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CONTINUATION




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The game continued in a similar fashion, and soon after a slight loss of communication between the goalkeeper, Ahmed and Chidi, SoundHope capitalized and pulled a goal back. Chidi was wroth with himself and sat across the post as the opponents went to jubilate, the almost dead support from their schoolmates revived again.



Mr Adeneye clapped and encouraged them to bury the match with the ten minutes left. Bolu changed his mind about leaving as Louis have not justified his promise. He sat on and watched, the drums from his brother's schoolmates almost deafening his ears.



"Louis, stop turning back everytime you see me with the ball. I'll feed you a through-pass enough to make you score. They are using it to push you always." Sixtus explained when they passed at the centre to continue the match.


A penalty appeal was called off just a few seconds after. Louis fell to soon. The SH Coach would have none of it as time was ticking slowly, and his boys would have no chance again.

Chidi was removed and his classmate, Raphael replaced him. In no similar fashion, he overlapped and gave a deadly pass that Louis never anticipated.

Louis forced himself to put a leg to it and the contact tipped the ball over the SH keeper who already left his line, hoping to gather the ball.



"GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!"


The entire school forced their way onto the pitch to create a dusty atmosphere of celebration.


"Hey! Hey!! Get back, get back all of you, I said get back" Super Mario screamed to no avail. This wasnt the school where orderliness was carried out to the book. This was sports, fun, excitement which knew no bounds, especially when you were on the winning side.


A few of the staff laughed heartedly at their Principal's action. But they rushed to restore order. By this time, the SoundHope Boys were almost near tears. Their coach watched in anger and was the most relieved when the centre referee blew the final whistle.


"Triple C 3 vs 1 SoundHope Boys"


Louis hurried to search for his brother, unaware of where he stood. He was swept off his feet before he crossed over to the teeming supporters.


"Hmm, you've learnt from PES alot." Bolu remarked, arms folded and smiling.


"Your days are numbered brother"


Helen and a few other friends rallied round them, excited to see the newest star on the block.



"Louis! Louis!!"


He turned to see Elizabeth walking majestically in their direction. He smiled back at her, leaving Bolu to fit in the puzzles in his head alone.


"That was great play there" Elizabeth said and shot a rather inquisitive glance at Bolu's way. She returned the gaze back to Louis and her chest began pounding. Why?- only time would tell.


"So this is......"


"Yeah, My elder brother."


She tried her possible best to stay composed and returned the courtesy of introduction.


"I'm Elizabeth, nice to meet you" She said with sparkles in her eyes.


"I'm Bolu. Here to enjoy the moment with him" He replied. Her hands shocked him when they shook.


"She's more like a school aunty, and she's on the female football team as well." Louis interrupted excitedly. He couldnt wait to pass on the friendship he enjoyed onto his brother who suddenly was his cool self.


"Hmm nice, that thats.... How would i say it? Girls that play football are unique." Bolu finally dropped his point. Elizabeth bent her neck, beaming to catch his point as he stared at the field while talking.


"Oh that, you can say that again." Louis suddenly found himself pre-occupied, and he left them both to continue their discourse.


A Few minutes after, Helen raced toward their direction and met her brother smiling. The girls senior team was about taking the field of play. Bolu finally exchanged pleasntries as Elizabeth was called to get prepared. She left with one remark....



"It was nice meeting you. I hope we meet some other time. You can reach me on this line." she slipped a piece of paper into his hands, winked at him and ran fast to join her mates on the field, leaving Bolu awestruck on the spot. He regained composure and waved back at her when she glanced back at him.


"I'm taking my leave Louis. Where's Helen?" he sighted her coming his way through the crowd. "Please do take very good care of yourselves and remember mum's coming here to pick you up. He looked at Helen as her countenance softened. "Dont worry, this is June. July is just not far to you now haba!!"


She forced a smile and brightened up after he hugged her and shook Louis in their own fashion/style and ended it with a mock salute.


"Later bro, come back for a rematch of Friday's video game." Louis barked as his brother boarded a bike.


"Win this tournament Headmaster. Oopps, sorry Louis"


The bike sped off before Loius could attempt throwing a pebble his way. He dropped it and ran back to the field as the female senior team kicked off the duel.



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