The morning sun cast a golden glow over Utrecht as the city slowly awakened to its new reality. Three days had passed since FC Utrecht secured their place in European football, and the transformation was visible everywhere. Red and white flags still hung from windows throughout the city center, while banners celebrating the team's historic achievement adorned bridges, buildings, and shop fronts.
Amani stepped out of his dormitory into the crisp morning air, immediately struck by how different everything felt. The same streets he had walked for months now seemed charged with a new energy, a sense of pride and possibility that hadn't existed before. Even the way people looked at him had changed - the respectful nods had become warm smiles, the quiet recognition had transformed into open celebration.
