How Mombasa visit pushed Queens Park Rangers defender to enrol for Swahili classes
Queens Park Rangers defender Kealey Adamson may be making a name for himself in English football, but away from the pitch, the Australian prospect is on a personal journey to reconnect with his African heritage.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsBorn in Sydney to a Tanzanian father, Nickson, and an Irish-Australian mother, Shivaun, the 23-year-old has been learning Swahili for the past three years in a bid to strengthen his connection with his paternal family in East Africa.’There is still a lot of work to do’ – Gor Mahia coach after 4th consecutive winDespite growing up thousands of kilometres away from Tanzania, Adamson has maintained close ties with his African roots, regularly visiting relatives and embracing the language and culture of his father’s homeland.The right-back, who recently earned his maiden call-up to Australia’s senior national team, revealed that his desire to communicate with his grandmother and other relatives inspired him to take up Swahili lessons.##NAJ..