Former Super Eagles’ striker, Stephen Ayodele Makinwa is celebrating his latest successful deals for Nigerian talents in Europe, with a declaration that he is happy with the privilege of ‘creating opportunities for players.’
Sports247 reports that the lanky ex-international, who played for ten different clubs in Italy at the peak of his career and was fondly called ‘Tiger Of Lagos,’ took to social media to reveal deals for Jimoh Yusuf and Fawaz Agboluaje at a top club in Serbia, which he described as the beginning of professional careers for both of them.
The former FC Ebedie striker, who played for SC Regianna, Genoa, SS Lazio, Atalanta and Palermo, among other clubs in Italy, admitted that his latest couple of deals make him otoud, especially as the youngsters can now uplift their families.
Makinwa, who scored on his Super Eagles’ debut against South Africa in 2004, posted, “This is the goal, creating opportunities for players, while bringing joy and hope to their families and friends.
“Proud to see Agboluaje Fawaz and Jimoh Yusuf begin their professional careers with GFK Dubočica Leskovac. The journey has only just started. #dubocica #nigeria #serbia #football #makozgroup.”
Sports247 reports further Makinwa, who also previously played in Slovenia and China, has previously pulled off successful deals for top players like Eddie Ogenyi Onazi, Ezekiel Henty and Simy Nwankwo.
