After almost seven years at this club, itโs hard to put into words what this moment means to me.
I arrived at this club when I was 18 years old. Far from home, barely speaking the language, trying to adapt to a completely new culture, new life and chasing a dream that felt so big at the time.
I didnโt know exactly what the future would hold, but I knew I wanted to give everything for this club.
We didnโt just build a team, we built a family, an identity, and something the fans could believe in again. To see this club back where it belongs is one of the proudest moments of my career.
I want to thank my family, thank everyone at the club, the staff, my teammates, and every person working behind the scenes. Most importantly, thank you to the fans. Your support, patience and love throughout these years never went unnoticed. You stayed with us through the difficult moments, and this title belongs to you as much as anyone.
This club changed my life. I will always be grateful for the privilege of wearing this shirt.
PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS ๐
Eight years as a senior data analyst in Nigeria ๐ณ๐ฌ
Landed in Canada ๐จ๐ฆ and spent months getting rejected for customer service jobs. Apple Store. Call centres. Everything.
Then I walked into a cold calling interview. Loud music. Phones everywhere. They handed me a script.
Made my first cold call. The lady heard my accent and ended the call immediately.๐ญ (God abeg x 3)
I kept going. Got through the day and got the job offer on the spot.
35k a year. Five days in office. 8am starts.
I asked if that was the best they could do.
He said yes.
I took the offer letter home. Showed my wife.
She looked me in the eye and said that was below me.
That week I stopped applying sideways and went back to data.
Three months later I was hired as lead analyst in a Fortune 500 company.
Nigerian professionals living abroad, what was the moment that made you realize you needed to stop chasing survival jobs?
For everyone who suffered through 8-2.
For everyone who half 6 at Stamford Bridge in Wengerโs 1,000th game.
For everyone who suffered through Baku.
For everyone who had to go to school after conceding 10 to Bayern.
Today is for you. Drink it all in. We deserve this.