Oremade Olawale Gabriel, the goalkeeper of Smart City Football Club, shared his thoughts on their thrilling victory against 36 Lions FC in the finals of the Jagaban Cup 2024.
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Expressing his gratitude, Gabriel emphasized, “It’s about hard work and dedication. It’s not easy. You train very hard for it.”
He told Sports 247 that he attributed his success to the “spirit of God and grace,” acknowledging that his achievements were made possible by divine intervention.
When asked about their initial expectations for the match, Gabriel confidently stated, “Sure, I was expecting to win. We played to win them.” Despite facing challenges throughout the game, he remained optimistic and grateful for the victory.
Reflecting on the tense penalty shootout, Gabriel credited determination and divine favour for their success.
He highlighted the pivotal moment when his team lost the first penalty but managed to level the score with resilience and assistance from above.
Acknowledging his standout performance, Gabriel expressed joy at being hailed the Man of the Match.
He recalled a similar achievement in the Nigeria U20 WAFU Cup against Mali, expressing his excitement and happiness at the recognition.
Overall, Gabriel’s reflections underscored the importance of hard work, dedication, and faith in achieving success on the football field.
