Diocese of Rumbek Alumini Association or DORCAA organizes Bishop Mazzolari memorial football tournament under the theme: ‘Promote peace and unity among communities’.
DORCAA Secretary-General Makoi Malith Makoi during Radio Good News’ Breakfast Club morning show urges the youth to embrace sports for physical fitness and unity.
He advises young people to refrain from hatred.
The Secretary-General says youth in Rumbek are known for revenge and other bad activities.
Ater Mabor Association Sports Secretary says 16 teams will be competing for the trophy and awards of 4,000 South Sudanese Pounds for the winner.
The Association has also put 2000 South Sudanese Pounds waiting for the winners of the Mazzolari football tournament, Ater adds
16 teams participating in the tournament includes Bishop Mazzolari Memorial FC, Ghazal FC, Akuac United, Lakes United, Taharir FC, Holy Family, Future Heart FC and Sacred Heart among others.
July 16 is expected to be the closing day for the tournament; the day the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek lost Bishop Caesar Mazzolari.
Western Lakes authorities reveal that the winners for this competition will also qualify to represent the state in outside competition.