'My brother hid in a rice sack' - The refugee stars at the World Cup
Summary
Several World Cup players, including Antonio Rudiger, Alphonso Davies, and Nestory Irankunda, have refugee backgrounds linked to Africa. Their families fled war and violence, and they now represent countries like Germany, Canada, and Australia at the World Cup.Key Facts
- Antonio Rudiger’s family escaped Sierra Leone’s civil war by traveling 210 miles to find safety.
- Rudiger was born in Berlin after his family was accepted as refugees in Germany.
- Alphonso Davies spent his early years in a refugee camp in Ghana after his Liberian parents fled war.
- Davies credits Canada for welcoming his family and giving him opportunities to go to school and play soccer.
- Several other World Cup players with refugee backgrounds support the United Nations Refugee Agency campaign.
- These players’ stories show how refugees can succeed when given safety and chances.
- Australia’s team includes Nestory Irankunda, who became the country’s youngest World Cup goal scorer.
- Many of these athletes or their families come from African countries affected by conflict.
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