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The city of Kamishly is located in the northwest part of Syria, just some kilometers from the Turkish border. The city is one of Syria’s largest with a population of approx. 230 000. In this city we find also a club with players that are quite nervous but also full of expectations. The club, that has taken its name from their home city, will be the first one to represent their country at the Gothia World Youth Cup. The preparations for the trip are in progress and the team is training almost daily, tells Gothia Cup’s contact Issa Issa.
Issa Issa is member of the Syrian Arab Association in Gothenburg. Through his contacts in Stockholm and Syria, he will make it possible for these boys, born 92-93, to participate in Gothia Cup. A total of 25 players, 6 coaches, 4 leaders and one doctor will travel from Syria to Gothenburg to the Gothia Cup.
- The boys are really looking forward to this and the visit to Sweden. They have heard that Sweden is a safe country, where everything is nice, well cared and beautiful nature. Because of the fact that this will be the first time Syria will be represented in Gothia Cup, it feels extra exciting- says Issa Issa.
The Bishop and the church in Syria are helping economically to make this trip possible for the boys. During their visit in Sweden and Gothenburg the team will be staying at the facilities of the Syrian Arab Association in Gothenburg.
-The goal is to play and get to know teams from other countries and of course, represent Syria. We are of course aiming to win the Cup, this will be a lot of fun- says Issa Issa.
Gothia Cup welcomes the club Kamishly and Syria to Gothenburg this summer!
