President of Nationwide League One side, Almar Football Club of Ijebu-Ode, Dare Aleibiosu, has rewarded his team wholesomely despite his side 3-0 loss to Gateway United FC of Abeokuta in the Ogun State Federation Cup finals. <br /><br />Almar knocked out defending champions, Remo Stars Football Club in the state quarter finals.&nbsp; The players and officials received winning bonus immediately after the match on Saturday.<br /><br />Dare, while speaking with newsmen after the game at Gateway Stadium, Ilaro expressed satisfaction with his players performance in the tournament stating that they lost the finals due to football antics. <br /><br />He enthused the winning bonus he paid the players is to boost their morale for them to remain focus ahead of future hostilities. <br /><br />He stated further that the young lads need to be encouraged hence they are doing well. &nbsp;<br /><br />&ldquo;I&rsquo;m highly excited with my boys performances, playing in the state cup finals is not easy and base on that I quickly motivated my players by paying them winning bonus despite loosing the match.<br /><br />&ldquo;We lost the finals against Gateway due to football antics but the most important thing is that I am happy the boys were able to distinguish their God given talent and I believe we have a bright future in Nigeria football,&rdquo; the stocky built astute football administrator said. <br /><br />Igho Kingsley<br />