Lateefat Ganiyu is an Ireland-based professional footballer, who moved from playing for Portlaoise AFC to playing for CK United, both in Ireland. In this interview, the versatile player relishes her experiences in the two clubs and readiness to play for the Super Falcons of Nigeria if invited…

You played for Portlaoise AFC in Ireland, what was the experience like?

During my formative years from the age of 12 to 16, I enjoyed playing football for my local club Portlaoise AFC. Playing for Portlaoise ignited in me a passion I had never felt before. The rush of stepping onto a pitch, not knowing the outcome, was breathtaking and also nerve wracking at the same time. For that ninety minutes, it was just you and your teammates and the objective on everyday was just to win. It wasn’t always about scoring goals or perfecting my technique; it was an immersive

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