November 24, 2015 -UK trained Nigerian sports lawyer Barrister Johnny Precious Ogbah has warned members of the victorious Golden Eaglets and their families to beware of who they deal with in their quest to sign foreign contracts as there are many dubious and dangerous agents in the industry.
“Please the Eaglets and their families and relatives should be very careful who they sign to represent their children. There are many dangerous and dubious elements out there parading themselves as agents representing one club or the other and if they are not careful, they will end up ruining the careers of their children.
“Some of these agents are paedophiles, thieves and men of dubious character. Sierra Leonean international Ally Bangura formerly of Watford of England recently revealed how he followed a French agent to seek a career in Europe not knowing the agent wanted to use him as a male prostitute for homosexuals and only God saved the young man. Before you sign or give parental consent to an agent or anybody representing an agent, you must investigate and see who he is, where he works, plans he has for your ward etc. Many of them are just out for the money they can get and even when a club gives money to be given t the family, they will cut the money and give the family peanuts and pocket the rest.
“When they get abroad they will collect their commission and leave the poor child in no man’s land without any support and this leads to the child not being able to fulfill the promise and potential he showed at a younger age.
“We should look for reputable names and agencies to handle our kids. It’s even best you go through lawyers that know sporting issues well. Don’t just jump at small change being peddled about by the agents and middle man. Think of the future of your kid first.’ advised Barrister Ogbah
