Akwa United strongman Gbadebo revels in NPFL All-Stars call-up

 

Akwa United central defender, Samson Gbadebo has expressed delight following his call up to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) All-Stars squad that will play the Budweiser Game of Kings which features Spanish La Liga great, Roberto Carlos as well as EPL icon, John Terry.

Gbadebo who has been on top form for the Uyo based side is part of the players invited for the event. 

"I think it was an honour in the first place to be given the platform ahead of several other players in Nigeria," he told the Media.

"What it means is that my work is being assessed and I have to keep the same mental psyche going forward since there are several other defenders there yearning for such platform.

"Hopefully this is the beginning of more things in the pipeline for me. So grateful for the invite and will surely not look back after this.

The former Rivers United man is very happy with the chance offered him by the technical crew of the NPFL All-Stars.

He has been in a different mood ever since the invitation reached his club and he was notified.

Obviously, he will be an instant hit with the NPFL All-Stars since he knows how to work under pressure. He is aware of the situation at stake and will rise to the occasion when given the chance.

The Budweiser Game Of Kings comes up in Lagos at the Teslim Balogun Stadium from 18th-21st November 2021.

Making NPFL All Stars team for Budweiser Game Of Kings excites Rivers United youngster Ishaq

Fast rising Rivers United winger Kayode Ishaq says he is delighted to have been named in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) team that will play the Budweiser Game of Kings which features La Liga legend, Roberto Carlos as well as EPL great, John Terry.

The former Remo Stars and Shooting Stars forward has been rewarded for his hard work and skill.

Ishaq, has gone about his work diligently and has been regarded as one of the talented wingers for Stanley Eguma's Rivers United squad.

The former Golden Eaglets ace has wasted little time in becoming a fan favourite in Port Harcourt and has been tipped to eventually break into the national team proper.

“I am happy that the work I have been doing is being recognised. I am happy to work and learn from the players in camp,” Ishaq told the Media.

“Every player wants to play in such a big match so I am hapy to have been in so I am looking forward to it.”

It will be recalled that Ishaq was part of the NPFL U-17 All-Stars team that lost 2-1 to Atletico Madrid at the 2017 edition of Gauteng Future Champions tournament.

The Budweiser Game Of Kings comes up in Lagos at the Teslim Balogun Stadium from 18th-21st November 2021.