Abebi

<p><span style=color: rgba(20 20 20 1)>Abebi Ngom's life has been a journey since her family left Africa for a better life. A daunting voyage over land sea and air transforms into a new adventure as the family navigates the challenges of starting over in a new land.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(20 20 20 1)>For Abebi football is her beacon of hope.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(20 20 20 1)>However their solace is overshadowed by a devastating loss as her mother falls victim to a terrible attack. Determined to live on and show the resilience that her mother always taught her Abebi's rise in the football world is marked by both personal and professional milestones.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(20 20 20 1)>Amidst the glamour of international recognition and the pursuit of World Cup glory play for the Matildas Abebi faces her most significant test when confronting her sister's dangerous secret. </span><em style=color: rgba(20 20 20 1)>Abebi</em><strong style=color: rgba(20 20 20 1)> </strong><span style=color: rgba(20 20 20 1)>follows one girl through the trials and successes of family forgiveness and the unyielding spirit of pursuing one's dreams against all odds.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(20 20 20 1)>It is Texi Smith's sixth football novel. </span></p><p><br></p>