Nations Utd win first match

A new side made up of refugees from many different countries showed they are already one united team by winning their first football match on Sunday.
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Mar 2018, 15:29 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 02:24 BST
Nations Utd FC lining up ahead of their debut matchNations Utd FC lining up ahead of their debut match
Nations Utd FC lining up ahead of their debut match

Nations United FC ran out 7-2 victors against Clancy’s Cavaliers on the astroturf pitches at Chichester College.

Their delighted Coach Jon Bowra said: “It was a remarkable effort from a talented group of players who have never played together before as a team.”

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The side is being supported by Sanctuary in Chichester, a group of volunteers which helps refugees settle her in a number of ways.

Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with opponents Clancy's CavaliersStanding shoulder-to-shoulder with opponents Clancy's Cavaliers
Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with opponents Clancy's Cavaliers

Jon said: “Sanctuary in Chichester would like to thank Siddlesham FC for the kind donation of the kit, several local sponsors who have contributed financially towards the cost of boots, shin-pads and other equipment, Clancy’s Cavaliers for being such sporting opponents, and many local residents and SIC volunteers, who gave up their Sunday lie-in to support the team.

He added: “This is just the beginning for Nations United!”

Read about the side’s formation here: https://www.chichester.co.uk/news/first-all-refugee-football-team-launches-in-chichester-1-8380075

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