chairman.
The 1st Executive to Mainland Tampan Chairman.
The Former Publicity and Research Secretary (PRS) for Tampan Lagos State, The Newly Elected General Secretary for Tampan Lagos.
The *OGO YORUBA* *AWARD* (OYA) Winner as the best Stage Technical Director in 2017, FNW award winner in 2028 as Lagos State best Stage actor, National Theater Festival of Unity t Double honored actor in year 2020.

 

*OYELEYE ADEDEJI STEPHEN*
A movie Director and Producer,
I joined TAMPAN LAGOS STATE Chapter since inception in 2014 as the Interim Alimosho LG Chairman,
In November, same Year I was elected as the Alimosho LG Chairman chapter
2 Term elected as Lagos State Chapter Provost Marshal

 

PRINCE WASIU ISHOLA OJO.(omoiyaghanaADEDIBUTAMPAN)
A THEATER/MOVIE PRACTITIONER( DIRECTOR /PRODUCER)/ REAL ESTATE MANAGER.
I Joined Tampan Lagos State in the year(2014 )
First Interim chairman Oshodi/Isolo(2014)
Elected Chairman,4years(2014)
Appointed chief of staff to former Governor Tampan Lagos state (Chief Mrs Esusu Oyewunmi) 2018.
The present Deputy Governor of TAMPAN Lagos state Chapter November 2022.
Member Guild of Directors (TGD).
Member Guild of Producers (TGP).
CHAIRMAN/CEO : FREE NEW WORLD ENTERTAINMENT.

 

LAWAL OLUWARANTIMISIRE ADEOSUN
*A professional fashion designer
*A dancer
*An actress
*A film producer
*C.E.O Of Roqwas entertainment
*A chanter (ALAGA IDURO, ALAGA IJOKO)
*The Former Vice Chairman Of Shomolu Bariga TAMPAN Local Government ,And Now Currently the Social Secretary Of Lagos State Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures
Practicioners Association Of Nigeria
*A Native of OGUN State (Abeokuta)

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