Darfur United’s First Game

by | Jun 4, 2012

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

by | Jun 4, 2012

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...
We’ve Already Won

We’ve Already Won

by | Jun 4, 2012

“We’ve already won……we’ve already won……We’re Darfur United and we’ve already won!” It’s 4am…Game day…I can’t sleep! Tonight we play our first ever “official game.” Indeed Darfur’s first ever game, and it is in the VIVA World Cup, in a real football stadium against the...

Watch the Games!

by | Jun 3, 2012

Game 1: The first game was at 5pm in Erbil, Iraq/7am PT/10am ET on June 4th against North Cyprus. The result was a 15-0 loss, but the team remains in high spirits. Unfortunately, we were not able to record the game. Read Coach Mark’s reflection here. Game 2:...
A View From “the Hospital”

A View From “the Hospital”

by | Jun 3, 2012

The first Viva World Cup match for Darfur United is tomorrow. I can sense the mounting excitement among the Darfur United players and coaches. We have settled quickly, after only two days, into a routine of practices, team meals, and medical treatments. The tournament...