Last week, Zambia’s national football team won the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in history, an extraordinary triumph that is still being celebrated across the nation. A quintessential underdog story, the team’s dedication and relentless hard work led to the victory that in many ways mirrors another major battle taking place in Zambia – the fight to stop malaria.

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My grandfather, towards the end of his life, used to tell me that he thought life was like a theatre, with its scenery and its stage, where you can choose to be an actor or a member of the audience. All of us can be actors, each of us in our own world, our own circle, profession, or activity.

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Contrary to popular belief, I don’t spend a whole lot of time following soccer. But as I have travelled around the world to better understand global development and health, I’ve learned that soccer is truly universal. No matter where I go, that’s what kids are playing. That’s what people are talking about.

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As a native of Ireland, I can attest to “football (soccer) fever” and the power that soccer has to capture the attention of people of all ages, and from all walks of life. Throughout Africa, the passion for soccer is taken to another level--players are not only stars on the global stage, but role models in their local communities.

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Today is Father’s Day, and I’m with my family at our home in Los Angeles enjoying time together and looking forward to the arrival of our baby girl in just a few weeks. Being a parent is very rewarding, but as mums and dads everywhere know all too well, having kids certainly keeps you on your toes!

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