Sudanese football has had to adapt in ways unimaginable to most. The country in Northeast Africa has been facing ongoing civil conflict for nearly two years. It has been entrenched in enormous challenges—displacement, disruption, destruction, and uncertainty.

Now, many of you reading this would take one look at the title of this article and jump to a conclusion, that this piece will reflect on some incredible moments that have occurred through the years when watching our beautiful game.

For those who are hoping to read about that, this is not the place to find it. This is a writing on an actual football match that had accusations of witchcraft and juju.

Who is Henri Saivet? The average football fan would be forgiven for not knowing who this all-but-forgotten footballer is. The more eagle-eyed viewer however might remember the name and his story, particularly his time in Newcastle.

A Premier League and International footballer purchased for a reported £5 million in 2016? Why doesn’t everyone remember Henri Saivet?