Dele Aiyenugba, the former Super Eagles goalkeeper, has expressed his satisfaction at the unique experience of sharing the same football field with his son, Daniel, albeit as opponents. This heartwarming moment, which Dele Aiyenugba described as a dream come true, was a cherished highlight in his footballing journey.
In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, Aiyenugba shared his overwhelming sense of happiness during a significant match where both he and his son led their respective club sides as team captains. The exchange of crests and the camaraderie that unfolded on the pitch stood as a poignant testament to the power of football to create cherished memories and emotional connections.
Aiyenugba was in goal for Kwara United FC while his son kept for Beyond Limits Academy of Ogun, during the semifinal match of a preseason tournament in Ikenne on Monday.
He said: “I was very happy and delighted seeing my son in goal as captain for the team playing against mine,“he said.
The former Enyimba International FC of Aba goalkeeper, who had 17 caps for the national team between 2005 and 2015, spent 13 seasons in Israel with four different teams.
Aiyenugba returned to Nigeria ahead of the 2020-21 season to play for Kwara United and has been a huge success for the Ilorin-based Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side.
He won the NPFL four times with Enyimba in 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007 and the Federation Cup in 2005, he also won the Nigerian Super Cup in 2003.
The 39-year-old also ruled Africa with Enyimba winning the African Champions League twice in 2003 and 2004 as well as the African Super Cup two times in 2004 and 2005.
He joined Kwara Stars and played for them between 1998 and 2000 after which he signed for Enyimba between 2001 and 2007.
His son on the other hand was a product of Kwara Football Academy (KFA), and won several honours with the academy including popular Ramat Cup
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