Super Eagles
midfielder, Joel Obi has advised young footballers to focus on their career
rather than chase monetary gains. The Torino of Italy player, whose career has
been affected due to persistent injury, gave the advice while speaking during a
novelty match organised in his honour at Aboh-Ogwashi, Aniocha South Local
Government Area of Delta State. The match was played at the Aboh-Ogwashi Secondary
School football field.
He said most
young players focus more on how to make the money rather than concentrate on
developing their game, and in the process end up in slave contracts.The former
Inter Milan of Italy midfielder urged already established players in the
country to assist upcoming players to achieve their dreams so as to remove the
youths from the streets as well as make the society better.
Obi
explained that he was committed to giving young players a platform to be
discovered and showcase their talents, stressing that he hopes to organize a
football competition annually for the youths in Aniocha South Local Government
Area to help their careers.
Also
speaking, the mother of the left footed player, Mrs. Oyibo Obi said she was
fulfilled to see her son excel, and urged parents to support their children and
help them discover their God given talents.Mrs. Obi said parents should strive
to give their children a direction in life, while urging the youth to eschew
activities that are inimical to their development.
Meanwhile,
Delta Warriors Football Club of Aboh-Ogwashi emerged winners of the novelty
match, beating Jordan Obi FC also of Aboh-Ogwashi 5-4 in a penalty shoot-out
after the game ended in a 2-2 draw. The highlight was the presentation of
prizes to the winning team, best player and highest goal scorer.
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