Dauda Seidu, a Ghanaian football player, has talked openly about how he combined working as a mechanic with playing football throughout his formative years.
Samartex, who are presently in seventh place in the Ghana Premier League standings, have the 23-year-old on their roster.
Seidu claimed in an interview with TV3 that he always wanted to play football but had to take on some low-paying occupations since times were hard.
The midfielder said that he even had experience as a bus operator and eventually became a technician.
Prior to obtaining a move to Samartex at the start of the 2022–23 season, Seidu played football while also working as a mechanic for his former club Ashanti Gold SC.
He stopped working as a mechanic and is now a regular in Ghana’s top division, putting all of his attention towards his football career.
“When I was young, my dad used to buy boots for me. I had the chance to travel abroad, however, upon my return, things became difficult. I had to find work as a labourer and even as a Trotro conductor at times,” Seidu told TV3.
“I finally made the decision to become a mechanic. I worked in that field while playing for Ashantigold before later moving to Samartex.
“I no longer have financial issues at my current club because they pay me on time. However, expenses remain high,” shared the dedicated player.”
Seidu is a member of the Samartex team, which is competing in the Ghana Premier League for the first time and hoping to place in the top four.
