African Football Migration: Aspirations, Experiences and Trajectories

by James Esson, Dr Christian Ungruhe, Paul Darby

The global success of football icons like Samuel Eto'o, Didier Drogba and Mohamed Salah has fuelled the migratory projects of countless young men across the African continent who dream of following in their footsteps. Drawing on over a decade of ethnographic research, the book chronicles the experiences and trajectories of those pursuing this highly prized form of transnational migration. This book uncovers and traces the myriad actors, networks...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1526171996
• ISBN13: 9781526171993
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"