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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.