SLNA's foreign player Odah Marshal is most afraid of...dog bites!
(Baonghean.vn) - Striker Odah Marshal not only leaves a strong impression with his aggressive playing style and lightning-fast goal-scoring ability on the field, but off the field, this player born in 1992 also possesses many hidden talents and a unique personality.
Watch the clipStriker Odah Marshall performs the song "Flying Without Wings":
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What is your signature dish?
Since participating in a friendly tournament in Thanh Hoa before the start of the season, the Nigerian striker has become fascinated with Vietnamese boiled chicken feet. Every day, he spends between 30,000 and 50,000 VND to enjoy his favorite dish.
Furthermore, his teammates were extremely surprised by his ability to eat spicy food. The food requirements of SLNA's foreign players are also very simple: rice, stir-fried noodles, chicken, or simply a fried egg.
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| Striker Odah Marshall is very aggressive on the pitch. |
Special hobbies?
Outside of training hours, SLNA's foreign players often close their rooms, isolating themselves from the outside world and immersing themselves in a world of music.
Interestingly, he often performs his favorite songs by the band Westlife and his idol Celine Dion, most notably "My Heart Will Go On".
That's why karaoke is Odah's particular hobby. Whenever his friends invite him to go karaoke, the Nigerian striker never refuses, especially after matches where he scores goals.
What is the scariest thing about coming to Vietnam?
Odah Marshall is not a shy person, but he is extremely afraid of dogs. The striker wondered why in Vietnam, pets are usually allowed to roam freely instead of being confined like in his country.
Once in Vietnam, rookie Odah was bitten by a dog, and since then, he has never felt safe walking alone on the street or visiting someone's house where there is a guard dog.
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| Despite the language barrier, striker Odah Marshall is very friendly and approachable with his teammates. |
Who is your favorite football player?
The new signing, who has scored 3 goals for SLNA, revealed that his number one idol is Bayern Munich striker Robben. However, the team he admires is actually Barcelona.
Odah's playing style is quite similar to Arjen Robben's, with his exceptional left foot. The biggest difference between Odah and his idol is that he doesn't use the inside of his foot to shoot, but can only shoot with the instep of his foot with great power.
Will you marry a Vietnamese woman?
When asked this question, striker Odah chuckled and shook his head. According to him, his girlfriend was born in 1994 (two years younger than him) and currently lives in his hometown in Nigeria. Odah already owns a house and a car in his homeland, but the player, who was once called up to the Nigerian U23 national team, has no intention of getting married anytime soon.
Although he doesn't speak Vietnamese, Odah Marshal is very friendly with his teammates thanks to his playful and sociable personality. Now, Odah Marshal is not as easily teased as he was when he first arrived at SLNA's headquarters. In fact, his teammates are often the target of his teasing. Despite his love of fun, this player also shows considerable professionalism, especially in his daily life and training, ensuring he always performs at his best on the field.
Trung Kien

