RED BULL STREET STYLE NIGERIA

Habeeb Abdulfatai To Represent Nigeria in Red Bull Street Style World Finals

The best local football freestylers performed at the Red Bull Street Style Nigeria Finals that took place on June 13 at Silverbird Galleria.

Habeeb Abdulfatai, a young freestyler, managed to outperform Chomaf Emmanuel, as he impressed the judges with his excellent skills and moves. Abdulfatai came first, Emmanuel ranked in 2nd place, while Obanor Mccarthy came third at the competition. Habeeb Abdulfatai is the person who will represent Nigeria at the world finals that will gather the best freestylers from all over the world in South Africa in March / April 2010.

“I love freestyle football, I did not expect to win today, but I have trained well and was prepared for the finals”, said Habeeb. “It is really a dream to participate at the World Finals in South Africa. I fear nobody and I am ready for the next challenge”, he concluded.

Many participants gathered for the kick-off of the Nigeria Finals, 16 only qualified to the second round then 8 to the quarter final. The competition was at
its utmost when Abdulfatai beat Emmanuel after a tough head to head battle; Impressive moves and maneuvers were displayed in front of the judging panel and Habeeb obviously clinched the title when he seduced both the spectators and judges with his amazing tricks.

Participants were evaluated upon three different criteria: The control, the creativity and the style.

The Results of the Red Bull Street Style Nigeria Finals
1- Habeed Abdulfatai
2- Chomaf Emmanuel
3- Obanor Mccarthy