Nigeria’s performance at its first World Cup in 1994 impressed the whole world. At the same time, a military dictator took control of the country. And locked up the democratically elected president. But a dramatic loss at the World Cup changed the dictator’s plans … and the country forever...

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Nigeria: the dictator and the World Cup

In football, or soccer, there are rules for a ball out of play. That’s exactly where we’re taking you in this podcast series. Because every four years during the World Cup, it’s more than a simple story of goals scored and athletic displays. Sometimes, the really interesting part starts after the final whistle. We crossed the world to talk with journalists and passionate fans to bring you some of these stories that all have one thing in common: the World Cup. In the stories you’ll hear, some of you weren’t even born yet. For others, you might remember it like it was yesterday. This series “Out of Play” takes you inside eight of these tales thanks to the people who actually lived them. Discover how in Football the real game often starts after the final whistle...

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