The Luo, are several ethnically and linguistically related Nilotic ethnic groups that inhabit an area ranging from Egypt and Sudan to South Sudan and Ethiopia, through Northern Uganda and eastern Congo (DRC), into western Kenya, and the Mara Region of Tanzania. Their Luo languages belong to the western branch of the Nilotic language family.
The Egypt national football team, known colloquially as "the Pharaohs", represents Egypt in men's international football, and is governed by the Egyptian Football Association (EFA), the governing body of football in Egypt. The team's historical stadium is Cairo International Stadium, although matches are sometimes played at Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria.
The Sudan national football team represents Sudan in international football and is controlled by the Sudan Football Association, the governing body for football in Sudan. Its home ground is Khartoum Stadium in the capital Khartoum. In 1957, it was one of the three teams to participate in the inaugural Africa Cup of Nations, the other two being Egypt and Ethiopia.
The Palestine national football team, controlled by the Palestinian Football Association, represents Palestine in association football. The squad is governed by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) continentally, and FIFA worldwide.
Milutin Sredojević, simply known as Micho, is a Serbian football manager.
Zoran Đorđević is a Serbian international football manager. During his 40-year career, he has coached many national and first-league teams across Asia and Africa.
The Tanzania national women's football team, is the national team of Tanzania and is controlled by the Tanzania Football Federation. They are nicknamed the Twiga Stars.
The South Sudan national football team represents South Sudan in international football and is controlled by the South Sudan Football Association, the governing body for football in South Sudan.
James Joseph Saeed Moga is a South Sudanese former professional footballer who played as a striker, who represented both Sudan and South Sudan internationally. He is South Sudan's all-time top goalscorer, with six goals in 18 appearances.
Noble Okello Ayo is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder.
Kenjok "Kenny" Athiu is a South Sudanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for National Premier Leagues Victoria club Heidelberg United and the South Sudan national football team.
Allan Okello is a Ugandan footballer who plays for Vipers SC, the Uganda national team, as an attacking midfielder. He was the Fufa Airtel Footballer of the Year 2019. He is regarded to be one of the best players in the UPL of this generation.
The Acholi people are a Nilotic ethnic group of Luo peoples, found in Magwi County in South Sudan and Northern Uganda, including the districts of Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Kitgum, Nwoya, Lamwo, Pader and Omoro District. The Acholi were estimated to number 2.3 million people and over 45,000 more were living in South Sudan in 2000.
Group B of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification tournament was one of the twelve groups that decided the teams which qualified for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations finals tournament. The group consisted of four teams: Burkina Faso, Uganda, Malawi, and South Sudan.
Mustafa Kizza is a Ugandan footballer who plays for the Uganda national team as left back.
Abdoul Fessal Tapsoba is a Burkinabé professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 2 side Amiens SC, on loan from Standard Liége, and the Burkina Faso national team.
Ivan Wani Adebo Levi, known as Ivan Wani, is a South Sudanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Uganda Premier League club Busoga United FC and the South Sudan national team.
Manyumow Achol is a South Sudanese professional footballer who plays as a winger or a midfielder for Vīrsliga club Auda and the South Sudan national team.
The preliminary round of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification tournament decided the six teams which advanced to the group stage of the qualification tournament. The preliminary round consisted of the twelve lowest-ranked teams among the 54 entrants, and was held from 23 to 29 March 2022.
The 2023 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations qualification was a men's under-17 football competition which decided the participating teams of the 2023 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations.
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