Former Super Eagles striker, Emmanuel Emenike is one of the successful Nigerian footballers currently plying his trade in Europe and living big despite his humble family background.
West Ham United striker, Emmanuel Emenike is currently thankful to God for his blessing after putting him on the international scene of football from his ghetto in Nigeria.
He posted the above throwback picture on Instagram as he reflected on his rough and ugly beginning.
”Photo of my life years back. God has been wonderful”...He captioned the photo.
Emenike started his football career with Delta Force. He revealed he walked on foot to training and back, even though it could take an hour and a half. He said he didn’t get paid as he played at the club when it was non-professional and were in a low division, the club were also refused funds from the Delta State government.


