Switching from football to golf was difficult -Odemwingie

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS

Former Super Eagles striker, Peter Odemwingie has admitted that making the transition to golf was a huge challenge for him.

Odemwingie took up golf after quitting football six years ago.

The 43-year-old graduated from golf school in Great Britain last month.

The former star of Locomotiv Moscow from Russia is now a professional golfer.

Odemwingie admitted that the journey was very difficult.

“I am someone who has a goal. I tried well. It was difficult,” Odemwingie told Channels Sport.

“People dropped out of this course in the second year; many boys can’t handle the (study) volume.” It was difficult.

“But my Nigerian spirit helped me to persevere in the second year, when there was a lot to do in terms of studies.”

Odemwingie played for Premier League clubs, West Brom, Cardiff City and Stoke City during his active days

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