Gateway United’s Seyi Okeowo has expressed delight after scoring the decisive goal in his team’s crucial 2-1 victory over Osun United, a result that significantly eased their relegation fears in the ongoing Nigeria National League (NNL) season.
The thrilling fixture at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta saw Gateway take an early lead through Babatunde Taofeek before Osun United equalised through Abimbola Woya just before half-time. But it was Okeowo’s composed 60th-minute finish that ultimately sealed all three points for the home side.
Speaking to Yohaig NG after the match, the young midfielder was still beaming with joy. “I was very, very happy. I had been dreaming of this kind of day, to score an important goal like this for the team. And it finally happened.”
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The win, which came with added motivational incentives from the club, was vital for Gateway United’s survival hopes. Okeowo described it as a “must-win” game and credited the victory to team effort and determination.
Also named Man of the Match, Okeowo said the award validated his hard work and commitment. “I always give my best for the team. So, I’m not surprised. I believe the reward of hard work will surely come.”
Editorial
Seyi Okeowo’s story is the kind we should celebrate more in Nigerian football not just because of the goal he scored, but because of what it meant: hope, survival, and a young man rising to meet the moment when it mattered most. In the chaos of relegation battles and the pressure of local league football, his 60th-minute strike was more than just a goal it was a statement.
Gateway United have hovered dangerously close to the drop zone, and in such moments, it’s easy for teams to crumble. But instead, what we saw was character. Okeowo’s goal may have lit up the stadium, but it was built on the back of belief, teamwork, and the unrelenting will to fight back.
His post-match comments reveal a maturity far beyond his years. He didn’t just speak of personal glory—he emphasised what the win meant for the club, for the city, and for every fan who still dares to hope. That’s what makes heroes in football—not stats, but heart.
This is exactly the type of performance that should be nurtured. Young players in the NNL often go unnoticed, and yet they are the lifeblood of Nigeria’s football future. Okeowo’s emergence is proof that with proper support, these leagues can produce stars not just for the domestic stage, but for the global one.
Let’s remember his name. Because moments like this can change not only careers—but club destinies.
Did You Know?
- The Nigeria National League (NNL) serves as the second tier in the Nigerian football league system.
- The MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta has a capacity of over 10,000 and is home to Gateway United.
- Seyi Okeowo’s goal was his first of the 2024/25 season and came in one of Gateway’s most high-pressure matches.
- Osun United and Gateway United both compete in the Southern Conference of the NNL.
- Man of the Match honours in NNL games are typically decided by technical observers, not fans or automated systems.
