Brazilian football player Kathleen Souza converts to Islam

KABUL (Pajhwok): A 29-year-old Brazilian footballer Kathleen Souza, who plays for Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr, has converted to Islam.

The Al-Nassr Women’s team shared a post on X handle saying: “We share a special moment in her life with Kathleen Souza by announcing her conversion to Islam, and we ask God to grant her stability and fill her heart with peace and tranquility.”

During the video, the international player could not hold back her tears and expressed her emotions, saying, “I was just trying to find the right path and become the best version of myself, that’s all.”

The Brazilian midfielder posted photos of her trip to Mecca and performing the Umrah ritual on her personal Instagram account, writing: “Small steps, finding the right path, looking for change, grateful for the gift of life.”

Souza, who celebrated her conversion with her teammates at an event held at the club’s facilities, said she is trying to find the right path.

Kathleen Souza is 29 years old, born in São Vicente, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, and plays for the Brazil women’s national football team, according to the International Quran News agency.

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