Kofi loves football, but he is shy and thinks he is not good enough to play on the school team.
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His best friend Yaw encourages him: "Just try! Everyone starts somewhere."
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At training, Kofi misses many kicks. The coach smiles, "Keep practicing. You'll get better."
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Every afternoon, Kofi practices in the field behind his house. His dog follows him everywhere.
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On match day, the school team needs one more player. The coach calls Kofi to join.
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With only one minute left, Kofi gets the ball, runs fast, and shoots. The ball flies straight into the net!
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Everyone cheers. Kofi smiles, he has learned that confidence grows when you try.
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After the match, the coach tells Kofi, "You earned that goal through hard work." Kofi feels proud and promises to keep practicing, knowing he can achieve even more when when he believes in himself.
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Kofi Scores the Winning Goal
Author - Kofi Osei Illustration - Hailuo AI Language - English Level - First paragraphs
