Rasool Cup: Olagoke To Immortalise Pioneer Coach Akeem Lawal 'Udi'

The Founder and Spiritual Head of the Shafaudeen In Islam Worldwide, Alh.Prof. Sabit Ariyo Olagoke JP and the Initiator of the Annual Rasool Cup has pledged to immortalise the pioneer coach of the Shafaudeen Patriots,  late Akeem Lawal popularlly called Coach UDI. 

This was contained in a release read on behalf of Prof. Olagoke by Alh. Abdul-Aadi Yusuf  during the Final Match of the 2023/24 Rasool Cup Final held at the Wesley College of Science Football Pitch recently. His absence was to honour late Akeem Lawal who he referred to as one of the best Social Sons.

The release tittled "Nigeria Youth And Management Of Fame : Need for Right Guidance  For Sustainability disclosed that the Nigerian youths in the area of Sports are doing fine almost in every country while also stating that they have even been representing other countries and Winning Medals".

Prof. Olagoke however advised parents and guardians to identify whatever talent bestowed on any child and ensure it is well nurtured for right morals and discipline as the child grows with the talent and develop such into skills for the child to be used for international tournament as game changer and record bitter who trail the blaze. 

Prof. Olagoke who is also the Arole Ogun -Elu of Aare Alasa dynasty however urged everybody to develop Talents and must be encouraged to work for fame through their innate energy that must be managed well.

" I was once again proud of our Stars, proud of Myself, proud of my Country for Being a Nigerian while in Saudi Arabia, when our National Heroes were given Accolade- Rasheedi Yekini, Finnidi George, Nwako Kanu of Leather Game Fame. Fame builds ego of Integrity that does not Derogate into Arrogance ".

"Opportunities in life come very rear. It is very important therefore that whatever chance one has should be guided jealously. Several other Talents may not have the stage, hence Sport Administrators need to work more with parents and guardians of the young talents for talent discovery and Sustainable Fame Management "

"On behalf of the Shafaudeen in Islam worldwide, I pay tribute to the tireless record breaking of the efforts of late Akeem Lawal -Coach Udi who started the tournament but by fate could not finish it. His name would be immortalised, never to be forgotten by all, Shafaudeen in Islam worldwide inclusive. He shall therefore be added to our hall of fame of Nation Builders in February 3rd 2024 during the Grand Finale of our 2024 Ishrat at the Shafaudeen International Headquarters, Wakajaye, Ibadan.

At the end of the 90 minutes, the Shafaudeen Patriots defeated Engr. Segun Ojekunle FC.