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Naira Marley Releases Nigeria World Cup Song 'Issa Goal'

Written by joe.andrews
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From the kit to the vibrant culture, Nigeria are looking and sounding good as we head towards Russia. Bringing the tunes, Nigerian born Naira Marley has released a World Cup inspired song for the Super Eagles entitled 'Issa Goal'.

A U.K. afrobeats king, Naira Marley in collaboration with Olamide and Lil Kesh, has released the official video of the Nigeria World Cup song, 'Issa Goal'. Having moved to Peckham from Lagos when he was 11, Marley takes influence from multiple cultures and with the universal language of football, he has embraced the World Cup in a big way. Sporting the 2018 Nike Nigeria kits and supporting apparel, the video was shot in Lagos and captures the energy that the Super Eagles will bring to the tournament.

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Naira Marley spoke to The Fader ahead of the release, you can read the interview here. The full Naija collection has been released today. Comprising of pattern heavy jerseys through to outstanding track tops, you can suit up here.

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