Published: November 29, 2018
- Forward honoured with 2018 FIFPro Merit Award
- Initiative in Kenya helps young African refugees
Awer Mabil’s journey from refugee camp to Socceroos dressing room made headlines last month when he made his debut for the national football team, and now the forward has received yet more global attention after being recognised for his work supporting refugees.
The 23-year-old, who was born the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya before moving to Australia in 2006, was awarded the 2018 FIFPro Merit Award at a ceremony in Rome on Thursday and handed a a US$25,000 cheque from the World Footballers’ Association to continue his charity work.
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