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Voice of America - December 1, 2006
Marvellous Mhlanga-Nyahuye
Washington
The under-19 squad of Highlanders Football Club of Bulawayo defeated Railstars of Bulawayo 4-2 Friday in a soccer match organized to mark World Aids Day.
Highlanders said it is targeting youth in its campaign aimed at promoting awareness of the risk of contracting HIV-AIDS, both among players and the larger community.
Highlanders is working with a U.S. organization, Grass Roots Soccer, which conducts campaigns in schools to educate and build awareness of the pandemic.
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