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Yoh. I really hope that people here are like the people at home, you know.

Just people that understand the value of herbs, you know what I mean?

You know, you’re a very good businesswoman, mama.

- Really? -Yeah.

Thank you.

One day everybody will see that.

You know what?

From your mouth to god's ears.

- We're going to be late. - No, really?

No, papa.

Why don't you just use a normal bank like a normal person?

No, dibuseng.

I'm not a fool to put my money in the bank

and they charge me more interest than my savings.

You're getting old.

I'd rather be old.

Let's go. Let's go.

Take your hat off. Take your hat off.

Let's pray.

Hey. Hold my hand.

Okay.

Ah!

You see now?

Just turn it off.

What's the point of playing if you're not going to win?

Oh, papa.

Not everything is about winning, hey boy?

- It is about winning. -Ah, papa.

But here in this car...

we have a winner.

Yeah.

I can't wait for you to show those city boys

what a mabentsela is made out of, my boy.

- Must show them. -Yeah?

Show them that soccer is in our blood.

Yeah.

It's going to be a good season.

I can feel it, right?

Right?

Where's everyone?

Mama's boy.

No, no no no. Wait. Get out.

Good luck for your first day, hey, boy.

I'm fine, dad.

Look. There we go.

Wait, wait, wait, wait.

Don’t forget your bag.

Here's your bag.

Come.

I love you.

I'm very prod of you, son.

You hear me?

- Yes, dad. -Mabentsela.

Go and show them.

- Well done. -Well done.

Thank you.

Look at that.

Yes!

Well done.

Well done, well done.

Farm boy. Mama's boy.

- Hey, boy. -Hey, what are you doing?

- What do you have for us? -Gents.

Maybe it's... it's time to leave.

- Can't the farm boy take a joke? - Leave the kid alone.

Or else what, mondli?

Be smart.

Don't make this boy's problems yours okay?

Just go, man.

Let's go.

Thanks for that.

Ah, don't mention it, man.

Who are those guys?

Just a couple of nobodies.

Zenzo and his clowns. They think they own this place.

Why?

Privilege, maybe.

Zenzo is a cheese boy.

He plays for bryanston warriors fc,

a well-to-do club.

He comes here to drop off...

his cousin.

Does that mean he'll be here every day?

Don't stress.

Here's a tip for free.

Don't worry about them.

Just focus on you.

I'll take it.

I am mondli by the way.

Lunga.

Are you from around here?

Actually from the eastern cape.

Welcome to soweto.

This is not natural, man.

What?

A female soccer coach.

Ah coach, let’s give her a chance, man.

See what she has to offer.

Maybe you're right.

But it's a man's job.

Those are our coaches?

Yeah.

Even the lady?

Yeah. Maybe she's the coach for the girls.

Morning everyone.

Morning...

Morning, coach.

That's more like it, man. Yesterday!

Hey, mondli.

What are you doing?

We're here to become soccer stars, not social media stars.

Give me 100 push-ups. Right now.

Hundred, coach?

You heard him. One hundred.

Let's go, mondli.

Uh-uh. Isn't that a bit extreme?

Respect. Discipline. Hard work.

That's our code here.

In these parts here, we go hard.

Didn't we speak about personal space?

Sorry.

Right. Hey.

For the new ones, we have great expectations from you, hey.

No pressure, hey.

And for the old soweto soccer kickers,

just because you are old here, your place isn't safe.

No one... is safe.

- Because you could be replaced. - Just like that.

Yeah and for the new ones

yeah, you have the opportunity to become a new soccer star.

But for now, we're all just going to be in our same teams.

Um... as last year. Okay?

I'd like to introduce you to our uh, new coach.

She's all the way from Nigeria.

Coach ofeimun.

Let's show coach ofeimun we mean business here, right?

Yeah. Go big or go home.

What's your name?

Shaf... shafee, sir.

Yes, show me your hands.

These things here.

Yeah. You’re gonna be our goal keeper.

See?

What he just did takes years and years of experience.

I’m sure.

Do you smell that?

Do you guys smell that?

Smell it?

I smell a great year ahead!

Hey!

So, all the new people,

you must go to the administration office and get your paper work sorted out

because tomorrow we will select new teams.

And it's gonna be tough.

Very, very tough, hey.

Sixty-five...

- five... -come on momo. You've got this.

If I could rearrange the alphabet.

I’d put u and I together.

The name's mabentsela.

Lunga mabentsela.

Bye!

Sure!

Lunga mabentsela from the eastern cape?

You're the one with the missing birth certificate.

