About The Untold Story of African Youth Football | Price of the Game
In many African communities, children fantasize about the money, glamour, and fame that comes with being a professional soccer player. Living in impoverished villages without access to training equipment, this young talent trains with dedication and optimism. Against all odds, they strive to be discovered by a European scout who can be their ticket out of poverty and into the spotlight. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.
The Untold Story of African Youth Football | Price of the Game is presented by Documentary Central. Its listed runtime is 79 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.
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- The Untold Story of African Youth Football | Price of the Game
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- English
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