These are the main characters in Streetskillz:
Nkosinathi, 16
Nkosinathi, or Nathi as his friends call him, wants to play soccer and to have people give him a soccer nickname, like a pro, but he would be happy if his major crush Rose would call him anything, as long as she calls him. Nathi’s father died when he was young, and he lives with his mother and his younger sister.
Rose, 15
Rose is a pretty tomboy who plays soccer and takes no nonsense from anyone. Especially boys. She’s really clever and good at schoolwork.
The Professor, 60
The Professor is an ex-professional soccer player who watches all the games in the neighbourhood. Some of the kids say he’s crazy, but he might just be the person that can help Nathi get back on the team.
Khaya, 17
Khaya is the captain of a rival team and the neighbourhood bully. His father owns a big taxi business and Khaya lets everybody know about it. The really bad news? He doesn’t like Nathi.