“We walked the streets with knives and machetes” – Alidu Seidu

Ghanaian defender Alidu Seidu has emotionally revealed the many difficulties he passed through growing up in Ghana.

The Rennes right-back was born in Kumasi, the second-largest city in Ghana. Nicknamed Oseikrom, the place is mixed with good and bad lifestyles and whoever doesn’t take care will end up a sad person.

On the streets of Kumasi, Seidu disclosed how he and his gang used to torment people.

“We walked the streets with knives or machetes; I committed thefts, vandalism, and small-time trafficking,” Seidu said.

“My mother was always crying, and sometimes I ran away at night to avoid my father punishing me,” Seidu revealed.

Staying with both parents when growing up is a huge blessing because you will always get people to guide you. Seidu had his mother, father and uncle to support him in all aspects of life when growing up.

“Fortunately, my uncle was there and pushed me towards football because he knew I had something.

“He always supported me, and football saved my life”, Alidu said.

“I lost a lot of blood; I couldn’t speak, and everyone thought I was going to die.

“It puts things into perspective. I’m still lucky to have become a professional player and to be here. I always try to turn the negative side into something positive; it’s in my character, he concluded.

Alidu Seidu is currently missing in action due to a long-term injury suffered, which is keeping him out for the rest of the season for Rennes.

Seidu is one of Ghanaians’ favourite players in the Black Stars after showing enormous fighting spirit and huge dedication in all the games played for the Black Stars.