I... I'll talk to my parents about it, ma'am.

Well, please do, my boy.

Because the rules are clear.

We are going to need the birth certificate if you are going to play soccer here.

Do you understand that Mr. Mabentsela?

Yes, ma'am.

Bring it tomorrow then.

A minute please, coach yola.

Coach? Coach, can I have a minute, please?

Coach yola?

- Yes, coach ofeimun. - I thought we were doing selections today.

Yeah... not today.

I don’t understand.

Please tell me why, cause I don't...

because it's my processes.

And my methods.

Uh, it's... it's tried and tested.

With all due respect, I don’t understand these methods, sir.

I... it's simple.

Standard procedure.

I have never seen anyone select players abilities just by looking at them, sir.

You know what, coach ofeimun. There's this thing called instinct.

You see I have the eye

to spot talent instinctively.

I instinctively spot talent.

That's how we do things around here.

Be coachable.

Okay?

Let's go, coach.

One.

How was your first day?

Full of surprises.

Ah, you know, first impressions can tell you a lot about a person.

You know, when I met your father for the first time.

I was so impressed.

That good-looking, huh?

That, yes.

But he was in the middle of a soccer game

and yoh, you can imagine,

he was on fire.

I get it.

Girls like winners.

Wow. You're also a winner.

I don't think I'll ever be able to score as many goals as dad.

Oh, lunga, winning is not only about scoring goals.

That engine is getting worse by the sound of it.

Don't worry. We're going to save up and we're going to fix it.

Hello, papa.

So did you make the team?

Oh, sorry man.

I spent the whole day waiting to get that call to hear

what team my son has made.

They haven't selected teams for us yet.

But it won't matter now because I don't even have a birth certificate

so they won't let me play.

Oh, don't worry about it.

I know exactly where that birth certificate is.

It's somewhere here in the house.

You see.

Let's see where it is.

How are the coaches?

They... they're okay.

Um...

they're strict and professional.

Oh, strict is good.

Is there anyone I know?

No.

There's coach yola,

coach tsengiwe and coach ofeimun.

Ofeimun? That sounds foreign.

She's Nigerian.

Your coach is a woman from Nigeria?

I heard that...

she's probably coaching the girl's team.

Oh.

Have you seen the...

the cake tin I used to put there?

The blue one?

Yeah.

You still need it?

Yes, papa.

I threw it away ages ago.

Excuse me?

Yes, I thought you weren't using it anymore.

Papa, it had um...

the child's birth certificate.

Okay.

Lunga listen...

if you don’t bring me your birth certificate, you can’t play the matches.

Go.

Gather around boys and girls.

Now finding a team or a team finding you...

it comes down to the quality of your skills.

Yep.

Let the games begin boys and girls.

Right. Let's go.

Come, come, come.

Let's go.

Get the ball.

Right, right, keep it lunga.

Wel give yourselves a big round of applause.

The time has come when I announce the a and b teams...

Hey, hey, hey.

Go easy on the feet.

Those are your tools, my man.

I don't see the point in all of this anymore.

What do you mean?

I'm in a squad with girls.

And to add on top of that a woman coach.

And?

What is my dad gonna think of me?

Be happy, man.

Be happy. You made the team.

I made the team?

I made the d team!

You are being unfair on yourself.

I've seen you play you're pretty good.

Good is not enough for my dad, mondli.

He specifically told me to make the a team and I didn't.

You're very ungrateful.

At least you've got a dad.

I'm sorry, mama.

Lunga, my man.

Sorry about snapping at you yesterday.

Uh...

no issue. It's fine.

I'm glad I'm not you.

Coach yola is a lot but your coach takes the cake.

Yoh. Different levels.

Scary.

What? No dude, it's not scary.

Focused.

Wait, you guys don't know who she is?

Okay. Okay. Look.

She’s nneka ofeimun.

Guys, she was a top player at the super falcons.

Come on.

Guys, the super falcons.

The... the nige... the Nigerian...

yes, the Nigerian national women team.

Okay anyways.

She was like the Venus Williams of female soccer.

She was amazing.

I thought it must have been her when I heard her surname.

Yeah.

Well, that won't pass with my dad.

I mean he wouldn't care about her background.

Lunga...

don't... don't let other people's issues affect your dreams.

- Yeah. - Don't let it get to your head, bro.

Go put your bag down.

Come in.

Come on.

This is not a birth certificate.

Oh.

This is umhlonyane, ma'am.

It is a herb that can help with your little problem.

Thank you, but no thanks.

I have my medication.

And my god.

