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Obioma Plays Football

Chika Unigwe

Illustrator: Chinyere Okoroafor

Ages: 6+

Published: 2023

Publisher: Cassava Republic Press

ISBN: 978-1-9131-7537-5

Keywords: Nigeria, football (soccer), disability

In Nigeria, mischievous young Obioma loves to play football (soccer) in her wheelchair. A move to the city is lonely. Can a new friend help her shine again? Bold, colorful drawings.