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These Pumpkins Sure Can Kick!
Written by Patricia Cuff
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This article features the Pumpkins, Namibia's first ever soccer team for girls 12 and under. These brave girls competed against boys and women much older than them. Their courage paved the way for more school-sponsored girls' teams in Namibia.
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