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PM News . 27 October 1999 . Pg 8

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The text reports on the potential exodus of Nigerian U-23 football players to secure contracts abroad, with several players already securing offers from foreign clubs. However, the team's coach has stated that any player who moves abroad will still be invited to subsequent national team outings, as long as they are needed. Additionally, the Athletics Federation has denied speculations that world championship sprints dazzler Francis Obikwelu is attempting to change his nationality to compete for Portugal in next year's Olympics.

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The text reports on the potential exodus of Nigerian U-23 football players to secure contracts abroad, with several players already securing offers from foreign clubs. However, the team's coach has stated that any player who moves abroad will still be invited to subsequent national team outings, as long as they are needed. Additionally, the Athletics Federation has denied speculations that world championship sprints dazzler Francis Obikwelu is attempting to change his nationality to compete for Portugal in next year's Olympics.