Feet Drain During Invasion? Russo-Ukrainian Wars of 2022 and Nigerian Footballers in the Region
Abstract
This study traces the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It documents the multiple negative implications of the invasion using qualitative method of documentary analysis. The study amongst other things found that the loss of lives, destruction and fear created by the Russo-Ukrainian War created multiple negative effect which had a major impact on the football sector. While the world and academic literatures were agog with studies on the agricultural, human, security and energy implications of the war, this study found that the war has led to massive emigration of Nigerian footballers as approved by FIFA. It recommends reactive multidimensional peacebuilding strategy.
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