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A quick scan of the local sports section in the Nepali media of late shows names of African players making headlines almost every day.An outsider would naively assume that these names are associated with the much-fancied European leagues whose games are being followed worldwide. But a detailed reading would show otherwise.To the outside world, Nepal's main attraction is the majestic Himalayas and Mt Qomolangma (Mt Everest), the Mecca of mountain climbers around the world.But this may not be true to the people from the African continent.According to the All Nepal Football Association, the national league of Nepal, the Martyrs' Memorial A Division League has been attracting almost a hundred footballers from Africa who are trying to put their mark in Asian football,
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