Nigeria, April 17 -- The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday received the UEFA Champions League trophy alongside its ambassador and former captain of Barcelona FC of Spain, Carles Puyol, in Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja.

Puyol, a three-time Champions League winner, is in Nigeria on a three-day visit to lead the UEFA Champions League Tour connecting with consumers and football lovers.

Governor Ambode, who was represented by the Chairman of Lagos State Sports Commission, Kweku Tandoh, also received Nigeria football legend, Austin JayJay Okocha, who was part of the delegation.

Speaking while receiving the trophy, Governor Ambode expressed excitement with the fact that the organisers of the tour considered Lagos as one of the...