Our friend Jenny is doing a project in Kamatipa--a very poor compound in Kitwe. She is working with the community to create a play center for kids with volunteers offering organized play every day. Kamatipa also has a football pitch (soccer for us Americans), where Kitwe's Afro-Eagles team plays (in green). This day they were playing the Parmalat team (in blue). Parmalat is a company which produces boxed milk and juice products. These pictures were from last season, which ended before the rainy season. We used to tag along for games every Sunday afternoon that Jenny was going. Sometimes the game is late because teams walk to the game from accross town, or from the neighboring town--what a warm-up!
The Afro-Eagles have been promoted to the all-Copperbelt league this season, and reportedly haven't won as many games so far, being in a better league now. We hope to go to another game soon. The kids in the compound are really great, and very curious about "muzungus."
The Smiths--Jason, Peter & Brendan--watch with interest
This kid made a had out of leaves!
lots of excited kids
Afro-Eagles vs. Parmalat
at half-time, all the kids rush the field and play with a ball made of plastic bags
Jason joins in the game
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