Jordan Henderson “Delighted” by Liverpool Academy Graduates Following Ajax Victory

The Liverpool captain was full of praise for the club’s
youngsters following Tuesday’s important European result.

Between their lengthy injury list and some disappointing
results, it’s sometimes felt as though it’s been a difficult couple
of weeks for Liverpool. Look at the table, though, and it’s hard to
complain.

Level on points at the top of the league and, following a
hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ajax on Tuesday, having now secured
first place in their Champions
League group with a game still left to go.

“I’m really delighted with the performance and the character of
the team with the setback of injuries that we’ve had of late,” was
captain Jordan Henderson’s following their European clinch.

“To keep fighting and to get the three points and win the group
is massive for us, so I’m delighted with that. No matter [who]
manages to play in the game, they give absolutely everything.”

On this occasion, with all the injuries, there was a heavy youth
involvement, with recent academy stars Caoimhin Kelleher, Neco
Williams, and Curtis Jones all playing key roles in Tuesday’s
victory.

“We’ve got some fantastic players,” Henderson added. “Especially
the young players who again showed the quality to get us the three
points. Outstanding, some of the saves [Kelleher] made, important
saves.

“I’m delighted for Curt because he’s worked really hard. He
deserved his goal. [And] a great ball from Neco—I thought he
overhit it, but it was a fantastic ball in the end. So I’m
delighted for both of them.”

Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has paid a
condolence visit to the erstwhile Senate Leader and ex-Chairman of
Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Victor Ndoma-Egba (SAN),
over the sad death of his wife, Amaka.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Special
Assistant on New Media to the governor, Olabode Richard
Olatunde.

Late Amaka Ndoma-Egba died in a ghastly auto crash on her way to
Okitipupa in Okitipupa Local Government Area (LGA) of Ondo
State.

Governor Akeredolu who had earlier condoled with Ndoma-Egba
through an official statement, personally visited the ex-NDDC
helmsman in his Abuja residence alongside the Chairman of Ondo
State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), Engr. Ade
Adetimehin and some members of the state executive council.

The Exco members include: the Head of Service, Mr. Dare
Aragbaiye, Commissioner for Finance, Hon. Wale Akinterinwa and the
Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Donald
Ojogo.

Akeredolu sympathized with his close friend, Ndoma-Egba and
prayed to God to grant him and the family the courage and strength
to bear the irreplaceable loss.

Since the painful death of Amaka occurred, many other prominent
Nigerians have visited the abode of Ndoma-Egba in Asokoro to
comfort and show love to him and his family members.

Among them are: Vice President of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Governors of Kebbi and Jigawa
States, Atiku Bagudu and Badaru Abuabakar, Minister of Niger Delta
Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, former Deputy Senate President,
Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Senators James Manager and Smart Adeyemi,
former Governor of Cross River State, Liyel Imoke, Senator Bob
Effiong, former NBA President and one-time Minister of Justice and
Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Chief Bayo Ojo, SAN.