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The tragic story of Erasmo Iacovone, a footballer who became an eternal legend for the city of Taranto after his untimely death, reminds me of how we often only truly appreciate talent once it's gone. In Nigeria, we have many local athletes who carry the dreams of their communities but often go unnoticed until a tragedy happens. Do you think our sports culture is too focused on international icons, or are we failing to immortalize our own local legends while they are still with us?