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World Cup

July 11, 2010

Ghana ACT, Ghana

Last week Ghana lost its quarter finals soccer match to Uruguay and was eliminated from the World Cup. Despite this loss, the people could not be happier with their team's accomplishment. When the Black Stars returned to Ghana there were thousands of people at the airport, having bused in from all around the country, waiting to greet the players. One woman held the sign "Welcome home our HEROES". Despite the heartbreaking loss, the success of the team has been a tremendous source of national pride and it has been an incredible experience for all of us volunteers to share with the people.

 

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