PLAYER PROFILE
Name – Oyeyi Gideon
Favorite Position – Left Winger
Preferred Foot – Right foot
Special Ability – Dribbling

Q – Can you tell us about your journey into football and how you got started in the sport?

A – I am in the game for over 5 years now. My journey into the game has not been an easy one.

At the start it was a challenge and my friends not believing in me while we played street football. Then I decided that I would make it out of this which I have been striving for till date.

My parent at first discouraged me because I used to come first in school but when I started playing football, the next term I got 7th position which saddened the heart of my mother.

I was discouraged so I cried my ass out, wanted to win the heart of my mother. It was difficult for me then but later came at ease through the help of my football family that loved me and spoke to my mother.

She allowed me go and it all started from there…

Q – What has been the most memorable moment of your football career so far?

A – ⁠The day I got my first MVP with the senior team in a recognized competition.

Q – Have you faced any significant challenges in your football journey?

A – Yes, my height has been a significant challenge to my playing style no doubt.

Q – Who has been your biggest inspiration or mentor in football?

A – My biggest inspiration is Popoola Sodiq and my mentor is Lionel Messi.

Q – How do you like to play football?

A – ⁠I just want to play football with my instincts nothing more.

Q – How do you stay motivated and maintain your passion for the sport, especially when facing difficult times?

A – Music does a lot work in my motivational phase… it helps me when I am down and all.

Q – What are your long-term goals in your football career?

A – Maybe to win Ballon D’or. Lol.

Q – How do you see the future of professional football in Nigeria and what changes or improvements would you like to see in the sport going forward?

A – Football in Nigeria would be much more better in years to come. The improvement I would like to see is for the Nigerian Scouts, Coaches and Agent to never look down on neither small or short players as football is played with the foot.

IT’S NOT BASKETBALL… and the football academys in Nigeria should level up.

BEYOND LIMIT FOOTBALL ACADEMY is doing a great one in grassroot Academy here in Nigeria.

SPORTING LAGOS as well. Even the current academy I am at now trying out has a lot of plans, we just have to trust the process!

Q – What team are you currently playing for?

A – I am currently on trials program at Burna Boy FA.

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