Civil war in Sudan rages on but the country's footballers got unexpected support during a match in neighbouring South Sudan.
Sudan, captained by Bakhit Khamis , beat neighbours South Sudan in the first game at the new national stadium in Juba but still won the support of the home crowdIn the midst of a civil war that has been raging for more than a year, Sudan's footballers continue to offer a ray of light – and the sport's power to unite was on full display in Juba this week.
"Despite the war and all the political events, football is a universal language," he told Newsday on the BBC World Service. "We're sitting two points in the table and I'm hoping we continue achieving the results we desire and make it to the World Cup," Adam said. Musa says there is growing confidence that Sudan, who are ranked 127th in the world and have never appeared at the World Cup finals before, could achieve a remarkable qualification."But the players believe they can do this. It's in their head now that they can go all the way. It's incredible.The derby in Juba on Tuesday was an extra special occasion as South Sudan opened a new stadium to end the team's own lengthy exile from a home ground.
"With football, we unite the world, we unite South Sudan, we unite Africa, we unite all the people who love our game, all the people who love peace, all the people who love unity.Fifa had invested nearly $7m to support the renovation of the stadium, which began in 2019.
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