Former professional soccer player launches academy in Forsyth County to mentor young athletes
A former professional soccer player who grew up in Cameroon is now using the game to help shape the next generation of athletes in Georgia.
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A former professional soccer player who grew up in Cameroon is now using the game to help shape the next generation of athletes in Georgia.
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