We Are Young Bafana: Dribbling for life

We are Young Bafana

Chapter 10

Jabulani- Dribbling for life

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On Thursday it was Jabulani’s birthday. Every year when his special day came along, Jabulani was reminded of his parents. He felt their loss more strongly on a day which was meant to be full of laughter and celebration. Though he mourned his parents, Jabulani knew how fortunate he was to be taken in by his aunt and uncle. Though they would never replace his parents, he felt their love every day in the way in which they cared for him and his brother.

Walking down the street, Jabulani stopped to play with the kids on the street. Their legs short and chubby, they were persistent in their pursuit of mastering the skill of…