HE IS MY FAVOURITE PLAYER - ILAJI FC'S OKIKIOLA REVEALS HIS FOOTBALL IDOL, FAVOURITE

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By Oluseyi Adedire
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Ilaji FC defender Babalola Okikiola reveals he grew up idolising Real Madrid and Brazilian legend 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞π₯𝐨 π•π’πžπ’π«πš 𝐝𝐚 𝐒𝐒π₯𝐯𝐚 𝐉ú𝐧𝐒𝐨𝐫.
Recalled that Okikiola's 32nd minute goal booted out Crown FC at the semi-final held at Durbar stadium as Ilaji FC won one-nil.
The attacking left back  scored a hat-trick against Shooting Stars at the 2024 Oyo State Federation Cup final and explained that he watched most of Marcelo's freekicks and goals while with Real Madrid and Brazil national team.
Okikiola told OyoSportsNews that he also started his football career as a striker but changed his position to a full left back/wing back when he joined Ilaji Football Club. 
Amidst his highest goal scorer award, gold medal, and federation cup title, the 1.75 lank defender also finds time to indulge in his favourite hobbies during his downtime. His hobbies are listening to music and playing video games.

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