(4 April 2016) An Italian week dedicated to the marriage between sport and culture, between football and language: this is the review that opened last April 2, conceived and organized by the Italian Embassy in Sudan. Coaches and professional teachers from Italy arrived in the African country for a football camp and adjoining teaching of Italian language basics for the benefit of hundreds of Sudanese children, mainly from the most disadvantaged areas of Khartoum and its surroundings. Training of football in the morning and in the afternoon, Italian lessons, entertainment and social commitment, all the result of a successful collaboration between Italian Embassy, Italian footballers association (AIC), University Ca ‘Foscari of Venice and Sudanese Football Association. “It is a dream come true – said the Italian Ambassador Fabrizio Lobasso – ie to let the tenderness, solidarity, the Italian excellence positively invade Sudan for a week to donate, through sport and the ‘ contagious harmony of our language, smiles and joy, genuine hospitality, building positive examples where the Sudanese young people can reflect themselves with greater hope. ” The program also includes a workshop organized by the Italian coaches for the benefit of the Sudanese national under 17, the Sudanese women’s national team and a large group of Sudanese soccer coaches, eager to discover the tricks and secrets of our best professionals. On the last day, April 8, will be the grand finale: the “Partita del Cuore”, a friendly match between the Sudanese national under 17 and a selection of the best guys who are distinguished during the week of workouts. (Red)
