Goals are redefined in West Africa (5)

I believe the answer is:

lagos

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'west africa' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both locations as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'goals are redefined' is the wordplay.
'goals' can be anagrammed to 'LAGOS'.
But, I'm unsure how the anagram is indicated.

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for lagos that I've seen before include "Formerly capital of Nigeria" , "African city" , "Former Nigerian capital" , "Nigerian city and port" , "Chief port and former capital of Nigeria" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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