The field was empty. The kids hadn’t shown up. Maybe no one was coming.

Ira had come all the way from Israel to a village in Ghana, determined to start a football team from scratch. But between the no-shows, the language gaps, the balagan, and the cultural curveballs, it wasn’t looking good.

A group of teenagers with tough home lives. A volunteer coach with zero experience. And a shared love of the game that turned into something much bigger.

Ira shares the story of building a team, teaching (and learning) life lessons through football, and learning that sometimes all it takes is one smile to change the energy of the whole field.

⚽️ For anyone who’s ever tried to make a difference and wasn’t sure it would work.

🎧 Listen now for a story full of heart, hustle, and just the right amount of balagan.

🔁 Share it with someone who believes in starting from scratch.