Westmeath footballer Boidu Sayeh is pictured at the launch of Zambrero Ireland’s first ever meal packing event which is taking place on World Hunger Day this Sunday. With the help of over 100 volunteers, Zambrero Ireland aims to pack 30,000 nutritious meals which will be donated to people in need in developing countries. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

'I can't wait to get back' - Sayeh looking forward to returning to Westmeath squad

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Boidu Sayeh says that he fell out of love with football last season and this was the reason that he took a year out from the Westmeath squad.

Speaking yesterday to the Irish Examiner, Sayeh said that he “wasn't disappointed” to miss out Westmeath's Tailteann Cup success in July because for him “it was more of a mental health issue”.

"I wanted to sort out my own stuff that was going on.

"I needed a bit of a break from it, I needed to get my head right, to fall in love with playing GAA again.

"The only reason we all play this sport is because we love it. I was not loving it. I didn't really want to be there. It impacted on my season last year, I started playing poorly in a few games and I needed to step away from it to focus on myself.”

Sayeh says that he is eager to return to the Westmeath fold for the coming season under new manager Dessie Dolan and his fellow Rosemount clubman, coach John Keane.

"Now this year I'm eager to get back, I can't wait to get back.

"I was chatting to John Keane, he said, 'Do you want to come back in?' I said, 'Hell, yeah!' I'm already in the gym ready and eager. I'm trying to get my body right. I can't wait to get back."

* Boidu Sayeh is an ambassador for the Zambrero restaurant chain’s support of World Hunger Day, next Sunday, when 100 Irish volunteers will pack 30,000 dried meals for donation to developing nations.

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