Vitesse Hat - trick Hero Abiola Dauda Says Hard Work Paid Off
Vitesse forward Abiola Dauda repaid the manager’s trust by scoring a hat - trick in his first start, as the Arnhem based outfit defeated Excelsior 3 - 1 at home in the Eredivisie on Sunday afternoon.<br /><br />A summer arrival from Red Star Belgrade, the Swedish - Nigerian had only 30 minutes of game time under his belt prior to the encounter at the GelreDome (Arnhem).<br /><br />“No, I wasn’t worried that I did not start in my two previous games because I wasn’t fit enough to play. But I worked hard during the international break and that convinced the coach to start me, ” Abiola Dauda told <b>allnigeriasoccer.com.</b><br /><br />“The match ball? I will take it home and keep it there to remind me of the memory. <br /><br />“I want to dedicate this hat - trick to my parents, and also to my fans and my teammates.” <br /><br />Abiola Dauda has chalked up 28 goals in his last 59 topflight appearances for Kalmar, Red Star Belgrade and Vitesse.<br /><br />The 26 - year - old last scored 3 goals in a single game in Kalmar’s 3 - 1 win over Hacken, back in April 2012.<br /><br />Photo Credit : vitesse.nl<br />
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