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Former Nigerian international goalkeeper Idah Peterside has shared the struggles he faced after his first marriage ended.

Peterside, who played for Tembisa Classic FC and Moroka Swallows in South Africa, and for several teams in Nigeria, including Enyimba, Sharks, Udoji United, BCC Lions, and Heartland FC, retired from football in 2002.

After retirement, Peterside transitioned into a new career as a television punditry shortly after hanging up his boots. He was also the first Nigerian football pundit on DSTV.

The former BCC Lions and Enyimba FC goalkeeper also founded a church, dedicating his time to evangelism.

It was during this significant period of transition in his life that his first wife left, leaving Peterside to face profound emotional anguish.

“I almost killed myself after my ex-wife left me, the shame was too much. I had just started a church and was just starting on SuperSport,” Peterside wrote on X. 

“Only God saw me through. I look back today and am very grateful to God.”