Grannies pose for a photo before their soccer match in Nkowankowa Township, outside Tzaneen in the Limpopo province, about 600 km (372 miles) outside Johannesburg in this October 9, 2009 file photo. World Cup fever has spread to South African grannies, with hundreds of poor, elderly women in aprons and skirts fighting for the ball in township games. Twice a week they swap domestic chores for football, donning soccer boots instead of their usual rubber sandals to play in local matches. PHOTO/ REUTERS
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83-year-old great grandmother says playing football has transformed her life
World Cup fever has spread to South African grannies, with hundreds of poor, elderly women in aprons and skirts fighting for the ball in township games.
Twice a week they swap domestic chores for football, donning soccer boots instead of their usual rubber sandals to play in local matches.
