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Premier League's backflip king now unrecognisable as librarian after university studies

numerous compilations of great goals, even greater misses, and embarrassing gaffes are stored, you would likely find the Nigerian star’s infamous celebration against Sweden in the 2002 World Cup.In a celebration which would have even made Max Whitlock giddy, Aghahowa darted to the corner of the pitch and performed seven back-flips, after heading the Super Eagles into a 1-0 lead against the Swedes.However, the former Wigan Athletic star, who made 14 Premier League appearances for the Latics, is now an assistant librarian in Kempston, Bedfordshire.His new career path is a fascinating contrast to a footballing career as dizzying, exciting, and unpredictable as his formidable celebration.Shortly after bring his football days to a close, perhaps with one final signature celebration, Aghahowa got himself on the sleeper train to Falmouth University.His creative juices were redirected to a degree in Art and Textiles at Falmouth University, which was then known as the University College of Falmouth.While the former striker has almost flipped off the footballing radar, his last known venture was as an assistant librarian in a Bedfordshire-based library.HAVE YOUR SAY! What other iconic celebrations can you think of? Comment belowIt is a fascinating juxtaposition, considering his football career took him all across Europe.Aghahowa’s reputation is firmly rooted in his two spells at Shakhtar Donetsk.The Nigerian contributed a very impressive 45 goals and seven assists in 154 appearances for the Ukrainian giants, including two goals in eleven Champions League appearances.It was there he attracted the attention of Wigan Athletic, who quickly snapped up the opportunity to bring him to Greater Manchester in the 2007 January transfer
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Premier League's backflip king now unrecognisable as librarian after university studies
numerous compilations of great goals, even greater misses, and embarrassing gaffes are stored, you would likely find the Nigerian star’s infamous celebration against Sweden in the 2002 World Cup.In a celebration which would have even made Max Whitlock giddy, Aghahowa darted to the corner of the pitch and performed seven back-flips, after heading the Super Eagles into a 1-0 lead against the Swedes.However, the former Wigan Athletic star, who made 14 Premier League appearances for the Latics, is now an assistant librarian in Kempston, Bedfordshire.His new career path is a fascinating contrast to a footballing career as dizzying, exciting, and unpredictable as his formidable celebration.Shortly after bring his football days to a close, perhaps with one final signature celebration, Aghahowa got himself on the sleeper train to Falmouth University.His creative juices were redirected to a degree in Art and Textiles at Falmouth University, which was then known as the University College of Falmouth.While the former striker has almost flipped off the footballing radar, his last known venture was as an assistant librarian in a Bedfordshire-based library.HAVE YOUR SAY! What other iconic celebrations can you think of? Comment belowIt is a fascinating juxtaposition, considering his football career took him all across Europe.Aghahowa’s reputation is firmly rooted in his two spells at Shakhtar Donetsk.The Nigerian contributed a very impressive 45 goals and seven assists in 154 appearances for the Ukrainian giants, including two goals in eleven Champions League appearances.It was there he attracted the attention of Wigan Athletic, who quickly snapped up the opportunity to bring him to Greater Manchester in the 2007 January transfer
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