Joshua Obakimi, representing Dannaz FC, has been named in the Optimus Bank Team of the Week in the fiercely competitive Creative Championship League. In his own words, Obakimi expressed the significance of this recognition and offered advice to fellow players.
“Having myself enlisted among the Optimus Bank Team of the Week is not a child’s play. I know that if you don’t work hard, you can never get to this level,” Obakimi remarked.
He also extended valuable advice to all players in the league, emphasizing the importance of giving their absolute best. “My advice to everyone playing in this league is don’t just play for playing’s sake but put in your very best, knowing fully well that a platform has been created for us with Optimus Bank backing everything we do and other sponsors. You just concentrate on what you have been assigned to do,” he said.
Obakimi highlighted the success stories of players from the league who have gone on to play abroad, with a notable example being a player now representing Inter Milan. He used these achievements to motivate and inspire his fellow players, emphasizing that giving their best on the field will lead them to their desired destinations.
The Optimus Bank Team of the Week also featured other standout players, including Paul Izah as the goalkeeper, a solid defensive lineup with players like Victory Iboro and Oluwaseyi Oguniyi from Beyond Limits, and Tosin Ajiwojuoluwa from Escola United. The midfield included John Yahaya, Jeffery Ishaku, Lukman Adigun, and Joshua Obakimi himself. The attacking trio comprised Musa Akinfenwa, Muhammed Abdullahi, and Obgonna Okoro.
This recognition of Joshua Obakimi and the Optimus Bank Team of the Week underlines the importance of hard work and dedication in the world of football. It celebrates individual and collective excellence and serves as a source of inspiration for aspiring players in the league.
