A Lagos-based grassroots footballer, Abubakar Saidi has revealed his dramatic life story, which is stuffed with expertise gained from many far-flung areas.
Saidi offered particulars of his connection to many locations whereas talking with Sports247 after rising as essentially the most promising participant within the under-20 squad of FROLTISH Soccer Academy of Ijesha Specific, Lagos.
Saidi was among the many many kids that the academy’s head coach and technical director, Umoette Athan (aka Lapa) flaunted in entrance of esteemed visitors through the workforce’s finish of 12 months get together.
‘Lapa’ disclosed that Saidi is a uncommon expertise who has defied tough household issues with the intention to excel as a footballer and is already following within the footsteps of his largest product thus far, former Tremendous Eagles midfielder, John Ugochukwu Ogu (aka Suker).
Saidi acknowledged afterwards that he was proud of the candy phrases his coach spoke about him and promised to work tougher so as to not be a disappointment for individuals who are wanting as much as him.
“I hail from Gamzo in Kano State, however I used to be born in Agbor, which is in Delta State. I can communicate Hausa, however I can’t communicate Igbo, and I’m happy with my origins.
“I play as a left winger and midfielder, which makes me tough to mark after I’m enjoying on the sphere. I performed for 4 years in Ghana earlier than transferring to Lagos in 2013.
“I initially performed for Sporting FC earlier than I noticed what Coach Lapa was doing at Olympic Area, and the way younger gamers had been studying effectively beneath him.
“That’s why I made a decision to affix his workforce, and I’m pleased that he allowed me to affix them. Now I get extra publicity as a younger participant who remains to be rising,” Saidi disclosed.
