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  • Why is soccer the most popular sport in Africa?
    Its simplicity and accessibility
  • What is a "competitor" in sports?
    Someone who competes to win
  • What makes soccer popular across different nations?
    Its international quality
  • Which African countries produce many top players?
    Senegal Ivory Coast Ghana Nigeria
  • What was the ancient Chinese kicking game called?
    Cuju
  • Why do some clubs require boys to attend school?
    To help them stay responsible
  • Why do professional soccer players inspire others?
    They often come from poor families and become wealthy
  • What word describes the emotional connection people feel for soccer?
    Passion
  • Where were the first matches in Africa played?
    Cape Town and Port Elizabeth
  • Who brought soccer to Africa?
    European colonists
  • What is one reason parents in Africa support soccer?
    It keeps boys out of trouble
  • What were early soccer balls sometimes made of?
    Handmade materials like bags
  • Why do some African boys play in their bare feet?
    Because they can’t afford shoes
  • What does the term "recruit" mean?
    To bring people in for a specific role or job
  • What does soccer symbolize in Ivory Coast?
    Unity
  • What is it called when your team wins?
    Victory
  • What feeling makes players feel united on the field?
    They feel camaraderie
  • How does soccer help people in society?
    It teaches responsibility and offers hope
  • Why do soccer academies recruit boys from poor areas?
    To train them for national or European teams
  • How does soccer help reduce discrimination?
    It brings people from different groups together
  • How many people around the world play soccer today?
    More than 200 million
  • What makes soccer accessible to everyone?
    It’s simple and can be played anywhere
  • What do you need to play soccer, according to Peter Alegi?
    A flat space and a ball
  • Where did the modern game of soccer originate?
    Britain
  • When were the official rules of soccer established?
    1840s