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I was asked to pay a bribe to play in the World Cup – Ex-Nigeria striker confesses

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Chinedu Obasi scored 27 goals in 102 Hoffenheim appearances [COURTESY]

Former Nigeria striker Chinedu Obasi alleged on Sunday he was asked to pay a bribe to feature at the 2014 World Cup, before eventually missing out on selection.

Obasi, 33, who has been a free agent since leaving Swedish outfit AIK in January, made his last Super Eagles appearance in 2011 and had club spells in Germany with Hoffenheim and Schalke.

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