Forty years ago today, a Nigeria squad made up of players from Lagos schools rather than professional clubs conquered the maiden FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Osun-Osogbo Festival sees Chief Priest carry symbolic calabash instead of the chosen new Arugba, a nine-year-old Osunbunmi, speculatively due to her strength.

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