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#SoccerNet Football Fact: Babayaro’s debut goal injury


SoccerNet Nigeria:SoccerNet Nigeria:

Former Chelsea player, Celestine Babayaro injured his legs while celebrating his debut goal in a pre-season match.
The Nigerian born player broke his leg doing one of his trademark somersault goal celebrations on his debut at a pre-season game against Stevenage.

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