Remo Stars Ladies player Olasubomi Ogundele has marked a major milestone off the pitch, celebrating her graduation from the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
For Ogundele, graduation day represented far more than the cap and gown. It crowned a demanding journey filled with pressure, sacrifice, long nights, and moments of doubt, as she balanced academics with football, leadership responsibilities, and entrepreneurship.
“Balancing school, leadership, football, and building a business was not easy, but it shaped me in ways I will forever be grateful for,” she reflected.
Amid lectures, assignments, and deadlines, Ogundele not only built a business but also signed her first professional football contract, proving that consistency and resilience often drive the most meaningful growth.
“This degree is proof that hard seasons still produce beautiful outcomes,” she added. “Thankful to God, my family, my friends, and everyone who stood by me.”
Ogundele graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Education (Educational Management), earning a Second Class (Upper Division).
With her academic achievement secured, the Remo Stars Ladies midfielder now looks ahead with renewed purpose.
“Officially a graduate. Still building. Still dreaming. Just getting started.”
Her story stands as a powerful example of excellence beyond the pitch, inspiring young athletes to pursue both sporting and educational success.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
