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Efe Obada
Nigerian-British gridiron playerSoloSackIntSeason 202310.00Mar 25, 2019 · The wounds are still too raw for him to talk about the reality of being apparently trafficked with his sister from Amsterdam. “I still have to face some of my demons internally, as a man,”...
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First-year Panthers coach Matt Rhule and general manager Marty Hurney didn’t decide to re-sign Obada in January to a one-year, $750,000 deal because of his personal story. They kept him because they believe after bulking up 10 pounds to 275 he can play tackle as well as end, where he has played almost exclusively. “He’s a really good player," Rhule...
Obada doesn’t waste opportunities to help others. In heat that could surpass 90 degrees, Obada would always make the 15-minute walk to Hoover's home instead of accepting a ride. At first, Hoover thought it was because Obada wanted the exercise. Then he discovered the walk took Obada past homeless people. He discovered Obada stopped to talk to them,...
Obada got a chance to visit London earlier this summer when the Panthers and NFL pulled a few strings. It came at a cost. Obada had to quarantine 14 days when he arrived in London and another 14 days when he returned to Charlotte. That further complicated how he could train before camp. Obada didn’t care. “It was kind of a reset," he said. Plans ar...
Apr 4, 2019 · Obada's sister was with him throughout their time in foster care and they remain close, but he refuses to share anything more about her. It's a similar story with his wife - "his rock".
Sep 5, 2018 · Obada and his older sister were homeless in London before eventually being fostered. Obada conceded he still hasn’t dealt with all the pain from his childhood, and said Tuesday he isn’t at a ...
Feb 7, 2023 · For Obada, the Nigeria-born Washington Commanders defensive end raised in foster care in London after being abandoned on the streets aged 10 by a woman his mother paid to move him and his...
Mar 6, 2024 · At 10-years-old, Obada and his older sister were sent by their mother to the UK, believing she was giving them a better life, but ultimately became part of the millions of people worldwide...
Born in Lagos, the capital of Nigeria, Obada and his family later moved to the Netherlands. At the age of 10, he and his sister were trafficked into England and were left homeless as soon as they arrived in London. They initially slept in an office block before living in 10 different foster homes.
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