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Christian Okpara examines the problem of Nigerian football and the way out

By Guardian Exclusive
28 April 2022   |   12:09 pm
The Guardian Sports Editor, Christian Opara examines the problems plaguing Nigerian football and the way out of the country's dwindling fortunes in the sport.

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