Calgary's Adekugbe family excited for World Cup journey yyc
With the World Cup and Canada’s three round-robin games spread over nine days, the family trip — with travel to the Middle Eastern country some 30 hours in the offing — will be a costly one.Article content“But it’s worth it,” Dee interjected. “We’ll be there for all the games — every single game that Canada plays.”“We’ll stay for those, too,” added middle sibling Debbie. “We’re all pretty pumped — really excited to see him play.
“I am very, very proud,” said Dee with a grand grin. “I’m extremely proud of him. All his hard work has paid off. He has worked so hard to get here. And we are so grateful to God that we can see the results of it. He’s our hero. He just displays where hard work can get you.Article content “Childhood dreams realized — you know what I mean?” said Sam’s younger brother Elijah — the second oldest of the siblings, who’s just capped a four-year tour of duty himself with Calgary’s Cavalry side. “I remember back in the day just talking about this type of stuff and seeing how far it could go. And seeing him reach the world stage, I’m just proud.Article content
You’ll recall he was the guy diving backwards into the snowbank during the emotionally charged contest in front of a soccer-crazy crowd at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium.
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