South Sudan: family of injured referee appeals for help
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Eye Radio
The family of James Sabah Tiara, a South Sudanese referee shot during a match in Mvolo, is seeking financial help to continue his treatment. His condition is improving, but medical expenses amount to 650,000 to 700,000 a day, according to relative Zacharia Ben, quoted by Eye Radio.
The family of James Sabah Tiara, a South Sudanese football referee shot in the head during a match in Western Equatoria State, is appealing for financial assistance to pay for his treatment, reports Eye Radio. His representative, Zacharia Ben, says treatment costs between 650,000 and 700,000 South Sudanese pounds a day.
Tiara, known as J Snake, was admitted to Maxicare Medical and Surgical Complex before being transferred to Giada Military Hospital. He can now open his eyes and respond when called loudly, after being unconscious for a long time, according to his family, which says he remains weak and under medical observation.
The family is calling on supporters, people in football and the public to contribute towards medical expenses. It is also asking those unable to give money to pray for his recovery and share its appeal.
The referee was injured during a match in Bar-Bol, Mvolo County, after a soldier shot him, according to Eye Radio. On 26 October, the outlet reported that a referee had been shot during a match in South Sudan.
