BIO

a little about BabaTunde Idumu...

BabaTunde Idumu, fondly known as ‘Tunde or BabaT, is a native of Lagos, Nigeria; currently resides in Georgia, USA. He is a graduate of Jacksonville State University with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, minor in Business Administrations; currently working on his dual Master’s and PhD in Ministry.

Tunde had the privilege of being raised in a Godly home and gave his life to Christ in 2002. He has since been passionate about God and the fact that God gave up His divinity to live among us.

Tunde is ardent about working with teenagers. God has given him a burden to see each teen become fully sold out for Christ and a platform to teach the Word of God with simplicity at every opportunity that avails without compromise.

Tunde is a humble, lifelong learner, and a gifted servant of God.

Direct quote:

I am always excited about the opportunity to work with young people. The Bible says they are like an arrow in the hand of a warrior... Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. Psalms 127:3-5

Tunde is a dedicated husband and father to two beautiful children.

As a visionary, he founded Align Podcast and Align Designs.

Tunde loves soccer, is an avid learner of space exploration, enjoys watching TV shows (The Office is his all-time favorite) and takes pleasure in watching discovery channels.

Email: Babatundeidumu@gmail.com

My love for Soccer

"Since when you were a baby, you will take your clothes, roll it into a round shape and start kicking and running after it around the house" - My Mother

That is the earliest memory of when I started playing soccer - or as my people call it, Football.

I don't remember when I started playing, but ever since I was younger I remember going outside to play with my friends every evening. Except on days I had to go to church.

I would play from about 4pm to around 7pm. We started by playing barefooted on the road/asphalt between houses, then we graduated to barefooted on different fields, and finally to with boots/cleats on full-size soccer field.

I wasn't always the best player, but you can be sure I was one of the most present. My persistent playing only made me improve and continue to get better. I have been called names like "van Persie", "Viduka", Tuno, and most famously "Jan Koller". The names stem from my playing style, favorite positions, and height.

Van Persie - because I'm a left-footed forward
Viduka - because I supported Leeds United back in the early 2000's
Tuno - because someone didn't know which name to put on my jersey
Koller - because I'm a 6'4" Striker. A big striker.

Around ages 13/14 I started playing with guys who were much older and better than I was. It was only a matter of time before I became a regular and they became my teammate.

In 2005 my friends and I signed up to play in the famous (back at home famous) Ijede Oba Palace Cup, where against all oppositions, we emerged as winners.

I will go on to win the Intramurals at Jacksonville State University, AL with my teams in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2016.

In 2014, 2015 and 2016 I played in and won back-to-back Latino League Sunday Soccer (origin of Tuno)

In 1996 I had just began to take full interest in watching soccer and I had seen Euro 1996 where, in my opinion, Karel Poborský was one of the best players.

A few months later, I watched a 21-year old David Beckham score a worldie from the half-way line for Manchester United against Wimbledon FC.

Not long after I discovered Karel Poborský was a Manchester United player. I instantly fell in love with Manchester United and became a fan.

As if all that was not enough, 1999 I was 12 years old when this happened

And then in 2008 again

These two and more were the success brought to Manchester United by the great Sir Alex Ferguson between 1986 and 2013.

English Premier League title winners - 13 times

FA Cup winners - 5 times

League Cup winners - 4 times

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