Mountain of Fire Ministries FC (MFM FC) forward, Stephen Odey, has simply been exceptional this season in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
The 18-year-old youngster, affectionately christened Robert Lewandowski due to his similar playing style with the Bayern Munich star, leads the goalscorers chart with five goals from just seven games.
Odey, will once again hope to continue his remarkable streak when the Olukoya Boys host defending champions, Enugu Rangers, on Sunday.
Ahead of that epic encounter at the Agege Stadium, we take a look at five things you probably didn’t know about the forward as provided by veteran sports journalist, Godwin Enakhena, who doubles as the club’s director.
- Crazy about Wizkid and Chris Brown
Odey’s first love is obviously football, but when he’s not doing that, the 18-year-old listens and dances to songs of Nigerian multi-award winning pop singer, Wizkid, as well as popular American act, Chris Brown.
Do you know that NPFL top scorer, Stephen Odey of MFMFC is in love with Whizkid and Chris Brown music and that he likes dancing a lot? pic.twitter.com/vu3PKwJAOZ
— Godwin Enakhena (@genakhena) February 23, 2017
2. Favourite meal is beans and plantain
Odey’s superb run of form could partly be attributed to his choice of food. He loves beans and plantain and takes loads of it before games.
Do you know that NPFL top scorer, Stephen Odey of MFMFC favourite food is beans and plantain and not any Cross River state delicacy? pic.twitter.com/OvcUTSFJKO
— Godwin Enakhena (@genakhena) February 23, 2017
3. Best friend is his strike partner
Sikiru Olatunbosun, Odey’s teammate and strike partner at MFM, is his best friend according to Enakhena.
Do you know that the best friend of NPFL top scorer, Stephen Odey of MFMFC is his team mate and strike partner, Sikiru Olatunbosun? pic.twitter.com/ru87i7EV63
— Godwin Enakhena (@genakhena) February 23, 2017
4. Toughest opponent is Kano Pillars’ Chinedu Udoji
Odey made his breakthrough last season scoring nine goals in the league. But the youngster still has fond memory of facing ex-Enyimba skipper, Chinedu Udoji, who now plays for Kano Pillars.
Do you know that NPFL top scorer, Stephen Odey of MFMFC toughest opponent is Chinedu Udoji of Kano Pillars fc. pic.twitter.com/6kjHrhZypU
— Godwin Enakhena (@genakhena) February 23, 2017
5. Father’s demise hampered education
The death of Odey’s dad meant the promising young lad was unable to continue with his post-secondary education and instead resorted to the game he so much loved.
Do you know that the sudden death of the father of NPFL top scorer, Stephen Odey of MFMFC ended his educational pursuit? pic.twitter.com/btwMFwxMyr
— Godwin Enakhena (@genakhena) February 23, 2017
