By Saheed Afolabi
Buoyed by a stunning 2-1 victory over highly fancied Sport Recife at the opening day of the Viareggio Cup, Ladegbuwa Football Club skipper Oriyomi Biliaminu has dedicated the feat to Club President Otunba Dapo Olumide Olowu.
The Nigerian team picked up victory over the Brazilian outfit thanks to goals from Gbolahan Onabanjo and Timilehin Akande on Tuesday.
Ladegbuwa Football Club were seen as underdogs for the game but they caused an upset with a stunning performance.
“Of course, we are very happy that we won our first match. It was difficult but we showed a great desire. Now we want more, to win again and then we talk about qualifying from the group,” Oriyomi Biliaminu told the Media in an interview.
“It is one match at a time and that is who we will go. But we are very happy and looking forward to what comes next.”
“We were very motivated before the game against Sport Recife thanks to the club chairman, Otunba Dapo Olumide Olowu who has been using Ladegbuwa Foundation to empower youths and exposing us to the World. The victory is dedicated to him,” the talented player added.
