Meet the Mystics - Adebowale Olowogbade
Meet Adebowale Olowogbade, a second-year member of the men's soccer team.
Name: Adebowale Olowogbade
Year of Eligibility: 2nd
Home Town: Akure, Nigeria
Major: Biology
How long have you been playing soccer?
Since I was 8 years old.
What is the most memorable moment in your career so far?
Winning 4-0 against the Dal Rams on seniors day and my debut game against STU was pretty exciting.
Why did you come to the Mount?
My sister studied here during my transition to Canada and I wanted to be closer to her. It was easier that way to settle in and the low cost of schooling and small size of classes compared to other schools in Halifax.
How would you describe your time with the team thus far?
It's been very memorable, had its ups and downs, but I always felt happy to be with the team, always looking forward to practices, game days and team bonding.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Be a nurse.
Do you have a personal mantra?
I create my own path and walk it with joy.
The Lord of the Rings.
If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
My mom's fried rice.
What's one piece of advice you’d give to aspiring athletes in your sport?
Just do you and always make sure you try your best to improve. The sky's the limit!
Reading people's minds.
Who is your biggest role model or inspiration in your sport?
Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes.
What is your pre-game routine?
I watch soccer videos on YouTube in the morning of game day and listen to Midnight City by M83 while I dress up for the game.
What’s your dream vacation destination?
Germany.
What’s a random fact you know?
A day on Venus is longer than a year on Earth and Venus rotates in the opposite direction of other planets.
Favourite movie? Prison Break
Current favourite song? Mentally
What professional athlete would you compare yourself to? Neymar
Would you rather travel to the past or the future? Future
Early bird of night owl? Night owl
Beach or mountains? Beach
Coffee or tea? Tea