The do‑rag that hid thefts and cost him eighteen months
From Athletes - Number One Suspect · 16:23
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A footballer known for his "Against All Odds" do‑rag faces a fraud conviction tied to his family charity-how did that expose them?The do‑rag that hid thefts and cost him eighteen monthsIn this episode, we follow the career and family story of Efetobore Peter Sodje, charting the milestones, rejections, and the founding of the Sodje Sports Foundation that was meant to give young people access to sport. We then trace the decisions and transactions that led to fraud charges against three brothers and the question of how a motto and a man came to collide.Person: Efetobore Peter SodjeDate: September 2017Event: Conviction and sentence of eighteen months for theft from the Sodje Sports FoundationLocation: EnglandCareer: Five hundred league appearances across English football- Wore the same do‑rag embroidered "Against All Odds" on every pitch from 1994 onward, a choice suggested by his mother.- Born in Greenwich in 1972, with family roots in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria, and part of a multi‑athlete Sodje dynasty.- Rejected at trials by Wimbledon and Luton Town early on, later signed for and played significant roles at multiple clubs including Stevenage and Macclesfield.- Helped Stevenage win the Conference National in 1995-96 but the club was denied promotion due to stadium standards; later scored on his Football League debut for Macclesfield.- The Sodje Sports Foundation, built to give young people access to sport and carrying the family name, had funds diverted with the mechanism documented in court records leading to charges against Efe, Stephen, and Bright.Tired of ads? Listen to this podcast and 200+ more ad-free on OBOMEDIA.Try it free for 7 days, cancel anytime: https://obomedia.com/en/gratis?ref=desc-7317497© 2026 Created by an independent creator of the OBOMEDIA Network. All rights reserved.This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the property of their respective creator, who is solely responsible for them, and are distributed by the OBOMEDIA Network on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without the creator's prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: [email protected].
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