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With the final whistle of the 2nd half Usman crying on the bench, the players were confused when they heard Jim Beglin announcing that they were the winners of the match.
The Cagliari players were confused until Ivo remembered the away goals rule.
They progressed to the next stage becoming quarter-final competitors as they managed to score goals away from home, this counted as a victory.
For many, this victory came as a second concern, as the star of the team, Ace, was simply in tears thinking that they had lost the opportunity to continue in the competition in the last minutes of the game after having achieved the comeback.
All they could hear was Usman saying they tied, they tied in a tearful voice.
Ivo pulled Usman and gave him a hug.
Boy, we passed, we're still in the competition, rejoice! (Ivo)
But boss, I'm still angry, we managed to turn things around after a difficult game and in the end we almost lost the opportunity to continue the competition because we were weak in defense and conceded the last goal in the last 10 minutes of the game. (Usman)
If away goals didn't count we would have to go to extra time or penalties and they are much better rested to play these minutes, we put pressure on them to turn the game around, we are still in the three competitions and we are competing to be champions of the championship we wouldn't have enough lungs in the game. (Usman)
I know, I know, but one thing you don't know is that sometimes we depend on luck, sometimes no matter how good we are we would lose because of luck, perfect shots and shots would hit the post and the poorly caught shot would go into the goal. goal easily. (Ivo)
At this point I think it's best to do a quick interview and catch a plane back to Italy, we will have another departure in 3 days. (Ivo)
Reporters were going crazy about this game, it was the second time Cagliari faced an English team and the match was crazy.
In the first round they took on Tottheham and had a confrontation between African players, a veteran and a newcomer, the newcomer had scored his first career hat-trick, in the second phase the match had a hat-trick and an almost hat-trick Mirallas scored a Hat-trick scoring three goals and the rookie boy had scored an almost hat-trick, participating in 3 goals for his team in the match, 2 goals and 1 assist.
Well, yes, we are here to ask some questions, but we thought a little and found that some of them are inappropriate and dubious so we will try to go with simple questions. (Reporters)
You have just passed 50 games playing for Cagliari Calcio, do you have anything to declare?
I'm at the beginning of my career, I can only imagine that I'm still at the beginning, there will be more to come. (Usman)
You just entered the top 10 goalscorers for the Cagliari Calcio team and people now want to build a statue of you, how do you feel? (News reporter)
(Question: how many goals has Usman scored for Cagliari so far?)
I think it would be better for him to create a statue of the complete team, because I don't think I did all this alone, I can be considered the team's difference maker, but I'm not a complete player, I'm just a good striker who managed to score in his opportunities on the field. it's just that. (Usman)
This question may sound offensive, but how long do you think you will stay at Cagliari Calcio, how long do you intend to play for the small Calcio Region? (News reporter)
I don't know what to say about this, because I can't imagine how many or what type of proposals I will receive once this season is finished, but the important thing for me is not to think about it but to make my journey historic. (Usman)
More than now, hahahaha. (reporters)
Yes, I hoped to be able to make more passes to my teammates and enter the top 10 of assists for the club as well. (Usman)
Out here now of professionalism, but many people are comparing you to Luigi Riva, Cagliari idol, the man who scored 35 goals in 42 matches, what do you think about that? (News reporter)
I think it's incredible, I'm still not at his level when it comes to technique or physique, but in statistics I think they won't complain so much. (Usman)
Hahahaha.
That's all for today guys, let's go boys. (Ivo)
After this game I'm exhausted when we get home will we have time off boss? (Astori)
Yes, we will have a break from training, but we must not let our guard down, I will have to prepare them for the next match. (Ivo)
Speaking of time off, can I talk to you about how I would like you to release Usman so he can go straight back to Abia with me, something happened with his family and they called me. (Sofia)
Something happened? What happened!? (Usman)
Nothing to worry about, I just have to mention that it's better to have your presence there. (Sofia)
Hey boss, if it's not too much to ask, can I go with him? (Nainggolan)
I would also like to accompany you. (Conti)
You boys, ah(sigh), go, just don't forget the next match is in 3 days. (Ivo)
The group left and took an international plane flying to Nigeria instead of Italy, in the meantime Usman tried to get information from Sofia.
What happened? Can't you tell me now that we're on the plane? (Usman)
Well I can, but you have to remember no shouting, no dancing, not even attacks. (Sofia)
Did Usman look like he didn't understand the shouting, the dancing, the attacks? Why would he do that?
Why would I do that? (Usman)
Because obviously it's wonderful news, and since I mentioned that I would say it here goes. (Sofia)
Grandma Alika and Grandma Chaniya called me when you were about to enter the field to tell me that Aliyu had just gone into labor. (Sofia)
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: l: Usman couldn't have attacks, screams or dance, so his only reaction was to stop breathing while moving his mouth.
