From homeless in London to playing in the NFL

Efe Obada’s journey to professional American football stardom was anything but conventional

Efe Obada Carolina Panthers NFL
Efe Obada is part of Carolina Panthers' practice squad
(Image credit: Panthers.com)

The journey to the top of professional sport is often one of perspiration and dedication.

Many sports stars tell of the rejections they faced along the way, but few have faced as many challenges as Efe Obada.

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