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Goal!

Goal!

Nice one.

You’ve got two ACL’s in two years.

One more sprain on that leg…

I'm sorry, you might be confined in a chair.

Excuse me?

Please what did you say?

What this simply means is,

you might not be able to play football…

again.

I need to see a doctor.

But I am your doctor.

And you're getting me angry at the same time.

What nonsense are you blabbing about?

Your own people will use a wheelchair, not I.

Get me a doctor! Get the male doctor.

Don’t get me angry.

Uttering rubbish here.

Season is around the corner,

and you're here talking nonsense.

Your family will be in the wheelchair not me.

What is your problem? Get the other doctor.

-Mama. -Wait.

Mama. Mama.

-Wait. -Mama. I can explain.

Chinedu Nwafor.

-Where are you coming back from? -Mama.

Tell me one thing…

Is it not the same team you and Emeka play for?

-Yes, yes. -The same Emeka that

I have seen with my two eyes since five o' clock?

Yes, Mama.

-Mama! -I asked you to pick beans for me.

I am done frying the akara and I am back.

Yet you are just coming back.

-As my owner. -Mama…

-As my owner. -Mommy, it’s okay.

You will kill him! Jesus Christ.

See how you are hitting him with your painful hand.

-Ahanna. -Ma?

You and your brother

should bring a rope and tie me up early enough.

Because the both of you want to send me to an early grave.

Tie me up.

It’s only me all the time…

I am sure it’s only my voice that will be heard at all times.

Because I am the only person training boys.

Mommy, nobody will kill you.

You know your hand is painful. See how you are hitting the boy.

You haven’t even asked him questions and you are already hitting him.

-You people should kill me. -Mommy, nobody is killing you.

-Kill me! -Nobody is killing you.

-Kill me! -See how you are hitting him!

-Leave him alone. -Am I the only woman?

-Kill me. -Nobody is killing you.

Nobody is killing you. I don’t know why you are shouting.

Chibuzor, you see what your children are doing to me?

-What do you mean? -Kill me!

-Nobody will kill you. -You and your brother.

-You both will kill me! -Ahanna!

-Mommy, wait. -Ahanna!

-Ahanna! -Mommy.

Mommy, wait.

Ahanna, I know you are in there.

-Mama Ahanna. -Kabiru.

Well done, good evening.

Why are you shouting in my house at this time?

It’s late.

House, where is the house?

Is this a house or a local government property.

Mama Ahanna, I’m not here for that. Where is your son?

I have two, which of them are you searching for?

What do I care if you have two sons?!

Do I get to supervise your womb?

Which of your sons come to my shop for business?

Where is Ahanna?

-There’s nobody here. -There's nobody here?

No problem. Alright.

When there's somebody… When your son comes back,

tell him that when we see each other on the road…

If I'm walking on the road, and he's also passing by…

Please, I don’t understand Yoruba language.

Speak Pidgin if you want me to understand you.

You've been living in Lagos for a while and you don't understand Yoruba?

Why haven’t you learnt Yoruba?

What do I care if you don’t understand Yoruba language?

Kabiru, will you speak what I understand?

Alright, I’ll beat him to a stupor if I see him.

Kabiru, you can't do anything to my child.

Really? Your child, Ahanna came to my shop to borrow money.

Tell him he’s in deep shit when you see him.

You are all mad.

Oh, you are here. You can hear everything I said, right?

-If I see Ahanna… -Stop yelling.

-I'll break his legs, I swear. -Why are you shouting?

Why are you yelling like this?

Stop shouting. Why are you so upset?

Did you get involved in any gambling business with Kabiru?

Mommy, I didn’t do any gambling business,

I just took money from him to bet.

Please er… Ahanna what is "bet"?

Is betting, not gambling?

I will give back the money to him.

It’s just that I wasn’t lucky with my ticket.

Hey!

Chibuzor, can you see what you children are doing to me?

One minute, I'm here thinking to myself,

"Look now, Ahanna is now a man."

Next minute, you will be acting like a senseless fellow!

-Mommy -Like a senseless fellow,

and you're aware your younger ones are watching you!

-Hi, Coach. -Hi, Alex.

-I'm ready. -For what?

Better still, let’s say I will be ready by mid-season.

Not according to your physicals and doctors.

Doctors that I trust.

You’ve already had a good run.

Football is a mental game, before it's a physical one.

Coach, meaning? I’m just 29.

Listen Alex, you already had a remarkable career

very few can boast of.

Twelve years on the pitch is no joke.

My advice is, hold on to that.

I should hold on to that?

Coach.

Football is my life.

If I don't play, what am I?

Someone must give his number,

because this video I want to make for you now

will make people think that you are either C Ronaldo

or Messi giving a phone number.

You are laughing.

So you are not aware that football is a mental game?

Forget about how these people are running around on the pitch…

Hey, Bels.

I still wonder why I let you call me that.

Even goalkeepers can't stand my force.

Something tells me you wouldn't either.

Wow. You're so sure of yourself.

Well, it's not bragging if it's facts.

You know, I do know my way around the pitch.

And you would, if you ever come to see us play.

No, not my sport. Too rough.

Okay, okay. Fine.

At least if not for me, then for your boyfriend.

-Uduak? -Yes.

Uduak is not my boyfriend.

Serious?

-Well-- -Hey, baby.

How are you doing?

Wait, hope this guy is not boring you

with his "Onyegwu" talk again?

This local man scores a goal and he thinks it's a hat trick.

Nedu, come, come. Let's go make this video.

-It's something important I want to do. -Alright, bye.

-How are you doing? -I’m fine.

I'll call you.

-Alright. -Bye.

Uduakbong!

Hold on.

Wait…Yo, Mom! These are dope!

I knew you’d love them.

You know your mother. I’m a fashionista.

-Oh my God, Mom. I love it! -I knew you would like it.

Look, when you get there, tell Kazeem,

I said that he shouldn’t worry about the jersey.

Do you understand?

That as long as my boy is doing well in the team,

I have it all covered.

Okay? It's not a big deal. It's not…

So you make sure that you make Mommy proud.

You hear?

Make sure that you score that goal today.

Sure, Mom.

-I trust. you. -Thank you so much, Mommy.

-Thank you, my baby. Be a good boy. -Bye,

-Yes, Mom. Bye. -Okay.

Oh, yeah.

My friend, hey stand here!

I'm talking to you and you're walking away from me?

Eno.

-Eno -What? What is it?

It’s early in the morning, and I don’t want any trouble.

I don't want your trouble.

I have a very important meeting to attend.

-Please, please. -You?

You have an important meeting to attend?

My friend, give me my money

-that you stole from my bag! -Huh?!

Did you keep the money that you stole from my bag?

Stop that rubbish!

-What do you mean? -Look at him.

-Is it me you're batting your eyes at? -You are calling me a thief, Eno?

You're batting your eyes at me? Over my own money?

One thousand?

-This early morning? -But Mama…

Why can’t Ahanna or Adaeze do it?

This same Adaeze?

She will kill herself for you and your brother eh?

Don't you know Ahanna will soon be starting his apprenticeship?

Mama, you don’t understand.

