BTS with Onyinye Wilfred Ndidi: The quest for excellence
By Guardian Exclusive
05 July 2021 |
8:35 am
For someone who started his career as a central defender, it is truly remarkable how much Onyinye Wilfred Ndidi has revolutionised his game while excelling in his new position as a midfielder.
The international football star sat down for a chat with GuardianLife Magazine, an insert of the Guardian Life Magazine and he spoke about a range of issues. Book a copy of tomorrow's issue.
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