Tianjin Teda’s Mirahmetjan Muzepper recently became the first ethnic Uygur footballer to play for the national team. Photo: AFP
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Tianjin Teda’s Mirahmetjan Muzepper recently became the first ethnic Uygur footballer to play for the national team. Photo: AFP