The captain of the Obafemi Awolowo University male basketball team, Paul Adedayo Apata, expressed his elation and surprise after leading his team to clinch the gold medal in the West African Universities Games basketball male edition.
The victory came after a compelling match against Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana.
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In a post-match interview with sports247, Paul Adedayo Apata shared his joy, stating, “I feel really happy. I feel excited about it, honestly, I didn’t know I could do it, but I just had to believe. Yeah, I believe it was a great effort from my teammates. Yeah, they did well for them, if not for them we will not be here. Great teamwork that brought us here.”
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When asked about the future, Paul Adedayo Apata expressed his commitment to the national games next year. He affirmed, “Of course. If there’s an opportunity for me to be there, of course, I will be there.”
Reflecting on the team’s journey, Paul Adedayo Apata acknowledged the challenges faced in the previous national games but highlighted the dedication to improvement.
He stated, “The last national games were not good enough for us. But we came back and fixed our errors and did our work. Right. This is the result.”
The captain’s optimism and emphasis on teamwork underscored the resilience and determination of the Obafemi Awolowo University basketball team, signaling their readiness for future challenges, including the upcoming national games.
