...As Pasuma, Small Doctor, Others Graced The Occasion
AgegePulse Magazine
A Nigerian professional football player, who currently plays as a striker or an attacking midfielder for the Russian Premier League club FC Dynamo Moscow on loan from FC Ufa, Sylvester Emeka Igbonu has offered gratitude to God, who he said has helped him to go far in life.
Igbonu, known for his blistering speed, spoke on Friday 6th September, 2019 at the commissioning of his multi-million naira events centre, K & M Events Centre located at 1 Dayo Close off Abiodun Kuye Street, New Oko Oba, Agege, Lagos.
Igbonu, who radiated joy throughout the colourful ceremony, said that football player had a short career, and that the profession is not for a lifetime, which he said was why he decided to diversify and ventured into hospitality business.
"When God is Blessing you, you have to think of something else. I know that at some point I won't be able to play football again.
"I have some people who guide me and put the ideas into me. The people really helped me and I am grateful to them," he said.
Recalling his early years and humble background in Agege, the talented player, stated that some things belonged to the past, adding that he is now living a new life.
Igbonu paid glowing tributes to his late parents, saying that they were there for him and his siblings and thanked God for their lives, while regretting that they were no longer alive "to continue to eat the fruits of their labour."
The football player used the occasion to offer pieces of advice to up coming players, and urged them to be focussed and be committed before and when they reach the peak of their career.
"There is nothing much for them than to work very hard. No one can help you but you can help yourself.
"As a football player, you have to believe in yourself, you must have a focus.
"When you believe you can do it, yes you can do it. As long as you can endure, you will get there and when you get there, you don't stop, you keep going," he said.
Enthusiastic Igbonu revealed that he had been playing professional football for about 15 years now, and said that he is always grateful to God, who he said has helped him to achieve success in life.
"I am grateful to God. I feel good, I feel blessed and I feel fortunate. There are so many people who can do it better, but they are not there yet. I count myself lucky and I am very grateful to God," he said.
The event centre was officially commissioned and declared open by a former goal keeper of the Super Eagles, Mr. Joseph Dosu, who commended Igbonu for his dexterity and passion for the round leather game.
Disu added that he was proud of Igbonu and called on other players to emulate his virtues and advised them to also plan for the future.
Amongst top Nigerian Hip Hop and Fuji Artistes that serenaded Igbonu at the events were; sensational Fuji Music artiste, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma aka Oganla, Small Doctor, Jawon, Destiny Boy, and Nurudeen Ajani Performer.
Also on hand to entertain the numerous family members, friends and well wishers of Igbonu were comedians such as Ijebu, funny bone and MC Pencil G.
