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Melon Trees, Presidents and Orphans

Melon Trees, Presidents and Orphans

On the show...Cameroon's Lauren, Liberian President George Weah & Nigeria's Odion Ighalo.

World Football · BBC World Service

January 4, 201828m 21s

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Show Notes

Cameroon's Lauren on the disappointment of missing out on the World Cup. The former AC Milan striker George Weah tells us how Nelson Mandela inspired him to become the President of Liberia. And Nigerian international Odion Ighalo on fulfilling his dream of opening an orphanage in Lagos. Plus, we're on the island of Jersey as they bid to get an national football team.

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