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Moses Simon: Father Threatened Military Service If Football Ambitions Didn't Take Off
Nigerian Super Eagles winger Moses Simon reveals his father wanted him to join the military after football failed, warning he would have had to enlist if his dreams didn't materialize.
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon revealed that his father pressured him into pursuing a military career as an alternative to football, stating he would have been forced to enlist if his football ambitions didn't materialize. The 29-year-old expressed a sense of relief now that his football career has taken off. Simon credits his father's tough love for pushing him to work harder and achieve success on the pitch. His family background has become an inspiration for many young athletes in Nigeria.
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