Meet 19-year-old Nigerian player Bamidele Yusuf: The untold story of Grass to Grace in Slovakia
A Nigerian young star, Bamidele Yusuf is currently the rave of moment as he dazzles spectators in the Slovak professional elite league.
Dele, as fondly called by many, who currently plies his trade with FC Spartak Trnava in Slovakia enjoyed a good show time as his club FC Spartaks defeated FC Vion Zlate Moravce 2-1 in the Slovak premier league.
The 19-year-old attacking midfielder had an impressive and competitive 72 minutes on the pitch before being substituted.
Dele’s untold story is indeed that of a child rising from grass to grace. Young dele was nurtured under the tutelage and fatherly care of Mr Patrick Obaze, the club president of Obazz FC in Lagos, who saw him and picked interest him when he was much younger. Mr Patrick took it upon himself after signing Dele to make sure he got the best form of training and has proven that his labour of hard work has paid off for Dele.
Dele was signed to play in the Team B of FC Spartak Trnava, but due to his scintillating performance was asked to join the senior team after few training times with the junior team.
Dele Yusuf is a child whose dream became reality as he wears jersey number 25 in his new home in Slovakia.