Ex-Super Eagles Star, Femi Opabunmi Says He's Abandoned & Penniless Since Developing Sight Problem
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2024
- Femi Opabunmi, a former Super Eagles football star told SaharaTV that he has been in abandonment since developing sight problem in 2006. He also said he has remained impoverished since his abandonment and finds it so hard, daily, to survive. Though interested in going for a coaching course, Opabunmi says he however lacks the fund to enroll for it.
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Not only to footballers, the advise is to everyone, make hay while the sun shines because the sun may not shine always.
It's a big lesson for everyone who can always think of what tomorrow maybe. I lv ur comment bro. Such is life
God bless you for this lovely comments 🙏
Very humble man may God bless you with love from South Africa 🙏
A penniless man will be humble expectedly, nothing new
I know this guy very well, we played together in liberty stadium Ibadan; even i was part of the team that was not selected for that championship in 2001. When he came back, we went to him but he refused to attend to us. After the training section that faithful day, he jumped into his car and drove off. Surprise to hear and watch him saying he has nothing Left. What a life. I pray God restore your lost glory.
Sulaiman Simiat the story you narrated here is a spiteful one. Because he didn’t attend to you means his current situation is well deserved, right? Terrible mindset!!
@@Phrankleen13
Far from it, if you did read my full story.... At the conclusion;I prayed that God should restored his past Glory. Bro is painful seen him go through this horrible time in life after getting to the pick of his career... Common! I feel for him. Mine,is when u are in position to help or encouraged other; especially your close friends, please do. Bro! How I wish you would understand the level at which this guy was then...you will share his pains,seen him saying all that...
You mean he did not invest when millions of euro was coming to his weekly... His last club before going to France was grasshoppers in Swiss. His was earning not less then 25,000€ every week. Him not attending to me or attending to our old time football friends is never the problem.... That he never planned his life on the money he was collecting is what make me feel for him.
It will be well with you Femi. I love your faith
In Jesus Mighty Name Amen
He was destined to become our next great 11 since Amunike. Huge threat to Garba Lawal in that position. Him and Victor Brown at the Trinidad and Tobago U-17 were the standouts. That team had probably the greatest talents the world have ever seen since Kanu/Oruma u-17 set. Very sad
He is such a good guy I met him at the peak of his career ,so kind and humble, I am so happy he is keeping strong
Femi it is well with you we all know you are a Star..Right from Methodist High School (MHS) Expressway Ibadan..back then in the Mid 199tie..I am happy that you know God and you will surely rise again...Your Glory of the Latter will be greater than the Former.
Sorry femi opabunmi, God almighty 'll heal you speedily. I was one of your followers, especially how you performed at the youth world cup for Nigeria in 2001 under 17. Most of these players have one common problem " management problem " All the problems should not be blame on government or anyone. If a person that's earning only 2million naira per annum in a hard place like Nigeria, knows how to manage his life, take care of his immediate family, it's always difficult to pity or understand someone that's is earning or earned like 5 million naira a week to tell you that he's broke or something and started putting the blame on nff or federal government. All these guys way of life is fucking too expensive ( the footballers) they always forget that life is full of up and down. May God help you femi as you already believe that only God can help you, not nff or anyone.
So painful god will continue bless your family bro
I pray he gets a quicker help. He's one of those that didn't hit the peak in football, perhaps may be he would have made enough money to help his self out of his present situation. Second division in France! I really feel for him.
I remember this guy at the u17 WC in Trinidad, he was on fire , real sorry to see him in this predicament
The Lord is your strength Femi. Reason I don't blame footballers that chooses other countries over Nigeria. NFF is a scam!
The country generally don't have structure
Oh! God please bless this woman
odey atita which woman? 🤨
@@TheOba89 man, sorry
Amen
What a shame to Nigeria, the lord is your strength.
Bros sorry to tell you that no shame to anyone or nff or government. These guys make huge amounts of money every season, whether upper or lower league divisions. The problem is that they lack management skills, they are not supposed to near begging for help, especially in terms of financial aspects.
Adeyemi Collins exactly! Most people never make half of what these people make. So should everyone now go on tv and talk about how hard life is?
