Opabunmi dreams with Dream Team III

Athens 2004 Olympics:

Young Nigerian and Grasshoppers of Zurich forward, Femi Opabunmi is leaving no stone unturned in his dream of representing Nigeria at the soccer event of the Athens 2004, Olympics.

Still basking in the euphoria of the 2-0 away victory recorded by the Dream Team III in Egypt against the young Pharaohs, third youngest player ever to appear at the world (at age 17, in the far east last summer) confided in nigeriasports.com that he cannot wait to see the nation clinch the lone ticket available in the group.

" It may still be early enough to be dreaming Greece but I believe we can get the sole ticket ahead of the other three teams and our brilliant outing in Egypt attest to that" he said with a loud voice.

" It was a special case for me as a person, I was doubtful for the trip which resulted in the coach calling me, despite the warning by my team doctor in Zurich of the then eminent dangers, I made my way to Cairo" the former Shooting stars attacker revealed.

Sharing his determination and dream with nigeriasports.com, the player also promise to be on hand when the qualifiers resumes again "We will be having our break here on Dec 7th, and I can't wait to get baack to camp with the U-23 to pursue my dream of playing in the Olympics which is the biggest stage after the world cup" he admitted.
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