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Seventeen-year-old Nancy 'Maradona' Majola demonstrates her soccer skills in Alexandra, South Africa, during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

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Why Watch

  • Meet Nancy 'Maradona' Majola and her soccer skills.
  • Follow Isaac 'Shakes' Kungwane's reflections on his career.
  • Find out how soccer has evolved with Jacob 'Babes' Bopape.

Did You Know

  • Nancy 'Maradona' Majola is 17 years old and presents her soccer skills.
  • Isaac 'Shakes' Kungwane is a former national player reflecting on his career.
  • Jacob 'Babes' Bopape is 69 years old and discusses the evolution of soccer.
  • Ricardo 'Rico' Kutumela is a scholarship-winner representing township youth.

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Soccer enthusiastsSouth African cultureYouth aspirations
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Who is Nancy 'Maradona' Majola?

Nancy 'Maradona' Majola is a seventeen-year-old soccer player who demonstrates her skills in the documentary.

What is the significance of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in the documentary?

The 2010 FIFA World Cup is significant as it was the first World Cup held on the African continent, highlighting soccer's cultural importance in Alexandra, South Africa.

Who is Jacob 'Babes' Bopape and what does he discuss?

Jacob 'Babes' Bopape is a 69-year-old former player who discusses the evolution of soccer in South Africa.

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