At 87 I play squash, football three times a week – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reasserted his strong physical condition, stating that he still engages in football and squash three times a week.

In a video captured during an interview with Noire TV in the US, the 87-year-old former president could be seen briskly walking and discussing his fitness routine with a companion.

Known for his active lifestyle, Obasanjo has maintained his love for sports as a way to stay in shape.

Speaking to his companion, Obasanjo said: “I still play football, squash, three times a week. Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

“Old soldiers never dies, they only fade away.”

In 2023, he impressed many by scoring a hat trick during a football match between the alumni team of the Baptist Boys’ High School (BBHS), Abeokuta and the teachers of the school.

Leading the Old Boys team to a 3-0 victory, Obasanjo showcased his athleticism on the school football ground in Saje, Abeokuta as part of the 100th anniversary celebrations of the school.