Eritrean referee helps refugees through football

Eden Habtemichael was one of the few female football referees in Eritrea, before she was forced to flee in fear of her life.

Now living in the UK, she has started a team to help young asylum seekers.

For more special content linked to this year's BBC African Footballer of the Year award, head to bbc.com/africanfootball. The winner will be revealed on Monday 11 December.

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