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Georgia State soccer player gets an Olympic experience

As a child, everyone has dreams. For young athlete, that dream maybe going to the NBA, NFL, or even the Olympics someday. So when a chance to take a huge step toward that dream presented itself, hid Alarape took full advantage.

After a successful sophomore season and a great summer in the Professional Development League (PDL), a coach of Alarape’s gave him the opportunity of a lifetime.

A chance to train with the Olympic Nigerian National team.

“Being in the PDL, I was in the right type of environment, like a pro type of environment to be able to compete with the players,” said Alarape.