The 2:0 win by Uganda Cranes over Guinea Bissau on June 4, with the attendance of about 60,000 spectators and probably more than 15 million listeners/viewers makes me think sports can unite us instead of rioting all the time.
Sports, particularly football has the ability to bring people together. Football has a socio-cultural impact. It plays a very important role in fostering peace and friendship across the world.
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