Meet the Tanzanian soccer freestyle queen who earned praise from President Trump
Charles started playing football at the age of 12 while in primary school, inspired by watching the World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations. Her favorite players are the now-retired Brazilian icons Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.The freestyler has won acclaim in her home country and represented Tanzania in events in Gabon, Cameroon, South Africa, and Ethiopia. In 2018, Charles came third in the first African Freestyle Football Championship.
But prestige has not been accompanied by financial rewards for Charles, who still struggles to support her family. "I get these opportunities to travel but no pay," she says."If only I had sponsorship or some deal to support myself it will work for me my two children will have enough for food and basic needs."Tanzania shares much of the continent's love for the beautiful game. But a lack of funding hinders prospects for players and freestylers such as Charles.
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