Ex-Nigeria squash No.1 Olubo completes transcontinental adventure

Former Nigerian squash No. 1, Moses Olubo, is set to make a triumphant return to his home country after completing an extraordinary transcontinental journey. Olubo, who once held the top spot in Nigerian squash, embarked on an adventure that took him across the United States, Canada, Iceland, Scandinavia, Western Europe, the Sahara, and the Fouta Jallon Highlands. The former squash star is expected to be greeted like a hero at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, where a meet-and-greet has been arranged for 2pm today.

Organizers have praised Olubo as a "3-Continent Adventurer", highlighting the immense challenge he faced while completing his motorcycle expedition. The journey's completion has been somewhat unpredictable due to difficulties encountered while riding through Ghana, where Olubo was riding a motorcycle not registered under the ECOWAS system. As of Tuesday, the adventurer was reportedly working to complete his exit from Ghana, with the final stretch to Lagos expected to be relatively smooth sailing.

The news of Olubo's return has sparked excitement among his friends and admirers, who are urging Nigerians, particularly those in the sporting community, to gather at the National Stadium to celebrate this extraordinary journey. The meet-and-greet will offer sports enthusiasts the chance to reconnect with Olubo and appreciate the determination and endurance required to complete such a demanding adventure across three continents.

As Abiodun, a sports reporter for PUNCH, covers various tiers of Nigerian football, national teams, and cricket, the story of Olubo's transcontinental adventure is sure to be remembered and celebrated by sports lovers across the nation.