Let us all be wise and plan for the future
Nigerians are quick to critic the government. The man made some investment mistake and the government has nothing to do with this. Although I think the government should help with his health issue
I wish him well. When I was in secondary school, a computer teacher told me there's a rare plant that treats all eye problems. He has used it himself. I have been looking for him but has not been able to find him. I really believe there's a natural way to cure eye problems.
Pls, if you find out the plant, lemme know. Got someone suffering from eye problems too
Samuel A. I have gone after every lead but nothing. The idea of glasses, surgeries are just to make money. I have bought nearly 5 pairs in 7 years. Imagine how many people are also buying glasses. Tell this person to keep soothing the eyes. I do that everyday. Keep the eyes clean, also do lots of research to find ways to manage it until it gets better. My poor vision limits what or how far I challenge myself but life goes on.
Femi opabumi, very left footer skillful player, I remember you then, ooo I'm sorry what a touch story, the ALMIGHTY GOD will help you. 🙏 Amin Amin 🙏
Opabunmi is a good footballer whenever is on the field nigeria will win the match because he must score especially he know how to use it to score, but suddenly he just disappeared from super eagle before someone told me his condition, sorry opabunmi you are the best player ever, and God will remember you don't worry.
Sometimes it's hard to believe that this is real!!!. People blame NFF but I disagree totally. With the money this guys made weekly playing for clubs and country, it's enough to have set them up for life . We should learn to take responsibility for our actions. Glad you built your own house though.
Femi Opabunmi. Number 23 with his red boots and that sweet left foot. Such a promising player, Damn what a shame
kingejiro how old was he in 2001? As an international athlete, you have both recognition and money. He played internationally too. At T&T he was already a senior player but claimed to be 17 or even less. He was the captain at the COJA games. The sun doesn't shine on us all the time. So when it shines, make hay. This is common with athletes. They earn so much and then some, need so much later in life
This guy femi was the best footballer in ouf methodist high school in ibadan his star was so shine that time but this life may God help u oo u will be heal Masha Allah by God grace
That's it bro... Message to everyone not only footballers... Spend wisely and invest in profitable business.
He spent all he had on medical bills.
God is great, l which u all d best my brother.Pls don't and never u give up, l saw more good things coming to u , keep praying and always do things d pls baba God. Ur eyes problem is not d end of ur life, Never give up bro. U are covered wt d blood of Jesus. it is well with you and family ljmn.
God, may helpers find you. May God help you Femi. Im so emotiona
I can't stop trying my God send an helper
I really fait for this man how can him just develop a eyes problem suddenly. just like you said only trust on God and him alone will see BCU through brother continue your faith in God
Nigeria shouldn't be call a country. Look at yekini and opabunmi case . Those national heroes were negeleted when they needed Nigeria most
Ademola
And oruma among the few
Who did they spend their money with when they where active nobody they help nobody that is why is hard for then to come out and ask for help, yes cause they where paid each time they play both Nigeria and club so what are we talking about. Looking Daniel Sturbridge rebuilding primary schools in his area he grow up, most of england players going to the hospital often making people happy paying their bills, have you hard in most of Nigeria players if not kanu which nature made him to start such by force, all they know is their self and family, so when issues like this come up they will have to manage it the same way they manage it when it was rossy .
I'm honestly speechless n feel sad for Femi opabunmi.He was such a good player during his days.Our government lacks what we call moral support.They only know u when ure useful to them.What a shame to all our politicians.And yu see them buying properties abroad,ditching out money to prostitute.Nigeria as a country is not what dying for.
Dang! I've always been asking where is opabunmi.
what they do with all the dollar ,pound ,euro ,they never save money or invest ,even build a estate is something..
Peter Abraham brother he was playing with a second dv team as at that time so I'm sure he wasn't making enough money back them
Anderson West Ebimo he built a house from his career. That’s a sign he was doing well
What happened to Opabunmi? My God, this guy was great.
What a pity, may God send help to you.
Most people talking that he lavish his money i hope u guys no the money they collect den is nothing to wat footballer are collecting now
Some people will just open thier mouths to talk rubbish, how do you know he lavished his money? You better pray to God not to develop eye problem. God will uphold you Opabunmi.
