By Jorge Hernandez
Dec 25, 2024, 1:17 PM EST
After celebrating the three-time championship with America, Igor Lichnovskythe defender who arrived at the nest in 2023 and is In the final stretch of his recovery from a cruciate ligament injury, yesand moved to Uganda, in Africa, to bring joy to children and young people with limited resources.
Through his social networks, the Chilean national team defender also shared some images of the trip he made as part of a project he has with the NGO Water is life, to support the people who need it most.
In the text that accompanies the photo album, the soccer player expressed his happiness for living together and explained that this is part of something much bigger, although for the moment he only announced that they are working on the construction of a school and a soccer field.
“Moments that I don’t want to forget. These children and community have a great purpose in their geographical area and I am proud to do my part so that it can be fulfilled; I am happy to give meaning to my life and that of others.give meaning to the football that I love so much and has given me with these missions. Another soccer field and a school are coming, but the greatest objective is another”, wrote.
In the publication, where there are photos and several videos, the player can be seen showing an América shirt, fighting for a “cascarita” with the local children and enjoying some traditions, such as dance.
In the images he also poses with his partner, actress Cassandra Sánchez Navarro, who accompanied him on the trip.
This is not the first time that Lichnovsky collaborates in something like this, since last year he also took his end of the year vacation to support children in Africa, although In 2023 he did it in Kenya.
Professionally, what is coming for the azulcrema soccer player is the search for a four-time championship, since his return to the fields is planned for the end of January or beginning of February, after being out of activity for several months.
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