Goal! by Mina Javerherbin (author) (UK edition)

When Ajani and his friends play football, they forget the poverty and hardship of life in their small South African town. When they play they feel strong. When they run they are not afraid… But overshadowing their games are the bullies who terrorise the streets they play in. Ajani will have to think fast in order to protect his most treasured possession: his brand new football… A lyrical, beautifully illustrated picture book story about the unifying power of football.