A charity organisation, the United States Africa Children’s Fellowship, said it was awaiting delivery of more than 11,000 such balls, which OWF would distribute for free in third-world countries. USACF hoped to receive two 40-foot containers before the end of the month.
More than 500 of mostly rural schools would each receive 20 soccer balls, according to Mark Grashow, President and co-founder of the non-governmental organization. He said the initiative would revive the country’s soccer fortunes.
OWF balls are designed to be nearly impossible to permanently destroy, as they are made with specialized foam that allows the ball to re-inflate after being punctured.
“We have found that many students will not play sports because they own no clothing other than what they are wearing. They will not risk playing a sport that could result in a torn shirt or pants. Donations of sports uniforms make a huge difference. USACF continues to appeal to American students who play in local soccer leagues to donate their old uniforms,” said Grashow.
In addition, SSS has been sending soccer coaches to Zimbabwe to run eight-day day clinics for students and teachers.
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