Feb 22 • 00:52 UTC 🇳🇬 Nigeria Punch

My mum didn’t want me to play football – Onyeka

Frank Onyeka reveals his mother initially discouraged him from pursuing football, valuing academics over sports, but eventually supported him by purchasing his first pair of football boots.

Frank Onyeka, a Nigerian midfielder for Coventry City, shared insights into his early life and football journey, crediting his mother as his main inspiration. Although she initially did not support his football aspirations, wanting him to concentrate on his studies, she later came around and encouraged his passion by buying him his first pair of football boots. This shift showcases the important role parental support can play in a child's dreams.

Onyeka left Nigeria as a teenager to join the Danish club FC Midtjylland, illustrating the challenging journey many young athletes face when pursuing their goals. Throughout his career, he has played for several clubs, including a loan at FC Augsburg, ultimately landing at Coventry City in the EFL Championship. His trajectory highlights the global nature of football and the pathways available to talented players from Nigeria seeking opportunities abroad.

In his interview, Onyeka also reflected on his family's hardworking background as one of five siblings, acknowledging the sacrifices made by his parents to support him and his siblings. His story emphasizes the importance of family support in overcoming obstacles and fulfilling one's dreams in the competitive world of sports.

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