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Sudan’s short-stature footballers chase World Cup dream amid war

Sudan’s short-stature footballers chase World Cup dream amid war

By GhanaSummary NewsroomPan-Africa

Sudan’s short-stature football team is battling war, displacement and limited resources as it prepares for a shot at the 2026 World Cup in Morocco.

Mohammed Nour Kasha, president of Sudan’s federation for people of short stature, said the players’ determination had given them hope despite the country’s devastating conflict.

A second chance at the World Cup Sudan missed the inaugural World Cup for people of short stature after struggling to secure enough funding and overcome travel difficulties.

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