Wilfred Ndidi : I Grew Up The Hard Way, I Paid Money To Watch Premier League

Speaking to Leicester City TV, Wilfred Ndidi has recounted his earliest memories of football, saying he grew up the hard way and used to pay money to watch Premier League games.

The Nigeria international is now a household name but it was tough for him when he was learning the trade, with the central midfielder admitting that he used to pick up injuries playing football in the streets.

'''When I was growing up I was playing in the streets, knocking the ball around, not in the grass, not even in the sand or clay, it's in the main road,'' Wilfred Ndidi said.

''You put two big stones and you just play against each other. Sometimes you have to be careful because when you fall off you can get scratched. Also after that, we sometimes go and pay money to see the Premier League games.

'' I will say I grew up the hard way, you have to fight for survival, what to eat....''

Before reporting for international duty, Ndidi notched his second assist in a Leicester City shirt against Stoke City in the Premier League on Saturday.

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