Rollers concerned about safety in Sudan
Friday, December 15, 2017
Sudan concerns: Rollers say they do not feel safe playing in Sudan
Rollers were pitted against the Sudanese champions in a draw conducted in Cairo on Wednesday. But Rollers public relations officer, Bafana Pheto said they are concerned with the team’s safety due to the unstable political situation in Sudan.
“The problem is security. We are concerned as you know that there are always wars in Sudan. We wish CAF would move the match to a neutral venue,” Pheto said yesterday. He said Rollers is ready to face Merrikh, but their only worry is safety.
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