Being a footballer is one heck of a job. For many, combining it with family duties could become even more daunting.
However, for others, marriage was the necessary tonic needed to boost their careers while helping get rid of unnecessary distractions.
Here we reveal current Super Eagles players who are reaping bountifully from their blissful marriage life.
Odion Ighalo
Super Eagles forward, Odion Ighalo, has been married for seven years to Sonia, and the union is blessed with three kids.
“My wife has been very crucial to my impressive career. She has been able to build a good home and she makes me and the children happy. She is everything to me,” 27-year-old said.
John Ogu
John Ogu, who plays for Israeli Premier League champions, Hapoel Be’er Sheva, married his heartthrob, Adaolisa in 2015.
The left-footed midfielder has this to say: “Having a wife is something great for me because I think I met the girl of my dreams. Since I got married to her, it’s been blessing and favour everywhere.”
Ogenyi Onazi
For Trabzonspor midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi, getting married to his love, Sandra, early this year was a “milestone”.
He added: “To get married to a woman who you love and who loves you makes it even more special.”
Moses Simon
Age wasn’t a factor when 20-year-old Genk winger, Moses Simon, took the bold step of taking, fiancée, Ibukun, to the altar in 2015.
He said: “It is a thing of joy to finally marry my beloved wife. I’m sure God has a reason he has brought us together.”
Brown Ideye
Olympiakos striker, Brown Ideye, says his wife, Damka is like his “manager” always telling him how he performed after games. The pair is blessed with two kids, Brown Ideye Jnr and Andriy.
Ahmed Musa
Leicester City record signing, Ahmed Musa, is married to Jemila and blessed with two kids.
“She is God sent and has been very supportive to me since we married,” the former CSKA Moscow man revealed.
Efe Ambrose
Adenike Sarah and Celtic defender, Efe Ambrose, have been enjoying a blissful marriage life for over four years.
“I give glory to God for the goal. The goal is dedicated to my lovely wife, this is because of her prayers and support to my career,” he said after scoring a rare goal for Nigeria against Cameroon in 2015.
