21/08/2025
Official Announcement:
Free Training Program for Football Team Doctors.
To:
• The President, Bahr El Ghazal Peace Tournament
• Presidents of All County Football Associations of Bahr El Ghazal Region and Abyei Administrative Area
• Football Teams, Fans, and Supporters of Bahr El Ghazal Region
Subject: Free Comprehensive Training for Team Doctors
Dear All,
Good afternoon wherever you may be. From my humble Ghetto community, I send warm greetings and best wishes to every supporter, player, and fan across Bahr El Ghazal and the Abyei Administrative Area. I am pleased to share that both I and the wider hustler community are doing well.
On behalf of Sahel Institute of Technology - SIT and on my own behalf, I am honored to officially announce a Free Comprehensive Training Program for all team doctors of football clubs across Bahr El Ghazal and Abyei Administrative Area.
Why This Training?
During the recent Bahr El Ghazal Peace Tournament, I carefully observed the medical support offered to players. While the dedication of our team doctors is commendable, I identified a high need for structured medical training to ensure that football players receive the best possible care on and off the pitch.
Core Training Areas
The four-week training program will equip team doctors with the essential skills and knowledge needed to effectively support athletes. The key focus areas will include:
1. Injury Prevention
• Identifying risk factors and common football injuries.
• Conditioning and prevention strategies.
2. Diagnosis and Assessment
• Injury evaluation and severity assessment.
• Use of appropriate diagnostic tools.
3. Emergency Response
• Pitch-side acute injury management.
• CPR and certified first aid training.
4. Rehabilitation and Recovery
• Developing tailored rehabilitation programs.
• Physical therapy practices and safe return-to-play timelines.
5. Nutrition and Performance
• Role of nutrition in performance and recovery.
• Creating individualized nutrition plans.
6. Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Early recognition of stress, burnout, and mental health issues.
• Strategies for resilience and athlete wellbeing.
7. Regulatory and Ethical Issues
• Anti-doping policies and fair play regulations.
• Ethics in sports medicine.
8. Team Collaboration
• Strengthening communication with coaches and players.
• Building effective medical support teams.
Duration & Eligibility
• Duration: 4 weeks
• Eligibility: Open exclusively to all official football team doctors across Bahr El Ghazal and Abyei Administrative Area.
• Cost: 100% free, offered by Sahel Institute of Technology as a contribution to the development of sports medicine in our region.
Appeal for Support
I kindly request the President of the Bahr El Ghazal Peace Tournament, together with all county football presidents, to consider this initiative favorably and grant their approval. This training will not only strengthen our teams medically but will also improve player safety, enhance performance, and uplift the standards of football in our beloved Bahr El Ghazal region.
I believe this opportunity will inspire our doctors, protect our players, and build the professional foundation necessary for the growth of football across South Sudan.
Thank you very much for your attention, understanding, and anticipated support.
With gratitude and respect,
Dr. Khon A. Akoldit
Director, School of Health Sciences
Sahel Institute of Technology.