Can I leave this over here?

Listen, lunga.

What about your birth certificate?

Things have been very hard at home.

My...

parents are going through very serious family issues.

That is what has been making it very hard for me to

find my birth certificate.

And,

what's made it harder is the fact that my dad also lost his job.

And...

my mother's ill.

Mrs. Makhebe can you pray for me?

Yes, my boy.

Yes, my boy.

Sorry, ladies. It's here somewhere.

Oh, my word.

Mama do you know how many taxis we took to get here?

I'm sorry.

You know what? Let's do this.

If you come back tomorrow, I'll have it.

No, mama, we're leaving. Transport is expensive.

Let's go, babes.

You're coming back, right?

Oh, my word, customers.

Amen.

A... amen.

Thank you, Mrs. Makhebe.

You got my bad side in.

Um uh. All your sides are good.

Uh. Great actually.

You're cool.

Thanks.

Gather round. Gather round.

Now let's focus all our energies on our positions.

Lunga, we'll be trying you out for attacking midfielder.

Let's hope you can think as fast as you can run.

- That's the playmaker superpower. - Yes, coach.

Now for the rest of you.

Muzi zwane. Goalkeeper.

Time starts now.

High knees, lunga.

You have to... don't have to go too far.

That's it.

Run back. Don't walk back.

You didn't eat fufu? What's this? You didn't eat fufu. Let's go.

That's it.

Good, good session

yeah, no, I think she's trying to kill us for real, yoh.

I didn't even break a sweat.

I could have gone on for a few more hours.

Good practice, guys.

Fantastic.

Don't all run off.

Coach yola wants to speak to all under-17 teams.

I actually think he has finished. Let's join him.

And why can't they come here?

Uh-uh. Save that for the match, girl.

Let's get up. Let's go. Let's go. Let's go.

Oh, lunga...

so...

how did you find the workout?

Meh.

You know, she must have been such an amazing soccer player.

Why did she stop playing?

Oh, well, Wikipedia said that she stopped quite young.

Like at her peak.

I just find it so strange.

Ah.

That's what most sports people do.

To beat the pity that they have

when they carry on playing for a long time

and everyone starts feeling sorry for them.

A has been.

Yeah, but she sort of disappeared

and nobody knew what happened to her.

Now she's here.

I wonder why she came to South Africa.

Hey!

Focus, man. Focus.

As you know, we're not a rich club.

Not even close.

But luckily for you, I know people.

So I organised someone to transport us to our away games

and also to transport us to um, once-off tournaments.

- Yay. -Fantastic.

Amen to that.

Yeah, but unfortunately,

there's nothing we can do about the kit.

It's falling apart and it's been worn.

- Gross. -That's unhygienic.

Don't be cheeky.

If you want to look good and if you want to feel nice in a new kit,

then you must work hard.

Well, there's always a solution to any problem.

Right team?

Um...

maybe we can throw a social event to raise money for our kit.

This will help the community get to know our team.

It's going to be good for our brand.

Great idea.

And we can always help with the venue.

I love social events

and I can organise the media page online

and get all my followers to join.

Fantastic asanda.

Now we're going to need a couple of people to join the planning committee,

people to help us with the ticketing, music, refreshments.

I'll volunteer.

Because you guys need somebody who knows a thing or two about leadership.

So I better be on the committee.

And I have taste so I have to be there.

I mean it sounds exciting so I don't mind helping.

Oh, fantastic, elethu.

Boys?

That’s the girl's department, coach.

Planning socials and things.

Ah, that's disappointing my boy.

Even me back in the day.

I used to organise many social events hey.

They actually even used to call me the social grande master.

Hey. Thank you, coach.

Okay. I'm in.

Hey, shafee.

M... me too.

Ah, lunga!

Me too, sir.

Yeah, yeah. As long as it doesn't interfere with your training.

You understand?

Yes, sir.

When in rome...

ah, go muzi.

Ah, this is great news, guys.

You have now demonstrated fantastic teamwork.

Well done teams.

So I'll send you guys my ideas and then we'll implement them.

Okay, bye, guys.

Bye.

- Bye guys. -Alright catch you guys.

- Later. -Bye, guys.

Lolo, if ginelle's on the committee

then we need someone who can stand up to her.

That someone is me.

Ah... don't forget that we are also on the committee remember?

You two are way too soft.

Ginelle will have you both for breakfast.

Okay,

anyways.

Guess what?

Coach ofeimun made lunga attacking midfielder today.

Hey!

Hey, that's my position. There brah.

Hey, no chance of me getting promoted to replace you.

