TO be a professional footballer is a dream nurtured in every child’s heart. But for many, that dream collides with another, equally vital pursuit – education. Parents, burdened by the realities of life, often urge their children to prioritise books over boots; this is so because education whispers promises of stability over the alluring, yet uncertain, path of professional football. But what if I told you that, with unwavering determination and a healthy dose of grit, you could chase both dreams at once, defy expectations, and be successful at both? This is the story of 26-year-old Agnes ‘Great Fabs’ Banda. Agnes isn’t just a gifted footballer; she is weaving magic with her gloves at the prestigious TP Mazembe club, one...

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