Please.

-I have to still put Kazeem after school. -Emmy, hurry please.

It's Coach Kazeem that gave you this akara that you are eating now, right?

Coach Kazeem is the owner of this house?

And it's Coach Kazeen's order that I will adhere to?

Where are you going to?

I want to carry my school bag.

-I don't want to hear any stories! -Your mama too.

-Start going. Bye bye. -Have a good day.

Thank you.

-You have tutorials now, right? -Yes.

Go on. Don't mind your brother.

-He will grind the beans for me. Go on -Okay Mama.

-Oby, good morning! -Yes, dear. Morning!

-How are you? -I'm fine.

Ngo baby, is my akara not ready yet?

You know yours is special.

Special, indeed. Give me some akara, I give you a drink.

-Okay… -Iya Murikat, give me my ice block!

Oh! How are you? How is your mother?

-She’s fine, ma’am. -You are waiting for Nedu?

-He's here already. -See him there.

Iya Murikat!

Nedu, so you're leaving these akara here?

There's nothing I won't see!

-You are wasting my akara this morning? -I'm taking this.

I don't blame you. You get it everyday.

-You see these children! -Don't you see?

He is angry because I told him not to go to practice.

They want to kill my first daughter for me.

Both him and Ahanna do nothing in this house.

Guy… see akara will soon grow out of my nose.

Look, whatever is in that akara, I need it.

I mean, you’ve been on form these days.

Wait, what are you talking about?

I’ve always been on form.

Okay.

Have it.

Wait, these are your boots.

No, you're wrong.

They are yours now.

So, my mom got me these boots.

Sexy little thing like my Bella.

-Serious?! -Yes, I’m serious.

-Wait, guy. -I’m serious.

-It’s yours. -My guy!

-Let me rub your coconut head. -Leave me head.

Stop it.

DK!

DK!

-DK! -Onyegwu!

Onyegwu!

Onyegwu!

Onyegwu!

Onyegwu!

Hello, Sister.

My dear, how are you?

Hope all is well. Are you sleeping?

-Alex. -Sister.

There is something I want to tell you. Listen to me very well.

Can you hear me?

Because I, your sister can't be here and allow you to make mistakes.

No.

Since all this started,

it's either talk that there was a change in the team or football club…

or it's talk of an injury, or something.

Since this started, I have been disturbed.

I haven't been at rest. So I decided to take the bull by the horn.

So I went to enquire and

I was disturbed greatly by what I was told.

The prayer warrior told me that since you left that girl called Tina…

Tina?

In this life, a lot of things happen in the spiritual before it becomes physical.

You can't just stay empty. You are a man.

So you will come so we can both

go ask questions about the exact problem.

You know, whenever I start talking, you people call it a bluff.

Alright, Sister. Thank you very much.

I’ll be in Nigeria as soon as possible.

Thank you.

Just take care of yourself.

I’ll call you once I land.

Tina?

Miss Onome, I'm done.

I know the reason you're hurrying out is because of football.

-No, but… -But an education is equally as important.

Listen, life is like football.

You can’t score a goal unless you take a shot.

You have about 15 minutes left.

Go back.

Go through your questions.

Attempt every question.

Or else your mom will receive a visitor.

Nedu, go back to your seat now!

Onome, they tell you to do something better,

you said you want to change the future.

Mama Nedu…

Er, Nedu,

your boy is truly talented.

On the field.

In fact,

in the 20 years that I've been coaching,

I've never seen someone that commands the game like Nedu.

Thank you, Coach Kazeem.

But you still haven’t told me why you are here.

Yes, ma'am. Mama Nedu,

I want to take Nedu to a professional football academy

where he really belongs.

I can only teach him what I've already taught him.

But Nedu’s talent is bigger than this community.

He's a professional player as you see him like this.

So he needs that kind of professional academy

where they will pick him.

Because

I know I will need some money.

-I will need 50,000 naira from you. -Hey.

Then I will try and source from here and there

because there's going to be some screening,

then trials, then selections.

And I believe they will select him.

They will pick him.

Coach Kazeem.

-Yes? -What if Nedu isn't picked?

Oh. Well, That's not the case.

-They will. I am very sure. -No, wait. Wait, Coach Kazeem.

You have not answered the question.

What if Nedu wasn’t picked?

Mama Nedu…

You see, there’s no professional football academy

in Lagos or Europe that will not pick him.

In fact, they will take him straight to their senior team.

I know that Nedu is gifted.

I gave birth him so I am aware.

I know. He's my son.

-Okay? -Yes. Yes, it's true.

But what I'm saying is,

let's say I go in and searched amongst my wrappers for 50,000 naira and I found it,

which is money that I am using to feed four people…

And I give it to you. Then you take Nedu

to Lagos.

Then after commending his skills, the academy decides

he is not good enough to be selected.

You know I am feeding four people?

That is the funds for feeding.

If something like this happens, it means

that I have gambled with my feeding funds.

And I have also gambled Nedu's hope.

These are two things that I cannot do.

-I see. I understand. -Yes.

But thank you for your consideration and this suggestion.

-Thank you, Coach Kazeem. -It’s okay, Mama.

-Take your akara along. -Okay

-Okay, thank you very much. -Thank you very much.

Okay Nedu, we’ll meet later at the field.

-Thank you. Thank you ma’am. -Okay.

Nedu!

Chinedu.

Would it kill you to support me for once?

Chinedu, all I do is to support you.

All I do is support all of you.

By what?

Turning a blind eye to my dreams?

What dream?

Even if you are a footballer,

Let's assume you are good.

Will it cause another's death if you have other plans?

So you don’t want to have a plan B?

Learn a skill, focus at school, no!

Every day you are on the field playing football.

I am always worried about you getting injured,

maybe breaking a leg or your head even.

Nedu, please.

Football is not everything.

Leave me alone, Mama.

Chinedu, we are not done talking.

Where are you going?

What is wrong with you? God will punish you. What kind of thing is this?

How are you? I want to be my own boss.

Do you understand? I've thought it through, like,

"What's the way forward?" Do you understand?

"Be your own boss, make your own money."

Are you with me, bro? That's the plan.

You understand?

I want to open my own betting company.

-Really? -For sure!

That's right. You're thinking that…

Are you going crazy?

Madam Eno!

Greetings, ma. What's going on?

How’s the family?

You look very good, I swear.

Where is my husband?

I haven’t seen him today.

I even wanted to ask you.

Madam, you have people behind you.

Sorry. It's due to traffic. You know this is a small space.

So you don't cause any congestion.

Bye, ma. Enjoy your beautiful day.

Sege, come outside.

You are doomed. Who is the head of this marriage?

-It's me. -Get out of the way. Welcome, ma'am.

-Sorry, -Welcome.

Who is the head of this marriage? Between both of you, who is the head?

Naturally, I am the head.

I married her before everything became erratic.

Oh, you married her before everything became crazy?

I see. Can you see you are doomed?

That's why I have been telling you about this betting company that I will open.

I will migrate everyone betting here to my shop, within two months!

Bro, trust me.

In two months, it will be an abundant flow of income.

-Waoh! -I swear.