Hey don't hold your breath, breathe slowly, we're going to see your newborn daughter. (Sofia)
Who knew the gladiator surpassed me love. (Radja Nainggolan)
Well, with you being champions this year, I think it's best we advance ours too. (Claudia)
I wonder what I tell my children, the Great Gladiator is now a daddy, he is really growing up. (Conti)
I didn't want to be so curious and pry, but why did you mention being a champion, on condition that you have children? (Conti)
Just as the focus is on playing at the best level possible he would spend less time with his family, now that he already has the achievement under his belt he can just focus on playing good football, he no longer needs to be so obsessed with the achievement. (Claudia)
I understand, I think I understand a little, now even if someone tries to make me an offer I'll go anywhere, even if I've played for Cagliari for 15 years. (Conti)
They talked properly on the plane, slept, ate and spent more than 10 hours traveling until they reached Nigerian territory.
Shall we go to the hospital? (Usman)
No, she's practically already home, we're going straight home. (Sofia)
They took a taxi back home, at that moment he was just observing the city where he was born and raised, the streets looked totally different from when he left, the funny thing is that it wasn't that long (I forget when the last time was) but now the city seemed so troubled and so radiant like black and white stripes, he could list bad factors for his family's life, and he could list great factors for his family.
Which is quite scary, people say that when you become someone with responsibility you change, but sometimes this is the opposite, you change because you will become someone with greater responsibility.
Loving and protecting comes with protecting being the greatest and worst task, right or duty of being called a father.
We have arrived! (Sofia)
Gentlemen, ladies? (Cabby)
Can you give me an autograph? (Cabby)
Clear! (Raja)
Quiet (Daniele)
Me too? (Claudia)
If you can, yes. (Cabby)
There is! I will also give my autograph. (Wilian)
I received autographs from the all-star team, hahahaha, I don't think anyone would believe me even if I showed them photos. (Bomami)
All-star team? (Wilian, Radja, Daniele)
Yes, there are few Nigerian players who are recognized by the media in Europe and who manage to resonate even more here, someone who has not reached the level of our national team, someone who has not yet been called up, even the most talented ones playing here are not called stars because they are always compared to our best players Okocha, Mikel, Obi, players who managed to become champions for their teams playing in big European teams against the best players in the world. (Bomami)
Boy, I want to see you represent our national team one day, so don't forget to go slowly and consistently, because you have the talent. (Bomami)
Thank you sir. (Wilian)
Bomami.
Bomami is my name Mr Wilian Usman. (Bomami)
Right Mr Bomami. (Wilian)
Well, I'm not going to take up any more of your time son, I'm going, until next time son, stay strong and take our team to the highest level in history, hahahahah. (Bomami)
I think we better go in, it will be worrying to start signing a lot of autographs at this point. (Sofia)
And even. (Wilian)
Everyone headed towards the door until Wilian and Sofia realized that they didn't have the house keys.
They stared at each other and thought about what to do until Sofia tries to call Dalia, while Wilian knocked on the door lightly.
They were so worried about making high-magnitude sounds that they were even cautious about breathing.
Grandma Alika was near the entrance waiting for them and opened the door.
Good, good, you're finally here, come in, come in. (Alika)
Wilian and Sofia kissed grandma and entered.
Soon after they entered, the guests greeted Grandma Alika and entered too.
I see we have guests, before you all enter the room I think it's best to take a shower, in the meantime I'll prepare something for you to eat.
First Alika was preparing a dish called Dodo. She peeled the plantains and cut them into thick slices as she placed them in a hot frying pan and fried them until they were golden and caramelized.
While the Dodo was frying, Alika started preparing the Fried Yam (DUndun).
She peeled the sweet potatoes and cut them into large pieces. Then she dipped them in cold water to remove excess starch. When they were ready, she fried them in hot oil until they were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
While Grandma Alika was preparing something for them to eat, everyone was taking a shower in a bathroom in the house and as they had extra rooms for guests, each room had at least 20 pieces of clothing, including casual, formal, pajamas and others, one of the large and one of small men's clothing and women's clothing, the house was well-prepared to receive guests.
Each of them got ready until they noticed a pleasant smell perfuming around the house.
Grandma Alika finally took Akara some black-eyed pea dough that was left in water for hours and then was crushed to form a soft dough and prepared the dumplings, as she didn't know which flavors they would like, she made different flavors, with chopped onion, pepper and several other seasonings the dough, forming small balls that would be fried until they were golden and crispy as well.
Everyone got out of the shower and went straight to the table that Grandma Alika had prepared. They started eating worriedly, as they didn't have the habit of eating beans, they lived in Italy.
