Shattering Expectations
South Sudan’s visually impaired footballers arrived in Kampala as unknowns. Under Hamz Stadium floodlights, they defeated Uganda 3–0, then blanked Zimbabwe 2–0, stunning neutrals and earning six points on day one.
Ticket to Las Vegas
The double clean sheet instantly booked the team’s seat at the upcoming World Blind Football Championships in Las Vegas, a milestone for a nation debuting in the discipline.
Crafting Success
Coaches credit months of silent-ball drills and orientation training held on Juba’s dusty pitches for the side’s sharp spatial awareness and composure, despite limited resources.
Pride and Purpose
“This triumph shows what determination can unlock,” a team official observed, applauding the players for turning adversity into possibility and offering a unifying moment for a young nation.
Senegal Next
Attention now shifts to Wednesday’s clash with seasoned side Senegal, where South Sudan seek to extend their unbeaten record and keep hopes of lifting the African Division 2 trophy alive.
Echoes in the Stands
As sunset bathed the terraces, chants of “South Sudan!” reverberated beyond sport, highlighting inclusion, visibility, and a narrative of possibility for athletes with disabilities across the continent.