Nigeria, Sept. 12 -- Former Super Eagles star Daniel Amokachi has opened up about the financial lifeline that helped him recover after going bankrupt at 27.

Mr Amokachi disclosed this in an exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, reflecting on the extraordinary fame and wealth he encountered as a teenager, his flamboyant lifestyle and the financial reversal that followed.

Nicknamed "The Bull", Mr Amokachi was one of Nigeria's most flamboyant football stars in his heyday.

Beyond football, he modelled, drove luxury cars and enjoyed the trappings of international stardom at a remarkably young age. He has also previously spoken about having access to a private jet during his playing years.

Asked how he managed to stay grounded after becom...