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S4E6: DOUBLE THREAT: WINNING THE LEAGUE & OBTAINING A DEGREE | EUGENE ASIKE & KEITH TUPAC GATIRAMU Just To Kick It Is A Blessing!
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In this episode of the Just To Kick It Is A Blessing Podcast, Eugene Asike, a professional football player at IF Karlstad Fotboll, joins podcast host Keith Tupac Gatiramu. In addition, to his current team, Eugene has played for clubs like Sofa Paka, KCB, and Tusker, where he achieved remarkable success by winning the Kenya Premier League title three times while simultaneously pursuing his degree. Notably, Eugene, also represents the Kenyan National Team, making his mark on both domestic and international football scenes.
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Do You Like Losing? How Does Losing Make You Feel?
02:24 - Who's Eugene Asike?
04:00 - Where Did Your Football Journey Begin? 06:30 - His Breakthrough
07:50 - How Were You Balancing School & Football?
08:33 - What Was That Pivotal Moment When You Decided I Can Do This?
09:27 - What Do You Think Was The Reason Many Players From The Impala Academy Excelled?
11:15 - How Did You Manage To Get A Degree And Win A League?
12:39 - What Do You Think Of The Stereotype Around Middle & Upper Class People Pursuing Football In Kenya?
15:29 - What Were Some Of The Challenges You Faced Locally & How Has That Shaped The Player You Are Today?
19:00 - How Was It Winning The League As A Captain?
20:39 - Did You Ever Think You'd Win That Season?
22:54 - Who's The Toughest Striker You've Played Against Locally?
24:30 - How Was It Playing For The National Team?
29:27 - What Happens To Harambee Stars When It Comes To The Big Stage?
31:33 - Worthy Opponents When Playing For Harambee Stars?
33:08 - How Did You Get The Attention Of A Swedish Football Club?
34:38 - How Was Your First Game In Sweden?
36:41: How Is It Adjusting Playing In Sweden?
37:58: What's Been Your Greatest Moment In Sweden?
40:51: What Challenges Have You Faced As A Foreign Player In Sweden?
42:32: Is There A Point You Ever Felt Like Giving Up?
44:45: Downs In My Career
48:50: How Do You Stay Mentally Fit?
49:55: What Do You Do On Days When You Aren't Mentally Fit & Need To Be On the Field?
54:50: What's Your Philosophy Or Way Of Life?
57:14: Outro
EUGENE ASIKE:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asike40/?hl=en
FOLLOW:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-tup....
- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tupackeith?la....
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tupac_keith/\
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?....
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TupacKeith
Kindly listen, watch, like, comment, share and subscribe.
Remember no matter where you are, no matter what you are going through JUST TO KICK IT IS A BLESSING!
God Bless You!
In this episode of the Just To Kick It Is A Blessing Podcast, Eugene Asike, a professional football player at IF Karlstad Fotboll, joins podcast host Keith Tupac Gatiramu. In addition, to his current team, Eugene has played for clubs like Sofa Paka, KCB, and Tusker, where he achieved remarkable success by winning the Kenya Premier League title three times while simultaneously pursuing his degree. Notably, Eugene, also represents the Kenyan National Team, making his mark on both domestic and international football scenes.
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Do You Like Losing? How Does Losing Make You Feel?
02:24 - Who's Eugene Asike?
04:00 - Where Did Your Football Journey Begin? 06:30 - His Breakthrough
07:50 - How Were You Balancing School & Football?
08:33 - What Was That Pivotal Moment When You Decided I Can Do This?
09:27 - What Do You Think Was The Reason Many Players From The Impala Academy Excelled?
11:15 - How Did You Manage To Get A Degree And Win A League?
12:39 - What Do You Think Of The Stereotype Around Middle & Upper Class People Pursuing Football In Kenya?
15:29 - What Were Some Of The Challenges You Faced Locally & How Has That Shaped The Player You Are Today?
19:00 - How Was It Winning The League As A Captain?
20:39 - Did You Ever Think You'd Win That Season?
22:54 - Who's The Toughest Striker You've Played Against Locally?
24:30 - How Was It Playing For The National Team?
29:27 - What Happens To Harambee Stars When It Comes To The Big Stage?
31:33 - Worthy Opponents When Playing For Harambee Stars?
33:08 - How Did You Get The Attention Of A Swedish Football Club?
34:38 - How Was Your First Game In Sweden?
36:41: How Is It Adjusting Playing In Sweden?
37:58: What's Been Your Greatest Moment In Sweden?
40:51: What Challenges Have You Faced As A Foreign Player In Sweden?
42:32: Is There A Point You Ever Felt Like Giving Up?
44:45: Downs In My Career
48:50: How Do You Stay Mentally Fit?
49:55: What Do You Do On Days When You Aren't Mentally Fit & Need To Be On the Field?
54:50: What's Your Philosophy Or Way Of Life?
57:14: Outro
EUGENE ASIKE:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asike40/?hl=en
FOLLOW:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-tup....
- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tupackeith?la....
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tupac_keith/\
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?....
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TupacKeith
Kindly listen, watch, like, comment, share and subscribe.
Remember no matter where you are, no matter what you are going through JUST TO KICK IT IS A BLESSING!
God Bless You!
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