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‘Voy! I’m coming!’: The blind footballers of South Sudan | Football

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Before the blind league, ‘I had totally lost hope’

Participants in the game play with a ball that jingles while coaches and siblings of players bang on goalposts to help them aim their shots. Players shout “voy” (“I’m coming” in Spanish) to warn opponents of their approach and minimise injuries.

All players wear blindfolds to ensure an equal level of vision.

It’s a way for players to regain confidence in their bodies, learn how to move without fear and bond with other players facing similar situations, says Madol.

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Yona Sabri Ellon, 22, who has been blind since he was 12 (in…



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