@@michaeltalabi4773 dnt mind them jaare
A list he build a house
Very nice guy I wish I cld make contact and help he was a really good guy
Hello
This is life for everyone, no one to blame, is just individual luck,
No one knows tomorrow.
May God bless our early and later days in the land of living.
In Jesus Mighty Name Amen
who didn’t hear about Femi opabunmi then but Nigeria Govt are useless Americans will never neglect their star. even the rich people who sabi give tasha olosho 106Million naira, why can’t they help people like this, this guy serve his country
We called him Jascoring that tm Jasco Insha Allah God will be wt u Lagbara Olorun Oba u will be ok soon
Oh okpabumi. Better player to useless country. We love you. I will only pray God locate you and ur family. You gave Nigerians joy while playing. God will help u even as the nation forgot so easily. Mumu leaders.
Segun I recognise ur voice
No disrespect to the Country, but Nigeria is not a country that takes care of it's own.
loud lumi zooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May God help you opabunmi
I really enjoyed this guy's football back then. NFF to me is a disappointment
Abandoned? Were you owed your dues? What did you do with it? Did you invest it? Nobody owes you shit!
All, anything you do try and set up your own health insurance. What sort of eye disease can suddenly cause blindness? I have astigmatism but so far I have been able to manage it. I have noticed things that can irritate it so I am very cautious. He must have other health issues that led to the sudden loss of sight. Although I know cold weather in Europe can sometimes affect the eyes!
It might be Glaucoma. Glaucoma kills the eyes gradually without any symptoms. It's hereditary though. Only early detection through test can prevent going blind. It moves from one eye to the other. Hence, it might be detected at a stage that only one eye could be salvaged.
Steven Williams You are right. My Dad has glaucoma but it didn't manifest until suddenly one eye had more pressure than the other. He had to go through an operation. I am fascinated with sight because of my astigmatism. I am currently using the Bates method for clear and relaxed eyes. I have learnt things about vision which I found to be useful.
Sometimes we should be responsible for our actions and the decision we make, rather than giving excuses.
I am not blaming him for what befall him, but also if you listing very well he had no future plans when things were Rosy.
Check all Igbo national team players none of them are on the streets or lacking. This is not because they are MOST educated but they are wise with there money. Most times we always depend on the government when things are have gone wrong, especially when we have the opportunity to plan better for the future.
Most of these EX national team players fell short for lack of foresight to plan for the future. Femi thank you for your service to the nation
@Ger’varis Anderson you can call me all you want. the truth hurt a little bit.
You can take what I said by planning for the future, or you'll end up just like femi period.
@Ger’varis Anderson, You're so rude and uncouth!
You said it all. you made a mistake.God will help you.
What did they expect NFF to do now to help? He said it all invest when the money is coming in
Christian Chukwu is also in a critical condition.
shocking
There are thousands of pastors performing MIRACLES so approach them for a sight miracle.
Are you serious?
I thought I would end today without reading a stupid comment online, and boom! Yours showed up.
Were
It’s a joke everyone 😃
@@TheOba89 why not crack the joke using a prominent Islamic cleric and see where it ends. Every tom dick and harry now uses Christianity as am object of mockery and jokes, but you are afraid to do same with Islam because you know Muslims don't tolerate such "jokes" about their faith.
O my God eyahhh they don't even take care of the people play footballers what a shameless country
Is this an interrogation or what?
Ask them and after the stupid interrogation he still wouldn't give him any money to help
The question is; what did these guys do with the money they earned from football when they were at the top level. We all know that footballers have a short career span but u do earn good dough. These monies should have been properly invested to yield incomes for them when their football careers ends.
Playing for super eagles is just to get club in Europe and no good future for any body to play for Nigeria
I hope things improve for him.
Oh! Help us
It's good you look for business doing
At least you should have invested in other business all the time you were playing and also for other club, just that you guys live exorbitant life and wasted money for women and clubs
For you to have made this comment, you must have seen the contracts he signed.
The guy only had division 2 in france, may be with a Club not even one of the tops and had only one season there. How about the contract conditions? I hope you know all these first. So how much could he have made to sustain him through finding solution to eye problem while he is not earning?
adriano afuye make God hell him, just Nigeria Leaders don’t help
Lol,