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South Sudan's Blind Football Team Dreams of Paralympic Glory
South Sudan's 'Bright Stars' won 3-0 in the inaugural men's blind football tournament, moving closer to the 2028 Paralympics and promoting peace through sport, officials said.
- On Wednesday, South Sudan's 'Bright Stars' won the inaugural men's blind football tournament in Kampala, defeating Uganda 3-0 in the final.
- After starting with two players five years ago, sighted head coach Simon Madol Akol expanded the squad to 40 members despite torn-up public football fields and only one safe pitch they must pay to use.
- Blind football uses a bell in the ball to guide its five-a-side players calling 'voy', while a faint rattle led to a goal and captain Martin Ladu Paul scored a second-half penalty.
- The victory advances their Paralympic bid for 2028 in California, and Robert Kidd, communications advisor at Light for the World, said it's "showing that people with disabilities can contribute... and even one day represent their country".
- `It is through football that we will achieve lasting peace in South Sudan`, said Ellon, who lost his sight aged 10, while Jalia Nankwanga skipped lectures Monday.
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History made: Blind football team wins first African title
South Sudan’s national blind football team has been crowned champions of the African Championship Division 2 after defeating hosts Uganda 3-0 in the final. The national team repeated their opening match victory over Uganda, having beaten the same side by the same score earlier in the tournament. On their way to the final, South Sudan also triumphed 2-0 over Zimbabwe. A goal from Yona Sabri Ellon, his fifth of the tournament, and two from captain…
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