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How The Igbos Used Football To Rule Africa After The Civil War – Segun Odegbami by Nobody: 7:04pm On Oct 02, 2017
P atrick Olusegun Odegbami, known simply as Segun Odegbami, a retired Nigerian footballer on Monday, October 2nd, 2017, said sports has the power to change Nigeria, adding that it remains a unifying factor in the country.
Speaking at The Platform, held at Covenant Christian Centre, a nation and governance building program, where he spoke on the topic “With Sports we can Nigeria”.
Making reference to the Nigerian civil war, Mr Odegbami said the Igbos could not find another way to edge out of the effects of war but through football – this led to the establishment of Rangers Football Club in 1970.
He added that the club which ruled African football in a few years was more than a football club, but a movement by the Igbo people.
He also said if properly harnessed, sports has the ability to effect change and drive away societal ills like poverty, illiteracy and HIV/AIDS.

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Re: How The Igbos Used Football To Rule Africa After The Civil War – Segun Odegbami by ChineseBuggati3(m): 7:11pm On Oct 02, 2017
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Re: How The Igbos Used Football To Rule Africa After The Civil War – Segun Odegbami by ChineseBuggati3(m): 7:13pm On Oct 02, 2017
football is the only thing that holds this country together.
Re: How The Igbos Used Football To Rule Africa After The Civil War – Segun Odegbami by Buharimustgo: 7:47pm On Oct 02, 2017
The man is very correct Football business is another lucrative business
Re: How The Igbos Used Football To Rule Africa After The Civil War – Segun Odegbami by Tolexander: 7:53pm On Oct 02, 2017
ChineseBuggati3:
Abeg this man should not put sand In our garri, football is the only thing that holds this country together. Say no to tribalism in football
You obviously didn't read before posting!

Aren't almost saying the same thing with the "Mathematician"?

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