Two months, I am so sure of it.

That's why I've been telling you to try to be your own boss.

It's not a matter of running from your woman.

God forbid, I can't run from a woman.

Hope you have gone to do the dishes?

No, not I. I'm not the one who does that.

-Who does that? -My son, Uduak.

Uduak? Wait, your son's name is Uduak? A Calabar name?

Your son doesn't have a Yoruba name?

He has but we often call him Uduak.

I understand now. Do you know what?

You are doomed.

Why didn’t you just change your name to Akpan,

so that it will be glaring that her family paid your dowry?

-Is that a white man? -Take it back to yard 18.

Jesus Christ! Not good.

That's it!

What is this? Play something. Good!

Score, score!

Goal!

Goal!

Onyegwu!

Onyegwu!

-Coach Kazeem, please come. -Onyegwu!

Why is my son not playing on the field?

We're winning the game.

-I know, -Yes.

but my son is not playing.

Okay, you see, this is team work.

It doesn’t matter if he plays or not, he’s still part of the team.

-Coach Kazeem, my son is not a winger. -Yes.

My son has to play on the pitch.

-Please, do the needful. -Okay.

-Okay. -Thank you very much.

Number six.

-Please move. -Warm up.

Well done.

That's my son.

Hold the ball, Uduak.

Uduak.

Goal!

My son.

I told you.

My son just scored a goal.

Madam, this is our own goal and not in our favor.

We were already winning

but you just had to concede a goal to the other team.

-Can you stop already? -Boy, get lost!

Onyegwu!

Brother, the goal you scored was too clean!

The way you dribbled that boy! He almost fell.

And he almost hit his teeth on the ground

You put in so much effort honestly.

So you don't know the boy has a family?

My brother you honestly tried.

If anyone will erase the poverty surrounding us in this village,

it will be you, my brother. You are doing well.

-How about Mama? -What about her?

Do you want her to enter the field if there is any offensive contact with you.

Mama is always worried, please let her stay by herself and us to ourselves.

Bels, I thought football was not your thing.

I didn't say it is.

Well, I'm glad you saw the game.

I'm glad I came too.

I now see why they call you Onyegwu.

Stop, I’m shy.

What’s wrong with you?

Well, seriously, I’m impressed.

Hope you’ll come and watch us again?

I’ll think about it.

So when is your next game?

-Maybe, some time next week. -Look how happy you are!

-Oh, okay. I’ll try to come. -How are you?

I’m fine.

Hi.

Uduak, are you leaving?

-You guys did really well. -God forbid!

God forbid!

You cannot be as useless as your father.

Come back here!

I’m talking to you and you are walking away.

What's your problem?

I don't understand why you will allow yourself to be sitting

in the shadow of that boy.

Mom, I am not in Nedu’s shadow.

He’s a striker and I am a defender.

Oh, Mr. Defender.

You are a defender.

Did I give birth to you to become a defender?

Do you want to go to Europe by being a defender?

Aren’t the goal scorers your mate?

Why are you a defender?

I saw you on the bench yesterday. Is that where you are defending?

Or are you just lazy like your father?

Haven’t you heard of Vincent Enyeama?

That is how he started playing ball.

He was so good that they took him to Europe.

Did you see the big house he built for his mother in the village?

-He’s a goal keeper. -You didn’t see it?

But you are here calling yourself a defender.

Do you know how much I spent on that team?

You better check your two left feet because you must go to Europe.

Whether you like it or not, I'm your manager.

And I will take you to Europe.

You must score goals with those two left feet of yours, or I will cut them off.

Nonsense!

You want to be like your father in everything.

Hurry. We don’t have time.

I need to go bet on Nigeria on Bet King.

Do you think you can get away with it? I will deal with you in this place.

…in this decisive World Cup Qualifier player of second leg

between Nigeria and Ghana.

Come on, just one goal!

That's a… under the goalkeeper! Too much politicking is coming…

What is he playing? Who brought him to the pitch?

He plays like Spongebob.

-This is… -Someone should remove this guy!

-In this stadium in Abuja… -Yes!

-Can you do it? -Yes, kind of…

We’ll rehearse tomorrow.

These people want to disable our country.

Instead of scoring an open net goal, they preferred an own goal. Take a look at it!

Assuming Onyegwu were playing, this won't be happening.

And so? So what if he's there? You are talking as if he is Okocha.

Don't talk like that! Someone that has won EPL and Series A.

Alex Onyegwu is the best international Nigerian player that we have.

-Calm down. You are taking it too far. -I swear!

What about Okocha and Kanu Nwankwo?

-Calm down, we will get our penalty soon. -It's a penalty.

-What did you say? Penalty. -We'll get out penalty soon.

Shut up! Listen to the rubbish she’s saying.

-Bar man! -Goal!

Goal!

I told you.

Wow, a touch of football!

See how God has delivered Ghana to us as goat meat pepper soup.

-They are finished already on Twitter. -Let them die.

Attention please.

All passengers on Flight 307 should proceed to the terminal for boarding.

The humanitarian in Igbo land!

Onyegwu! Money man in Igbo land!

-Brother, welcome. -What's happening?

Brother, I am calm and fine like a new model Passat car.

Go on now!

Go on! Put it in the car, or I should do that myself?

Brother, you look good!

Brother, you look good. Let me take a picture of you

and upload it on Instagram. My guy!

You get me?! Enter the car.

There are two MOPOL officers in that car, in case we need them.

Everything I stand for,

is crushing.

When I say everything, I mean everything.

That's why I'm back to fix it before it's too late.

The good thing is that we know the problem.

We already know what the problem is.

We’re looking for the solution.

We know Tina is the problem. At least, your sister has told you that.

Buchi, I am still finding it difficult to believe that Tina is behind this.

Tina loves me. She has no reason to hurt me.

Brother, not for a woman that…

You are talking as if you are no longer a man.

Not for a woman whose heart you broke and left with a child

to cater for all by herself.

How?

Come on, don’t say that.

I bought Tina a house.

My son lacks nothing. I send them money every now and then.

So how did I abandon them? Because I’m working abroad?

If you like, give a woman one billion, as long as she suffered with you,

she won’t regard the money seriously.

Brother, you are sounding like you do not know women.

Women are like dogs. If they decide to bite you, they don't let go.

Tina is taking her pound of flesh.

Buchi trust me, it’s difficult to believe that Tina is behind this.

I feel…

Osaro is a….

The problem is not about feeling, you see.

It's gone past feeling. This is reality.

The feeling should burn to ashes.

Are you getting what I am saying?

You are already in a bottle, and that is final.

So a solution is of the utmost priority now.

And I have a solution for you.

There is a place I will take you to.

I'll take you somewhere.

All the evil spirits

holding this young man’s leg,

not allowing him to attack…

in the name of Jesus, you this spirit

hear the word of God!

-Come out! -Amen.

-I said, deliver him! -Amen.

-In the name of Jesus… -Amen.

-…be delivered! -Amen.

-The total amount is only two million. -When you finish…

-Huh?! -Two M

Brother, let me call you back.

Yeah… Hello. Yes, hello!

I heard two million. Two million for what?

