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5 African Footballers Who Went From Rich To Broke by toptennaija: 5:50pm On May 28, 2018
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1 Emmanuel Eboue
Now ex-Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboue spends his days hiding from bailiffs, sometimes sleeps on the floor of a friend’s home, travels by bus and even cleans his clothes by hand because he has no washing machine. Today, the 34-year-old tells how his staggering riches-to-rags plight has pushed him to the brink of suicide.

2 Wilson Oruma
Former Nigerian international, Wilson Oruma is reportedly suffering from an emotional disorder after he was allegedly defrauded by a pastor and some fake oil businessmen to the tune of 1.2 billion Naira in December 2012. The 41 year-old played for Lens, Marseille and other European clubs. Ex-Super Eagles stars have agreed to take part in a football game to raise funds for Him.

3 Taribo West
Former Super Eagles defender, Taribo West is perhaps the most successful Nigerian centre-back in history. However, despite featuring for top sides in Europe such as AC Milan, Derby County, Taribo is said to be in financial deep waters as the millions he made during his playing days seems to have been washed away by a Tsunami. He also made a bad investment in his marriage but now can be seen on Lagos streets preaching, a vocation he undertook towards the end of his career.


4. Celestine Babayaro
The former Super Eagles star and most probably the best cultured left-back that has played for Nigeria played for some of the biggest clubs in both England and Belgium declared himself bankrupt at a court in Croydon in 2011. At a time in his career he was amongst the highest paid African players in the world as he earned approximately between $25,000 and $30,000 per week at Chelsea. He was reported to have lived an expensive lifestyle both here in Nigeria and England. Stories went round of how he blew thousands of Pounds in buying exotic items and also partied hard with friends. According to a BBC report, His financial troubles became apparent to his neighbours, with one saying that his usually beautifully kept house, began to look a bit unkempt, with the garden overgrowing and the conservatory falling down.

5. Victor Agali
Victor Agali played for top European sides such as Olympique Marseille, Schalke 04, and Nice. However, sources close to the player revealed that the former Super Eagles star is not doing too well financially. Apparently, despite earning an average pay of £25, 000 per week while in Germany, some failed investments and a clearly lavish lifestyle has seen him scrapping financially. Agali was last seen hosting a Reality TV show in Lagos.

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Re: 5 African Footballers Who Went From Rich To Broke by Premiumwriter: 10:01pm On May 28, 2018
Na wa o.

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