The sports pages of newspapers provide a unique insight into political conflicts and solidarities. Schler and Dubinsky examine the coverage of Nigeria’s national football team in the postcolonial press and find both aspirations for unity and an outlet for political discord

Dubinsky, Itamar

Schler, Lynn

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Sports pages in Nigeria’s postcolonial press reveal political unity and discord

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Sports pages in Nigeria’s postcolonial press reveal political unity and discord

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