Player Profile: meet in-form Crown FC striker, Adekunle Mojeed who brands his game after Carlos Tevez

 

Name: Adekunle Mojeed AKA. Tevez

Age: 19 years old

Position: Attacker

Preferred Foot: Right

Height: 5'5"

Previous Clubs: Romeo FC Ogbomosho, Ogbomosho United FC

Current Club: Crown Football Club, Ogbomosho

 Nationality: Nigerian

Early Life:

Adekunle Mojeed, fondly known as "Tevez," ignited his football journey at a young age, quickly gaining acclaim in the grassroots football scene of Ogbomosho, Oyo State. 

His playing style, reminiscent of the Argentine maestro Carlos Tevez, earned him the affectionate nickname "Tevez" from his admirers. Progressing into the professional realm, Mojeed showcased his talents at Romeo FC Ogbomosho and Ogbomosho United FC, making significant contributions in the Nationwide League One, Division One and Nationwide League One (NLO) respectively.

Current Form:

At the age of 19, Adekunle Mojeed is currently making waves as an integral part of Crown Football Club in the Nigerian National League (NNL).

Positioned as an attacker, he has emerged as the leading goal-scorer in the league's Conference B group. 

Mojeed has netted four goals and provided two assists, showcasing his prowess in front of goal. 

So far in the league, he has scored against Inter Lagos (away), Tradesafe FC (away), Warri Wolves (home), and Ijebu United (away).

Football Philosophy:

Mojeed's playing style reflects energy, strength, and productivity in the attack. Mirroring Carlos Tevez, he is a prolific goal-scorer with notable traits in finishing, speed, technique, and trickery. 

A dynamic and versatile forward, Mojeed's tactical awareness, creativity, agility, balance, control, and dribbling skills contribute to his effectiveness on the field.

Style of Play:

Adekunle Mojeed is a quick, tenacious, and powerful attacker with a sturdy physique. His technical prowess, tactical intelligence, and creativity enable him to excel as a striker, winger, supporting forward, or attacking midfielder. 

Known for his finishing, positioning, vision, and passing ability, he has also been deployed as a false 9. 

Mojeed's defensive contributions are significant, as he excels in pressing opponents, winning back possession, and initiating attacking plays. 

His skillful dribbling and accurate, powerful shots from distance further highlight his multifaceted skill set.

As an emerging talent, Adekunle Mojeed "Tevez" promises to be a force to reckon with in Nigerian football, combining the flair of his namesake with his unique attributes to make a lasting impact on the beautiful game.

Hakeem Busari: Nigerian coach with a special touch

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He made his name in grassroot competitions in Lagos. Curiosity piqued, Busari shadowed coaches in the academies for a while. His foot now firmly wedged in the door, there was no looking back.

Learning on the job, he swiftly demonstrated his promise on the touchline. His tactical shrewdness, man management and ability to recognise and grab opportunities when they arose helped the coach.

He started his journey as Technical Assistant to the Golden Eaglets before getting employed by Shooting Stars Sports Club in 2008.

His next step was even more unusual. Eager to prove to himself that he could be a success away from the football pitch, Busari studied Sport & Recreation Management at university.

The gaffer had stints at Crown FC and FC BESCOLA. He was well loved by supporters of both clubs.

During his time at Crown, he earned a reputation as one of Nigeria's football's most tactically astute coaches, regularly switching up formations according to the task in hand, whilst always staying faithful to his own unique fundamentals.

Credentials well and truly established, he was targeted by some clubs. However, the appeal of the Bayelsa United was too strong and he was named as Technical Consultant of the club in 2017.

He is also unafraid to take unconventional approaches to his work. The coach also holds CAF A&B Licenses, USA Grade D License and National Institute for Sports, Grade I, Grade II & Grade IV Certificate.

Feats of that kind do not go unnoticed and Gateway United employed him in 2017, where he has worked till date.

Pillars recently shortlisted Busari alongside five others for their vacant coaching job. This shows that the ex Crown FC boss is doing something right for a top Nigeria Professional Football League side to notice his potential.

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