While the world celebrated Argentina’s World Cup victory last December, a lesser-known football team in Sierra Leone is writing its own story of triumph. The Flying Stars—an all-amputee squad composed mostly of civil war survivors—are defying odds on a sandy field in Freetown, proving that passion trumps resources.
With makeshift goals and unwavering spirit, players describe football as a lifeline. “It made me reborn,” shared team captain Alhassan Kamara, who lost his leg at 14. Their grit has ignited pride nationwide, turning matches into symbols of resilience for a country still healing from decades of conflict. As one teammate put it: “We play not for trophies, but to show what humans can overcome.”
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'We Talk' World Cup Edition: One-legged football team in Sierra Leone
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