The Problem Starts When You Stop Running
Anbessa, an Eritrean refugee is deported from Israel. He manages to escape the immigration police at the airport straight into the hands of Netanya›s soccer fans that mistake him to be the new Nigerian striker supposed to land that day. Now, Anbessa›s Sght for survival and the team›s Sght against relegation unite. the problem is, he never played soccer. Will Anbessa›s new status help him get his freedom?
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