Efe Ambrose opens up on end to Celtic career, UCL Horror show

Former Tremendous Eagles defender, Efe Ambrose has described the start of the tip of his profession in Europe as “being too dedicated.”

The previous Celtic defender had performed for Scottish outfits for a giant a part of his profession and at present with Greenock Morton, a Scottish Championship aspect.

He had additionally been within the books of Livingston, St. Johnstone, Hibernian and Celtic the place he had the spotlight of his profession, particularly in Scotland, as he appeared of their colours for greater than 100 instances.

The 34 year-old endured a moderately brutal finish to his high degree soccer profession, and his poor UEFA Champions League match efficiency in opposition to Juventus can be remembered.

He was reported to have solely arrived again in Glasgow the very day the group performed the UCL knock out sport in opposition to Juventus.

Ambrose had simply gained the Africa Cup of Nation with Nigeria in 2013. He was nonetheless included within the beginning eleven by former Celtic supervisor, Neil Lennon as he satisfied the supervisor that he was match sufficient to play.

The match didn’t go nicely for the previous Tremendous Eagles defender as he was culpable on two events when the group conceded within the three-nil loss to the Previous Girls.

The horror present wouldn’t finish there, Efe Ambrose additionally missed his membership’s finest likelihood on the night time, sending a free 6-yard header straight at goalkeeper Gigi Buffon.

Efe Ambrose obtained numerous backlash for his horror present, together with from midfielder Kris Commons, who revealed that Neil Lennon had known as him apart and requested if he was feeling okay to play, however he satisfied the supervisor by affirming that he was match to play.

The defender nonetheless advised the Sunday Mail that he doesn’t remorse the state of affairs.

“Being at Celtic put my title up there in soccer. Everybody in Europe, Africa, and the world, recognises Celtic. To play within the Champions League in entrance of these followers was unbelievable,” the 34 year-old mentioned.

“Everybody in Nigeria was supporting Celtic. At any time when I went again dwelling, I took strips with me for the individuals there. I’ve no regrets about what occurred within the Juventus video games.

“Perhaps my solely drawback is that I’m too dedicated. I advised the supervisor that straight after the African Nations, I’d be again to assist the group. I might have gone again to Nigeria to pop champagne and rejoice however I didn’t.

“I didn’t really feel an issue with the health. The video games simply didn’t go the best way we needed them to. Just a few issues occurred on the pitch however that’s soccer. I felt the group wanted me so I’ll by no means remorse it.

“Folks thought I shouldn’t have began that night time and, in fact, he might blame me for the objective. However the supervisor trusted me as an expert.”

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