But those dishes made by the old lady Alika were very tasty, as they were on a visiting trip it was okay to break the diet made by the club's physique instructors, they quickly devoured the dishes placed on the table and thanked Alika at the end.
Thank you for lunch ma'am. (Daniele)
Nothing, you take good care of my grandson, I'm happy that he has friends who take care of him where he lives and works, I hope you continue to take care of my grandson. (Alika)
Yes ma'am. (Raja)
Well, now that you have fed, put on a mask and wash your hands with soap and water then put alcohol on them, you will simply be visiting a newborn, be careful. (Alika)
Yes ma'am. (Daniele)
Everyone completed the actions ordered by Grandma Alika and went to the room to visit Gladiator's daughter.
Mother, grandmother, grandfather. (Wilian)
Little Wilian, I'm glad you came, it's good you came to see your daughter. (Zaki)
She was born by natural birth, she was born very healthy, if I could say she was born close to her weight. (Chaniya)
Grandma Chaniya, who accompanied her at the time of birth, and she could have had a companion for her mother, did this. (Chaniya)
I understand, mom, how was it? (Wilian)
In conclusion, it was very quick, the work lasted practically 4 hours and as she was born the day before, we got the documents in the morning and were discharged close to the end of the doctor's schedule. (Dahlia)
I see, mom, where is Aliyu? (Wilian)
Well, at this time she is sleeping, Amachi is very agitated and has a lot of food, so she usually starts wanting to eat at night until in the morning, when the afternoon arrives, she stays asleep the whole time. (Dahlia)
Can we go in to see her? (Wilian)
Yes, but do it in total silence, without even saying a word when you are watching her. (Dahlia)
Right. (Wilian)
Everyone entered quietly, placing their toes on the floor and breathing slowly, walking slowly as if they were passing through invisible lasers, they arrived close to the crib and saw a cute little girl sleeping.
Everyone's eyes softened, they were mesmerized by the small being.
Wilian smiled and thought about saying something very quietly at the sound level of a whisper, but Sofia noticed the movement of her face and put her hand over her mouth.
Shhh (Sofia)
Sofia made the sound with her finger on her lips.
Wilian understood well and after that pointed to Aliyu's room.
Sofia smiled and nodded.
Wilian arrived in the room and looked at Aliyu who was resting after a big fight, he approached her and started to straighten her hair while looking at her sleeping face.
He approached Aliyu's face and kissed her cheek, the kiss symbolized the affection he had for her, at the same time an apology for not being able to be present at this most important moment in their lives, as he practically didn't know when she would come live with him, he just knew that they wouldn't live apart forever.
After looking at her for 30 minutes, Wilian decides to leave his wife's room and go downstairs where they could talk peacefully and spend time with his mother and grandparents, his family.
Allowing his daughter and wife to have their uninterrupted sleep time.
Time passed with the conversation and it had stayed at night, they ate dinner and stayed together talking about the past, Claudia talked about things that Radja did when she was a teenager, when they started dating and when they got married, Daniele talked about his experiences when he was a child, his experience as a father and the factor of becoming a player like his father.
The love he had for the Cagliari club.
Wilian and Sofia were the ones who talked the least about themselves and asked the most questions, they were curious about the lives of their friends, as they were the least experienced in their personal lives, they ended up having less to talk about.
It was early in the morning, Aliyu was awake and so was Wilian.
It's good to see my husband well.
It's good to see my wife again. (Wilian)
I know you missed me, but you can't look at me with that face, you know very well why I still live here, it's the best time in your career to make stable alliances and purchases with low money, and how it comes from low the economic and political base will be very stable when we are very famous. (Aliyu)
I know, it's just that I feel like I'm being a rubbish, a bad person, a bad husband, a bad father. (Wilian)
It's good that you feel that way, as far as I know you knew I was pregnant, but you forgot to call me every week or every day to talk to me for a minute or two to see if I was ok, as far as I know you You have that amount of time to be able to do it. (Aliyu)
Sorry? (Wilian)
Apologies accepted, but don't forget to try to create a schedule for us to talk to each other, it may not be every day, but it would be good for me to hear your voice at least once a week. (Aliyu)
Yes ma'am. (Wilian)
They faced each other under the moonlight and kissed, after a long time without seeing each other this interaction was the closest they could have, as he would leave at the beginning of the day, as they would have to return to train with the team before the next match.
But at that moment it didn't matter if he released himself.
Their lips found each other and they kept shaking their heads from side to side while they rolled their tongues looking like gears running, when they couldn't breathe anymore they started kissing and moving their faces away from each other after that they kissed while sucking their lips one on the other hand they were so sticky that they looked like children sucking popsicles or eating ice cream.
When they spent time looking at the night sky they began to see the sun in the distance.
I think it's time for me to go back. (Wilian)
Good luck. Kiss (Aliyu)