David Adiele, a former member of the old Green Eagles (now Super Eagles) squad who played during the who played during the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is now a security guard in the United States of America.
The 67-year-old was spotted at a Hispanic grocery store by a Nigerian who made the revelation on social media.
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The Nigerian who narrated the story of the former defender, wrote: “This world no balance.
“I walked into the Hispanic grocery store to pick up some swallow food. The security man promptly greeted me.
“However, I noticed the greeting wasn’t a regular one, i heard him stutter ‘how you dey?’
“Now, how would this guy know I’m Nigerian, I thought to myself, as he came closer, I pretended I didn’t understand him.
“His looks may have given him away, but mine?, How would one easily think I’m Nigerian.
“On approaching me, he began speaking in Igbo.
“Long story short: This is David Adiele, ex Super Eagles great and part of the 1980 Nations Cup winning team, alongside (Emmanuel) Okala, (Christian) Chukwu, (Segun) Odegbami, (late Muda) Lawal, (late Okey) Isima, (Adokie) Amiesimeka, (Aloysius) Atuegbu, (Felix) Owolabi etc.
“We began conversing but ended up shedding tears for Nigeria.
“In a country like US, he sure would be celebrated a star. Here he is in US, working as a security guard.
“His legs tired and ageing. But thank God for the Okwudo-born ex great, his humility says it all.
“Thank you for your service to Nigeria, even when Nigeria abandoned you.”
