Beckham and Johansen relive the memory of FCJ’s ‘Chasing the Dream’ story in Qatar

Freetown | 25th November 2022 | Vertex Media

Former England international, David Beckham and Fifa Council Member, Isha Johansen have reunited at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, after previously meeting 12 years ago, while David was in Sierra Leone on a UN assignment.

During David’s visit, the incredible story of FC Johansen’s ‘Chasing The Dream’ caught his attention.

**David Beckham sandwiched by FC Johansen kids in Sierra Leone in 2008**

The former Manchester United player couldn’t hid his admiration for Isha Johansen, when he met with street kids brought together by Johansen.

Isha Johansen shared a post on social on Friday after meeting with David Beckham in Qatar:

“12 years ago, me and the original ‘DREAM CHASERS’ FCJ met David Beckham in Makeni whilst he was on a UN mission. today both he and I went down memory lane in Qatar. What a genuinely nice man.”
Isha Johansen on Facebook

The two football brands (Beckham and Johansen) are believed to strike a new interest in the mantra of ‘Chasing The Dream’, for young talents.

The FC Johansen’s Chasing The Dream initiative was a humanitarian venture by the founder of Johansen Football Club (Isha Johansen) to support kids misplaced by the war, to pursue their dreams of becoming footballers, alongside their educational pursuit, which Isha dedicated her time and resources in actualizing. This initiative led to the formation of a top Sierra Leonean football club – FC Johansen.