-You want to buy some land? -Do you think deliverance is cheap?

Deliverance is not cheap in this country.

You are lucky to be in the right place.

Some pastors are even more expensive.

Do you now how many battles I just conquered in your life?

Who is after me?

I hear a voice.

A familiar cry.

Be specific.

The cry of your dead mother cries out against you.

The cry…

Wait.

Wait.

I’m coming.

Hey man, this woman is a joke.

Brother, maybe she is a hustler looking for money to pay rent.

Buchi…

I am confused.

I am also feeling dizzy.

At least this one I've used it to confirm

that you don't use the physical eye to handle spiritual matters.

If this is the end,

this can no longer be my life.

Onyegwu!

Onyegwu!

-Brother. -Onyegwu!

-Bro, what's up? Where are you headed? -Onyegwu!

Has the season not started? Why is Onyegwu still here?

Fear women! My guy has been locked up in a bottle.

He can't enjoy all this good stuff anymore.

Fear women!

But baby, I won't be afraid of you. Come on.

Don't fear me!

I won't fear you. How much do you want?

Come on, baby! Shine on!

Look at all these beautiful things. He doesn't enjoy them anymore.

We drown in the ocean every battle in your life.

Any evil spirit that is looking for you…

Come out!

The holy spirit…

said I should tell you to fast for seven days.

Babe, you need to get on Twitter right now.

-You are trending. -What's going on?

Apparently, there's a video of Buchi accusing you of doing big juju on Alex.

God almighty.

All of these tweets?

It's been trending since morning. I'm just seeing it now.

-You are joking -I'm telling you.

Like, I…

Are you expecting someone?

Alex! Get out of this place!

God.

-Alex. -Where is the bottle?

What bottle?

-What are you talking about? -Where is the bottle?

Alex, are you mad?

Are you insane?

It's a simple question. What is the bottle?

What bottle?

You want to destroy my destiny.

-Alex. -Where is the bottle?

-Look, at this point… -Where is the bottle?

Give me that.

Don't touch that, Alex.

Alex, when you come into town

you don't bother to see your son.

-Okay. -And yet,

you are accusing me of something as

superstitious as putting you in a bottle.

Tina, don’t deviate from the point.

Even if I wronged you, Tina

is that enough reason for you to lock me up in a bottle?

Bottle? Are you this wicked?

Where is your conscience? You locked me up…

Look here. Please, where is the bottle?

Alex, get out.

Where is the bottle?

-Alex, I said get out. -I'm not joking.

Listen, my career, my life is at stake here. Where is the bottle?!

Alex, get out of this house now!

Are you mad?

I am trending on Twitter,

for something as stupid as putting you in a bottle!

What bottle? Alex, get out!

Alex, get out please.

-Get out! -Fear woman!

Out!

Hey, Xander hey

Out.

-The man is inside a bottle… -What sort of issue is this?

What problem did this person get me in?

You're inside a bottle.

Come, Buchi.

-What is the meaning of this? -My guy has been locked up in a bottle.

I am just seeing it also.

What is the meaning of this?

Why am I trending on Twitter?

Have you seen what your stupidity…

-Buchi, how do we clean this mess? -I will fix it.

Will you shut up! You are a stupid boy!

My name and career are at stake Do you want to damage my career?

I didn't know those girls were recording.

Why am I trending on Twitter?

-Calm down. -Have I been tweeting with you guys?

My friend, shut up and take me out of this place!

Calm down. I was not aware

that the mad creatures were listening to what we were saying.

-What nonsense! -Will I intentionally put us in this mess?

Self control, zero! No matter where you are, you keep uttering gibberish.

Brother, calm down.

Shut up and take me out of this place before I hit your head against the wall!

Do not be angry, just relax. I will fix this.

My friend, move this car!

-I won't intentionally do this. -You are very stupid.

I won't intentionally do this.

I am trending on Twitter. What for?

Don’t worry.

Nedu!

Uduak, what’s up?

Bro, you won’t believe it. My Mom is messing with my head.

-Not my problem. -Bro, what's up?

What's up?

What's up with you pressing on Bella even though you know we are a thing?

Whoa! Relax.

There’s nothing going on between Bella and me.

Besides, she told me you guys are not even dating.

Look Nedu, you are so selfish.

It is not enough that I am under your shadow in this pitch, right?

You still want to go for my girl, Nedu?

Uduak, if you want the applause, you have to put in the play.

"If you want the applause, you have to put in the play."

Hey, look. Take off my boots.

-What? -I said, take off my boots!

Take them off!

Uduak, are you serious?

Nedu…

Wow.

Uduak!

-Okay. All right. -Let me pay.

Please tell me you have change.

-Okay.Alright. -Ngozika!

-Yes, I am over here. -Ngozi

-Ngozi. Ngozi, is this where you are? -Alright.

They are beating up Ahanna.

-What did you say? -They are beating him mercilessly.

-Where? Mama, let's go! -Come, come.

-Come. -Stay with your sister.

Keep selling.

How much is this one?

Come and stand here.

One man came to the shop and requested I make a shoe for him.

When I was done with the shoes, I requested for my money.

He refused to pay and started to beat me.

You made a shoe with your boss's materials?

The materials were to be trashed from the shop.

So I joined them to make his shoes.

Are you not an apprentice?

I didn't steal, I was just hustling.

Hustling?

I do not want this.

Adaeze, you want to burn your brother?

This is too hot. Add some cold water.

What is it? Were you beaten elsewhere?

Hey! See your brother?

Mama.

Ahanna please, I don't want it. Do not help.

-Mommy -Do not help I don't need it.

Mommy, I just want to assist you with your business.

I just want to offer a little help.

I did not steal. Just small hustle to make money.

Do not assist me. Leave it, please.

Ahanna my son…

you people just want me to die of high blood pressure.

You worry about high blood pressure.

When Obiageli came to call me,

I thought they already killed you for me.

Welcome back to the Nancy Isime show.

Joining us live in the studio today is

Nigerian international football superstar,

Alex Mbanefor A.K.A Onyegwu.

-Hi -Hi.

It's your stern face for me and then, "Hi."

Looking dapper as usual.

Very relaxed. Loving the shoes.

-You're beautiful. -Oh, thank you.

Well, like I said, you look really good.

Are you ready for this?

-Yes. -Great. Let's get into it then.

Tell us.

There’s been conflicting reports about your career-ending injury.

Ending?

Yeah, I mean…

Two ACL surgeries

within a space of two years.

One cannot expect you back on the field anytime soon,

or even ever again.

Injury is part of football.

So we should be expecting you back on the field anytime soon?

Of course.

Just a matter of time.

Wonderful! Oh, you guys,

it’s so good to know that you're not locked up in that bottle after all.

Excuse me?

The Twitter meme? The bottle on Twitter?

You know, you're locked up in the bottle?

Alex, there's no reason to be upset.

You can actually…

Let’s just finish the interview.

Apologies if that offended you.

We didn't mean to…

Wow! You guys on Twitter, please be a little kinder with him.

The memes don't sit right with him obviously.

Alex!

Alex!

Good morning, ma.

How are you?

