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    "editor1": "<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) I-League side Mumbai FC Tuesday confirmed the services of Nigerian defender Chika Wali for the 2014-15 season.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">He became the third foreigner after Japan&rsquo;s Taisuke Matsugae and Brazil&rsquo;s Josimar da Silva to have agreed to play for the Mumbai-based club.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">The 26-year-old Wali has made over 100 appearances in the past seven years in the I-League. His previous clubs include at Pune FC, United SC and Salgaocar SC.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">&quot;I am excited to play for Mumbai FC. I have heard a lot about the city and I know that the city is very passionate about football,&quot; he said in a release Tuesday.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">&quot;The coach is building a very good squad. Also, I am aware that the club will be playing at it&#39;s home ground after a four-year hiatus which will really have a positive impact on our performances. It is a great opportunity and I&#39;m looking forward to having a fantastic season here.&quot;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Mumbai FC coach Khalid Jamil also expressed his happiness at bagging the experienced player.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">&ldquo;He is a very important signing for us. Chika is a player with the character and dedication to do extremely well. He brings his powerful physique and athleticism to the game and is very strong in the air - a must for a central defender,&rdquo; he said.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n",
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