By Kei Emmanuel Duku   A highly anticipated 2024/25 South Sudan Cup final clash between Jamus FC of Juba and Al-Merriekh FC of Bentiu has been postponed indefinitely by the organizing committee. While the association did not specify a new date for the match, it assured that the decision was[Read More…]

By Manas James Okony and Kei Emmanuel   South Sudanese kickboxers have made history at the ongoing World Muay Thai Championship in Pattaya, Thailand, for achieving significant success. The country’s top two fighters advanced to the semi-finals and finals stages of the tournament. The international event kicked off on March[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) is preparing to submit its bid to the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) to host the AFCON U-17 regional tournament in Juba. This decision followed an extraordinary meeting last week, chaired by SSFA President Augustino Madut[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) Board of Directors has conducted a reshuffle in Bright Stars technical team. The technical reshuffle sees Coach, Simon James Yor replace Rziki Hakim, while Seif Both Dhiu succeed Kennedy Santalino as Assistant Coach and Goalkeeping Coach, respectively. The move reached[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Juba Stadium witnessed Jamus FC secure a decisive 2-0 victory against Holy Family FC on Saturday afternoon, widening their lead to seven points at the top of the South Sudan Premier League. Central African attacker Christian Theodore and Cameroonian striker George Rodrigue delivered early goals[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) has confirmed departure of women’s national team, head coach, Mohamed Sidi Karoune, by mutual agreement. The SSFA noted that, Coach Karoune has been facing personal challenges due to the death of his mother, impacting his ability to effectively fulfill his duties.[Read More…]

By Manas James South Sudan Kickboxing Federation (SSKF) hosted a successful fundraising event on Saturday at its headquarters in Juba. The Federation is garnering support for the country’s upcoming participation in the scheduled March 4 to 18, World Muay Thai Championship. During the event, federation president Puro Okello Obob praised[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Kator FC solidified their lead in the South Sudan Premier League with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Olympic FC of Renk at Juba Stadium on Wednesday. Olympic FC took an early lead in the first half, but Kator FC rallied to equalize before halftime. Two[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku Council of East and Central Africa Football Association (CECAFA) has approved five zonal competitions for the 2025/26 season, including the inaugural CECAFA Beach Soccer Championship. The decision was made during the CECAFA General Assembly held in Juba on Wednesday. The competition calendar, presented by Auka John[Read More…]

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…]