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Awer Mabil is proud to represent Australia as one of team's refugees playing in the World Cup
Mabil says the team’s refugee players show how football can unite Australia, as 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda added a milestone goal.
- Australia forward Awer Mabil is competing in the World Cup during Refugee Week, a coincidence he reflects upon with deep personal meaning. "And now we're representing Australia," Mabil said.
- Born in Kakuma, Kenya, to South Sudanese parents who escaped civil war, Mabil moved to Australia 20 years ago at age 10. He began playing organized soccer in Adelaide, South Australia state.
- The Socceroos recently secured a 2-0 win over Turkey in Vancouver, British Columbia, with 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda scoring a historic goal. The team faces the United States on Friday in Seattle.
- Mabil acts as a "big brother" to teammates Mo Tour and Irankunda, fellow refugees from Africa. He offers guidance to younger and older players, saying nobody has all the answers.
- Diversity remains central to the squad's message, with Mabil sharing a viral video stating "no matter where you come from, football is for everyone." The team emphasizes unity on the global stage.
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Awer Mabil is proud to represent Australia as one of team's refugees playing in the World Cup
Awer Mabil is proud to represent Australia in the World Cup because of the country's history of taking in refugees.
·New York, United States
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Spartak fans certainly remember him very well. Three years ago, he helped them win the title with two converted penalty kicks in Liberec and a penalty in the super derby with Slavia. Now, Awer Mabil, an Australian football representative, has also attracted attention at the ongoing World Cup. And he didn't have to play a single minute.
·Čestlice, Czechia
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