Hey, lolo, I'm about to go.

Oh... oh yeah. Okay cool. Cool, cool.

- See you, brah. -Sure, sure.

What's wrong with this girl?

She's giving me a hard time.

Let her be. She'll soften up.

- Really? - Don't worry. She'll be as soft as butter.

Look what we have here.

The illegal immigrant.

I heard about you not having a birth certificate.

Look here. We have rules in joburg.

- We need documentation here. - Gents I don't want to...

hey!

Why you acting like a baby now?

When he was acting all tough earlier.

Talking to my girl.

Your girl?

- Elethu, we're talking about elethu. - Elethu is my girl.

You don't know her?

Hey, boy.

What's going on here?

Get in lunga.

Lunga.

Let's go.

Go home.

Lunga...

part of becoming a man is learning how to stand up for yourself.

From now on...

you don't have to fecth me from school...

or any other place.

I'll find my own way.

He said he's got a stomach bug.

He wants to go to bed early but...

I don't believe that.

Look dibuseng.

It's about the birth certificate.

What's the story with your customers?

Eish.

They came by this afternoon

looking for herbs.

I searched and searched but nothing.

They ended up leaving.

I also had a problem with the car engine.

- Serious, papa? -Hmm.

It just fell apart and left me stranded.

Mmm.

I was late fetching him from school.

- No, papa. -Yeah.

We really have to go back to home affairs.

What else can we do?

- Just a second... - like a second. It doesn't even...

- it just goes, I'm telling you. - Doesn't give you like one second.

- Nothing? -Literally nothing, dude.

- Yoh, dude. -But you saw the...

yeah.

Oh, hey.

Hi guys.

Well, I saw that you were on street lingo last night.

Yeah.

Well, the group that asanda created for the social.

The group?

The... the...

the group. Yes, the...

the group.

Well, eish. I should go on.

I’m almost never on this thing because data costs are a killer.

Okay, well I sent a message on the group

to have our first meeting about the social after practice

and it's going to be at my house.

- You coming lunga? -Yeah. Yeah. Sure.

Uh, so who exactly is on this group?

Oh, I've asked asanda to add the others.

Oh, okay.

Where we being added?

Oh, on street lingo.

Asanda created a group and added all of us.

I wasn't added.

What? No, check street lingo.

No, I don't have any invites.

Maybe she forgot about you.

I can see how that could happen.

Uh, elethu invited us to her house for a meeting after practice this afternoon.

I don’t appreciate not being added to a group that I am leading.

Who made you chairperson?

No... okay. Sorry ginelle.

You’re right, okay.

We do need to talk about these things, guys.

So because I live close by,

we could meet there and just start planning.

Does muzi and shafee know about this?

Yeah, everyone, except you, was invited.

Momo.

You know, leaving this up to asanda is just a problem waiting to happen.

So add me to the group and make me admin.

I don’t understand. Is it something that I said?

Guys... come quickly.

Somebody... some angry parent going off at coach ofeimun. Come.

What?

Do you know who I am?

With all due respect, sir, I cannot move your son to team a.

- He is not ready. -Well...

you are a woman. What do you know?

Now you make my son play soccer with girls.

I'm merely suggesting...

we give him time, that's all.

Just some time.

How much?

- Sorry? -How much is it going to cost me?

- You want a bribe? -No, sir.

I don't want any bribe.

But I do demand some respect

otherwise I'm going to have to ask you to leave these grounds.

- To leave these grounds? -Yes, sir.

Leave these grounds?

You're crazy.

Listen carefully.

I didn't come here with a passport.

Oh, my goodness.

Mmm, his name is lunga mabentsela.

Ma-Ben-tse-la.

I am so glad that you guys are not offline anymore.

Sorry, I can’t find any information under that name.

That's impossible.

Maybe you should go to the home affairs where he was born.

Eastern cape.

They might have it in the system. I don’t.

Next.

I have a bone to pick with you about street lingo.

Why didn't you add me to the group?

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to.

I can add you after practice if you like.

Add me and make me an admin.

Lunga. Playmaker.

I expect you to set up a lot of goals for me this season.

Capische?

Capische.

No pressure.

Team. Gather around. Sit down.

Today we are going to play a little game.

As you may or may not know,

there is no 'i' in team.

It's all about us together as a collective.

Okay?

There's no ‘i’ in team but there is ‘me’.

Yes, ginelle. There is 'me'.

Being in a team is all about trust.

Right?

And I want you all to look at the player next to you

and just truly ask yourself if you can trust them.

Can you trust them?