I’m fine.

We were worried about you.

-Buchi's… -Mom, Buchi is the problem here.

Buchi talks anyhow without even thinking twice.

Yes, of course.

Buchi will speak anyhow because you took him to the club.

Right?

Didn’t you take him to the club?

No.

When you came back, didn't your elder sister call you?

She did.

Didn't she tell you what her pastor said?

-I am asking you. -She told me.

Okay, and when you came back, did you ask?

No, Mom.

And you are complaining that Buchi talks carelessly.

Mom, I don’t know what else to do.

My contract will not be renewed.

And my doctor said I may never play again.

This might be the end Papa warned me about.

Your father…

God bless his beautiful soul.

Amen.

You know, he was really proud of you.

Even though you didn't think so.

He was.

And then…

he has turned into more years.

And he got worried that this may not be your path.

But then, your star aligned.

You showed him that not even time could dim a man’s light.

He gathered every newspaper he could find around.

He recorded your wins…

and your fails.

My son.

Time does not close a book.

It only reveals the beginning of a new chapter.

This is the result

of your hard work, your beginning.

Your humble beginning, son.

Do you remember this one?

This particular one. You guys were beaten recklessly.

We were so scared.

But then you, you fought back for your team.

And then you led them to win.

Yes, you did.

If they say this is the end of the football career,

there are other things to do.

Mom, it's not easy.

Football is my life.

What else can I do without football?

What?

There are loads of things you can do.

Good boy. High five.

Knuckles.

Sweet boy, come nearer.

Come to this end.

…at the sound

of the game, absolutely brilliant goalkeeping.

And this is a big moment…

Alright Mr. Geoffrey, I'll call you when I'm done.

Then I'll forward all the documents to you if that’s okay.

Alright, no problem. Thank you.

Onyegwu!

Brother, what's up?

Buchi, take a chill pill. Buchi, rest.

My brother, I know how to fix this thing.

You see, while you are trending online,

I haven’t said the unthinkable.

This has nothing to do with any spiritual thing.

That was in the past. No prophesy anymore.

I discovered something and I want you to take a look.

Pause the game.

Look at it.

-Our sympathy to player. -Goal!

The boy plays well.

But how is it my business?

No, this is the point you’ll ask me, okay?

What do you want to drink?

What we are going to do

is to completely change the narrative.

You see, I have been following…

Brother, pause this game.

I have been following your #Onyeegwu,

consistently.

And I noticed something while the hashtag was trending.

I discovered this boy.

The boy was trending alongside, and I was like, "Oh!"

Why don't we hijack it. The whole internet, we kidnap the trend.

So what we are going to do is that we are going to now change it.

What if you are now the one sponsoring this boy?

So imagine the headline saying "Senior Onyegwu discovers Junior Onyegwu."

So by that, we have changed the whole narrative to our advantage.

So calculating how we will bring the press,

do something like… nothing too fancy, a novelty match.

Sponsor it. I will call cameramen.

There will be a lot of photographers taking pictures.

Then it will be all over the internet.

People love nothing more than a “Grass to Grace” story.

So imagine people’s reaction when they find out you discovered a talent.

They'd say, "Aw, he’s so cute!"

He’s so nice.

My brother, I tell you.

People will forget about the whole bottle situation.

People online are fickle.

Once a new trend starts, they forget about the old one.

I told you my brain functions well. Even though I mess up sometimes.

Onyegwu!

This is the point where I start drinking your drink.

…who will never ever fail

I have a God who will never ever fail

Another day it may never be this well

Never do this way, thank you my God

-Hallelujah! -Amen!

Let somebody shout hallelujah!

Hallelujah!

If you know you are happy to be in the presence of the lord,

shout hallelujah!

Hallelujah!

You may have your seat. Be seated.

Be seated. Watch!

I am just hearing that the football superstar,

Alex Onyegwu.

is coming into our town.

Amen!

Out of all of the communities

far and wide, the Lord…

It's not my doing. Is it my doing?

-Is it your doing? No! -No.

The Lord has brought him here to our community.

God knows

that there’s someone here today

who is going to be greater than Messi.

I’m the one. Football is my calling.

Oh yes.

Relax.

The spirit of the Lord is telling me here today

that someone here will be greater than Okocha.

The Lord is ministering to me.

He said he brought Alex here

because there are some people here today

that will be greater than Cristiano Ronaldo.

Amen!

We will have a special prayer

so that the spirit of the Lord will descend upon them.

Before you know it, before you open your eyes,

you will visit Old Trafford soon.

Bring your boys forward for special prayers.

It is dangerous for them. If they don’t receive the anointing,

they will keep getting red cards.

If they don't receive the anointing, every man will rise up and pray.

-So they need special washing of the feet. -Yes.

-Special what? -Washing of the feet.

But while coming forward, come with your offering.

Let your offering be robust.

This is a transport to Old Trafford.

It's not for children.

Stand up and come forward Bring the offering boxes.

You will sing. You will sing for me.

Take them there Father, take them to Old Trafford

Take me there, Father, take me there

Take them there Father, take them to Venezia

Take me there, Father, take me there

Take them there Jehovah, take them to Venezia

Take me there, Father, take me there

Take them there, Father, take them there

Take me there, Father, take me there

Put them all. Put your offering in. Again and again.

We need to buy anointing, wash your feet and then pray for you.

Put it down. Kneel down boys, let me pray for you.

Ma’am, the cloth I bought from your boutique

didn’t fit me the way it fit you.

What kind of problem is this?

You saw a dress on my body and went to buy yours.

-And expect it to fit well on your body -Uduak.

-Do we have the same body? -Ma.

-Good afternoon, ma’am. -Take a good look at yourself…

-How are you? -How will the dress

-… fit you like mine? -Give me a minute.

I should bring it for adjustment?

I’m not a tailor, I run a boutique.

You can wait, I am not chasing you away.

Happy Sunday, Madam Eno.

I decided to ask you because

I noticed that our boys don't talk to each other.

So I decided to ask you if you are aware of what transpired between them.

How would I know?

I don't carry them around like a kangaroo.

That's not what I mean. I'm just saying

that Uduak usually hangs out at my shop.

He comes to get some akara.

He goes with his friend to school.

Then they play football.

But it's been a while since I've seen them together.

Madam Ngozika.

My son is just trying to focus.

To focus on his future.

He doesn't need all these friendship distractions.

And that’s Nedu my son?

Are you saying my Chinedu is a distraction?

Of course you are a mother too.

You should know what I am talking about.

So what they said is true.

So all of us in this community are worthless to you.

Ngozika, that’s not the problem.

What you all fail to understand in this community is that,

my son is not in the same level with other kids.

It's like you don't know.

Let me tell you. Uduak is from a royal family.

He’s from a lineage of great and important people.

The fact that we all live in this same community

doesn’t mean we are on the same level.

Our sons are not equal.

-Do you understand? -I see.

You must learn to stay in your lane.

I'm very sorry.

Apology accepted.

It will never happen again.

-Bye, Mom. -Where to?

Oh sorry.

Forgot to tell you, they have training by 5pm.

You folks must be very excited that Onyegwu is coming.

