Obafemi Poyotte A Goal Scoring Machine

The most important statistic in football is goals scored, and in this regard, Vieux Fort South’s Obafemi Poyotte stood out during the inaugural Saint Lucia Semi-Professional Football League campaign.  At just 17 years old, Poyotte scored eight crucial goals, leading his team to Super League glory and earning promotion to the First Division, or Premier League. His prowess in front of goal is even more impressive when considering that some of the defenders he faced were older and more experienced than he is, further highlighting his talent and potential. A past student of Micoud Secondary School, Poyotte began his football journey under the guidance of his father, Alvin Poyotte, at a club he founded called Shamballa Shiloh. Drawing inspiration from professionals like Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, the youngster worked his way to a spot on his district’s senior team. In an exclusive interview with St Lucia Times, Poyotte shared that football was an integral part of his life from the very beginning. He said the development of his skills was greatly supported by the guidance of his coaches. “I didn’t really have a choice. I was born into this football life,” he said. “I just work really hard in training at...