The TASIS-backed Government of Peace and Unity plans to establish a football federation headquartered in El Fasher, its sports minister said, alongside efforts to revive sporting activities in the war-damaged North Darfur capital.
Youth and Sports Minister Adel Ibrahim Shaloka announced the plans during a meeting with youth and sporting groups, according to a report published by the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North on Wednesday.
Shaloka said the proposed federation would be established in the coming period. He also directed officials to allocate premises for youth centres in each locality, following instructions from Prime Minister Mohamed Hassan al-Ta’aishi.
The minister inspected Al-Naqaa stadium, a basketball court and football association premises to assess damage caused by the conflict.
He called for repairs to sporting facilities and the resumption of competitions, describing sport as an important part of recovery and stability.
Selecting El Fasher as the federation’s headquarters follows recommendations from the first conference of youth and sports ministries, the report said.
The announcement follows a cabinet session in El Fasher during which ministers inspected damaged public institutions and opened several service facilities.
