This is quite a very sad story. I can only imagine how depressing it must be your mates achieving international success and recognition in the game of football. Life happens and we have to live with certain choices we might have taken no matter how difficult it must be.
The football dream may very difficult to get in as it age sensitive. I believe there must be something else that drives. Something like a passion. It could be for business or something else. You just have restrategize on how your career could help you achieving whatever dream you have.
You seem like someone with great knowledge. Despite having participated other curricular activities in your tertiary institution, you still managed to secure a distinction or first class. That tells a lot about you. You don't have to live with that regret. The past is past, It is difficult to change that but what you still have power over is how you want your future to heads towards. Greatness is in you. I hope your future surpasses what you have ever imagined of.
Thanks friend, I really appreciate...
My pleasure man. Thanks for sharing your story