Young Afro-Colombian football players watch the game from the goal area during a training session in Necoclí, Antioquia, Colombia.
Young Afro-Colombian football players watch the game from the goal area during a training session in Necoclí, Antioquia, Colombia, on November 24, 2022. Despite facing socio-economic barriers and the lack of resources in the isolated, rural regions of Colombia, young Afro-Colombians show passion, dedication and commitment in training of football. As many of them dream of playing professionally in the major leagues in Europe, football may provide them with a potential path out of poverty. Regardless of training in mud, rain or tropical heat, they strive to turn their football dreams into reality.
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Location: Colombia
Photo credit: © Jan Sochor / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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