Five staff, who were invited by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), including Chabur G. ALEI, the President of the South Sudan Football Association, Paul PUK KUN NYAK, the Vice President of the South Sudan National Olympic Committee, as well as three TV correspondents, came to visit the JFA to learn the basis of Japan’s football on Thursday 12 November.

In the morning, the Japan Football Association shared information about the management of the organisation. Then they gave lectures about three areas in the afternoon – marketing, youth development, and women’s football.

Schedule

Comments

Chabur G. ALEI, The President of the South Sudan Football Association
Improvements in South Sudan sports, including football, have finally taken off. So I’d like to bring back what I learned during this visit and establish a supporting system for the South Sudan Football Association. In particular we’re keen on finding sponsors, who can help the association.

I think Japanese women’s football has been improving with incredible speed. I understand we need long-term and extensive efforts to put into practice what we learned in the lectures today. I am really grateful to the General Secretary as well as all the staff, who gave us lectures, for the wonderful hospitality. I hope both Nadeshiko Japan and SAMURAI BLUE will achieve their aims.

Paul PUK KUN NYAK, The Vice President of the South Sudan National Olympic Committee
I’m pleased that we came to Japan. I learned a lot about sports. I’ll put what I learned in Japan into practice for South Sudanese. I am really appreciative of JFA for their excellent hospitality.