Darfur United Game 1 Highlights

by | Jun 5, 2012

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!

by | Jun 5, 2012

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

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...