already 2-0
Those are World Cup qualifiers right?
there are so many games between this and basketball, Im just going to focus on Copa America/Oro and the euros
Gotta love CONMEBOL WCQ, they play everyone twice so its like a mini-Copa America. Can’t “hide” from the big teams.
When it comes to American sports, it makes sense that they succeed since it's their specialty, with all the infrastructures available and the local sport CULTURE (very important). Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but basketball and American football are more and more suburban sports from what I've read (for example, US football requires a lot of money for the equipment). So I just can't imagine a top tier young Nigerian American athlete choosing football above US football or basketball. But again I may be wrong.
You’re right in that local sports culture plays a big role. Adulation starts in high school for top prospects US football and Basketball. FYI - US Football is actually one of the cheaper sports. IIRC, the high school players really only need to by their cleats (shoes), cup and mouth guard. The padding and helmets are provided by the school. Lacrosse is actually one of the more expensive suburban sports.
What I was more so getting at with Nigerian immigrants/their offspring is them taking advantage of the general sporting infrastructure in the US, especially now that soccer is becoming much more acclaimed.
I went to college/uni with Zack Stephen (actually saw him play a few games live). And more and more serious players are opting out of college and moving to academies and the like.
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