A sudden heavy rainstorm in Nigeria meant I had to stay under a small shelter for nearly forty minutes. I leaned against a wall and checked out chicken road on my mobile device to kill the boredom. Almost immediately I hit a very good multiplier win. Watching the water clear the dusty streets was nice but the extra money was definitely the highlight

Clinton Lawani’s progression from street football to Nigeria U-20 is an inspiring football story. It shows that a player’s starting point does not have to determine how far they can go. The 1xCup became part of his journey by giving him an environment to compete and prove himself. His experience should motivate other young players to continue developing their skills. Grassroots football can be the beginning of something much bigger.