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In 1956, a team of barefooted Ugandan soccer players, known as the Uganda Cranes, embarked on an extraordinary journey to Britain to play against the very best in Europe. The Ugandan team, accompanied by the passionate and determined Baker Kasigwa, had to choose between the love of his life, Maria, and his passion for football.
The Uganda Cranes had never played with boots before, as they were accustomed to playing barefoot on the rough terrain of their homeland. However, upon arriving in Britain, they were encouraged to wear boots to adapt to the European style of play.
The Ugandan players struggled to adjust to wearing boots, finding them restrictive and uncomfortable. They felt clumsy and out of sync with their instincts. As a result, they performed poorly in their early matches, losing to several inferior teams.
Determined to prove their worth, Baker and his teammates decided to return to their roots and play barefoot. This decision proved to be a turning point even against Europe's best.
21 x 15 cms, softback, 36 pages.
2026
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