Second tier , Nigeria National League side, Gateway United Football Club began its preseason activities with open camp in the Ijebu Ode and Remo zones, where large number of players turned out to showcase their football talent
No fewer than 10 promising players were discovered during the session, held at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu Ode, marking the start of a rigorous screening exercise that attracted coaching staff from across Ogun State
Activities began promptly at 11 a.m., with players showcasing remarkable skill and dedication in their bid to secure spots on the team. Mr. Abiodun Odejimi, a former international player and chairman of Gateway United's preseason trial committee, expressed his satisfaction with the enthusiastic turnout and commended the quality on display.
“The turnout is very encouraging, and the players have displayed a level of skill and dedication that aligns well with the standards expected in the NNL,” Odejimi said.
He also praised Ogun State’s Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Wasiu Isaika, for his innovative approach to organizing preseason screenings across various geopolitical zones in the state. This year marks the first time the screenings are held outside Abeokuta, an initiative designed to uncover hidden talent throughout Ogun.
In the afternoon, the screening shifted to the Remo Zone at the Gateway Stadium in Sagamu, where excitement continued with a session starting at 3 p.m.
The trial train continues this Tuesday, November 12, 2024 in Yewa zone at the Gateway Stadium in Ilaro, starting at 9 a.m.
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