Soccer is one of the world’s most widely played and watched sports. From the Summer Olympic Games to the FIFA World Cup, citizens of every corner of the world gather to cheer for their team and favorite players. But for some players from Africa, soccer is more than a sport or a national pastime — it’s a life-changing career.
That’s the message Abubakar Muhammad wants his students to grasp the next time they watch the game. The skill and technique in the European league are more than a series of plays. They are evidence of the diversity and challenges of the game reflecting deep social injustices that continue to echo today.