Super Eagles star player Ahmed Musa has reached out to an ex-Nigerian star player Kingsley Obiekwu who is now a commercial transporter to help him. The good gesture by the Super Eagles skipper has made many Nigerian send words of Appreciation to the former Leicester City forward.
Ahmed Musa Applauded for his Support for Kingsley Obiekwu
Also the ex Nigerian International has sent words of appreciation to the Super Eagles captain, and the generality of Nigerians for their genuine concern towards him following reports of economic plight. Obiekwu had said that he went into the commercial transport business to complement his earnings from his coaching job.
Ahmed Musa made a cash donation of N2 million to the Atlantic ’96 Dream Team defender to cushion his financial crunch. Speaking about the act of the player, Obiekwu said though the story came as an embarrassment to members of his family, there was nothing to regret telling the world what he was passing through.
He said that when he wanted to go into the transport business years ago, his wife discouraged him because it would be debasing for a man of his class in fame and fortune. But he said: “I want to thank God for everything. Some members of my family have been calling me to express embarrassment over the story but I told them not to worry because I played the game and I know what I feel.”
He also said: “The story is making an impact with a lot of reactions, being a popular person, I cannot hide; Nigerians will be interested to know how their ex heroes are fairing, but I have told my family not to worry, that I will handle it.” Musa called him and told him he heard his story and that he and his teammates will do something but meanwhile, he should give him his account number and in about an hour, he got an alert of N2 million.
The action of Ahmed Musa has made Nigerians say this is what a leader should be like, having concerns for everyone not mending the location or political zoning of the people. The player is likened to be president as this is not the first time the player is showing such a good gesture to a Nigerian.
