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This team of amputee footballers from Surabaya, Indonesia have got big dreams.

They're perfecting their one-legged technique for a championship in Jakarta.

When he was a child, Syaiful Arifin enjoyed playing football.

Then, aged 12, he fell from a train and ended up losing a leg.

Before he discovered amputee football on social media, he thought he'd never play football again.

Players have to learn to cross the pitch quickly on their crutches, which presents challenges.

It takes some adjusting, says team coach, Muhammad Komer.

Playing football's had a positive effect on the players' mental health and provides a renewed purpose in life.

Khusnul Yakin has noticed the difference in his own mindset.

Surabaya's amputee football team is still searching for additional players.

However, Arifin and his mates are confident they'll be able to win the trophy.

Surabaya resident Dendy Rohman believes that, whether they win a trophy or not, they'll be an inspiration in any case.

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