Well, Coach Kazeem thinks we should put up a show for him.

So we're preparing.

And er… is er…

-Nedu? --Nedu…

-Is he going to be there? -He's the captain of our team,

and the best player, so yes!

Did I tell you about how I met your father?

No

You guys met after the house fellowship.

Have a seat.

My son,

what I did not tell you is that

on that fateful day that I met your father,

I was with my best friend.

And I was so foolish.

I nearly allowed friendship to destroy my future.

Now, what I'm trying to tell you is this…

In this life,

you must never allow another person to take your shine.

When Onyegwu comes,

you will do everything possible

to let them see that you're the true son of your mother.

And you know something? In this family,

we are the head…

-And not the tail. -Thank you.

So you must make sure that nobody,

nobody takes your shine!

Do you understand?

-Yes, Mom. -Fine.

If you go to that pitch,

play the ball. Make sure that your aim is to score a goal.

I don't care whether you're attacking or you're defending.

Now, I made zobo

because I want you to have strength

to be able to run very well.

So I put it in this good luck bottle. This yellow one is your own.

-Just… -You will give this one to your captain,

so that he too will have strength to "captain" you well.

Mom, just one for me?

Don't drink your friend's own. Drink your own.

-Yes, ma. -Do you understand?

Take this. There's a good luck charm in your own.

Now, if I need to wash your two left feet

in Iya Wash's place, for you to be able to score a goal, I will wash them.

-Here you go. -Thanks.

-Hey. -What's up?

-Hey Nedu. -How are you?

-For me? -Yeah.

He should be here.

-Uduak, let's go. -Yeah I'll catch up with you.

Onyegwu is coming here.

Not you.

I mean, the real Onyegwu.

The Nigerian international player,

Alex Mbanefo,is coming to our town.

And hopefully to scout for new grassroots talent.

Now, this is our time.

This is the time to show ourselves.

Give yourself to training and practice.

Who knows? Perhaps

your diamond might shine on this route.

So punctuality must be upheld highly.

Do you understand what I'm saying?

I know they're bringing professional players to play with us.

But I'm not afraid.

-Are you afraid? -No, sir!

-Are you afraid? -No, sir!

Anybody that misses practice

or comes late on that very day, will not be part of it.

-Who are we? -Young Kings!

-Who are we? -Young Kings!

Now let's go for ten rounds, come on!

Yeah, let's do it!

Hands up, hands down! Come on!

One, two, three.

One, two, three.

Come on, let's go!

Dribble!

Next!

-My goodness! -Guy, what's up?

-What kind of fart is that? -Come on!

Move it, yes. Fair. Go!

Move it!

-Coach. -Are you okay?

Okay… Two of you, come.

D pole, back to A pole.

Koshiko, you go to A pole.

D pole, please.

Two of you, come. Go to A pole.

-Ah, Coach. -You…

No you can't go to A

-No no -pole Go back to D pole

You don't understand. I need to…

Understand what?

-Ah! -Hey

Nedu?

Uduak!

So he's now stooling. You see?

I said, "Don't go to that place." But no, you will not listen.

You won't hear.

Mommy, football had nothing to do with this.

Dr. Njoku! Alright, give me your license.

Where did this happen?

Give it to me!

Alright, Nedu, sit up.

-Sit up and drink this. -Alright.

Nedu, sorry. Okay?

-Help your brother. -Sorry.

He has to drink this so he can stop purging.

Did you eat something?

No, drink.

If you don't finish this, it will not stop.

Sorry

Did they give you something to eat there?

Mom, what did you put in the drink?

You could have killed him, Mom.

-Killed who? -Oh please stop it.

I may be young, but you know that I'm not stupid.

You put something in the drink you made me give to Nedu.

It must be the ginger.

-I didn't know. -Jesus christ

I didn't know that the boy is allergic to ginger.

Jesus Christ! I don't believe you, Mom.

My friend, keep quiet! You can't believe what?

My friend, keep your mouth shut!

You're very stupid. You don't even have any sense.

Look at how dumb you are. You have no sense!

You barged into this house,

you're standing before me, challenging me.

I'm here trying to build you a future

that will be good for you tomorrow but no.

You don't want it.

You want to remain in this house, in this environment.

Like your father.

Just look at yourself!

Do you think that you stand a chance with that boy?

With which leg? Show me the leg.

Show me the leg! This one?

My friend, get out of my face!

I'm trying to make your life a better one

and you're here telling me nonsense.

-You barge into my house… -At least I know

that I don't have to hurt someone

that has been nothing but a brother to me.

Where are you going? Come and stand in my face and say it.

Don't go and talk in a corner.

Let me slap your two eyes into one.

Useless like your father! Just look at you!

I don't know why… I don't even understand

why I went to marry a weak man.

-Well done. -See your product?

Have you seen your product?

When I tell you that you're useless,

and then you transferred all your uselessness to that boy.

Your mates, they transfer houses, money, business,

and other nice things to their children but you…

you transfer weakness to that boy.

You're not ashamed of yourself!

Go on and play your football, clear out.

Hey, I entered all the traffic in Lagos.

-Girl, you look fine! -Babes, how are you?

More like exhausted. That event was stressful and

with this traffic… What are you having?

Sorry.

Where's the food?

Not you too, Monica. He has nothing to say to me.

A man wants to apologize, let him apologize.

Moreover, what's better than having peace

with the father of your child?

-I'm watching you. -Thank you.

I'm sorry...baby.

I know I wronged you. Yes, I did.

You've always been there for me.

I messed up, no doubt.

But I'm here to fix things with you and my son before it's too late.

And what makes you think it isn't?

Because you're still seated.

You should try and put a date.

Why are you this stubborn?

-Adaeze. -Take it!

Adaeze.

Where is Mama?

I don't know.

Mama asked me to make sure that Nedu takes his drugs.

And she went out with Aunty Obiangeli.

Nedu, what’s up? How are you feeling now?

I’ll be fine.

Nedu, take this drug. I have things to do outside.

-Go ahead. -I’ll take it.

Is that why you are shouting?

Sorry.

I made it with material from my shop.

Ahanna!

Don't tell my boss. He will be blown away.

Do you like it?

I love it.

Nice one ,That’s good.

But remember, it’s not about the boot, but who is playing with it.

Mama is going to lose it when she finds it.

She would rather have me grow grey hair

in this house than play football.

Whatever you choose to do with yourself

doesn’t concern Mama or myself or anybody.

That's between you and God.

-You understand? -I understand you.

Ahanna, you are beginning to sound like an herbal doctor.

Come on, shut up your mouth.

What do you mean, herbal doctor?!

How are you?

Hi, Adaeze.

Uduak.

Please is Nedu inside?

Yes, he’s inside.

Thank you.

My dear,

-let me go and be useful to myself. -Okay, brother.

Will you still go for training in your state?

I will make an effort to.

-But I won’t be running around. -I swear now.

-I swear. -So one won't…

Hey, guys.

I brought fruits.

Is that the solution to the poison?

Look guys, I didn’t know what was in the drink. Okay?

I'm so sorry, bro. I let my Mom into my head.

