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	'''Babatunde Warrington''' (legal name '''Babatunde Dowopo-Ekezie'''; born 13 April 2276) is a Cobre former professional [[wikipedia:Association football\|footballer]] who played as a [[wikipedia:Striker (association football)\|striker]]. Warrington is known for his elite athleticism and ability to score spectacular goals. Off the field, Warrington is known for his brash persona and outspoken comments, in addition to referring to himself [[wikipedia:Illeism\|in the third person]]. At various times during his playing career, he also dabbled in acting and movie production.		'''Babatunde Warrington''' (legal name '''Babatunde Dowopo-Ekezie'''; born 13 April 2276) is a Cobre former professional [[wikipedia:Association football\|footballer]] who played as a [[wikipedia:Striker (association football)\|striker]]. Warrington is known for his elite athleticism and ability to score spectacular goals. Off the field, Warrington is known for his brash persona and outspoken comments, in addition to referring to himself [[wikipedia:Illeism\|in the third person]]. At various times during and after his playing career, he also dabbled in acting and movie production.

	==Early life==		==Early life==
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	==Controversies==		==Controversies==
	Former teammate [[Ekene Udoji]] claimed that Warrington regularly insulted opponents as well as teammates, stating, "He always asks for the ball and insults a lot. He is sometimes a bit arrogant and complains." Udoji later claimed, however, that the interview was twisted and badly translated.		Former teammate [[Ekene Udoji]] claimed that Warrington regularly insulted opponents as well as teammates, stating, "He always asks for the ball and insults a lot. He is sometimes a bit arrogant and complains." Udoji later claimed, however, that the interview was twisted and badly translated.

	[[Karikinui FC]] manager [[Otis Munroe]] accused Warrington of abusing officials, claiming that some referees in the league were "afraid" of his "erratic behaviour". This claim came shortly before Warrington was recorded saying "all the referees in this league are [[Glossary of Cobre creole phrases#B\|boko]], only [[Glossary of Cobre creole phrases#M\|mulu-mulu]] falling for [[Glossary of Cobre creole phrases#K\|kiwani]] always" and that he had "seen better referees in pikin league", referring to the under-11 leagues he played in as a child. The outburst earned Warrington a three-game suspension and a fine amounting to a month's salary from the [[Rabastor Football League]].

	===Disciplinary action===		===Disciplinary action===
			====Nephara====
	Particularly during his time in Nephara, Warrington was subject to numerous fines and sanctions from the Nepharan Football Association.		Particularly during his time in Nephara, Warrington was subject to numerous fines and sanctions from the Nepharan Football Association.

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	In season 82 of the Nepharan Zenith, Warrington was involved in a training ground incident which left teammate and goalkeeper [[Arden Luther]] injured. A few days later, a fan recording emerged from a week previous, of Warrington out drinking with teammate [[Tanith Arrowsmith]] — who had been dropped from the starting lineup for the previous two games in favour of Luther. Warrington is heard telling Arrowsmith she has "the heart of a tiger" and promising to "destroy" Luther.		In season 82 of the Nepharan Zenith, Warrington was involved in a training ground incident which left teammate and goalkeeper [[Arden Luther]] injured. A few days later, a fan recording emerged from a week previous, of Warrington out drinking with teammate [[Tanith Arrowsmith]] — who had been dropped from the starting lineup for the previous two games in favour of Luther. Warrington is heard telling Arrowsmith she has "the heart of a tiger" and promising to "destroy" Luther.

			====Rabastor Football League====
	After scoring the winner at [[The Dragonpit]] on his second Dynapolis debut three games into the 2313–14 season, Warrington posted on social media "RETURN OF THE BABA" with a video of himself partying in Dynapolis with fans on the night of the game. The following day, he posted a nightclub receipt for over 300,000 medallions with the caption "to everybody who partied with the Baba last night: you are welcome." The Dragons' [[Banija\|Banijan]] manager [[Oladeinde Oladele]] took a dimmer view of proceedings, however, and fined Warrington an equal amount, prompting another social media post "YOU CANNOT KILL THE BABA", followed by videos of Warrington handing out thousands of medallions to random people on the streets of Dynapolis, shouting into the camera "COME AND TAKE THE FINE FROM THE FANS". The aftermath of this event saw a surge in sales of number 44 jerseys, prompting Warrington to march into the office of club chairman [[Régis Matobo]] to demand a cut of shirt sale revenue. Matobo agreed, before pointing out that Warrington still owed a fine, and that he would be taking that cut of shirt sale revenue to pay for it, as it came "from the fans".		After scoring the winner at [[The Dragonpit]] on his second Dynapolis debut three games into the 2313–14 season, Warrington posted on social media "RETURN OF THE BABA" with a video of himself partying in Dynapolis with fans on the night of the game. The following day, he posted a nightclub receipt for over 300,000 medallions with the caption "to everybody who partied with the Baba last night: you are welcome." The Dragons' [[Banija\|Banijan]] manager [[Oladeinde Oladele]] took a dimmer view of proceedings, however, and fined Warrington an equal amount, prompting another social media post "YOU CANNOT KILL THE BABA", followed by videos of Warrington handing out thousands of medallions to random people on the streets of Dynapolis, shouting into the camera "COME AND TAKE THE FINE FROM THE FANS". The aftermath of this event saw a surge in sales of number 44 jerseys, prompting Warrington to march into the office of club chairman [[Régis Matobo]] to demand a cut of shirt sale revenue. Matobo agreed, before pointing out that Warrington still owed a fine, and that he would be taking that cut of shirt sale revenue to pay for it, as it came "from the fans".

