From Refugee Camp to World Cup: Sporting Target Nestory Irankunda's Overcoming Story
Portuguese sports newspaper Record reports that Sporting CP is pursuing Australian winger Nestory Irankunda, who was born in a refugee camp in Kigoma, Tanzania, after his family fled the war in Burundi. The 19-year-old, who now plays for Watford after leaving Bayern Munich, has been offered a €15 million bid plus bonuses by Sporting. Watford previously rejected a €10 million offer for the player. Irankunda has represented Australia at the World Cup, completing a remarkable journey from a refugee camp to international football. The article also covers Sporting's recent 7-0 thrashing of Strasbourg in a friendly, with several new players impressing.
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From Refugee Camp to World Cup: Sporting Target Nestory Irankunda's Overcoming Story
Portuguese sports newspaper Record reports that Sporting CP is pursuing Australian winger Nestory Irankunda, who was born in a refugee camp in Kigoma, Tanzania, after his family fled the war in Burundi. The 19-year-old, who now plays for Watford after leaving Bayern Munich, has been offered a €15 million bid plus bonuses by Sporting. Watford previously rejected a €10 million offer for the player. Irankunda has represented Australia at the World Cup, completing a remarkable journey from a refugee camp to international football. The article also covers Sporting's recent 7-0 thrashing of Strasbourg in a friendly, with several new players impressing.