Categories: SPORTS

My Transition Into Golf Was Tough – Osaze

Former Super Eagles forward, Osaze Odemwingie has revealed that it was not an easy task for him to transition into golf.

Recall that Osaze is now a professional golfer following his graduation from the Professional Golfers Association school on Tuesday.

However, in an interview with Channels Television’s Sports Tonight, the former West Brom star stated that golf gives him time to be with his family since his children are still young.

READ ALSO: Ex-Super Eagles Star Backs NFF’s Decision To Hire Foreign Coach

“I am someone who has a goal. I gave it a good shot. It was hard. 

“People quit this degree in year two; many boys can’t cope with the volume [of study].” It was hard.

Sponsored

“But my Nigerian spirit helped me persevere through the year two when there was a lot to do study-wise,” he said.

Odemwingie announced his retirement from football at the age of 37.

The former West Bromwich striker, who made his Super Eagles debut in 2002, scored 11 international goals in 65 matches for his national team.

SPONSORED
Nobert Okechukwu

Recent Posts

After 25 Years, Democracy Yet To Meet Citizen’s Expectations — Bugaje

An Islamic scholar and political activist, Dr. Usman Bugaje, has highlighted the inability of the…

4 hours ago

Tinubu’s 2025 Budget Full Of Unrealistic Expectations, Says SDP’s Adebayo

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general elections, Prince…

6 hours ago

VP Shettima Saddened Over Stampedes That Killed Dozens Of People, Says It’s National Tragedy

Vice President Kashim Shettima has mourned the victims of the recent tragic stampedes that claimed…

6 hours ago

Yuletide: NACA Urges Nigerians To prioritize Their Health, Know Their HIV Status

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS has advised Nigerians to prioritize their health…

8 hours ago

NNPCL Reduces Petrol Ex-Depot Price, Sparks Optimism For Economic Relief

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price…

8 hours ago

NDLEA Detains Smuggler, Ex-convict, Confiscates Over A Million Opioid Pills [PHOTOS]

In a number of bold operations, the NDLEA has detained multiple suspects and stopped massive…

8 hours ago