Adio Ganiyu, the captain of Beyond Limits Football Academy, expressed immense joy as his team triumphed over Sporting Lagos in a thrilling penalty shootout to win their first Creative Championship Cup.
This victory marks a historic double for Beyond Limits, who have already secured the Creative Championship League title for the fourth consecutive season.
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In a post-match interview with Sports 247, Ganiyu shared his excitement and reflected on the significance of their achievement.
“It means a lot to me. You know when you are pushing for something and not getting it at the right time, you keep going. So it means a lot. Whatever you are doing, just keep on doing it,” he said.
The final match saw Beyond Limits leading 2-1. However, Sporting Lagos managed to equalize, pushing the game into a nail-biting penalty shootout.
Ganiyu revealed his mindset during this tense moment: “I was very positive right from the beginning of the game till the end, very positive. I knew that something strong was going to come out of the game, I knew we were going to win.”
Winning the Creative Championship Cup for the first time as captain was a deeply emotional experience for Ganiyu.
“I am so happy and I think it is hard work. It means a lot to me; I can’t express it, the way I am feeling right now but I know it means a lot to me,” he added.
Reflecting on the season and his personal goals, Ganiyu affirmed that the team met their objectives.
“Yes. In TCC, I think, as a team, we met our target,” he said. As for his ambitions, Ganiyu remains focused on his future:
“As a person, I am still looking forward, just gradually. Seeing myself in Europe competing where elite footballers are.”
This victory not only shows Beyond Limits’ dominance in Nigerian grassroots football but also brings out their players’ determination and resilience, led by their inspirational captain Adio Ganiyu.
