Fans of Barnsley FC can be grateful for Daryl Dike's African heritage. His parents' love for football is one of the main reasons he didn't end up in the NFL.
The son of Nigerian immigrants, Dike has had a massive impact at Oakwell. His performances on loan from Orlando City have helped propel the South Yorkshire team - who had one season in the Premier League in 1998/98 - to sixth in the Championship and with every chance of a play-off place.
But rather than top NFL clashes, it was soccer matches that were a common feature in the family's TV.
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