Nigeria’s soccer legend, Teslim “Thunder” Balogun has been selected for a posthumous honour in the United Kingdom version of the Nigerian Centenary Awards for his contributions to the promotion and prestige of Nigerians in the Diaspora, especially in the UK, during his life time.

The Nigerian Centenary Awards UK, endorsed by the Nigerian High Commission to Britain, “is being held to recognize and celebrate the unique achievements of Nigerians who have participated in the British society over the last 100 years.

Billed for June 27, at the Waltham Forest Hall, Forest Road, London, the event designed as a classy Gala Night will attract eminent Nigerians, diplomats, captains of industry, top media executives, celebrities and the Nigerian community in the UK.

Meanwhile the finals of Teslim Balogun Memorial U-15 football competition also organized in his honour comes up tomorrow at the Campos Square, Lagos.