Sam Sodje denounces the disturbing trend of pedophiles among youth coaches in Nigeria
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has condemned the prevalence of paedophiles among youth coaches in Delta State and other parts of Nigeria.
The topic has become a plague and very prevalent in the regions across the country with people of opportunity taking advantage of the upcoming athletes, and in the process laying to ruins the career of many before they even get to kick it off.
Sam Sodje, who represented various English clubs during his career has condemned such act in an interview during the weekend.
Sam Sodje denounces the disturbing trend of pedophiles
Speaking in an interview, the former Reading man said;
“Sports is a powerful tool that takes millions out of poverty in Nigeria and elsewhere in the world, the present economic difficulties in Nigeria have led many parents to encourage their children to participate as a get-out-of-poverty vehicle.
“In their hurry to ensure their wards participate in sports, they give them out without doing due diligence or proper background checks of the so-called youth coaches.
“Majority of the so-called youth coaches are of questionable character and their motive is to sexually abuse these children, not to give them coaching tutorials.”
Sodje, who made five appearances for the Super Eagles between 2005 and 2010 has been a top contributor to grassroot football in the country.
