Foreign recruits of city's football clubs anxious after terror attack but no plans to leave for home

The horrific events that have transpired over the last three days have not only left Indians across the country reeling, they have also sent shockwaves throughout the world, especially for those planning to visit the city. Mumbai has three local teams plying their trade in the I-league, and there a number of footballers of foreign origin, who call the city their home.

Mahindra United’s Edeh Chidi hails from Nigeria, and reveals that he spent quite a few anxious moments witnessing the horror that gripped the nation on television, and hoping for it all to end soon.

“I have been watching the local news channels continuously for the past three days, and following each new development. It is shocking and unbelievable and all my condolences go to the people who have lost their family in this disaster,” says Chidi. The striker is housed in the western suburb of Kandivali, far away from the terror strikes but he reveals that he was still deeply affected by the events unfolding in south Mumbai.

“I still think twice before going to open the door, when someone knocks on the door here. It is very unsettling when one hears things like that some terrorists have escaped and they are still out on the loose,” says Chidi.

“I was asked by the manager and the team members to stay put at home and not venture out. So I just followed their orders and didn’t take the chance of leaving the house,” he says. The Jeepmen’s target-man reveals that he has no idea when he will start playing football again, and is hoping to take a break and travel.

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