A Nigerian-born former worldwide footballer, Maurice Michael Udobia, has mentioned Nigeria wanted to speculate extra in sports activities services and related tools if the nation is to realize extra successes in several sporting actions.
Udobia, who’s in Nigeria for a brief trip, famous that international locations which have excelled in sports activities are those that have paid consideration to the availability of services, athletes’ welfare and investments in tools.
Throughout his taking part in days, the previous Nigerian worldwide featured for Sharks Soccer Membership of Port Harcourt, Calabar Rovers, Stationary Shops, and Bendel United earlier than continuing to Spain to play professionally.
He mentioned: “I used to be privileged to look at Rivers United FC versus Kwara United. The sport was spectacular, however the stadium must be introduced as much as requirements. Higher sports activities services are wanted in Nigeria as Nigerians are thriving all around the world by way of sports activities.
“Nigerian athletes deserve higher and needs to be correctly remunerated. They should be inspired to thrive higher of their respective sporting occasions. We have now our people who find themselves doing nicely all around the world and we are able to replicate similar in Nigeria.”
Udobia, who was within the then Inexperienced Eagles’ camp with Henry Nwosu, Monday Eguavoen, Richard Owubokiri, Benjamin Nzeakor, Moses Kpakor, Moses Effiong, amongst others, believed Nigeria can excel in sports activities if enough premium was positioned on the required surroundings.
The previous participant with AD Campiyo within the Spanish third division and Albacete Bolompio in 1st Division, additionally performed for the San Jose Oaks in america.
On leaving soccer, he went for additional training and attended St. Mary’s School in america, the place he acquired a Bacheloor’s diploma in Enterprise Administration and Grasp’s from Nationwide College in Academic Counseling.
He presently works at Jesse Bethel Excessive Faculty in america, the place Mr. Khehinde Stevenson is the principal.
Udobia hailed Mr. Khehinde Stevenson, who can also be a minister at a church, for the nice works he has been doing at Jesse Bethel Excessive Faculty.
He gave a background as to why Mr Steveson bears a Yoruba title since he’s not a Nigerian.
Udobia mentioned: “His mother was a good friend with a Nigerian lady who was from Yoruba State. She made a promise that since she loves Nigerians a lot, she would give her youngster a Nigerian title. When our principal was delivered, it occurred that she had a twin and determined to name my principal Kehinde and the brother Taiwo.”
