Nekena

Very decade, compassionate toward his teammates, wants to share his passion of soccer to others.

Placed 44th

in their group

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What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

On top of loving soccer, he likes challenges on the field, wants master technics, learn during practice, leads his teamate to victory. Always has head up even defeated.


Who inspires them—on or off the field—and why?

Family inspire him, we are from a very poor family, immigrants from Madagascar mom and Dad separated Dad is not interested supporting him only mom.


What’s one moment in their athletic journey that makes you proudest?

The first day he walked on the field joyfull, happy with his number 23 as a mom I was crying because he waited 6years to be in a club, play soccer because I cannot afford. If He win this competition it will help him a lot for his next season because as a single mom I have limited expenses.

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