{"id":41204,"date":"2025-11-17T11:40:05","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T09:40:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=41204"},"modified":"2025-11-17T11:40:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T09:40:05","slug":"parents-urged-to-support-girls-in-sports-after-gudele-fas-2-1-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/17\/parents-urged-to-support-girls-in-sports-after-gudele-fas-2-1-victory\/","title":{"rendered":"Parents urged to support girls in sports after Gudele FA\u2019s 2\u20131 victory"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Chol D. Johnson<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Parents have been urged to support girls\u2019 participation in sports after Gudelle FA girls\u2019 team staged an impressive 2\u20131 comeback victory over Young Dream FA in a friendly match held on Saturday at Gumbo Basic football field.<\/p>\n

The event organised by UNICEF and GREDO South Sudan was part of World Children\u2019s Day celebrations under the theme \u201cMy Day \u2013 My Right, Second Chance.\u201d<\/p>\n

As part of the commemorations, the event featured a range of activities aimed at giving children space to learn, play and express themselves.<\/p>\n

Young Dream FA coach Mandela Deng urged parents and sports lovers to support children especially girls to build their talents and create a peaceful, united environment where they can thrive.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur children deserve the chance to explore their talents without barriers. When parents stand with them, especially the girls, we open doors for a brighter and more peaceful future,\u201d Deng said.<\/p>\n

During the event, football, volleyball, basketball and kids\u2019 games all designed to promote child-friendly spaces brought together children from the Gumbo community.<\/p>\n

The match saw Young Dream FA take an early 1\u20130 lead in the first half before Gudelle FA mounted a strong comeback. Seventeen-year-old Sarah Nyalith scored both goals that secured the victory for Gudelle.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was an exciting win. With unity and teamwork, we made a strong comeback,\u201d Sarah said.<\/p>\n

She urged parents to let girls participate fully in sports, emphasising that football is not just for boys. \u201cWhat boys can do, we can do it,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Young Dream captain Abuk Nyok Deng, 19, praised the event for offering girls a rare platform to compete.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s our first time to play such an amazing game. I\u2019m so excited,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

She encouraged parents to give girls space and a second chance to explore their talents, as reflected in the event\u2019s theme.<\/p>\n

Coaches from both teams echoed similar concerns. Gudelle FA coach Bulley Sanilo appreciated UNICEF and GREDO for organising the event but highlighted challenges, including parents who still discourage girls from playing and the shortage of equipment.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe lack balls and sport kits to train the girls,\u201d he said, appealing for support from well-wishers.<\/p>\n

As the celebrations concluded, one message stood out clearly: girls can excel in sports when given the opportunity and parents play a central role in unlocking that potential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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