Historical: Opening game of the women's football league in Sudan

The opening game was played by Tahadi and Difaa, the game was accompanied by chants of “civil rule, civil rule” from the spectators. A total of 21 teams are registered for the premiere season.

“This is a historic game, not only for women's sports, but also for Sudan,” said the new Sudanese Sports Minister Wala Essam, who watched the match together with some Sudanese and foreign diplomats: “We will make women's sports and women's football special Pay attention.”

The founding of the league was made possible by the overthrow of the Sudanese dictator Omar al-Bashir. There was a military coup on April 11th - the population had been protesting against the ruler's harsh rule since the beginning of 2018.

The launch of the league comes at a time of change in Sudan: the current three-year transition period will see the implementation of liberal policies across the country, including measures to promote freedom of expression, women's rights, sport and the arts. “Before the revolution, I had a plan to go abroad, but now I can play in my home country,” said Tahadi player Asma Abubakr. For Juan Essam from opposing team Difaa, a dream came true: “What happened today is simply fantastic.”

A new civil-military governing body, the so-called Sovereign Council, will govern the country for a transition period of 39 months. The eleven-member council consists of 6 civilians, including 2 women.

The Sudanese Football Association (SFA) was founded in 1936 and joined the world association FIFA in 1948. At a meeting in Khartoum in 1957, the SFA joined forces with Egypt, Ethiopia and South Africa to form the African Continental Association (CAF).

Football

Italy

International leagues

International

Winter sports

Tennis

Other sports

Motorsport

Cycling

Watersports

Events

Favorites

Historical: Opening game of the women's football league in Sudan

The first women's football championship in the history of the North African country started in Sudan's capital Khartoum on Monday.

Suggestions

Comments (0)