Super Eagles Winger, Olakunle Olusegun shines in Harmony Stars showcase match in Ilorin, promise future support

Super Eagles Winger, Olakunle Olusegun shines in Harmony Stars showcase match in Ilorin, promise future support



Super Eagles winger and FC Pari Nizhny Novgorod of Russia player, Olusegun Olakunle was the cynosure of eyes at the Rashidi Yekini mainbowl on Tuesday at the novelty match between Kwara-based and foreign-based players.

Olakunle who was subbed on in the second half of the well attended game wowed the large crowd who had trooped out to witness the game with his dazzling skills and touches which also reminded many of his days with ABS Ilorin FC.

Interestingly, Olakunle who was humorously encouraged to take the last spotkick for the foreign-based team sent the goalkeeper the wrong way to score the penalty that gave his side the victory. The foreign based team won 4-3 on penalties after 1-1 in the regulation time.

Speaking to Journalists after the game, Olakunle has urged organisers of the recent novelty football match between Kwara-based and foreign-based players to sustain the initiative as an annual event.

He described the novelty match as a veritable tool for promoting unity among Kwara footballers playing both at home and abroad.

According to him, the event provided an opportunity for players to reconnect with friends, senior colleagues and teammates, describing the experience as a privilege.

"It has been a great moment for every player because seeing your friends, elderly ones and brothers together, playing together, has been a privilege. The game was good," he said.

Olakunle expressed hope that the organisers would continue with the initiative, noting that players would be willing to support future editions.

"We are going to see more of this. It depends on the organisers. If they continue this, definitely we will support it. I think this is the first edition," he added.

Speaking on Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the winger described it as a disappointing moment for the players.

"The Super Eagles missing the 2026 World Cup is a bad moment for the players. I believe it is a lesson for us and I pray we are going to learn from it," Olakunle stated.


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