Sudan: Football and the Forgotten War

About this episode

<p>In April 2023, civil war broke out in Sudan. It continues to this day leaving in its wake the worst humanitarian crisis in the world, according to the United Nations.</p><p>Despite this, Sudan’s national football team has qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations in 2025 and tops its World Cup qualification group.</p><p>They are a source of hope to a nation left in ruins.</p><p>In this special episode of The Athletic FC Documentary we’ll take you into the war torn country where amateur matches continue amid the shelling, and football grounds have become burial grounds.</p><p>At a refugee camp in neighbouring Chad, we’ll hear of the horrors of war and how football is helping children there.</p><p>And hear how geo political influence, immigration and perilous journeys over land and sea are part of this journey with Sudan, football and a war struggling to be seen and heard.</p><br><p><strong>Credits</strong></p><p>Written and presented by Adam Leventhal</p><p>Produced by Abi Paterson</p><p>Additional reporting in collaboration with Tom Rhodes and Zemenfes Goudos GebreMikael</p><p>Featuring footage from beIN Sport, Al Jazeera, British Pathé, Sky News, Fairshot, SuperSport, Sudan FA </p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>