By Kei Emmanuel Duku   It was a busy day for administrators at the Juba Local Football Association and SSFA as clubs from various divisions flocked to the secretariat’s office to sign and register new players before the midnight deadline. Ahead of the second round of fixtures in the first[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s U-17 junior team suffered a 4-0 defeat to Tanzania in CECAFA U-17 Championship semifinals at Nakivubo Stadium on 24 December 2024. Hussein Mbegu opened the scoring for Tanzania in the 15th minute, with Ng’habi Zamu doubling the lead in the 31st. Before halftime, South[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku As the South Sudan Premier League kicked off yesterday, Jamus FC, a top-flight club in the Juba Local Football Association and promoted to the South Sudan Primer League, has signed eight players to enhance their competitive edge. Jamus FC are the defending champions of the Juba[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   South Sudan Premier League kicks off today, Monday, December 23, 2024, at Juba Stadium. Defending champion, Al-Merreikh FC Bentiu faces last year’s runners-up, Al Malakia FC of Juba in the opening match. Meanwhile, Kator FC Juba, included in the competition at the last minute, will[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan CHAN National Team defeated the Rwanda National Team 3-2 in the second round of the 2024 CHAN Championship zonal qualifiers played at Juba Stadium over the weekend. The Bright Stars took the lead in the 12th minute of the first half courtesy of an[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   As less than six days remaining before CAF CHAN Championship Zonal Qualifiers match, between South Sudan and Rwanda, scheduled for Sunday, December 22nd in Juba Stadium, Bright Stars’ head coach, Nicholas Dupulis, is yet to arrive in the country to assume his technical roles. The[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Jamus FC emerged victorious in the South Sudan Cup final on Sunday evening, defeating Malakia FC 5-4 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in regulation time. Malakia FC dominated much of the match, creating numerous scoring opportunities, including a missed chance by former[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) Board of Directors approved four additional teams to participate in the historic South Sudan Premier League, scheduled to commence next week. The decision was made during an extraordinary Board of Directors meeting held on Thursday at the SSFA General Headquarters[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku President of Yei Joint Stars FC has tendered resignation to an interim, citing personal reasons. Stephen Lomdue Martin confirmed to the decision, which became effective from 1st December, 2024. In a statement, the club acknowledged Lomdue’s contributions and leadership. “His contributions have been invaluable, and his[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Malakia FC secured their spot in the finals of the 14th South Sudan Cup under the Juba Local Football Association after defeating Rainbow FC 1-0 in the first semifinal on Saturday at Juba National Stadium. Mabior Herjok, a former Salam FC Bor striker, scored the[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel, Duku South Sudan’s U-17 Junior National Team, the Bright Stars, suffered a 4-0 defeat to Al-Merriekh FC Bentiu in a friendly match on Thursday evening at Juba National Stadium. The match was part of the Bright Stars’ preparations for the U-17 CECAFA Championship, scheduled for December 14-28,[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   An anticipated elections and general assembly of Aweil Local Football Association on Thursday morning delved in confusion after South Sudan Football Electoral Commission and Appeal Committee officials were denied entry. The confusion followed removal of some candidates for various positions at the Aweil Local Football,[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Junior National Team, nicknamed the “Junior Bright Stars,” has commenced training in preparation for the upcoming U-17 African Cup of Nations Council of East and Central Africa Football Association (CECAFA) qualifiers 2024. The team will undergo daily morning and afternoon training sessions at Juba[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) Competition Committee has confirmed November 29, 2024, as the official kick-off date for the inaugural South Sudan Premier League. The league is expected to run for six months, concluding on May 31, 2025. A total of ten teams, drawn from the[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan National Team, the Bright Stars came from behind to beat Congo Brazzaville 3:2 on Thursday at Juba Stadium. This is the first victory for the Bright Stars in the CAF 2025 AFCON quantifiers TotalEnergies to be hosted in Morocco. Congo Brazzaville took an early[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan National Team has commenced training ahead of their crucial TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 qualifying fixture against Congo Brazzaville, scheduled for Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Juba Stadium. Last week, Head Coach Nicholas Dupulis summoned a 34-man provisional squad for the final two Group K matches.[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s Bright Stars arrived Ugandan Capital, Kampala, for a second leg of 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) qualifiers after 2:0 triumph over Kenyan Harambee Stars at Juba Stadium. Two second-half goals from Malish Ezbon Wajo and Yahanna Paulino Juma in the 50th and 67th minute[Read More…]