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Formerly stranded in Spain, Aalia Coetzee, third from left at the back, was warmly welcomed by her family at the airport, who were overjoyed to have her safely home.

After a harrowing experience in Spain, 28 South African children and coaches return home, reuniting with their emotional families at Cape Town International Airport.

Marsha Bothma

3 min read

A group of children from Cape Town saw their dream turn into a nightmare after being stranded in Spain following a soccer tour.

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Funds raised through an online campaign have secured flights for 28 Cape Town children and coaches stranded in Spain after a youth football tournament. Travel planning failures…

Marsha Bothma

4 min read

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Stranded soccer players and coaches return home after emotional ordeal

Online campaign secures flights for children stranded in Spain after football tour