Nigeria captain debuts 'world's most eco-friendly' football boots

Stuart Stone
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Credit: Sokito

William Troost-Ekong wore custom 'bio-based' boots develpoed by UK brand Sokito during Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations opening game against Equatorial Guinea

The captain of Nigeria's football team has become the first player to wear vegan-friendly boots made from bio-based materials including corn waste, sugarcane and bamboo during a major international tournament....

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