As Nigerians bear the brunt of blackouts, floods and high crime rates at home, 12 young men, most of whom only recently took up football, will have the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of their compatriot -- New York Giants' Roy Mbaeteka -- by impressing at the NFL International Combine in London (October 3-4).
Like most of the dozen players, Mbaeteka was a convert from basketball. He was discovered by the Ejike Ugboaja Foundation and roped into trying football by 2006 Cleveland Cavaliers draftee Ugboaja and two-time Super Bowl champion Osi Umenyiora.