BY SUNDAY AKINTOYE
Hassan Usman who is currently playing for Igando Football Club, IGFC has expressed his satisfaction after scoring hat trick for his team in the match opener against Realm Athletics Football Academy in the ongoing U-13 NADIS Cup.
IGFC demolished Real Athletics 6-1 in Group A opening match which held on Saturday afternoon and watched by mammoth crowd at the Proposed Palace playground, Igando, Alimosho, Lagos.
Usman who was adjuged man of the match told our correspondent that he was very grateful to God for scoring three goals boasting that his target is to win the highest goal scorer award.
He admitted that his performance was quite impressive on the field of play and thanked his teammates and coaching crew led by Mohammed Jamiu Aberejo for their support since he joined the club.
“This is the first time I scored hat trick in my football career. It was a good outing for me and I dedicate my three goals to my teammates and coaching crew for their support given to me throughout my stay at IGFC.
” I don’t want to stop here and I want to score more goals in subsequent matches so that I can win highest goal scorer award at the end of the tournament,”he said.
Usman revealed that their match against Realm Athletics was a tough one and thanked God for the hard fought victory. He urged his teammates to remain focused in their next match saying that IGFC have what it takes to go far in the tournament.
In his own comments, Real Athletics Coach, Toyin Shoyemi said it was not a good outing for his team but was of opinion that his team would bounce back in their remaining matches.
He admitted that IGFC boys are a good side and they have learned from their mistakes which would help them to play better in their remaining matches.
“We are down but we are not out of the competition yet. We have seen our mistakes and we need to go back to drawing board before our next game. I congratulate IGFC boys for their well deserved victory and I wish the team best of luck in their remaining matches, ” he said.
In other matches, Sammy boys played 1-1 with Unbeatable FC, Rocky Stars also played goalless draw with Adebayo Samba FC, Heart of Lions played 1-1 with White Soccer Academy,.
Dynamic Force FC demolished Wonder Light boys 4-0.Chinedu Godstime scored four goals for Dynamic Force and he was adjuged as a man of the match as Unbeatable boys defeated Reigning Spurs 1-0 .
Two matches lined up on Sunday afternoon as Unbeatable boys would face Future Stars by 1pm, while Braves FC tackle Young Tigers by 2:30 pm.
Meanwhile the tournament was organised by IGFC and sponsored by Don Nadis Group under the leadership of Nnmadi Bonaventure.