Ashenafi Tewodros: A Footballer's Dream Facing Hardship
18-year-old Ashenafi Tewodros is striving to become a professional footballer despite lacking basic equipment and proper training facilities. He previously missed an opportunity to train in Georgia due to his family's inability to cover travel expenses. Currently playing for Ayat 49, Ashenafi continues to train on uneven concrete surfaces and often relies on borrowed boots. His story highlights the significant financial and infrastructural challenges faced by aspiring athletes in Ethiopia.
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