Then we’re defeated.

Today I'm going to teach us a trust exercise.

But first, I need volunteers.

Any volunteers?

Ginelle.

Ginelle shot her hand up first.

So we’ll go with you.

Ginelle.

- Yes, coach. -Are you ready?

Yes, coach.

Look straight on and fall back straight.

Three... two... one...

go.

What about teamwork?

Guys. Why are we giggling?

If ginelle cannot trust us with this trust exercise,

she can't trust us on the pitch.

Okay, walk it off ginelle, walk it off.

Okay?

Apologise.

Sorry.

Okay.

Guys, remember it's a trust exercise.

And if she doesn't trust us here, she can't trust us on the pitch as well.

Okay?

- Are you ready? -Yes, coach.

Team, are you ready?

Yes, coach.

In three... two... one...

trust.

Trust.

Muzi are you ready?

I don’t think I can do this coach ofeimun.

- Muzi. -Just trust the process, muzi.

- Go for it. -You can do this.

But what if they drop me?

- They will catch you. -We will.

Just trust the team.

Okay?

Alright. Make sure we're tight. We're tight, okay?

In three... two... one...

We did it.

Ginelle?

Yes, coach.

Guys, we have to catch her this time.

- Okay? -Yes, coach.

Right. Ginelle, are you ready?

Yes, coach.

- Team, are you ready? -Yes, coach.

In three... two... one...

trust.

Okay. Forward. Forward.

Uh, two steps left.

Left. Left.

Forward. Forward. Forward. Yes, we did it!

You touched the cone so you have to go back.

Go forward.

Hey. Good speed lunga.

Well done.

That's the end of practice.

See you tomorrow bright and early.

Don't be late.

Now it's time for our committee meeting. Yeah?

Personally, I don't think we should have alcohol.

- We should just have... - no ginelle... ginelle but...

- we're allowed to have both. -No.

No, they're allowed to decide.

We're allowed to have alcohol...

how can we control people from getting drunk

- if we have alcohol? - Since when did we vote you

head of committee?

Someone has to take the lead.

So let's be quick. I need to go.

Yes, miss dictatorship.

Guys, let's try and use the lessons we learnt today.

Trust each other.

Yeah, guys. Uh, teamwork remember.

Maybe everyone should have a say

and if we can't agree to our ideas,

then we should accept it and move on.

Mmm. Good idea.

I second that motion.

What if...

okay. What if we just

give them a glass of punch?

No!

Not a good idea.

Okay. Whatever.

Let's hear your idea.

If you’ll make more money because cakes and hotdogs won’t do the trick.

Okay. Okay guys, let's just be creative.

Let's open our minds.

This should be a safe space to brainstorm possibilities.

How about a bikini car wash?

No, that’s degrading to women.

I agree.

- It's a no for me. -Thank you.

Look, I am trying to keep an open mind here.

But these are not the greatest ideas.

Let's vote. Guys.

All in favour of the bikini car wash.

Muzi...

no! We're not doing the bikini car wash.

I need to go.

It's like a place straight out of a film.

I mean, it might be a beautiful place

but some of the people here.

The bryanston boys.

Such a show-off club.

Sorry you’re only getting your kit now d team.

Coach yola couldn’t remember where he put it so here we are.

Lunga.

This might be big for you but it's the smallest here.

Ew! This does nothing for my complexion.

Ah, tough luck.

It's not a fashion school.

Don't worry, it's all been washed.

Uh, ma'am?

You still haven’t told us who our captain is.

And you think it's you, don’t you Ms. Mouth?

Well, you’re right.

Don’t let it get to your head.

It’s just for today.

I will be giving captaincy to any of one of you.

So be warned.

It will change as the season progresses.

Lunga.

I gave you Jersey number ten.

That makes sense, brah. You're the fastest.

Well quite often number ten is given to the attacking midfielder,

the playmaker.

I mean, following in the legacy of zinedine zidane,

maradona, shoes moshoeu.

- You go lunga! -Yes.

You have quite big shoes to fill.

Really. No pressure.

Stop it.

Lunga. Don't panic.

Remember what I taught you. Okay?

Speed is not enough.

Alright. What are we waiting for? Let's go.

Let's go. Let's go. Let's go. High energy.

I love it. I love it. Let's go.

Let's get into our stretches.

Are you okay?

I don’t know how to feel.

I feel happy, nervous and a sudden rush.

That sounds like a lot.

But it’s good. Just pour it into your game.

You’ve got this.

The coach is a woman.

Even the team is full of girls.

This is going to be a piece of cake.

