Gateway United Work In Progress, Coach Hakeem Busari



Gateway United Beats Soccer Talent 3-0 In Pre-Season Friendly
In a build up game for the 2017/2018 Season, Gateway United of Ogun State defeated Soccer Talent of Agbado  3-0 today (Thursday 11/01/2018) in a friendly match played at MKO ABIOLA Stadium, Abeokuta

United first goal was scored by Yusuff Usman converted from spot to put United in front in the 45minutes.

Five minutes into the second half Gateway was awarded second penalty of the game which Seyi Oke stepped up to slot home and second half substitute Tonero after 76minutes of play netted the 3rd goal from goal mouth scramble.

Coach Hakeem Busari in his reaction after the game says his side (Gateway United) is still work in progress as they are preparing for the coming season.

The experience gaffer also shower encomium on coach Ismaeel Olofin's tutored side for playing good football and give their side a run for their money.

Gateway United resumed on Monday after festive break and  will be playing another friendly match in the evening.

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