And look guys, I asked

and she assured me there was nothing in the drink.

Of course.

If she had admitted to poisoning the drink,

Aunty Ngozika would have dragged her to the police station.

-Guy, what’s wrong with you? -Th…

I’m talking to my friend and you are intruding.

He’s my friend too.

Guys, relax.

Please, it's okay.

Calm down.

Emeka, I'm fine. I'm okay.

It’s fine. It’s okay.

Guy, I missed you a bit.

I missed you too, bro.

Wait, how’s Bella?

That one?

She followed some university student.

-Seriously? -She said we're too young.

I guess I just moved.

Sit down.

Let’s eat.

Alright, let’s eat.

My people.

-First lady. -What is he doing here?

My dear, calm down.

First lady, calm down.

I'm here for you. I'm sorry.

You know this work can be tough and stressful sometimes.

Forgive me.

As a matter of fact, what you don't know,

that I am doing behind your back,

is that I am planning this wedding.

This particular time you guys are together,

there will be no separation.

I have found a hall. This wedding must happen.

-In fact, I have made part payment. -Unbelievable.

-Buchi -You will see how things will unveil.

What’s the arrangement? You're booking hotels, right?

All we need is security.

And that’s covered, right?

Oh yeah, with time.

Let me just call that guy

-to make sure everything is intact. -Call which guy, first lady?

You’ve forgotten my job here.

You're talking like you don't know me.

I've settled everything

I've called the people. In fact, one of the women organizers

has called all the paparazzi and blogs,

even the upcoming blogs.

They're lining up as I'm talking to you, waiting for us.

They will write our wins same way they wrote our mistakes.

You will see how things will unveil.

What are you eating?

Nedu, eat this food now

because if it gets cold, I won’t warm it again.

I'm not hungry.

Give it to me.

I'll make sure he eats it.

Nedu, just try to eat something

so you can recover your energy.

Remember today is the match.

Go and get him water.

-Better eat it! -He’ll eat. Go.

This is the day we've been waiting for, right?

-Yes, sir! -Play it as if it’s your normal match.

I'm not afraid of them.

-Are we afraid of them? -No, sir!

-Who are we? -Young Kings!

Let’s go and win then.

-Emeka. -Yes, Coach.

Today, you are going to captain us.

Okay, one minute.

You see? What I want to…

You see, this…

Coach. Sorry sir, please have you heard from Nedu?

Yes.

Do you think you he will be able to play?

I don't know. Just…

Just go and sit down, we don’t have time for that.

-Okay. -See, what I’m trying to do…

Onyegwu

Onyegwu

Onyegwu

Welcome.

Make sure you cover everything they are doing.

I don't want to miss one thing.

As they are talking, you cover.

Greetings!

See what's happening here?

See what is going on?

You're welcome!

I thought you said this was going to be low-key.

Low-key for you, Onyegwu?

You seem to have forgotten who you are.

You all are welcome. Onyegwu, welcome.

By His special grace,

I am the chief organizing officer of this event.

It's me, Obiageli.

We have a designed a beautiful banner with your name written on it.

Do you see it? We did it for you, understand?

Give me the ball.

Where are we seating? Is it that place?

-There, over that canopy. -Alright, come and show us.

Alright, everyone.

Eka, keep moving.

Welcome, welcome

Ada! Ada! Quickly move to the other side.

People who will cheer us will stand over there.

You're welcome

Nedu.

Nedu.

-Nedu! -Yeah?

-Nedu, come! -Yeah.

This way.

Welcome. You are highly welcome, Onyegwu.

Have you all seen my son?

My son.

Pretty lady. I like your hair.

-Let me… -Thank you.

Onyegwu, you are welcome.

You're welcome.

-You get it? Now, let's go. -Yes, sir

-Come on. -Nice one, boys.

Just watch. Just keep watching.

He's my son, the goalkeeper.

Emeka Maduka.

Tell him.

Just look at the ball!

Hold on. What are you doing here?

This is where we're to seat.

That's where we should be sitting down, not here.

If you sit here, you'll be unimportant.

-Get up and follow me. -We're not the VIP guests.

Onyegwu, I swear…

Number one fighter! No one else dares you.

Welcome.

-Welcome. -Ever-faithful PA. How are you?

Obiangeli, stand up.

Stand up! What's wrong with you? Go and sit where you are supposed to.

Do you usually sit here when your son is playing? Go sit on the other side

-Kabiru, leave me alone. -What did you say?

Leave me alone!

You seem to have lost your mind. Stand up.

Onyegwu, Emeka Maduka.

Speak to me,if you want to…

-Tell Onyegwu that's my son, Emeka Maduka. -I will.

-He is a goalkeeper. He knows how to… -Hey, come!

-Obiangeli, leave. -He knows how to play.

He is a very good goalkeeper.

-Hello. -Look at him.

Stand up! I won't take it lightly with you.

Onyegwu, you are welcome.

Get out of here. Look at her wig.

Your wig looks like an iron sponge.

Is that what your mates wear to the high table?

See the caliber of people at the high table.

You are insane.

Are you not aware that the high table is meant for people who are high?

Hello. Yo fam!

Onyegwu, if you see pictures of you in my bedroom…

They're all over the place! I invited a lot of people to come.

I am your number one fan.

Are you mad? Come and sit here.

We have children in this area that are talented at playing football.

-They play very well like Ronaldinho. -Mister…

-What is it? -Mama.

Ahanna and Nedu left the house.

To where?

Mama, you know today is the final match.

-They are at the field? -They're at the field.

These children want to kill me.

-Nice one. -Any sign of the wonder boy yet?

Not yet, I haven’t seen him here.

-Coach, what's going on? -What?

I look around the field. I do not see my son playing anywhere.

Okay, I had to pick in my best 11. And that’s why he’s not part of it.

Are you telling me my son is not part of the top 11?

Wait a minute. You see,

the future of this team depends on this match.

-I must give my best. -Coach Kazeem, you are a wizard!

You are a wizard sent from my village.

I rebuke you, Coach Kazeem!

I rebuke you!

So today that Onyegwu is here to scout boys to Europe,

you are telling me that my son is not in the top 11?

When you were collecting all my money and my investment,

you didn’t know that my son is not in the best 11.

No problem. Let him wait for next year.

God will punish you and your next year!

It is you that God will punish.

Isn't it my investment that made Onyegwu notice the club?

Today that he’s here to scout boys to Europe,

you are saying that my son is not good enough.

-Okay. -My son is not good enough!

-But, my money is good enough. -Okay, do you know what?

-Do you know what? -My money is good enough.

Let's just… Let's do this after the game.

-Please. Thank you. -After what game?

Do you think I’m playing with you?

Coach Kazeem, do you think I am playing with you?

You will vomit my investment.

Do you think you can scam me?

If you don’t put my son on that pitch right now,

let him score now and go to Europe…

I swear to God, I will…

I will withdraw all my investment.

-Fine! -What did you say?

You said if I do not put your son, you are going to withdraw all your investment?

I’ll withdraw all my money!

Then fine! Go ahead, withdraw it. Aha! Go get the…

You, JJ

Pass it to him!

