If communicate of training the 3 Lions and Tremendous Eagles turns out fanciful, Odemwingie has a back-up plan to assistance him go back to the worldwide carrying level.

With golfing having been readmitted to the Olympics in 2016, he needs to peer a Nigerian aiming for the pin on the largest display on Earth.

“If I cannot play as a golfer, I can at least be in the team of a golfer who will play there,” he explains.

“I want to introduce people to the game and build a generation of golfers, from Nigeria in particular, that will participate in the Olympics.”

The previous striker is aware of all in regards to the thrill of the Video games, having been a part of the Nigeria squad that misplaced the Beijing 2008 ultimate 1-0 to Argentina.

Pace now not each population values Olympic soccer, Odemwingie says Nigerians see issues another way.

“The medal is very well respected,” he says of his silver, future additionally referencing the gold medal received by means of the lads’s group in Atlanta in 1996.

“It’s a way to sell the project to our state government.”

As he bids to unfold the gospel of golfing, Odemwingie is already making plans conferences with officers and bulky company names again in his fatherland, hoping to advertise the advantages of his unused game.

“If we have more golf courses, there will be tourism. Kids can get scholarships in good countries.

“If someone sees a chance, they are able to latch directly to [it] and provides themselves an excellent pace.”

And he is hoping to add his name to the mission, with future plans for a golf and football academy in Benin City.

“It’s like every alternative game. The sooner you get started, you will have a probability to change into an elite.”

For a man who has now operated as a professional in two sports, Odemwingie’s golf evangelism shines through.

“One among my goals is to peer a Nigerian flag at the Ecu Excursion or PGA Excursion.

“Hopefully my story will encourage people to start participating, encourage parents to take their kids and give them a feel of golf. I’m sure many of them will fall in love with the game just like I did.”