July 2023

Friends, supporters and family gathered to congratulate Israel “Izzy” Abanikanda, a former member of Brooklyn United Football who was recently drafted by the New York Jets.

“Everybody jumped for joy as Izzy’s name was called and people started to hug him,'' said Adam Howard Jr. who attended the draft celebration for Abanikanda on April 29 at Lincoln High School. The two have been best friends since age 10.