Why football may help heal Yemen sectarianism
Match between Yemen and Saudi Arabia offers unique opportunity to unite nation divided along sectarian lines.
Published On 19 Nov 2014
On Wednesday, Yemen’s football team plays a crucial game against Saudi Arabia.
If they win they will qualify for the Gulf Cup semifinals. And for Yemenis, the competition is a unique opportunity to unite a nation divided along sectarian lines.
Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra reports from Sanaa.