But for 15-year-old Suhani Kol from Shahdol district, the dream is about to come true. She is among five aspiring footballers selected for a prestigious training programme at FC Ingolstadt 04.Her journey, however, has been anything but easy. At six, Suhani witnessed the murder of her father, a trauma that left emotional scars. Abandoned by her paternal family, she was taken in by her maternal grandparents in Bicharpur, now known as “Mini Brazil” for its passion for football. “I miss my father daily, but football gives me strength,” Suhani says, her voice carrying both sorrow and resolve.