In Addis Abeba’s Cherkos neighborhood football turf wars, everyone’s a player, and a referee, until it’s their turn to swap the whistle for cleats. With public recreational spaces in short supply, these pitches are more than just play, they're the capital's unofficial stress therapy clinics durng the rainy season where most young boys are out of school and have time to waste on their hands and not worry about school work for a few months.  

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