They have posts out in Lagos (5)

I believe the answer is:

goals

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'they' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are plural nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'posts out in lagos' is the wordplay.
'lagos' anagrams to 'GOALS'.
But, I'm unsure how this is indicated.

'have' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for goals that I've seen before include "Objectives" , "Ends, targets" , "Aims" .)

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

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