In a small country, east to the large ocean, there were many thatched houses. Among them, there was a big blue one with zinc windows. The family members who lived here were 12 years old Mbua, her three brothers, two sisters and parents. It was no secret to the neighborhood that the Mbua’s family loved sports and were great Physical Education students. However, Mbua’s best sport was football.
Every Friday evening and Saturday afternoon, as soon as the Mbua children are done with their home chores, they run to their neighbor’s small nearby grassy yard and start playing football. They would play every weekend even during the rainy season.
Other children around the neighborhood joined them, and it was always a noisy match, full of fun.
On Sundays, the Mbua children joined their father to watch football channels on the TV. They would scream together at every strike the players do, shout for joy when there’s a goal while clapping and jumping outside hitting pots with spoons when their favorite team wins.
The passion for football was more than a family hobby except that Mbua’s mother was never interested.
What did Mbua do with her best sport?
After passing and graduating in flying colors from high school, Mbua decided to pursue her best sport as a profession. She chose to go to a football academy and her family happily supported him. For 5 years, she disciplined herself and trained very hard.
By 25 years, Mbua was a happy professional footballer. She played for many international football competitions and was the best player in her country.
Amazingly, she scored so many goals, and a lot of people loved her. Also, she won many awards, and became very famous.
Now at 45 years, Mbua is retired and encouraging people to invest time in their best sport. She surprised everyone when she opened a football school for female children and works with her husband as the main trainer.
Story Lesson: Anyone can become great if they are consistent. I you like a sport, pursue it.
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