A coach who just happens to be a famous international player!

Ever heard of nneka ofeimun?

Let's go. Guys. Guys. Guys.

Remember everything we practised.

- Okay? -Yes, coach.

We're going out there and we're killing it.

- Yes, coach. -Let's go. Let's go.

Lunga.

You suck, go back to eastern cape.

Let's not be discouraged.

You're doing well. You're giving it your all.

Let's not forget two things.

Let's focus on our game and make sure we don’t forget who we are.

They might have the biggest pitches

but we have the biggest heart and the biggest talent.

So let's show them who we are.

On three. One two three...

Soweto kickers!

Let's make it happen lunga.

Playmaker.

Let's go!

Oh, yeah, take it now.

Lunga, lunga. Back. Go back!

Yes! Get in!

Let’s go.

Oh yeah, take it now.

Lunga. Lunga. Pass to lunga.

Yes!

That’s it!

And true to my promise...

we won. We won.

Captain, how do you feel?

On top of the world.

Get that thing out of my face asanda.

We have new followers guys.

Okay, okay.

I’m so proud of you guys.

- Guys? -And ladies.

This is the beginning of something great.

I know it. Our defenders were strong.

Yes.

Our goals were great!

Lunga, you used your brain.

Well done!

Lunga, just a second.

Um...

just wanted to ask.

Um, hope you're settling in okay.

Y... y... yes ma'am... coach.

You'd tell me if something was wrong, right?

- Yeah. -Okay.

Dad.

We won.

You won?

Why did you allow the girl to score the goal?

It was your chance to make your Mark.

Listen, I didn't come here to watch your stupidity.

You better not embarrass me.

I'll see you at home.

I am happy for you boy-boy.

Yeah, I am happy that we won mama.

I am just happy that you're... you're having a good time.

You know it’s not always about winning.

You are giving this boy confusing messages.

It is always about you winning.

Your victory.

The world has no use for number two or number three.

Trust me.

I know.

You got a few more followers from your post.

- You noticed? -Yeah, but...

not in a weird way.

I am hoping that they come to the social.

Dig in.

More good news.

I’ve had some interest

from some top DJs.

I hope there's some diversity here, not just male DJs.

Beggars can’t be choosers.

Guys, it’s been a good start.

Even coach yola is...

happy with how the season is starting.

Today soweto,

tomorrow the world.

Period.

Okay, so we have the date locked in,

we have interested DJs

and we have new followers, right?

I think things are coming along nicely.

Yeah.

Hey, foreigners.

With a failed Nigerian coach.

Yeah, foreigner.

Look at you.

Tricks as old as your kit.

You're a coward. Just like your father.

What?

Just shut up bryanston fc.

You guys couldn’t be original even if you tried.

Let’s go kickers!

- Go kickers! - Ginelle, save it for the game.

Ma'am, what did they mean by that?

It's not important.

If we are a team, we need to be honest with each other coach.

That's what you said.

Okay.

I was shortlisted to coach here before I came to soweto.

I didn’t get in.

What do you mean by that?

You're a professional international football player.

Do you think that matters to them?

What counts against me is that I am Nigerian and I'm a woman.

Disgusting.

Well...

it's their loss.

And my gain.

Right, guys.

You know what to do out there.

Kick ass!

Let's do this!

Isn't that what you say?

Two single-line knee-ups. Let's go.

You've got this.

Trust yourselves. Trust yourselves. Okay?

Heads.

Yes.

Yes. Yes!

Block. Block.

No, man.

Come on, guys. Switch.

You can't let these losers win.

Their number 10 is a cow.

Hey, man!

Come on, bryanston.

Look, look at that number 10.

He's useless.

You can't be beaten by girls.

Come on, man. Come on, man. Bryanston. Bryanston. Bryanston.

Come on, boys.

Well done team. I'm so proud of you.

I have news.

You are officially leading in your division!

You hear that fans.

We are officially leading in our division.

Okay, guys. Great interview.

Gather around.

- Say cheese. -Cheese!

Thank you.

Well done. Hey?

I heard you guys played above yourselves today.

Ah, thank you, coach.

Yes. Me and coach tsengiwe will come and watch your next game.

- Ah. Good. -For sure.

- Excellent. -Coach.

Hey lunga.

I've been keeping an eye on you.

Heard good things about you.

Keep it up. We need new talent.

Looks like you got what you wanted.

Good game.

Is that the stupid boy you're always telling me about?

You're an embarrassment.

How can you be beaten by that boy?

Damnit man!

You should just quit soccer.

Did you see?

