The father of young Nigerian forward Excell Agada has once again blocked his son from a career stepping stone move to AS Trencin of Slovakia insisting that he must pass his GCSE, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal.
Barrister Agada who is the father of towering forward, says his son will only be permitted to move to the Slovakian side if he passes his senior secondary examination.
It is not the first time that the firm lawyer has stood his ground to protect his son’s academic future, as he did the same thing six months ago when his son was about to complete a move to Sweden.
Excell’s father hails from a family of doctors and lawyers and envisioned his son following in his footsteps into the legal profession, but the youngster’s immense, natural ability on the pitch steered him toward a different path.
The 6ft 5in prospect has already made it into the talent books of numerous European clubs. Clubs, scouts and agents most notably from Sweden, Norway, Saudi Arabia and now Slovakia have all attempted to secure his signature even before he turned 18.
Recognizing his son’s desperation and vulnerability, Barrister Agada previously hid the teenager’s passport to prevent a premature move to join a club, but an undeterred, football agents managed to obtain travel documents for the boy.
However, because the player was still a minor back then his father maintained legal control and successfully cancelled all attempted transfers.
Now, AS Trencin joins a growing list of European suitors forced into a waiting game. Barrister Agada has made his position non negotiable, his son will not be leaving for any European club until he sits for his exams and earns passing grades.
We contacted the popular Head of Operations at the GBS Academy, Coach Bros said: “Normally we discourage external interference but we will respect the wish of the father. Modern footballers are schooling these days, look at big talents like Max Dowman and Lamine Yamal, they are all studying”, he explained.
” I can also understand the boy, he’s eager to play because he is a gifted player. In my time in football I have not seen a determined talent like him. Education will even enhance him more. He will finish his exams by next month, im sure he will pass because he’s a smart boy.
For now, the towering young prospect has no choice but to trade the training ground for the exam hall. His European journey too will depend not on his performance on the pitch, but on his results in the exam hall.
Is this a case of necessary guidance or excessive parental intervention?
