Update from Camp Goz Amer

Update from Camp Goz Amer

by | Jun 16, 2016

We’re back in refugee camp Goz Amer, eastern Chad this week. Today we were able to spend time with the Soccer Academy coaches Souliman, Sadiya, and Issag. They gave us an update of their Soccer Academy—they currently have 670 children registered! The coaches conduct...

United At Play

by | Apr 6, 2012

Coach Mark Hodson walks the field during a scrimmage on the last day of training. Both he and the players have learned a lot this week and have grown close to one another in the process. The next time they’ll take the field together will be in Iraqi Kurdistan...

Sound Off: Ismail Gamaradeen Abaker

by | Apr 4, 2012

Ismail Gamaradeen Abaker (#30) is a Darfuri Refugee from Camp Farshana in Eastern Chad. He’s one of 5 reserve players for the Darfur United soccer team. This is part of an ongoing series called Sound Off. Please join the conversation.

Sound Off: Sulieman Adam Borma

by | Apr 1, 2012

Sulieman Adam Borma (#53) is a Darfuri Refugee from Camp Goz Amer in Eastern Chad. He’s one of 60 players trying out for the Darfur United soccer team. We’ll be uploading more Sound Offs over the coming days. Please join the conversation.