Lagos, Nigeria- Erico JR Foundation on Tuesday 2 nd February 2021 hosted a memorial
games night in honour of its late patron and sports legend Joe Erico. The recently
launched foundation was established by Micheal Eric, a Nigerian athlete, professional
basketball player and son of Joe Erico.
The honorary event which was a celebration of the life and legacy of the former Super
Eagles goalkeeper and assistant coach was held at Warriors Basketball Court,
Industrial Avenue, Ilupeju, Odi-Olowo, Lagos. The evening featured impressive
playoffs with home team; D’Warriors, Nigerian Wheelchair Basketball Team and
acts of service in respect to the late Joe Erico.
Widely known for his passion and love for sports, Joe Erico was the official goalkeeper
for all Nigeria’s six matches for the 1976 Africa Cup of Nations in Ethiopia, where the
Eagles finished third – making it the first time the country won a medal for AFCON.
This attributed him the title as one of the best international goalkeepers in the
history of Nigerian sports.
“I would say that Joe Erico is a legend. He was somebody everyone looked up to
because he had a love for all kinds of sports. He was a universal coach” Basketball
coach, Chris Nomigo.
Micheal Eric, son of Joe Erico expressed thus “ The turnout for the event was
incredible, it was amazing, and there was a lot of great energy out there on the
court. This was just the tip of the iceberg on what we are going to do to celebrate
Joe Erico’s legacy through the foundation. Look out for our basketball camps coming
up really soon.
The Erico JR foundation was created with the intent of imparting lives through the
power of sports and physical education. As an extension, this initiative also represents
Joe Erico and his legendary commitment to the Nigerian Sports Federation.
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