Former footballer Emmanuel Eboué has shared an emotional account of his long-standing separation from his children, revealing the deep pain and longing he lives with daily.
Speaking candidly, Eboué said, “Yes, it’s my prayer every day. I pray for my kids even my two girls also I pray and say, God, please, one day I want to see my kids.” He explained that despite opportunities to travel, he chose to remain in his country in hopes of reconnecting with them. “I don’t want to go to England I prefer to stay in my country… but I always pray for them.”
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The former Arsenal F.C. defender disclosed that he has not seen his children in years and does not even have recent photos of them. “I don’t have any recent picture the ones I have are old, when they were kids,” he said, adding that requests for updated photos from their mother have been denied.
Eboué revealed that he often relies on others to get glimpses of his children. “Some of my players go on the media, check and send me pictures,” he noted.
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He also spoke about failed attempts to communicate with them. “I send them messages… they read, but they don’t answer,” he said. Recalling missed birthdays, he added, “Last month was Eva’s birthday I called, it was ringing, she didn’t answer, I sent a message, she read, but didn’t reply.”
Despite rebuilding parts of his life, Eboué admitted the absence of his children remains his greatest pain. “I have my life now, but one thing that is missing in my life is my kids.”
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