Lancer Football
Football, Family and Faith; The Pillars of Kolade Amusan Success
Kolade Amusan leans forward, a thoughtful expression on his face as he unravels the threads of his football journey – shaped by family, fortified by faith, and fuelled by an unyielding desire to succeed. Amusan was eager to share his story. As we revisited each chapter of his journey, it was clear these moments transported him back to pivotal stops where he had to fight, compete, persevere, and reaffirm his belief in the path he had chosen. “Why football?” I asked. Amusan tilted his head back, his gaze momentarily fixed on the ceiling as he searched for the right words.
Seven All-Stars, One Program: Lancers Build for the Future
By: Teri Reid The University of Windsor Lancers football program had seven players named to the conference all-star team. The last time that happened was the mid-1970s – when a different Trudeau sat in the prime minister’s chair in Ottawa and discotheques were the rage for young people. First team all-stars: Kolade Amusan, Istvan Assibo-Dadzie, and Robert Springer. Second team all-stars: Devin Veresuk, Matteo Trifon, Melyk George, and Owen Mueller. All-rookie team: Marco Piccioni. After a promising season cut short with an early playoff loss, having seven all-stars serves as a reminder that the football team is trending in a