Ghanian Player Union helps defender Nicholas Opoku win legal case

• Ghana National team player Nicholas Opoku wins legal case against Club Africain
• Opoku wins extra compensation under a new FIFA rule that can be triggered in extreme cases
• Black Stars player was supported in three-year case by Ghanaian player union and FIFPRO

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