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The Nigerian Nightmare - My Power, My Pain
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The Nigerian Nightmare - My Power, My Pain
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An essential and improbable football story that crosses continents,
cultures, and sports Christian Okoye never dreamed of playing
football. He passed hours playing soccer each day in Enugu,
Nigeria, until he outgrew the sport—physically. His focus shifted
to track and field, honing an elite talent for discus throw that
brought him to Azuza Pacific University in California. Only when
those Olympic dreams were inexplicably dashed did he pick up a
football for the first time at age 23. By 1987, Okoye was one of
the NFL's most beguiling draft prospects, a 260-pound running back
who was the picture of raw, unstoppable athleticism. The Kansas
City Chiefs selected him in the second round, and the "Nigerian
Nightmare" was born. In this timely autobiography, Okoye unfolds
his life story from the heart, detailing a childhood upended by
civil war, his unconventional path to football, and his glory years
with the Chiefs. He also candidly discusses the darker facets of
his American dream: an existence filled with chronic pain and and
memory loss which forces Okoye to grapple honestly with the biggest
question: If he had to do it all over again, would he play
football?
General
Imprint: |
Triumph Books
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
October 2023 |
Authors: |
Christian Okoye
• Greg Hanlon
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Dimensions: |
228 x 152mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
256 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-63727-261-9 |
Categories: |
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LSN: |
1-63727-261-8 |
Barcode: |
9781637272619 |
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