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How cage football unlocked Aribo's potential

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Following a hugely disappointing Premier League relegation campaign at Southampton last season, a trip down memory lane can still put a smile on Joe Aribo's face.

The Nigeria midfielder is visiting the artificial pitch in Mitcham, south London, where he grew up.

Surrounded by a tall green chain-link fence, Aribo says playing football in the cage made him "the player I am today".

"In the summer, I'd be here from the morning until night time," the 29-year-old explains to BBC Sport Africa.

"I'd probably have a one-hour break where I'd go to the shop, get some drinks with my friends, and then straight back to it.