Lunga is in the newspaper.

That's my boy.

Wow, man.

My boy.

Just like his dad.

Read it for me.

Listen.

There, there, there, there. Please read, read, read for me.

It says...

his team is the success story of the season.

And that they're invited to a festival.

- Festival? -Woah!

- Carry on. -Look, look.

It also says...

lunga mabentsela is the talent to watch.

Wow, man.

Listen, listen.

Big prizes for the winning under 17 team.

Money for their club.

A coaching clinic with a top psl player.

And even a try out for amajimbos for best players.

And after that...

- bafana bafana. -Yes.

Bafana bafana!

Oh, this makes me very happy.

But papa, for that to happen he's going to need his birth certificate.

I don't know. We're going to have to...

go home to the eastern cape or something.

I've tried everything...

There's no money dibuseng.

Hi, sorry to disturb.

I'm Mrs. Mabentsela.

- Oh, lunga's mother. -Yeah.

Um, do you mind if we can talk?

Yes, ma, please come in.

Have a seat.

Oh, my goodness.

Please, save your strength.

Um...

lunga has told me about your illness.

And the problems at home.

Sorry, what exactly did lunga say?

Well, um... he's mentioned the...

up and down of your health.

And the loss of his father's job.

Surprised that you didn’t travel home with your mother.

My mother?

Why?

I saw her talking to Mrs. Makhebe earlier.

Ma.

Hello.

Lunga?

Boy-boy.

Ah!

Personally I'll give you fufu to eat after this game, okay?

Lunga?

You seem edgy.

What's the matter?

My dad is going to be watching today.

How's that a bad thing?

Because coach yola and coach tsengiwe are gonna also be watching as well.

And?

What if everything goes wrong?

But...

what if something goes right? What if everything goes right?

Just believe in yourself lunga.

Trust. Remember?

Pateka, what are you doing?

What are you doing? Are you stupid?

Elethu. Elethu.

Elethu. Pass. Pass.

Woah, woah, woah, woah, woah.

Ref, ref, ref, ref! Ref! Ref!

I’m going to fight you!

Focus. Foc... lunga!

Lunga!

Defence! Defend!

I thought you said this guy was great.

I mean.

I don't understand this kid.

Really?

You can start playing now.

I wasn’t doing it on purpose.

So what happened?

I don't know, coach.

We had a bad day.

Okay. Okay. It has already happened.

Let's not dwell on it.

I hope I never get to see you guys play like that again.

Especially not from one of our star players.

Sorry everyone.

It was my fault.

It's not the end of the world.

You'll get back into form in our next match.

I bet you.

Lunga?

The newspaper writer...

said you are a rising star.

I want you to believe that okay?

Soccer is in your DNA. Okay?

Boy-boy.

Is there something you want to tell mama?

Hmm?

No. No.

Okay.

So he lied.

Yes.

You remember those herbs that I've been looking for?

He gave them to Mrs. Makhebe.

- That's unacceptable. -Huh-uh, papa.

He was trying to manage the situation.

He only lied so that he could...

you know, get her to allow him to play on the game.

He needs a beating.

Whoa!

He needs our help.

Lunga.

You look awesome.

Wow.

You look wow.

Thank you.

Come. Let's go.

Guys... no one’s coming.

It's just us.

What?

This is not good.

Come with me.

- Where... where we going? - To dance with me.

N... no, I don't think that's a good idea.

Why?

I don't think mondli would like that.

What does that have to do with anything?

He's my cousin.

- Cousin? -Yes. Come.

Boys and girls.

I... I thought this was a social fundraiser.

We're the only ones here.

How are you guys raising the money to buy your kit?

We did our best, coach. Honestly, we did our best.

Clearly, your... your best...

wasn’t good enough.

Well, I think you guys did a great job.

Look...

people not showing up is not your fault.

It's not your fault.

Okay?

I'm actually really impressed that you guys pulled this off together.

As a team.

Wow!

You should give yourselves a round of applause.

I'm very proud.

Ah, dj? Where's the music?

Let's show them that soweto kickers know how to have fun.

Uh-uh, you guys are not allowed in here.

Why?

Right of admission reserved.

This is a soweto kickers fundraiser.

And I'm a soweto kickers member.

I brought my friends and we're ready to pay.

I mean, what are they gonna do?

My brother and his friends are here.

We don't need your money. Okay?

Stop acting so high and mighty.

You need the funds.

Just... just let them in.

What are they doing here?

I don't know.

Maybe they won't stay for long.

I had fun tonight.

Me too.

What were you saying?

