Camps Bay FC under-16 girls warming up, securing a 2-1 warm-up friendly victory in Gothenburg on Saturday.
A continent away from the familiar pitches of Cape Town, 13-year-old Misha Abarder is officially living her dream.
With the 15-hour flight behind her, the youngest player on the Camps Bay FC under-16 girls squad is settling perfectly into life at the 2026 Gothia Youth Cup in Gothenburg, Sweden. For Misha, this marks her very first time traveling abroad for an international sport.
As of Monday morning, the squad has officially shifted into tournament mode. The group stages are a quick and brutal affair, with matches scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Misha and her teammates are getting a traditional crash course in tournament dorm life. The entire squad of 18 players is staying together alongside their coach in a close-quarters setup that serves as the perfect environment for team bonding, turning pre-tournament nerves into shared excitement. For these young athletes, any luxuries are to be earned strictly on the pitch.
