Balancing the Scales of Expectation

Balancing the Scales of Expectation

Following our debut in international football, we were given a 24hr window before our 2nd outing on the world stage. Not surprisingly, our second opponents were another strong outfit who now had the challenge beating the margin of victory set by the Northern Cypriots...

Darfur United Game 1 Highlights

Darfur United played their first official game in history as representatives of Darfur. They played North Cyprus, ranked 4th in the world of non-FIFA teams. They were defeated 15-0, but it was still a victorious day. Head Coach Mark Hodson had this to say, ” The...
Rocky Balboa’s got nothing on us!

Rocky Balboa’s got nothing on us!

On the day you took your driving test, imagine showing up at the driving school and the instructor leading you to an F-50 Fighter Jet and throwing you the keys……How many would climb in the cockpit? That’s the only way I can conceptualize the amazing...

Darfur United’s First Game

The team had its first official game ever against North Cyprus – we lost 15-0. They lost big, but it was a magical day. It is also the first time they’ve ever played on grass — or even just kicked the ball around on grass (their training field here...
VIVA Moments

VIVA Moments

So, to start, I am Ben Holden, a teacher from the North East of England with a passion for football. So when my good friend called to ask whether I’d be interested in the Darfur United project, I jumped at the chance and what an experience it has proved to be so...