Ogenyi Onazi Believes In Family First

[Folami David]

The holiday period usually comes with good tidings and is one that is spent with family, friends and loved ones, generally having fun and sharing memories.
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For the Onazi family, it was a case of double take during the Yuletide, as their son Ogenyi Eddy also celebrated his birthday on Christmas Day, and it was a joyful reunion for the family.
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The SS Lazio and Nigeria midfielder made it in time to come see his family during the Christmas break as the Italian Serie A had already gone on winter break, which gave the former under-17 star a much needed break to take his mind off football.
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Interviewers was invited into the Onazi's home to celebrate the players' birthday and to have Christmas dinner with the family.
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The atmosphere was exciting as family and friends were feted by the matriarch of the home, as Madam Onazi (Ogenyi's mother) made sure all went well and everyone was well taken care of.
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Onazi, who spoke to supersport.com at the family home, was really happy and thankful for such family time because of the hectic and jet speed lifestyle that is associated with professional football.
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"It's a wonderful feeling to be back home in Nigeria to be with my family again to where it all started, meet with old friends and generally make people happy," he said.
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"I've had a hectic first half of the season and I'm grateful for the little I achieved. Now it's time for me to relax and take my mind off football for a while.
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"Family is everything to me, this is where the real Onazi dwells, many can only relate to me as Onazi the footballer. These people here relate to me as Onazi, the brother and son. For me that's refreshing.
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Onazi also used the period to give back to society and contribute his own quota to make others smile during the holidays.
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"I'm grateful for where I am today. I'll never take that for granted, and that's why I try my possible best to give back to the community, to make others smile and be happy.
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"I donated some kits to our victorious Golden Eaglets at Abuja some days back courtesy my sponsors Lotto (Italian sports kit firm) and also visited the home- based Super Eagles to encourage them to go all out at the Chan tournament.
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"I also hope to continue to help the younger ones in every possible way to achieve their dreams," said Onazi.
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The player also spoke about his aspirations for 2014 and how he wants to be the best in the World and also help the Super Eagles if he makes the World Cup squad.

[femifemzy3]

Family is always everything to a Responsible Star. Good one from u. Ur football is gain b4o

[Nifemi Donald]

Ogenyi Onazi will definately make the World Cup squad. He has done well by putting his family above his career. That is sensible