Former Bendel Insurance FC official and United FC of UAE striker, Imade Osarenkhoe, has tied the knot with his longtime sweetheart, Oghogho Sandra, in a private wedding ceremony held on June 20, 2026, in Benin City, Edo State.
The intimate ceremony was attended by close friends, family members, and notable guests, including Super Eagles defender Benjamin Tanimu, who joined the couple in celebrating their special day.
Speaking after the ceremony, an elated Imade expressed gratitude to God for the milestone.
“I thank God for such a special day. Getting married is a milestone in the life of a man; to get married to a woman who you love and who loves you makes it even more special,” he said.
The wedding marked the beginning of a new chapter for the couple as they exchanged vows in the presence of their loved ones.
Family, friends, and well-wishers have continued to extend their congratulations and prayers, wishing the newlyweds a marriage filled with love, happiness, peace, prosperity, and endless blessings.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
