The chairman and proprietor of Ottasolo FC, Gabriel Davies has scored another goal by acquring a Nationawide League one slot for his team that shone like a million Stars at the Governor Wike Pre-season Tourney in Port-Hacourt two months ago.

Gabriel who is a former footballler has invested his time and resources on Ottasolo Football club that is gradually carving a niche for itself as far football is concern in Nigeria.

According to Gabriel Davies while speaking to Ottasolo media department following the acquisition of a Nationwide League One slot

“I think my commitment is very clear which is is to give back to the society that i benefited from while growing up.

“I know how tough it his to become a professional footballer in Nigeria, that is the more reason why i have decided to invest my time and resources on a football team that can easily pave way for talented young footballer roaming the street. The chairman clarified.

“You could see our little achievement at the Wike Tournament in Port Harcourt, despite not having enough time to train together as a team, Ottasolo FC won the best team of the tournament and three of our players joined NPFL sides and two joined NNL sides. 

“I am very happy with what we have achieved thus far and we will continue to build on our little achiements.

The chairman continued,

“We have successfully acquired a Nationwide League One slot and we will give it our all to ensure that we prove to football enthusiasts that we are team to beat.

“We have not acquired the slot just to complete the numbers rather to play and win. Davies concluded.

Ottasolo FC participated at the Wike Pre-season tourney in Port Harcourt and gave NPFL sides such as Lobi Stars, Rivers United run for their money

The championship created for U15 players, will feature 24 teams selected across local governments in Lagos.

Speaking at the unveiling of the competition, the President of Ottasolo International, Gabriel Davies, said: “The challenge makes the participating teams fight for the prize while the competition increases their level. There would be 31 explosive matches; the competition is among 24 teams. We have decided to give books to all teams. The cash prizes will go to the players as a reward for their efforts.”

Charging the youths to remain focused in order to maximise their potentials, Gabriel Davies, said: “The tournament is a drive to discover and develop talents from the competition. Success begins with a step, these young talents have the opportunity to make a career for themselves if they so desired. Everything is a choice, we have provided the platform our intention is to support them and make them stay in the right path.”

Also explaining reason for the football event, the former Stores star, said: “What the competition is all about is to discover youths that have talents from the grassroots.”

“What happens if these lads are talented? How are they exposed and how are they discovered? So, we are using this opportunity to unearth talents,.”

In the opening match, S.Nada humbled Bora FC 3-1.

Ottasolo International FC won the hearts of fans with their brand of Football at the 2nd edition of the prestigious Tournament.

They held their heads high despite crashing out in the first round of the competition.

Despite their ouster, the ambitious Lagos based side which gave players the chance to showcase their talents earned the Best Team of the Tournament Award at Sharks Stadium on Sunday.

Gabriel Davies thanked Organizing Committee Chairman of Governor Wike Pre-Season Tournament, Badawiy Bashir for the opportunity to expose his boys in the Garden City.

“We at Ottasolo International FC are very grateful to Badawiy Bashir for the rare chance to feature in this prestigious competition,” Gabriel Davies said shortly after Rivers United beat Bayelsa United 5-4 in the final of the tournament.

“This award shows that we are in the right direction as we give Footballers the platform to shine.

“We won’t stop striving to open our team to development and exposure of players.”

“This is just the tip of the iceberg for us at Ottasolo,” he added.