Corruption In Nigeria Ruined My Chances Of Becoming A Footballer — Singer Crayon
Written by Teniola Akerele on August 25, 2023
Mavin artiste, Charles Chibuezechukwu, aka Crayon, has revealed he once had plans of becoming a professional footballer but his dream never came to being.
Crayon, in an interview with a media outlet on Thursday, disclosed that he had gone for a football screening at the National Stadium.
The singer added that he wasn’t selected; saying someone else was picked in his place due to that person’s wealthy background.
“I tried to become a professional footballer but it didn’t work out for me because football in Nigeria is quite dicey.
“There is a lot of corruption. I don’t want to mention names because it might hurt some people. They are big names; top officials.
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“At a time, I went for one screening in Surulere, they picked me and they had to swindle me and pick someone else because the person had money and connections.
“So, at that point, I became disappointed. I went home depressed,” he said.
