Video: The European dream of Abidjan street footballers

An Ivorian businessman who used to be a professional footballer in France is now trying to give young disadvantaged Ivorians the same opportunity. France 24 met Lucien Kouassi Kouadio in Abidjan before following him and some of his proteges to Paris.

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A programme prepared by Patrick Lovett, Aline Schmidt and Claire Pryde.

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