Nothing.

I don't want trouble.

Elethu why you still talking to this guy?

- Get your hands off me. - She's not your girl.

No stop!

Ok, stop it!

Help. Help.

Help. Help.

Please help. Please. Please.

Let go of me, man.

Leave me.

Lunga, lunga!

Take your hands off.

Lunga are you okay? Lunga?

Leave me.

Hey!

Hey, what's going on here?

Hey. Hey! There's nothing to see. Go back, man.

Thamsanqa, come here.

Come here. Come here.

You! Come here. Come here.

Are you okay? Are you okay?

I'm so sorry.

Lunga, we still have a problem.

Your birth certificate.

Everyone.

Please meet the rep from diski sports, Mr. Lucky lekgwathi.

They contacted asanda this morning.

And...

they're sponsoring new kit for us.

Thank you so much for supporting these talented young boys and girls.

They are truly underdogs.

It’s all good.

Your brand is aligned with our brand.

We are proud to sponsor your team.

Thank you.

Number ten!

Lunga. Playmaker.

- What do we say? -Thank you!

- What do we say? -Thank you!

- What do we say? -Thank you!

- What do we say? -Thank you!

Soweto kickers!

Guys...

- guys... -come and pick.

Thank you so much for the kit and everything.

- We're so grateful for it. -Thank you.

You're welcome and all the best.

- Thank you. -Can we take a quick picture?

- Yes, please. -Thank you.

- Thank you so much. -You're welcome.

- Thank you. -Bye.

Uh, asanda...

thank you so much for everything and posting all those posts.

And getting us a sponsor. I really appreciate it.

Ginelle, are you actually thanking me?

Yes but if you tell anybody, I'll deny it.

Why aren't you eating?

Mama, I made a mistake.

I'm listening.

I lied about you and dad to Mrs. Makhebe.

Because I wanted her to feel sorry for me.

And for her to give me a break.

I took your herbs.

I was desperate...

to stay on the team.

And I wanted to prove to dad that...

that I'm a winner.

You know, lunga...

it's really not about winning.

It's about the kind of person you become when you play the game.

I'm glad you told me.

Just know that I love you.

Eat.

Lunga.

I need to name my squad for the day before this match starts.

And I can’t add your name without your birth certificate.

But coach, we need him on the team.

He needs to play.

Isn't there something you can do?

My hands are tied.

Hi khabo. Hi andile! I’m ginelle.

And I really wanna play for bayana bayana one day.

You will. You will.

- Can we take a photo? -Yeah you can.

Okay. Okay. Okay.

One. Two. Three. Cheese.

Cheese!

Ah, this is so amazing, guys!

I have to sign this and hand this in.

Sign it.

I'm sorry you can't play.

Wait! Wait!

Hey.

Lunga!

Lunga.

Where is lunga?

I've got it.

The birth certificate.

Yes.

I went all the way to the eastern cape to get it.

Uh, coach...

I also just want to apologise

for my behaviour the last time we spoke.

Apology accepted.

Accepted my foot. Let me see that.

Lunga, you're in.

Let's go. Let's go.

My good sir.

I want you to warn your son that if he ever puts his hands on my boy again...

there will be...

- consequences. -Consequences.

Are you threatening me?

No.

I'm warning you.

- Lunga, i’m right here. - Lunga pass the ball to...

Pass the ball!

- Pass the ball, lunga, man! - Pass the ball.

What are you doing?

- Lunga! -What are you doing, lunga?

Lunga, man!

What are you doing, lunga?

Come lunga, i’m right here.

- Take the ball from... -No man!

Let me go speak to him.

What is going on?

Why are you playing on your own?

What were you doing lunga?

Ginelle!

Look, lunga...

the only way we can win this is by playing together as a team.

So let's get our act together.

- Let's go. -Yes, coach.

Lunga.

Lunga, come here man.

- You are a winner... -stop.

Dad...

I can't be you.

I am a different person dad.

And I want to play like me.

I'm so sick and tired of being stuck in your shadow.

I wanna play in a way that feels right...

- to me. -And I would not want you

to play like anyone else except yourself.

All I want you to know

is that when you step on that pitch

you need to remember, that it doesn't matter what happens,

I will always be your biggest supporter.

You hear me?

To me, you'll always be a winner.

Now go out there

- and have some fun. -Lunga.

Mabentsela.

Mabentsela.

Mabentsela.

Yes, lunga!

Let's go!

That child.

I really love that child.

I love that child.

Lunga!

Yes. Lunga.

Lunga!

Mabentsela.

Lunga!