Former Nigerian international and ex-eagles goalkeeper Idah Peterside revealed that he went through a lot of pain when his first wife left him.
Peterside retired from football in 2002 and became a television analyst for SuperSport and also a Pastor.
During this period of significant change, his wife’s departure plunged him into deep emotional turmoil.
Former Eagles Goalkeeper Finding Solace in Faith
Peterside, the current pastor of Christ Ambassadors Church in South Africa, narrated how the feeling of shame and emotional torturing almost led him to commit suicide.
Peterside said on X “I almost killed myself after my ex-wife left me; the shame was too much; I had just started a church and was just starting on SuperSport”
He attributed his strength during this time to his faith and offered thanks to God for his current health status.
An account of faith and tenacity
Throughout his football career, Peterside played for teams in South Africa and Nigeria.
He played football for Tembisa Classic FC in South Africa and Moraka Swallows, Enyimba and Iwuanyanwu Nationale (now Heartland) in Nigeria which is managed by former Barcelona winger as reported by Sportsbuddy.
He was also the first Nigerian football pundit on DSTV.
The former eagles man converted to Christianity in 1996 while representing Iwuanyanwu Nationale Football Club.
He went to Word of Faith Bible College and received his diploma before continuing to play football.
After a short time in Israel, he went to South Africa where he joined Tembisa Classic and later entered full time ministry and media.
