Adebayo Akinfenwa

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2 years ago

“I thought I was invincible.” Adebayo Akinfenwa knows more than most about the fine art of balancing one’s mental, physical and mental wellbeing. A leg break at the start of his footballing career put him in a difficult position that forced him to reconsider his priorities and adapt to his new reality in order to […]

3 years ago

‘He was a hardman on the pitch, but is a gent off it’ Adebayo Akinfenwa is rumoured to be taking part in I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! The ex-Wycombe Wanderers striker, once known as the UK’s heaviest player, is the first footballer reported to be on the 2022 line-up. The 40-year-old from London […]

3 years ago

Gareth Ainsworth was ‘furious’ with the alleged abuse Wycombe’s League One clash against MK Dons at Adams Park was briefly halted after striker Adebayo Akinfenwa was subject to vile chants from some Dons supporters. According to reports, Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth was ‘furious’ with the alleged abuse that Akinfenwa was receiving from the away fans.  […]

4 years ago

Adebayo Akinfenwa speaks to JOE about coming to terms with the perception that surrounds him and how a leg break forced him to adapt his game

5 years ago

Bayo warms up with a mere 120 kilogram bench press, so you’d better listen up Adebayo Akinfenwa is no stranger to the weights room – but the guns aren’t just for show. His strength, close control and reading of the game make him a nightmare for opposition defenders to deal with, and his dedicated workout […]

5 years ago