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Burnley line up Nigerian defender

Published 00:00 22/06/09 By by Football Spy

Burnley boss Owen Coyle is ready to move for Nigerian centre-back Rabiu Afolabi - a free agent after leaving French side Sochaux - and bring him in for pre-season training.

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