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Garba Lawal

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Perhaps one of the most understated players in the history of Nigeria football, Garba Lawal takes us down memory lane, sharing stories about small beginnings in Kaduna, discovering his passion for football, and the unlikely journey that followed. From Julius Berger to Espérance Sportive de Tunis, Roda JC, and the Super Eagles, Garba's was the ideal professional on every team he laced his boots. He was a critical part of Nigeria's Atlanta '96 Olympic-winning team and the Super Eagles teams of the late '90s and early 2000s. His rise as a footballer reminded us of the power the game has to transform ordinary people, and his success was credited to the power of hard work. Garba was known as Mr. Reliable and every coach's delight because of his discipline, consistency, and capacity to play multiple positions. A football legend in his own right. This one is for the history books. Enjoy!

<p>Perhaps one of the most understated players in the history of Nigeria football, Garba Lawal takes us down memory lane, sharing stories about small beginnings in Kaduna, discovering his passion for football, and the unlikely journey that followed. From Julius Berger to Espérance Sportive de Tunis, Roda JC, and the Super Eagles, Garba's was the ideal professional on every team he laced his boots. He was a critical part of Nigeria's Atlanta '96 Olympic-winning team and the Super Eagles teams of the late '90s and early 2000s. His rise as a footballer reminded us of the power the game has to transform ordinary people, and his success was credited to the power of hard work. Garba was known as Mr. Reliable and every coach's delight because of his discipline, consistency, and capacity to play multiple positions. A football legend in his own right. This one is for the history books. Enjoy!</p>

Garba Lawal and the Power of Consistency | Special Delivery | ATHLST

On this week’s show we hear from South Sudan, where Fifa Secretary General Fatma Samoura made a recent visit. The president of the South Sudan Football Association is hoping that Africa’s newest country can make progress with football development.Also, former Nigeria international Garba Lawal has spoken out against players of Nigerian descent born in other countries choosing to play for Nigeria as a last resort after failing to earn a place in the countries of their birth. And Stuart on Ronaldo’s return to the EPL, and Chelsea’s promising start.

On this week’s show we hear from South Sudan, where Fifa Secretary General Fatma Samoura made a recent visit. The president of the South Sudan Football Association is hoping that Africa’s newest country can make progress with football development.<br/>Also, former Nigeria international Garba Lawal has spoken out against players of Nigerian descent born in other countries choosing to play for Nigeria as a last resort after failing to earn a place in the countries of their birth. And Stuart on Ronaldo’s return to the EPL, and Chelsea’s promising start.