By Kei Emmanuel Duku   The Council of East and Central African Football Association (CECAFA) has confirmed that the zonal qualifiers for the women’s tournament will be held in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa from August 17 to September 3, 2024. Matches will be played at the Abebe Bikila and[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) crowned Al-Amal Football Academy and Doves Soccer Academy champions of the U-20 and U-17 Leagues, respectively, on Saturday. This marks the first edition of the competition, organized by the SSFA to cultivate young talent at the grassroots level. The final[Read More…]

By Mũmbi Kagombe   As the Strategy Enablement Manager at Stanbic Bank, my passion lies in fostering financial inclusion and driving economic growth. Additionally, I firmly believe in the positive impact of sports in empowering youth and promoting peace. This is also reflected in my private life, where I lead[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Following the draw conducted yesterday in Tanzania by the Council of East and Central Africa Football Association (CECAFA) has released the detailed fixtures for the tournament which will kick off from Monday, July 9 to Sunday, July 21st in Tanzania. The matches will be played[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Al-Merriekh FC Juba has announced the release of eight players from its squad in a move to free up space for new signings before the transfer window closes on June 30th at midnight (CAT). The released players include notable names like former national team defender[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku.   Jamus FC, South Sudan’s representatives in the 2024/25 Confederation of African Football (CAF) competitions, has bolstered its squad with the signing of goalkeeper Maja Mawith Maling. Maling joins Jamus FC after the Munuki-based club secured the signature of Sudanese goalkeeper Sherif Aldin, earlier. Both players[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Al-Merreikh FC Bentiu, South Sudan’s representative in the upcoming Council of East Africa and Central Africa Football Association (CEACAFA) club zonal competition has intensified its pre-season training sessions.  Coach Ramsey Sebit Lomoro revealed outline of their plans to No.1 Citizens Daily Newspaper in an interview[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) has granted permission to Al-Hilal FC and Al-Merreikh FC, both from Khartoum, Sudan, to play their CAF interclub games at Juba Stadium. The decision followed a request from the two Sudanese clubs opting for a safe location due to the[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel   Juba National Stadium’s official inauguration yesterday was overshadowed by a renewed dispute over ownership. Central Equatorial State (CES) Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Rita Dominic Jada, told media on Monday that the stadium belongs to the Juba Local Football Association (JLFA) and the state ministry,[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   South Sudanese witnessed a historic yet disappointing night, as Sudan humiliated the national team 3:0, on Tuesday. Over 4,000 spectators and dignitaries, including President Salva Kiir and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, gathered for the stadium’s inauguration and the crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier against Sudan.[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Telecommunications Company, MTN, has pledged its support to national football with a $25,000 donation to the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA). Ali Monzer, MTN’s CEO, announced the donation on Monday, ahead of the Juba Stadium inauguration. He emphasized MTN’s commitment to promoting national unity through[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Al-Merriekh FC Bentiu is among teams considered by administration of Council of East and Central African Football Association (CECAFA) to participate in CECAFA Kagame Cup, this year. CECAFA has confirmed that 10 teams from the region to participate in this year’s edition, scheduled to take[Read More…]

Kei Emmanuel Duku/William Madouk   All roads lead to Juba National Stadium as the national team, Bright Stars, set their sights on victory against Sudan in today’s FIFA World Cup qualifier at Juba National Stadium. Sudan National Team is already in the County to face South Sudan. Bright Stars’ Head[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   South Sudan Basketball National Team received a significant boost in their preparation for the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris after the Cabinet approved a budget of $9 million for the team and their accompanying delegation. Minister of Youths and Sports, Dr. Joseph Geng Akech,[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   South Sudan National League’s organizing committee has taken disciplinary action against Al-Salam FC, following an abandoned match against Al-Merriekh FC Bentiu on Sunday. The incident involved Al-Salam FC fans, who invaded the pitch during a game that was played on May 19th at Wau Stadium.[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   With less than seventy days until the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics games, scheduled to kick off on Friday, July 26, 2024, to August 11, 2024, Telecom MTN has launched a campaign dubbed “Play to Win.” Launched on Wednesday, the “Play to win” campaign will run[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Juba Local League Champion Malakia FC and representatives to the ongoing 2023/24, 11th edition of the South Sudan National League have progressed to the second round of the competition unbeaten after 2:1 win over Lion Hunters of Yei. Emmanuel Jowang Kaka was named man of[Read More…]

  By Kei Emmanuel Duku   In another one-sided game played in Buluk Training Centre on Sunday morning, Yei Joint Stars produced a stunning performance, beating Al-Hilal FC Women of Wau by 4:0. It was business done for Coach Sony Harriet’s side before halftime as her troops advanced to the[Read More…]