ALBA GETS SPORTY IN SOUTH AFRICA
Hollywood beauty JESSICA ALBA showed off her ball skills in South Africa on Monday (15Mar10) when she took part in a friendly game of soccer with local children.
The Fantastic Four star travelled to Johannesburg to promote the 1GOAL: Education for All campaign, for which she serves as co-chairperson.
The aim of her visit was to raise awareness about the importance of thi s summer’s (10) World Cup, which takes place in the country, in uplifting underprivileged kids in Africa.
She says, "I have had an incredible visit to South Africa. I’m happy to be sharing in the world’s excitement about the upcoming World Cup. Not o nly is this going to be a tournament to remember, but the lasting legacy of this World Cup will be education for all." But Alba took time out of her busy schedule to interact and enjoy a kic kabout with local soccer-mad kids.
Actor Kevin Spacey, rocker Bono and R&B singer Kelly Rowland are also a mbassadors for the 1GOAL campaign.
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