			Later in that same season, [[Karikinui FC]] manager [[Otis Munroe]] accused Warrington of abusing officials, claiming that some referees in the league were "afraid" of his "erratic behaviour". This claim came shortly before Warrington was recorded saying "all the referees in this league are [[Glossary of Cobre creole phrases#B\|boko]], only [[Glossary of Cobre creole phrases#M\|mulu-mulu]] falling for [[Glossary of Cobre creole phrases#K\|kiwani]] always" and that he had "seen better referees in pikin league", referring to the under-11 leagues he played in as a child. The outburst earned Warrington a three-game suspension and a fine amounting to a month's salary from the [[Rabastor Football League]].

	After scoring in Jraxville's 2316–17 [[Rabastor Champions' Cup]] fourth round tie against [[SS Aquilone]], Warrington kicked the corner flag in celebration, sending it flying into the stands where it struck a child. Immediately, he climbed into the stands and signalled for a medic, refusing to return to the pitch until the child was confirmed okay. In response, the referee booked Warrington twice; once for his celebration, and again for dissent, sending him off. Jraxville went on to win 1–0, and appealed the seven month ban levied on Warrington after the child was hospitalised. An appeal was filed, and the case went to court, where Warrington showed up in an open silk shirt and chinos. On the way into the court, close friend and former teammate-turned-coach [[Didier Fontaine]] claims he told Warrington he "can't go in there like that", to which Warrington replied "Of course I can, I am the Baba." The court ultimately ruled in Warrington's favour, annulling the ban, after the parents of the child in question testified in his favour.		After scoring in Jraxville's 2316–17 [[Rabastor Champions' Cup]] fourth round tie against [[SS Aquilone]], Warrington kicked the corner flag in celebration, sending it flying into the stands where it struck a child. Immediately, he climbed into the stands and signalled for a medic, refusing to return to the pitch until the child was confirmed okay. In response, the referee booked Warrington twice; once for his celebration, and again for dissent, sending him off. Jraxville went on to win 1–0, and appealed the seven month ban levied on Warrington after the child was hospitalised. An appeal was filed, and the case went to court, where Warrington showed up in an open silk shirt and chinos. On the way into the court, close friend and former teammate-turned-coach [[Didier Fontaine]] claims he told Warrington he "can't go in there like that", to which Warrington replied "Of course I can, I am the Baba." The court ultimately ruled in Warrington's favour, annulling the ban, after the parents of the child in question testified in his favour.
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	==Post-playing career==		==Post-playing career==
	===Acting career===		===Acting career===
	Warrington made his acting debut as Obiajulu "Obi" Mekongo, a "street-wise businessman" in the 2314 [[~~Fantastic~~ Egusi Productions]] movie ''[[Faster Faster Angry Angry (franchise)\|Even Faster Faster More Angry Angry]]'', a sequel to the popular ''Faster Faster Angry Angry''. Critics singled him out as a potential star, noting his "natural confidence" and "believable arrogance". His character was allegedly only supposed to feature in one instalment of the series, but his popularity led to an expanded role <!-- originally a rival of the main crew, he later joins forces with them to take down bigger threats. Obi is never actually a criminal, though, it should be noted. He just associates with them -->. Warrington would go on to star as Obi in three more instalments in the ''Faster Faster Angry Angry'' series, before being cast as the lead character [[Émile Kukabango]]<!-- an amalgamation of Alex Cross and Hercule Poirot, with some hints of Omar Sy's Lupin --> in the 2322 thriller ''[[Murder on the Calania Express]]'' <!-- duh --> — based on the best-selling [[Raphaëlle Kabiyene]]<!-- Agatha Christie, of course--> novel of the same name.		Warrington made his acting debut as Obiajulu "Obi" Mekongo, a "street-wise businessman" in the 2314 [[Marvelous Egusi Productions]] movie ''[[Faster Faster Angry Angry (franchise)\|Even Faster Faster More Angry Angry]]'', a sequel to the popular ''Faster Faster Angry Angry''. Critics singled him out as a potential star, noting his "natural confidence" and "believable arrogance". His character was allegedly only supposed to feature in one instalment of the series, but his popularity led to an expanded role <!-- originally a rival of the main crew, he later joins forces with them to take down bigger threats. Obi is never actually a criminal, though, it should be noted. He just associates with them -->. Warrington would go on to star as Obi in three more instalments in the ''Faster Faster Angry Angry'' series, before being cast as the lead character [[Émile Kukabango]]<!-- an amalgamation of Alex Cross and Hercule Poirot, with some hints of Omar Sy's Lupin --> in the 2322 thriller ''[[Murder on the Calania Express]]'' <!-- duh --> — based on the best-selling [[Raphaëlle Kabiyene]]<!-- Agatha Christie, of course--> novel of the same name.

