Victorien Adebayor: Niger’s National Treasure

Niger, a sparsely populated country in West Africa, is better known for its uranium ore exports than its footballing exports, but in Victorien Adebayor, they have a young gem who could help put Niger firmly on the map.   Adebayor, aged 23, was born on 12 November 1996 in Niamey, the capital city of Niger.…