Nigerian football star arrested in India after being caught with fake visa
- Daniel Bidemi, Nigerian striker has been arrested in India according to reports
- The forward was accused of living in the country with a forged visa
- Bidemi joined Tollygunge Agragami in 2018 has has scored one goal in 11 appearances for the outfit
Nigerian football star Daniel Bidemi has reportedly been arrested in India after being accused of using fake visa to stay in India.
The 31-year-old forward, who presently plays for Tollygunge Agragami has scored one goal after eleven appearances for the club.
He has also featured for several clubs in Kolkata according to reports from local reports as quoted by Qed.ng.
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The publication also claimed that Anandapur police revealed Bidemi was staying with his wife who hails from the state, at a rented flat in Madurdah, Anandapur.
An unnamed Security Control Office was said to have reported the striker to the police who eventually raided his apartment and arrested him.
Reports further stated that Bidemi had earlier been deported in 2015 through Indira Gandhi International Airport.
In 2016, the versatile striker found his way back into the country and where he played for Mohun Bagan.
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He has also featured for a few other clubs in the Calcutta Football League clubs such as Chirag United SC, Mohammedan Sporting, Calcutta Port Trust, Bhowanipore FC, Tollygunge Agragami and Police AC since his arrival in India in 2008.
Bidemi has also played the I-League for Shillong Lajong FC and Sporting Clube de.
Legit.ng earlier reported that John Obi Mikel has advised young players intending to make big money moves to the Chinese Super Lig to have a rethink.
The Super Eagles captain stated that despite playing in the far East for two seasons, it is not a place where young players can play topflight football.
Mikel who won the Champions League, the Premier League twice and three FA Cups during his 11 years at Chelsea, earned £140,000-a-week while playing for Tianjin Teda.
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