Kwara United’s Sadeeq Yusuf has issued a heartfelt apology to his team following his red card in the match against Plateau United. The striker was shown a second yellow card for removing his shirt in celebration after scoring the winning goal in their 2-1 victory at the Kwara Sports Complex, Ilorin.
As a result of the red card, Yusuf will be ineligible to participate in Kwara United’s upcoming match against Kano Pillars on Thursday, posing a setback for the team. Despite this, he expressed the significance of his goal, stating, “I honestly forgot that I was already on a yellow card, so when I scored the second goal, which turned out to be the winning goal, I was so happy that I didn’t remember when I pulled off my shirt in celebration.”
Acknowledging the consequences of his actions, Yusuf acknowledged his oversight and expressed remorse, recognizing the professional standard expected of players to maintain self-control. He referenced the euphoria of the moment, admitting, “as professional players, we should be able to control ourselves, but once in a while the feeling is priceless, especially when the fans start screaming.”
Yusuf’s apology serves as a testament to the impact of emotional outbursts in professional football and the subsequent implications for his team. His words encapsulate the tension between the exhilaration of scoring a vital goal and the necessity of composure on the field.
