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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Jun 10

    Who's watching the #RG18 French Open right now? 🙋‍♀️ She's just 13, but Nigeria's Marylove Edwards has her eyes on that prize, too.pic.twitter.com/RFbQgLXbL9

    7:17 AM - 10 Jun 2018
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      1. #DrivenOutNow‏ @Mr_Manyau Jun 10
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        You will be the first grand slam winner in nigeria

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      2. Usen Gabriel‏ @SGezee Jun 10
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @SparksQED

        We won’t support her now until she appears in the WTA. If she wins she would see the president, no one care how she got there.

        2 replies 2 retweets 6 likes
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      1. Kissi, E., PhD (ABD)‏ @EveKissi Jun 10
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @arafrika

        Don’t stop dreaming my dear....the world is your oasis....🎾🏆

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      1. Danielette‏ @danie2600 Jun 10
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Yes you can Marylove 🎾💕💪🏾🙏🏾🌍

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      2. Wisdom Merchant‏ @nalafa644 Jun 10
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        We can crowd fund this potential champion and help her realize her lofty dream. Yes, moral support is good but it must be accompanied with financial support. I suggest we crowd fund her dream.

        1 reply 3 retweets 8 likes
      3. Debbs‏ @DebbyeDebbs Jun 12
        Replying to @nalafa644 @BBCAfrica

        How do we start? What needs to be done? Direct us let's support.

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      4. Wisdom Merchant‏ @nalafa644 Jun 12
        Replying to @DebbyeDebbs @BBCAfrica

        We can set up a crowd funding account in her name and people interested in donating towards her project will do so. Her parents and coaching crew will administer such.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
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      1. ronie bongo‏ @RonieAbonga Jun 10
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BwahaDenise

        Good thing every girl who gives it a shot wins it as long as Serena isn't involved. So yes if she stays focused she will most definitely win a grand slam.

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      1. MDGroupTringo‏ @grouptringo Jun 10
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Wow Africa is behind you.

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      1. Oluwasegunfunmitan‏ @oholowoyo Jun 10
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @dounardbondo

        Hopefully...I can really cheer one of our own...glad to see you on this platform. #goingGlobalMaryLove

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      1. mr_gharbin‏ @mr_gharbin Jun 10
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Am just super proud of her high esteem. We have your back girl

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      1. Louise Naarden‏ @LouiseNaarden Jun 10
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Yes my girl. I'm happy that she chooses to be Marylove and not a shadow of Serena. Respect to beautiful and powerful Serena is enough. Be yourself!

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      1. Isibor Ebasina Ben‏ @eromosele231 Jun 10
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Wishing you all the beat, Marylove Edwards. Stay focused and make your family and your country proud! 👍👍👍

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      1. Awolowo‏ @ama5swag Jun 10
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @Eloka51

        Go girl! With that zeal you shall definitely succeed!

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      1. Aziz Salim‏ @PacificAziz Jun 10
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        This Kenyan many is praying for you little sister. Your dream is valid and yes, you will be Africa's Champion.

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      2. shantee‏ @cuteshantte Jun 11
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @TheTempleCo

        from ur mouth to the Lord ear dear,wish u all the best

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      3. #MUFC‏ @orlayeancah Jun 14
        Replying to @cuteshantte @BBCAfrica @TheTempleCo

        Asin.. After that place, I just began to doubt the genuineness of the whole thing

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
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      1. Emmanuel Ifey‏ @immanator Jun 10
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @obyezeks

        You know us Naijans... We always support our own once they are in the abroad. Push it till you get there girl. Never stop believing.

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      1. AbdulAzeez Ajibola‏ @abdlazeez Jun 10
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Lovely smile, I wish her the very best.

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