Joy filled the air in Porto, Portugal, as former Flying Eagles goalkeeper Dejo Olagbegi officially ended his bachelorhood by tying the knot with his partner, Karen. Speaking after the ceremony, Olagbegi expressed heartfelt delight over the milestone, saying, “It’s a thing of great joy to quit bachelorhood.”
The wedding, which brought together close friends and family, marks a new chapter for the shot-stopper, who once guarded the posts for Nigeria’s U-20 national team. Photos from the intimate celebration in Portugal circulated among the Nigerian football community, drawing warm congratulations for the couple.
While details about Karen remain private, sources close to the couple say the two have been together for several years and chose Portugal for its quiet charm and sentimental value.
Olagbegi, who played for the Flying Eagles in various continental campaigns, has remained off the radar in recent years, but this latest life event has brought him back into public view — this time, not on the pitch, but at the altar.
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Editorial
We often follow our footballers from the pitch to the bench, but it’s moments like these that offer a refreshing glimpse into their personal victories. Dejo Olagbegi’s marriage is more than a celebration of love it is a reminder that athletes, too, seek lasting joy beyond the game.
We believe it’s important to recognise and share these stories. Too often, public attention focuses only on contracts, injuries, and performance stats. Yet the human side of sport the celebrations, the relationships, the life choices offers equally compelling narratives.
It’s heartening to see a former Flying Eagles player like Olagbegi start this new chapter with such clarity and happiness. Marriage brings its own form of discipline, teamwork, and commitment qualities Olagbegi no doubt honed on the field.
As fans and followers, we cheer not only for goals and saves but also for moments like this that reveal the man behind the jersey. We wish Dejo and Karen a fulfilling life together filled with peace, purpose, and partnership.
Did You Know?
- The Flying Eagles, Nigeria’s U-20 team, won the FIFA U-20 World Cup silver medal in 1989 and 2005.
- Porto, where Olagbegi married, is the second-largest city in Portugal and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Dejo Olagbegi featured in the WAFU U-20 Championship before earning his spot in the Flying Eagles squad.
- Many Nigerian players opt for weddings abroad due to privacy, lifestyle, and dual nationality considerations.
- Goalkeepers, like strikers, often have longer playing careers, sometimes extending into their late 30s.
