PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Name: Jona Benjamin
Date of Birth: 26 July 2007
Football Club: Dreamland Academy
Jersey Number: 4
Position: Defender
Height: 6.54 Ft
For a player so tall, you would not expect too much pace, but do not be fooled. What Jona lacks in speed, and he is not slow, he makes up for with his positioning. Height is certainly a good asset to have as a defender. Add to this clean tackling and good heading skills, Jona Benjamin. All these qualities were on full display in match 2 of match day 1 of the Supalig as Jona’s Dreamland Academy took on Young Abians in a thrilling game that swung either way for most of the match. Jona’s strong defense was key to Dreamland’s 1-0 victory, allowing him to push forward more in the second half as he read the game better. A combination of these qualities and his execution has earned him the Supalig Player of the Week award, which comes with a N10,000 cash prize.