Collect the ball from him.

Look, look--

Who’s she?

Is she not aware that a match is being played?

-I don't know. We don’t know her. -Who’s she?

Seems like she’s one of the team sponsors.

-Seems like what? -She’s mad.

Sege, seems like what? What do you mean?

Is that not Eno, your wife?

Shut up, you mustn’t say everything outside.

Shut up! Go and talk to your wife.

What sort of embarrassment is this?

They'll see her and think that's how we behave in this community.

Coach.

Nedu.

Coach.

You should be resting. Why are you here?

I have rested enough.

I have plenty of time to rest after this day.

I need to play.

-Are you sure you can do it? -Coach, I can do it.

-I am 100 percent ready. -Go get them, my boy!

-My jersey. -Give him his jersey, quickly!

Our boy is here.

-Yes. -Alright.

-This side! -Let's see how well he can dance.

-What are we here for? -I know.

Is it that boy? I know the boy.

I am very close to the brother.

I am even his next of kin.

I can call him if that's what you want because he listens to me.

-Should they stop the match? -Don’t stop the match.

Okay, I just wanted to help you call him.

For what, exactly?

Nice one.

Keep it moving.

-That's right! -Come on!

Goal!

Onyegwu! I told you so!

-Sit down! -Onyegwu!

-Onyegwu! -Goal! That's my boy, I swear.

-The boy is good. -Ah! Great!

I swear! Ah!

-I told you this was the boy. -Yeah, the boy is good.

-I told you. -Onyegwu, that boy plays so well.

Let's go!

-Give them 4-1. -Aha, yes!

Look at the sick human.

Is that not your sick brother

-playing in that match? -See him on the other side.

Free kick!

He’s not feeling well.

Referee!

Free kick!

Onyegwu!

Onyegwu!

Goal!

Goal!

See my boy!

Always believe me when I say certain things to you. I got you.

-Goal! -The next thing now is…

-Come on, relax. -You are a great footballer.

-Baby, did you record that? -Yes, I did.

You got it?

-The guy is good. -He's good.

Alright, bring out everything.

-Come out. -Here.

Coach!

-Coach. This is my coach. -Nedu.

You're welcome, sir.

-Coach, how are you? -I’m fine, Sir Alex.

-How are you? Good. -I'm fine.

You know,

a son that does not seek the face of his father

shall not prosper.

From what I gathered,

you've been more like a father than a coach to him.

Thank you.

So we are here to appreciate and support you.

Thanks for all you did.

Thank you very much.

So those things

-are for your team. -Wow!

And I have five million naira for you, to support your team.

Five million? Thank you very much.

I'm so grateful.

-Thank you, sir. -Just send me your account details.

Don't… Just…

send it to me.

-When you receive an alert, screenshot it. -Okay. Yes, sir.

-Post it on social media. -Okay.

And write, "Courtesy, Onyegwu."

-Use Twitter. -Ah, okay.

-I'll use it boldly, sir. Thank you. -Yes.

Don't mention. Mention only on social media.

Wow.

-Coach. -Thanks a lot.

I haven’t gotten your number, sir.

-Follow me to the car. -Okay. Yes, sir.

Oh please, put the box here.

Put this bag… Yes, I'm coming.

Yeah, you can lock the gate. Thank you.

Alex, I am aware you are a star,

and you are known by all and sundry.

But you are a stranger to me.

-Mama… -Shut up, let me talk!

What I am trying to say is that you are a stranger.

And it is strange.

I was about your son's age when I decided to be a footballer.

Yes.

I tried for years.

I played on every street and corner,

hoping to be scouted.

When that finally happened,

I was a little bit advanced in age,

which is a problem.

But let's leave the story for another day.

My point is simple.

Your son, Nedu, is in a better position to strike now,

because he has age on his side.

As a father, I understand your fears.

But trust me, he's in safe hands.

Nedu’s talent is bigger than this town.

It belongs to the world

on a global stage.

Let me give him that.

Trust me, you will never regret it.

I have heard you.

Thank you very much.

But as a family, we will take this

up to God in prayers. Because it's God that… He's very dear to me.

-It's God that did it. -I know.

My children and I are gathered to thank You for your great glory,

for your good works in my family.

How will I testify to God.

You have wiped my tears.

Father, you have wiped my tears.

You have wiped my tears.

Chibuzor, can you see what your children are doing?

You will guide my son, Chinedu.

In his going out and coming in,

you will guide him.

Thank you God.

Nations will know why he is called "Chinedu."

Meaning, "God leads me."

You will lead him wherever he sets his feet.

-Nations will hear his name. -Amen.

They will wonder, "Who is this child?" God is leading him.

This is the prayer of a mother.

Because my heart is calm now.

I am saying, "Thank you, Master Jesus."

-In Jesus' name we have prayed. -Amen.

You will be a king in any field you play in,

and your name will be mentioned at all times as a baller.

The whole world will know your name, Chinedu.

In Jesus' name.

Amen.

Sodiq, attend to them quickly.

I’m sorry for the heat, I just ordered my air conditioner from China.

Hey! Guy!

What's the matter?

-I just won one million. -Wow.

Let me see.

-Take a look. -How much is this.

I staked with 1000 naira.

-Guy! -Calm down.

I don't appreciate it when people shout in my shop.

-How much did you win? -Look at it, I just won one million.

-One million? -Yes.

Is that why you are shouting? Do you know how many people win here?

Come, let me take a look.

And you played this here?

Yes, I played it here. Can't you see your logo?

Oh, it's my logo. That's what I…

Guy. I just used 1,000 to bet.

I just made this. See this club I…

-Kabiru, what's going on? Come! -Yes?

Friend come and give me my money. What is wrong with you?

I am checking out, under sunlight,

-you know that place is dark. -What sun?

-I don't like this kind of talk. -Let me…

-Kabiru, what… -Close the shop and go home.

One million naira?!

You want to ruin my life.

How much did I pay for the shop?

Idiot, please close my shop! I'm leaving.

I’m gone.

I'm grateful to God,

for the privilege to have played

on some of the biggest

stadiums in the world.

A big thanks to my team mates,

my coaches,

my doctors,

family members…

And most importantly,

my fans.

And everyone who has been part of my journey.

These few months…

the last few months

have been quite challenging.

Because I thought

it was all over.

But the wise woman,

a strong woman.

My beautiful mom told me that

time doesn't close the book,

but only reveals

the beginning of the next chapter.

So today,

I, Alex Mbanefo

A.K.A Onyegwu,

A.K.A

Onye-ball.

This is painful to say.

I officially retire

from the most celebrated sport in the world.

My life.

My love.

Football.

I have an amazing woman in my life.

Thanks for all you do, Tina.

-I love you. -I love you too.

I have decided to

focus on raising new stars.

Young footballers…

like this young man here.

His name is Nedu.

You people should watch out for him.

Thanks and God bless. I love you all.

But sir, what do you plan to… What are your plans?

Good morning, sir.

I don't understand. What's your plan for the next year, sir?

What should your fans expect from you, sir?

-Sorry, sir. -Where are you headed?

How much are you calling for the next year, sir?

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