Obasempire reports that Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye has stated that footballers, including himself, play the game to support their families rather than to win trophies.
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Ideye, who currently plays for Kuwaiti Division One club Al-Yarmouk, shared this on Tuesday via his X account in response to Victor Osimhen’s transfer challenges.
He expressed regret that despite Osimhen’s outstanding performance at Napoli and being named African Player of the Year, he is not regarded as one of Europe’s top strikers.
Ideye advised Osimhen not to overlook opportunities that could secure his and his family’s future, emphasizing that players’ careers are brief.
“You can’t feed your family with trophy, we all play football because that’s the only way out of the hood, we want to have all the good things in life and take care of our family.
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“It’s a shame they don’t rate him among the top strikers abroad, after an amazing season with his club and winning the African best player award.
“It’s not every Nigerian footballer playing in Europe that is making good money after tax.
“Don’t miss a move that will set you and your family up for life, in football every game you play may be your last,” Ideye wrote in a series of tweets.
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