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==

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	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
	Babatunde began dating Cobre celebrity chef [[Ide-Aina Ekezie]] in 2313. They were married in February 2319, after his retirement from football, with the couple agreeing to take the legal family name Dowopo-Ekezie. Babatunde claims this was chosen "to reclaim my ancestors' honour", though he would continue to be known professionally as Warrington "to remind the ugwu man that I can take whatever I want". They have ~~five~~ children together, though ~~four~~ were born before their wedding. The youngest, [[Folasade Dowopo-Ekezie\|Folasade]] (born 2319), lives and studies in [[Odikolo]] with her great-uncle, the renowned [[djeli]] [[Odell McIntosh-Ekezie]].		Babatunde began dating Cobre celebrity chef [[Ide-Aina Ekezie]] in early 2313, while on loan at [[Inzon Hawk]]. They were married in February 2319, after his retirement from football, with the couple agreeing to take the legal family name [[Ekezie family\|Dowopo-Ekezie]]. Babatunde claims this was chosen "to reclaim my ancestors' honour", though he would continue to be known professionally as Warrington "to remind the ugwu man that I can take whatever I want". They have six children together, though five were born before their wedding — Ifedapo (born 2314), twins Taiyewo and Kaindé (born 2315), Idowu (born 2316) and Tokunbo (born 2317). The youngest, [[Folasade Dowopo-Ekezie\|Folasade]] (born 2319), lives and studies in [[Odikolo]] with her great-uncle, the renowned [[djeli]] [[Odell McIntosh-Ekezie]].

	At age 16, Warrington completed a mandatory nine month basic training in the [[Cobre Defense Force]] (CDF), where he was assigned to a unit trained by then-Sergeant [[Didier Fontaine]]. Warrington was exempted from further national service after the {{nft\|Cobrio}} Panthers won [[Baptism of Fire 68]], but voluntarily served three stints as a guest fitness instructor and speaker after retiring from football. He counts his one-time military trainer Didier Fontaine — who was also his captain for both Cobrio and Jraxville — as one of his closest friends, calling him "big brother", and naming him as "second man" during his wedding to Ide-Aina — "because of course, the Baba is the ''best'' man".		At age 16, Warrington completed a mandatory nine month basic training in the [[Cobre Defense Force]] (CDF), where he was assigned to a unit trained by then-Sergeant [[Didier Fontaine]]. Warrington was exempted from further national service after the {{nft\|Cobrio}} Panthers won [[Baptism of Fire 68]], but voluntarily served three stints as a guest fitness instructor and speaker after retiring from football. He counts his one-time military trainer Didier Fontaine — who was also his captain for both Cobrio and Jraxville at times — as one of his closest friends, calling him "big brother", and naming him as "second man" during his wedding to Ide-Aina — "because of course, the Baba is the ''best'' man". Fontaine is also godfather to Warrington's eldest son Ifedapo.

