Football meets royalty, Olu of Warri gets royal attention in Qatar

By Saheed Afolabi

Olu Of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III And His Lovely Wife Olori Ivie Atuwatse III Were Special Guests Of FIFA At The Ongoing World Cup In Qatar.

The Well Respected King And His Wife Were Given A Royal Welcome At The Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, Where FIFA Council Member Amaju Melvin Pinnick (NFF President Emeritus) Personally Introduced Him To FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FIFA General Secretary Madam Fatma Samoura, CAF President Patrice Motsepe, Chairman FIFA Referee’s Committee, Pierluigi Collina And A Host Of Other Football Dignitaries.

Atuwatse, the 21st Olu of Warri, watched the matches lined up for Sunday at the Al Thumama Stadium, Doha and held brief discussions with the World Football Leaders, during the half-time break.

The Warri Monarchs joins lists of Important personals that have been attending World Cup Matches In Qatar.