Factors influencing the migration of young footballers to Europe in pursuit of sporting success The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is the standard-bearer for all issues pertaining to the rights of children especially in...
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The worldwide coverage garnered by competitions such as the UEFA Champions League and the English Premier League – which attract the best players, large investments, fan following well into the millions of supporters from every continent...
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Moving from muddy pitches back home to play under the bright lights of La Liga, Serie A, Premier League or Champions League is a dream shared by many aspiring footballers around the world. In Nigeria, it is the wish of many young players who...
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PRESS STATEMENT July 30, 2019 Executive Director, Lerina Bright Statement of the Mission 89 Executive Director on World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2019 Almost two years after the establishment of Mission 89, we remain steadfast and...
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The trafficking of athletes in sport is a global issue. Youth from underprivileged backgrounds are easy prey for ruthless individuals or organizations wanting to exploit their dream of escaping a life of poverty. The pretense of a professional...
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Daniele Canepa For many young athletes in love with the game of basketball, an interaction with NBA greats like Michael Jordan or Lebron James would be a dream come true. Even better would be a chance to play in the NBA league, the world’s...
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Daniele Canepa “I think there’s nothing better in life than helping somebody when they are in need,” Junior Bilog says with conviction. Bilog is a former Cameroonian footballer, known as Coach Kampos in the borough of Saint Denis, north of Paris...
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The sports industry is a multi-conglomerate essentiality to the global economy. Estimates running up to $1.3 trillion illustrate the various networks created by multitudinous sports corporations. At the heart of this commercial enterprise sit...
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Matthew Edafe is a survivor of trafficking. His compelling story is detailed on Mission 89’s website where he details an experience that no aspiring athlete should endure. When a man claiming to be a player agent turned up in his town...
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