Africa The Leopards of Zanzibar

Surrounded by gleaming aquamarine waters and fine white sand Zanzibar looks like a tropical paradise But life here is not easy No one knows that better than Issa Simai who spends his days spear in hand in the warm Indian Ocean trying to catch enough octopus or lobster to make a living Issa is also a member of The Leopards Zanzibars most successful soccer team This season they have won their way to a playoff on the mainland Tanzania in Dar es Salaam But before the Leopards even reach the field they face a daunting obstacle paying for the trip Will the Leopards make enough to hire a boat to the mainland And even more challenging will they ace the playoff and return home to the cheers of their Zanzibar fans