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…]
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Jamus FC Bolsters Squad with Goalkeeper Signing
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…]
Al-Merreikh FC Bentiu Ramps Up Pre-Season Training for CEACAFA
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…]
Juba to host Sudan’s CAF games
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…]
Fresh row over ownership of Juba Stadium
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…]
Bright Stars fall 3-0 to Sudan at Juba Stadium launch
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…]
MTN boosts football with $25,000 donation to SSFA
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…]
Al-Merriekh FC Bentiu warms for 2023/2024 CEACAFA Kagame Cup
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…]
Juba Stadium set for Sudan derby, today
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…]
Basketball Team gets funding boost ahead of Olympics
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…]
Bright Stars Land Prestigious London Warm-Up match against Team USA
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s basketball team, the Bright Stars, is gearing up for the Olympics in style. They’ll face the mighty United States of America in a friendly match held in London before heading to Paris. The exciting news comes after the Bright Stars secured their spot[Read More…]
Al-Salam FC under warning against football violence
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…]
MTN to sponsor Basketball fans to Paris Olympics
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…]
A round-up of National League games as Malakia FC Juba maintains a 100% unbeaten run
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…]
South Sudan Women’s Cup Finals; Yei Joint Stars to face Tiger FC
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…]
SSFA releases 2023/2024 National League Fixtures
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) has released 2023-24 National League fixtures. According to the fixture unveiled on Saturday afternoon, at Rock City, the tournament kicks off on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in the two hosting cities. At least 12 teams will participate in the 11th[Read More…]
SSFA President visits Renk, Melut
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Football Association president, Gen. Augustino Madut Parek is in Melut and Renk to acquit himself of the challenges facing the two local football associations. Gen. Maduot, who is also President of Council of East and Central African Football Associations (CECAFA), was accompanied by[Read More…]
South Sudan Women Cup: Yei Joint Stars thrashes Al-Wehida FC
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Al-Wehida Football Club Women’s team’s unbeaten run in the third edition of the South Sudan Women’s Cup, came to an end on Friday morning after they lost to Yei Joint Stars 5:0 in a classification match. Classification matches are played to determine the winner from[Read More…]
Bright Stars cleared for 2024 Paris Olympic
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Basketball Federation has submitted required lists of participants for July to August Paris 2024 Olympics in France. Chef De’ Delegation (CDM) of South Sudan to Olympic Games, Eunice Philiph Jada announce to the press that she has already forwarded a full document to[Read More…]
National Football League kicks next week
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Next week, 1st May 2024, will mark official start of South Sudan National football League, the national football governing body, has disclosed. The association had initially set April 28th this year as starting date for the league; however, the decision was revised after some of[Read More…]