Sam Sodje Exclusive Interview

Sam Sodje Exclusive Interview: I thought I should be a Pro at 12, Life after football is tough

  • Former Super Eagles defender, Sam Sodje sits with AyoT to discuss the highs and lows of his football career on the latest episode of the Home of Nigerian Football podcast.
  • The 43-year old had a 15-year career in which he played for clubs such as Reading, Brentford, Portsmouth and Leeds United.

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0:00 Intro
0:35 Challenges as a grassroots player
1:35 I never had a doubt about my ability
2:45 My First Pro Contract
3:55 Happiest time of my career
4:38 Lowest moment of my career
5:45 How did you overcome ?
6:45 What I want people to remember about me
8:00 Continuing to dream
9:45 My advice to everyone chasing a dream

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