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 (Homeless World Cup) Angel often speaks of strength – particularly strength arising from hardship. Early losses this week to Kyrgyzstan and front-runners Zambia were physically punishing. But not, she says, demoralising.
“Since we’ve played these matches I’ve got more skills ... which have helped us win,” she says. “There have been some rough games but they have made me strong. I am no longer stressed.”
Uganda Has Guardian Angel at World Cup
DECEMBER 04, 2008Matthew Price, Homeless World CupWhen Angel Taka is in form, Uganda tends to do well. In Wednesday’s 4-0 win over Australia’s hastily assembled side, she scored a hat-trick.
When Uganda outclassed Cameroon at Yarra pitch on Thursday, Angel was at the heart of things again. She scored twice and chased back to make crucial tackles.
“I don’t play in any particular place,” she says. “To keep me strong, I run around. I can run in this position, and this, and this ...”
Before the game Angel was awarded the Nike Fair Play Award, given to the player who best embodies the spirit of the 2008 Homeless World Cup.
The oldest of six children, Angel often speaks of strength – particularly strength arising from hardship. Early losses this week to Kyrgyzstan and front-runners Zambia were physically punishing. But not, she says, demoralising.
“Since we’ve played these matches I’ve got more skills ... which have helped us win,” she says. “There have been some rough games but they have made me strong. I am no longer stressed.”
Read the complete story and watch video interviews with Angel Taka at the Homeless World Cup website: www3.homelessworldcup.org/zine/
Read about each of the football matches: http://www3.homelessworldcup.org/
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