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The Super Eagles icon and 2013 AFCON winner has officially retired from football, bringing an end to a remarkable career that left a lasting mark on Nigerian football history.
The Super Eagles icon and member of Nigeria’s victorious 2013 Africa Cup of Nations squad, Brown Ideye, has officially retired from professional football.
Pulse Sports reports that the announcement marks the end of a distinguished career that left a lasting impact on Nigerian football and beyond.
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Brown Ideye has revealed how Super Eagles legend Kanu Nwankwo's Enyimba provided players just N7,000 meal allowances during his time at the club last season.
From Striker to Boardroom: A New Chapter Begins
Ideye, a former Premier League striker, last played for Enyimba, Nigeria’s most successful football club in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL.
He has now transitioned into a leadership role in the boardroom of a club in the Nigerian National League (NNL). The 36-year-old took to social media to share his retirement decision with heartfelt reflections.
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“After much thought and consideration with mixed emotions, I’ve decided to retire from professional football,” Ideye wrote on his official account.
“I am grateful to God for the talent and the long career I’ve enjoyed. Thanks to my family and friends for their unwavering love, support, and understanding throughout. This game gave me everything—joy, challenges, the opportunity to travel, lifelong friendships, and unforgettable memories.”
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He also paid tribute to the agents, sports journalists, clubs, coaches, teammates, and fans who supported and shaped his journey. Above all, Ideye expressed gratitude to Nigeria for the chance to represent the Super Eagles on the international stage.
A Journey Across Continents
Born on October 10, 1988, Brown Ideye began his football journey in Nigeria, developing his goal-scoring talents with Bayelsa United and Ocean Boys before moving to Switzerland in 2008 to join Neuchatel Xamax.
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Over the years, he played across multiple leagues in Europe, including stops in France, Ukraine, Turkey, Greece, Spain, and England.
His most notable club success came with Dynamo Kyiv, where he won the Ukrainian Premier League title and earned a reputation as a potent striker.
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Internationally, Ideye earned 27 caps for Nigeria, scoring six goals, and was an integral part of the Super Eagles team that won Nigeria’s last trophy at the 2013 AFCON.
Though his playing career has ended, Brown Ideye vows that football will remain a part of his life as he embraces the next phase, continuing to contribute to the sport off the pitch.