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Ishola Jr
Sneaking into the mainstream football space is Olaitan Ishola Junior. Olaitan has won over many admirers for his outstanding performance in the Benin Republic before he moved to Europe.
Anyone who’s witnessed the young defensive midfielder’s showings for Brest over the past season and a half will be unsurprised by his array of qualities—particularly his composure in possession.
The 19-year-old international footballer looks primed to be the latest masterstroke in the transfer market he spoke to Citypeople recently on the journey so far
How did you find yourself in Chamois Niortais F.C.
Don’t even remember how I found my new team but everything about me is God’s Grace
How discover your ability to play football exceptionally?
I discovered that since my childhood because we’re 4 in our family all boys 2 of my senior brother once played football and don’t succeed so when I also said I want to play football they don’t want me to because 2 of my senior ones have played before and don’t succeed I just have to keep pushing until I was promoted to SNR team in 36lion football club so I’ve to leave the house that’s when I started facing my football career alone till God help me
What is your biggest regret in football?
I don’t think I regret not playing for Nigeria because my mom is from Benin Republic and I love her a lot so I’ve promised I will do whatever will make her happy so that’s why I choose Benin republic and in Nigeria, there’s a lot of players out there in Europe praying for national team people says opportunities come but once I just have to grab mine
What do you intend to change in your new club?
What I intend to change in my new club is to promote them to Ligue 1 I know I can’t do it alone but with the work of my teammates and the support of God, I know we will do it.
Who is your inspiration and mentor in the football profession?
My mentor is Cristiano Ronaldo but people said I played like Pogba so they called me Pogba Jnr
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I see myself in a bigger place than here I always believe in myself and what I can do. So, I never stop trying
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