Sudanese Soccer Team Returns to Play Amidst War and Displacement

Resumption of Play Amidst Conflict

• ⚽ Al-Hilal El-Fasher Club has returned to the soccer pitch in El Obeid, Sudan, after being displaced from their hometown of Al-Fashir.
• 📌 Many players are among the over 100,000 people who fled Al-Fashir due to conflict and famine, with the Rapid Support Forces taking control of the area.

Preparing for the Premier League

• 🗓️ The team is actively preparing for the Sudanese Premier League, marking their first competition since the war between the Sudanese army and the RSF began in 2023.
• 🧠 The head coach, Aean Hassan, is implementing a program focused on the psychological rehabilitation of the players, including the presence of a psychiatrist.
• ⚡ Tactical staff are working to transform feelings of sadness and despair into a positive state for the players to perform effectively.

Bringing Hope Through Sport

• 💬 Player Ahmed al-Mustafa expressed hope that their performance will offer relief and joy to the citizens of Al-Fashir and the club's supporters.
• ✨ The team aims to instill hope amidst the ongoing conflicts and improve the situation for the people of Sudan.