Oluwanifemi Owoeye
- NCAA ID: 2310126656
- Status: Uncommitted
- Class of 2024
Next Level U Statement
I am dedicated soccer player with a strong passion and I am writing to express my sincere interest to play soccer in the University, while working towards an Engineering degree.
I am great team player and mentor who has been actively involved in Nova Scotia Soccer League as a player, a referee and a coach for so many years.
I currently play for Valencia CF (Montreal).
I have achieved and showcased my amazing leadership skills, provided guidance and direction to team’s defensive efforts and exhibited good knowledge of the game. I have been a great asset to my various teams and contributed immensely to my teams’ successes.
I am a physically strong Central Back and /or Right Back player, fearless defender that prevents the opposing team from scoring. I am competent with my passing skills and I contribute to ball circulation and build-up play.
Academics
Hello,
My name is Nifemi Owoeye. I am a 2006 soccer player currently play for Valencia CF, a Spanish International Club Academy based in Montreal. Prior to playing with Valencia CF, I also played with Suburban FC and Dunbrack SC both based in Nova Scotia. I am a resilient, hardworking, dedicated and passionate player. I am also Nova Scotia League Soccer Referee and a soccer coach for Suburban FC.
Outside of soccer, I was a member of the Rugby school team in Charles P. Allen High School Bedford NS in Grade 11. I continuously volunteer to help out in my community, played chess where I received a medal for 4th place in the Nova Scotia Provincial Chess Tournament in 2020. I was also a member of the Sea Cadet. Currently for my education, I attend College Bourget Quebec where my GPA is 3.6.
I am interested in attending University to pursue an education toward a career in Engineering. My jersey number is #56. I can play either central back and right back
Combines and show cases I have attended:
- FTF Canada Summer Combine Halifax 2023,
- Rome City Institute ID Camp, Stanstead College Stadium, Quebec – August 2023,
- CAN-AM Super Cup Series at the Afirm’s Sport Park, United States of America – November 2023
- CAN-AM Super Cup Series Capelli Sport Complex in United States of America January 2024
- Went to Spain and received professional training from Valencia CF, Played friendly matches with local teams in Spain – March 2024
- Competed at the Gothia cup tournament in Sweden
Nifemi Owoeye #56 Valencia CF U19
- Country
- Canada
- School Name
- College Bourget
- School City
- Quebec
- Recruitment Year
- 2024
Athletics
Canadian
Height:
5.10”
Weight:
82kg
Centre Back, Right Back
Player Style:
Backbone Defender, resilient, strong, fast, smart, aware, playmaker, committed, persistent, disciplined, visionary, motivated, and team player.
Player Strengths:
Communicative, Shooting, Defending, Speed, passing, crossing, first touch and leadership
Leadership:
High School Soccer
Soccer Referee with Nova Scotia Soccer League where I officiated various soccer games ranging from U8, U9, U10, U11, U12 to Senior teams
Soccer coach with Suburban FC in Nova Scotia – Mentoring, training and leading kids in soccer
Team History:
2023 – Valencia CF international Soccer Academy Montreal
2023 – FTF Halifax Combine
2021 to April 2023 – Suburban Football Club NS
2023 – Halifax Dunbrack Soccer Club NS
July 2022 – CODIAC FC Provincial Tournament
2019 – Junior High Soccer Tournament – Mancini Cup SBP
June 2017 to 2020 – Halifax Dunbrack Soccer Club
Other Info:
Combines and show cases I have attended:
2023
- FTF Canada Summer Combine Halifax 2023,
- Rome City Institute ID Camp, Stanstead College Stadium, Quebec – August 2023,
- CAN-AM Super Cup Series at the Afirm’s Sport Park, United States of America – November 2023
Other major events where I showcased my skills are:
2024
- CAN-AM Super Cup Series Capelli Sport Complex in United States of America January 2024
- Spain – Visited Valencia in Spain and Played friendly matches with local teams in Spain – March 2024
- i also received professional training from European coaches while I was in Spain.
April 17, 2024 – Received an award from the Mayor of Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and the Regional Councillor in recognition of outstanding volunteer service in the HRM
August 2023 – Invited by Valencia CF International Soccer Academy Montreal
2023 – Invited to Tryout with Rome City Institute Seria A and selected.
2022 – 2nd place Soccer provincial tournament
2021 till date – Soccer Referee with Nova Scotia Soccer League Referee
2022 till date – Soccer coach with Suburban FC in Nova Scotia
2019 to 2022- Phase 3, Master seaman Cadet, The Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Corps.
2020 – Nova Scotia Scholastic Chess – Provincials Chess Tournament – fourth position chess medal.
2017 to date – various Volunteer work at Saint Benedict Parish Halifax Nova scotia.
2022 – Honor Roll – Grace 10
2021 – Band Award – Grade 9
2017 – Most Resilient Reader – Grade 6
Team Accomplishments:
CODIAC FC Provincial Tournament – July 2022
Suburban FC U15 Boys A League Champions – Winter 2021
Nova Scotia Soccer League U13 Boys A – 2018-2019
Highlight Videos
#56
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