July 2 marked the day that N'Gombe Presbyterian School would try to defend its women's football (soccer) title against True Gospel School. No team has won it all more than once in the five years of the Faith Works tourney. The preliminary "friendly" match between The House of Martha and Garden Presbyterian School was hard fought and resulted in a 0-0 tie. The championship game was 1-1 at the end of regulation and went straight to goal kicks with N'Gombe prevailing 3-2. None of us had ever seen athletes work so hard for an entire match. These girls were amazing--and barefoot on a rocky field, no less.
The trophies.
Chief Official, Jodi Martin.
Part of the crowd during a post-game Christian message by a
former professional football (still soccer) player.
An unprepared foreign pastor making a few remarks.
(He was very impressive, though.)
The team from Garden Presbyterian School.
The Champs! (The only ones who would pose with the officials.)
Here is the ZamJam2011 team in their uniforms.
The Women's World Cup only comes around every four years. The Faith Works Championship happens every summer (winter in Zambia).
This is something you want to do next year.
Start making your plans now.
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