One Injury and Amokachi Lost Everything | LIFE + TIMES

From jumping the fence of local stadiums in order to catch a glimpse of his idol Rashidi Yekini to playing alongside the legend himself, Daniel Amokachi's story is one of courage both on and off the field. His popularity with the fans stemmed from his never-say-die attitude and a style of play that sent shivers down the spine of opponents. Today, for the first time ever, Amokachi sits down to share the intimate details of the injury that completely derailed his promising career in the '90s, forcing him to retire at the prime age of 28 years old.

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LIFE + TIMES by ATHLST ™ is a new interview series that unearths some of the most inspiring and teachable stories across African sports.

VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 Growing up in the ghetto.
02:16 First time in a football stadium.
03:31 First time I saw Rashidi Yekini play football
03:51 Addressing claims of sabotaging Yekini.
04:24 How he got injured.
06:38 Coping with the pain of retiring that early.

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