From Russia and Nigeria with love, Peter Odemwingie reflects on a life less ordinary

In a wide-ranging interview former Super Eagles captain Peter Osaze Odemwingie opens up about his Russian roots, affinity to Nigeria, riding tanks in Indonesia, and how in retirement he’s taken up golf and is aiming to be a professional in the sport.SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: On The Whistle PodcastTwitter: @otw_podcast / @sportsguyzaynInstagram: @otw_podcast / @sportsguyzaynWHATSAPPMobile: +447908 790 47401:20Reflections on growing up in the Soviet Union and being a global citizen nowadays12:50Big break in Belgium launches Peter’s career after an argument with his coach17:20Coming of age at Lille under “the dog” Claude Puel21:15Ups and downs at Lokomotiv Moscow and Premier League aspirations 23:30Growing through adversity after a failed transfer29 :10Experiences of Indonesia’s incredible football culture33:05Career highlights in England35:101996 Super Eagles Olympics win inspires Peter, but could he have represented Russia?39:30Salary rows at the 2014 Brazil World Cup 47:45Goals of becoming a professional golfer while also studying lawShow Duration: 52:55 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.