Makinde Waris has enjoyed adjusting to his boyhood club, Femmco Football Club making 36 appearances across all competitions since getting promotion to the U10 team.<\/p>\n
The 9-year-old has provided some stand-out moments in the \u201cno pain no gain\u201d shirt, finding the back of the net across multiple competitions, but most memorably in the Ozoya Soccer League U13 when his powerful strike helped secure maximum points GFC he represented against Young Winners FC.<\/p>\n
Read Also: NPFL: Warri Wolves Celebrate Safe Arrival in Maiduguri After 24-Hour Road Ordeal<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\nHis iconic acrobatic goal in the scouting invitational tournament organised by the Nigeria Football Coaches Association, IFO chapter last weekend earn him a place in the 9-Players listed for a scholarship benefits.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.sports247.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250920-WA0373.jpg\")
IFO-NFCA, Scouting Invitational Tournament ..Scouted players<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDespite flashes of brilliance in his performances, he determined to reach even greater heights as he recognises there is more to come. As the new season OSL 2025\/2026 about to start, the young prodigy remains committed to pushing himself further, setting higher standards, and striving for improvement.<\/p>\n
\u2018I want to do better, to be honest,\u2019 Waris reflected. \u2018I know I can do much better. I\u2019ve had good moments during last season, but I know I can do much better. I\u2019m working on it. The goal is to do my best, improve and reach my level. That is my goal. I have to finish in the best way.\u2019<\/p>\n
This drive for excellence has been a defining characteristic of his footballing story, having made his journey through to become the best youngster U10 in IFO and its environs.<\/p>\n
Coach Oladehinde Adebayo has played a key part in his current chapter, with the winger acknowledging he has found a coach whose philosophy aligns perfectly with his own routine.<\/p>\n
\u2018It\u2019s really good to have a Coach like that, with the mentality that he has, added. \u2018He always want us to work hard every day if we want to play.<\/p>\n
\u2018It\u2019s the mentality that every player has to have so we arrive at the top. We need to work hard together so we can reach our top level. It\u2019s about consistency and hard work.\u2019<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.sports247.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250920-WA0371.jpg\")
Despite flashes of brilliance in his performances, he determined to reach even greater heights as he recognises there is more to come. As the new season OSL 2025\/2026 about to start, the young prodigy remains committed to pushing himself further, setting higher standards, and striving for improvement.<\/p>\n
\u2018I want to do better, to be honest,\u2019 Waris reflected. \u2018I know I can do much better. I\u2019ve had good moments during last season, but I know I can do much better. I\u2019m working on it. The goal is to do my best, improve and reach my level. That is my goal. I have to finish in the best way.\u2019<\/p>\n
This drive for excellence has been a defining characteristic of his footballing story, having made his journey through to become the best youngster U10 in IFO and its environs.<\/p>\n
Coach Oladehinde Adebayo has played a key part in his current chapter, with the winger acknowledging he has found a coach whose philosophy aligns perfectly with his own routine.<\/p>\n
\u2018It\u2019s really good to have a Coach like that, with the mentality that he has, added. \u2018He always want us to work hard every day if we want to play.<\/p>\n
\u2018It\u2019s the mentality that every player has to have so we arrive at the top. We need to work hard together so we can reach our top level. It\u2019s about consistency and hard work.\u2019<\/p>\n