“Funguica”: The art of freestyle football in Angola
By DW
28 January 2023 |
7:18 am
A football and a lot of skill: That's all the "funguiceiros" need to put on a show! In the Angolan city of Malanje, a version of freestyle football is attracting more and more young people. Now, the Sem Stress project is on the search for fresh and creative talent.
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