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The Nordlys newspaper, which covers the northern part of the country reported on one of Øksfjord's favourite sons. Magnus Andersen, born and bred in Øksfjord is a professional footballer for the Tromsø football club. The newspaper's journalists and photographers visited Vassdalen yesterday afternoon to capture the 'Magnus Andersen fever' that is engulfing the small village. The reason for the sudden interest is that Tromsø, the closest top flight team to Øksfjord has reached the Cup final to be played in a few weeks time in Oslo.

It is the biggest day in the Norwegian football season and for Øksfjord this year, the interest will have an extra meaning.

There has already been suggestions for the council to organise for the game to be shown on the big screen at the town hall, where Øksfjordians could assemble as a flock of red and white supporters, cheering for Magnus and the local team that lies over 400 kilometres away.

Dozens of young football players, kitted out in their Øksjord team jackets assembled at the football ground for the photo to be taken, although many argued that it should have taken place at the school's cramped football outdoor areas or within the mini gymnasium, where many of Øksfjord's greatest have tuned their quick passing skills and mental toughness. The three on three competition, using two thin blocks of wood as the goals, require lightning feet, quick thinking and a creativity that those in a more open arena do not require. Magnus Andersen left Øksfjord for Alta and his talent was eventually recognised by Tromsø shortly and after a period of finding his place in the team, he has become a stable and valuable component of one of the best teams in Norway.

Good luck!

 

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