Benny Igiehon

“Street Work Soccer Academy was and is what every 12 -18-year-old aspire footballer needs. I needed it as I searched for a way into the football world and Street Work Soccer Academy was there for me.

I remember Paz taking me and a few players on Trial to man city at the age of 15. I was not good enough then and did not get in. A few months later he took me to Bradford city on a trail at 16 and when I didn’t get in Paz helped me to get into Halifax (I got in and was the top goal scorer at the U19 level and made 5 first-team appearances at 18). I reflect and I laugh because each time I thought “that’s it, my chance is gone” but I got another chance and another.

I am grateful for the opportunity and the exposure afforded to me by Street Work Soccer Academy. I am now 28 years old, still playing and have been playing professionally for 8 years. Thank you to Paz and the team at Street Work Soccer Academy.”