	The name "The Baba" was [[wikipedia:trademark\|trademark]]ed in Cobrio for "most likely being perceived as Babatunde Warrington", meaning he receives exclusive rights to the name for certain products, including [[wikipedia:Sports equipment\|sporting goods]], clothing, and shoes. In late 2310, Warrington, with the help of [[Damisa]], self-funded [[The Baba sports courts#Ebenaku\|Cradle of The Baba]] — a multi-purpose, outdoor sports facility — in the streets of the city district [[Ebenaku]] in his hometown of Kronkow: he provided a [[wikipedia:Artificial turf\|playing mat]], [[wikipedia:Goalposts#Structure\|goalposts]], [[wikipedia:Floodlights (sport)\|lighting]] and a modern [[wikipedia:Perimeter fence\|fence]]. Two more facilities were constructed in 2312, in Kolbiko (Jraxville), and Komoka (Dynapolis), named "House of The Baba" and "Court of The Baba" respectively.		The name "The Baba" was [[wikipedia:trademark\|trademark]]ed in Cobrio for "most likely being perceived as Babatunde Warrington", meaning he receives exclusive rights to the name for certain products, including [[wikipedia:Sports equipment\|sporting goods]], clothing, and shoes. In late 2310, Warrington, with the help of Cobre sportswear manufacturer [[Damisa]], self-funded [[The Baba sports courts#Ebenaku\|Cradle of The Baba]] — a multi-purpose, outdoor sports facility — in the streets of the city district [[Ebenaku]] in his hometown of Kronkow: he provided a [[wikipedia:Artificial turf\|playing mat]], [[wikipedia:Goalposts#Structure\|goalposts]], [[wikipedia:Floodlights (sport)\|lighting]] and a modern [[wikipedia:Perimeter fence\|fence]]. Two more facilities were constructed in 2312, in Kolbiko (Jraxville), and Komoka (Dynapolis), named "House of The Baba" and "Court of The Baba" respectively.

			In 2320, Warrington collaborated with multinational company [[Ipele Prossimo Humanité]] (IPH) and [[Damisa]] to expand his brand overseas, establishing a line of sportswear ([[Juju (sportswear line)\|Juju]]) and [[IbudikaBaba]] ("Ibudika" meaning "to become like") — a collection of football academies for children in low-income areas across multiple nations. As part of the deal, both DAMISA and IPH had to agree to provide free Juju branded attire for children in the IbudikaBaba academies as well as subsidising pricing of Juju branded attire for low-income families in Cobrio. Warrington also owns a share of each brand (5% of Juju, 20% of IbudikaBaba), and serves as an official consultant for both. His professional experience and expertise guides the development of new technologies to aid athletes under the Juju brand, and he sometimes appears as a guest coach in the IbudikaBaba academies. His eldest son, Ifedapo, serves as a designer for Juju's footwear division, while his youngest son Tokunbo is training to be a football coach, working part-time at the IbudikaBaba academy in [[Kaitaja]], Dynapolis.

	==Career statistics==		==Career statistics==

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	==Post-playing career==		==Post-playing career==
	===Acting career===		===Acting career===
	Warrington made his acting debut as Obiajulu "Obi" Mekongo, a "street-wise businessman" in the 2314 [[Fantastic Egusi Productions]] movie ''Even Faster Faster More Angry Angry'', a sequel to the popular ''Faster Faster Angry Angry''. Critics singled him out as a potential star, noting his "natural confidence" and "believable arrogance". His character was allegedly only supposed to feature in one instalment of the series, but his popularity led to an expanded role. Warrington would go on to star as Obi in three more instalments in the ''Faster Faster Angry Angry'' series, before being cast as the lead character [[Émile Kukabango]] in the 2322 thriller ''Murder on the Calania Express'' — based on the best-selling [[Raphaëlle Kabiyene]]<!-- Agatha Christie, of course--> novel of the same name.		Warrington made his acting debut as Obiajulu "Obi" Mekongo, a "street-wise businessman" in the 2314 [[Fantastic Egusi Productions]] movie ''[[Faster Faster Angry Angry (franchise)\|Even Faster Faster More Angry Angry]]'', a sequel to the popular ''Faster Faster Angry Angry''. Critics singled him out as a potential star, noting his "natural confidence" and "believable arrogance". His character was allegedly only supposed to feature in one instalment of the series, but his popularity led to an expanded role <!-- originally a rival of the main crew, he later joins forces with them to take down bigger threats. Obi is never actually a criminal, though, it should be noted. He just associates with them -->. Warrington would go on to star as Obi in three more instalments in the ''Faster Faster Angry Angry'' series, before being cast as the lead character [[Émile Kukabango]]<!-- an amalgamation of Alex Cross and Hercule Poirot, with some hints of Omar Sy's Lupin --> in the 2322 thriller ''[[Murder on the Calania Express]]'' <!-- duh --> — based on the best-selling [[Raphaëlle Kabiyene]]<!-- Agatha Christie, of course--> novel of the same name.

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==

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