By Ademola Ajao (Guest Reporter)
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Reverend Enoch Adeboye, has reeled out what people must do to emerged winners in life.
This is just as the octogenarian cleric commended President Bola Tinubu for rewarding the Super Falcons, their coaches, and officials following their victory in the recently concluded Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Adeboye gave the commendation during his sermon at a special Sunday Thanksgiving Service dedicated to athletes at the RCCG National Headquarters, Throne of Grace, Ebute Meta, Lagos.
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He emphasised the vital role coaches play in the lives of sportsmen and women, describing their contributions as immeasurable and deserving of recognition and care.
The cleric also reflected on his own experiences as a sportsman during his university days, noting that the lessons he learned from sports have remained valuable to him to this day.
Speaking about his physical strength and stamina, Adeboye credited sports as the foundation for his enduring energy.
On the importance of going the extra mile, he recounted a lesson from his coach, who once advised him to train for three hours in preparation for a 90-minute game—so that the actual match would feel like rest.
“In my days at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka,” Adeboye recalled, “we once played a match against one of the other five universities in Nigeria.
“After the usual 90 minutes, no winner had emerged. By then, our opponents were already tired.
“We were given 20 minutes of extra time, and we scored four goals—thanks to the extra strength we gained from our intensive training.”
Adeboye stressed that anyone who wants to be a winner must be diligent and must also seek wisdom, which he defined as the practical application of knowledge.
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In concluding his sermon, he urged the congregation not to rely solely on their own strength but to always acknowledge God in everything they do.
He illustrated this with a personal story from 1965, during preparations for a university tournament.
“There was a lady who was very good at the relay race. Everyone believed she would win because she always did.
“She started strong and was clearly ahead of the others. But just before reaching the finish line, she fell.
“She got up and ran again, but fell once more. In the blink of an eye, the second runner overtook her, and the third moved up. She eventually finished last.
“Always acknowledge God in your dealings,” Adeboye concluded.
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