Lanky midfielder and Kaduna based Gebriel Jeremiah caught the eyes of watching spectators at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium Katsina, venue of the ongoing Governor Masari Pre-Season Competition, after putting up a spectacular show against reigning Nigeria Premier League Champions Plateau United in a tie the Ikon Allah Boys ran out two nil winners.
Kokoriko as Gabriel is fondly called, previously had stints with Kaduna United and later a brief stay with Niger Tornadoes during the 2017/2018 season before his transfer to Slovakia side AS Trencin where he spent a season and returned to Nigeria and pitched tent with Wikki Tourists Of Bauchi, he played a season and later sustained an injury that nearly cut short his football career.
The man known for spotting raw talent through the length and breadth of Nigeria and turning them to gold, Coach Abubakar Bala Mohammed spotted Gabriel Jeremiah during a scouting program in Kaduna recently and gave him another chance to revive his football, Kokoriko might not be full swing into what is expected of him but has shown glimpses of creativity in midfield and with more opportunities may become Niger Tornadoes latest ‘Jewel’ since the departure of Afeez Nosiru, while his assuring performance may just be the needed tonic that would propel Niger Tornadoes to the promised land.
