Mkosana gives Rowdies new dimension

ST PETERSBURG — Seven years ago, Lucky Mkosana was one of 44 players to show up for a two-day soccer showcase in his native Zimbabwe, a talent search he read about in the local newspaper.

The first day whittled the field in half. On the second, the remaining 22 players split into two teams to go head-to-head.

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