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Abebi

A Football Novel
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Abebi Ngom's life has been a journey since her family left Africa for a better life. A daunting voyage over land, sea and air transforms into a new adventure as the family navigates the challenges of starting over in a new land. For Abebi, football is her beacon of hope. However, their solace is overshadowed by a devastating loss as her mother falls victim to a terrible attack. Determined to live on and show the resilience that her mother always taught her, Abebi's rise in the football world is marked by both personal and professional milestones.
Texi Smith is a football fiction writer, reporter, and photographer with The Roar.He is also an active supporter of the Matildas, the Socceroos, and Sydney FC and a lifelong fan of Newcastle United, having grown up in the northeast of England. He still plays in an Over 45s competition, referees in a local league, and has also previously coached.Away from football, Texi has an IT consultancy and is a member of the Bridge Club - a group of runners who have run ten or more Sydney Marathons.
* A book for teenage readers about a young woman their age. * Story about a young football player who is an African refugee and plays for the Matildas at the World Cup. * SIXTH football novel for the author. * Media release. Launch at The Ladies League, a new sports bar focussed on women's sport on 29 October 2024.
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