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Pressing Forward Podcast
Pro Soccer Player Talks Growing Up in Nigeria, Moving to the US, & Becoming a Pro
On this week's episode of the Pressing Forward podcast , we sit down with professional soccer player for the Miami FC, Boluwatife Akinyode, as he discusses growing up in Nigeria, moving to Brooklyn, NY, his path to the Pro ranks, and his goals for rest of his career. Humble guy, who keeps the "MAIN THING THE MAIN THING"!
0:00-1:12 (Introduction)
1:12- 4:28 (His Upbringing)
4:28- 7:10 (How He Started Playing Soccer)
7:10-8:25 (Transition to College)
8:25- 9:59 (Importance of Education)
9:59- 19:00 (Becoming A Professional)
19:00- 27:00 (Looking Ahead/ Goals for His Career)
27:00- End (One Piece of Advice)
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