Manya Superstar International

Hij: ‘Most of us come from Ghana, I come from Brazil, and this man comes from Zimbabwe. Or is it Mozambique? We train every Sunday here between the flats. The field is a bit small, but that’s how we learn to play quick. Before we trained in Bijlmerpark, but we had to move when they start renovating. No, we do not play a regular competition. We organize matches with our brothers in Rotterdam or Antwerp. Some of the players also play in a regular team. Some are retired internationals from the Ghanees national team. That man was the first Ghanees player for Ajax.
Last week we won Kwakoe; this year it was only a small tournament, unofficially. Wait, de Gemeente will get the cup at home. We call him de Gemeente because he cleans the area when we leave, he is a good man. Do you want a beer, something to eat? Every week the players bring what they have: a bottle of liquor or some food. We share it.
The name of our club: F.C. Manya Superstar International. Manya means “happiness or drunk”, it is Ibu language from Nigeria. Now, let’s sing our anthem: “Manya… Manya-hé, Manya… Manya-hé, hoooooo Manya!’

Kwakoe cup

Kwakoe cup

The field is a bit small

The field is a bit small

Some are retired internationals from the Ghanees national team

Some are retired internationals from the Ghanees national team

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