Ilorin – Mr Solomon Awoniyi, father of Golden Eaglets’
striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, said he used to beat his son to
discourage him from playing football.
Awoniyi on Sunday at his Gbagba residence, Ilorin, said
that he never knew Taiwo would play football to global
level.
He said the football career of his son started during his
elementary school days, noting that he (Taiwo) would
always disappear from the house to play football and the
whole family would be looking for him.
Awoniyi praised the efforts of Taiwo’s coach, Rasaq Olojo,
whom he said discovered and nurtured him.
He said the striker was part of the team that participated
in a Coca Cola competition in Ibadan, which later earned
him a trip to London in 2010, where former Nigerian
football stars Nduka Ugbade and Seyi Olofinjana, spotted
him.
He disclosed that Taiwo Awoniyi was voted the most
valuable player and came home with the award from
London in 2010.
Awoniyi, a retired Police Officer, said he was happy to
watch his son represent Nigeria in a world tournament.
(NAN)
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