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BARCELONA, Spain -The smile says it all. Fifth-year Godwin Okonji loves his football. And take him to Europe, put him in a soccer stadium, and his face will light-up about as much as when he takes the court for the LMU men's basketball team. The Nigerian talked to LMU Sports Network while visiting one of the most famous soccer venues in the world.

Following a grueling practice, the Lions visited the home of FC Barcelona, Camp Nau, on Tuesday afternoon. It is the second tour of the stadium for Okonji, who grew up playing soccer first. He then found basketball at the age of 17, making his way to NCAA Division I basketball with the Lions.

Okonji, who draws a crowd everywhere he goes, took a minute to talk to the LMU Sports Network about soccer, his favorite team, and making the most of his fifth season after the car accident forced a redshirt a year ago.

The Lions will play their final game in Spain on Wednesday at 3 pm.

Spain 2014
Aug 11 • Day 1: Miles of Experience - Ayodeji Egbeyemi | Day 1 Photo Gallery
Aug. 12 • Day 2: A Whole New Experience - Devin Wyatt | Day 2 Photo Gallery
Aug. 13 • Day 3: Forever an Energetic Lion - Alum Dick McBride | Day 3 Photo Gallery
Aug. 14 • Day 4: International Gameday - Marin Mornar | Game #1 Highlights | Game 1 Photo Gallery
Aug. 15 • Day 5: Big Day, Big Two Months - Joshua Spiers | Day 5 Photo Gallery
Aug. 16 • Day 6: Back in Spain - Petr Herman & Simon Krajcovic | Game #2 - A Global Reach | Day 6 Photo Gallery
Aug. 17 • Day 7: A Big Package in Itty-Bitty Living Spaces - Patson Siame | Day 7 Photo Gallery
Aug. 18 • Day 8: Game Day Birthday in Barcelona - David Humphries | Game #3 Highlights | Day 8 Photo Gallery
Aug. 19 • Day 9: A Fifth-Year, First Sport | Day 9 Photo Gallery
Aug. 20 • Day 10: Leading Experience - Evan Payne | Game #4
Aug. 21 • Day 11: Across the Globe - Matt Hayes
Aug. 22 • Day 12: A Departure - Chase Flint