Ex- Super Eagles forward, Benedict Akwuegbu on Friday was one of the convocating students at UK university, Angel Ruskin.
The former international bagged a Bachelorโs degree (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing from the prestigious institution.
The convocation ceremony which was held at the institutionโs campus at Chelmsford Cathedral, New Street, Chelmsford, in London, attracted family and friends of the graduands at the occasion.
Akwuegbu joins the growing list of former Super Eagles players that went back to school after their playing career which is very commendable.
Others are Segun Odegbami, Adokiye Amiesimaka, Seyi Olofinjana are amongst the former international that have one degree or the other.
Speaking to us after the event, Akwuegbu gave all the glory to God while also praising his determination to achieve it.
โI thank God for this day. Itโs a dream come true for me, begins an ecstatic Akwuegbu.
โIt wasnโt really that easy but I was determined to achieve it.
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โIโm happy that I eventually made it.
โMy thanks goes to my lecturers, classmates, family, friends and fans for their tremendous support and encouragement.
โThis wouldnโt have been possible without these people and Iโm in deed grateful to them allโ, he said.
The โAustrian Bomberโ as Akwuegbu was fondly called by his fans during his illustrious football career, hinted on his plan to continue with his university education without break.
โI intend to continue with my university education and new career even up to my doctorate.
โIt will be challenging though but Iโm equal to the taskโ, he concluded.
Some notable UK universities have been angling to offer him admission into their school forย further studies.