In Africa, soccer has been going through a stage of promotion after the positioning obtained by figures in European leagues. However, there are still cases that surprise more than one in minor categories, as has happened with Godwill Yoosuk Simon Sabio, goalkeeper of the Under-20 Selection of South Sudan. The reason? His physical appearance that does not match someone of 18 years of age.
Godwill Yoosuk plays for the U-20, a category in which he can play since he was born in 2004. The name went viral on social media after being part of the Sudanese team that participates in the U-20 African Cup of Nations. The tournament awards tickets to the next World Cup in Indonesia.
The footballer gained popularity after the official account of the U-20 African Cup of Nations revealed the line-up with which South Sudan would face the Central African Republic. The young goalkeeper was the main face of his team for the Phase crossing of groups.
Questions have come from all sides for the 18-year-old goalkeeper by both Western and African internet fans. The comments show the great confusion that exists due to his appearance and what could be a case of identity theft.
no pronouncements
There is no position from the directors of the African Football Confederation (CAF) in this case, but the questions do not stop. Godwil has been a key factor for his team and has established himself as the MVP in some games. In the match against the Central African Republic, he kept a clean sheet to achieve a historic victory.
It is worth mentioning that the U-20 World Cup will be next to be played this 2023, from May 20 to June 11. Countries like Colombia, the United States, Brazil, Fiji, Slovakia and France are already classified and waiting for their rivals in Africa, where South Sudan could be.
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