Mr Solomon Awoniyi, father of Golden Eaglets'
striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, said he used to beat his son
to discourage him from playing football.
Awoniyi on Sunday at his Gbagba residence, Ilorin,
said that he never knew Taiwo would play football to
global level.
He said the football career of his son started during
his elementary school days, noting that he (Taiwo)
would always disappear from the house to play
football and the whole family would be looking for
him.
Awoniyi praised the efforts of Taiwo's coach, Rasaq
Olojo, whom he said discovered and nurtured him.
He said the striker was part of the team that
participated in a Coca Cola competition in Ibadan,
which later earned him a trip to London in 2010,
where former Nigerian football stars Nduka Ugbade
and Seyi Olofinjana, spotted him.
He disclosed that Taiwo Awoniyi was voted the most
valuable player and came home with the award
from London in 2010.
Awoniyi, a retired Police Officer, said he was happy
to watch his son represent Nigeria in a world
tournament.

Ok

Now awoniyi will beat u with money!enjoy the success pa Awoniyi,

Na so ooooo..mai own son will surely play for Fcbarcelona and Nigeria