By Kei Emmanuel Duku The South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) has confirmed that some foreign-based players have begun arriving in Juba to join the national team training camp ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Michael Daniel Morgan, chairman of the South Sudan National Team Committee,[Read More…]
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African coaches praise Juba Stadium
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The head coaches of Al-Merrikh FC and Al-Hilal FC Omdurman from Sudan have praised the quality of the artificial turf at Juba Stadium, calling it a “modern turf generational” stadium. Both teams are playing their home matches in Juba due to the ongoing civil war[Read More…]
Al-Ahly coach calls for changes in CAF calendar
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The head coach of Al-Ahly Football Benghazi Club has called on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to revise the calendar for the African Champions League and Confederations Cup. Dejan Arsove’s comments followed his team’s elimination from the first round of the CAF Champions League[Read More…]
Peter Maker signs two-year deal with Kenyan giant AFC Leopard
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan national team defender Peter Maker has officially joined Kenyan Premier League powerhouse AFC Leopard on a two-year contract. The move comes after the towering defender’s previous contract with Serbian club Radnicki Mitrovica expired. Maker, a versatile player capable of playing both defensive midfield[Read More…]
South Sudan clubs set to pocket $50,000 each from CAF
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s representatives in the ongoing CAF Confederations Cup and Champions League, Jamus FC and Al-Merriekh FC of Bentiu respectively are set to receive a significant financial boost. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that each club will receive $50,000 for their participation[Read More…]
Yei Joint Stars back in Juba after Torit setback
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s representative in 2024/25 Women’s Council of East and Central Africa Football Association (CECAFA) has returned to Juba following a 1-0 defeat to Torit Select Women in a pre-season friendly. The loss in Torit marked the first defeat for Yei Joint Stars in their[Read More…]
South Sudan prepares to host Continental Football
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) is in high gear preparing to host a series of high-profile continental football matches. A committee has been formed to oversee the organization of the CAF Confederation Cup, Champions League, and 2025 AFCON qualifiers. Jamus FC Juba and Al-Merriekh FC[Read More…]
Basketball heroes return home
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s historic basketball team received a hero’s welcome upon their return from the Paris 2024 Olympics. Thousands of jubilant fans lined the streets of Juba to greet the team, with Vice President Mama Rebecca Nayandeng among those present. Speaking at Nimra Talanta Basket Court[Read More…]
South Sudan Premier League set to kick off
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) has announced plans for the inaugural South Sudan Premier League, featuring ten teams. The league will commence on a date to be determined by the SSFA Competitions Committee. Teams were selected based on the recently concluded South Sudan National[Read More…]
Former Munuki FC Midfielder joins Benin League
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Joseph Loro Jele, captain of the South Sudan U-20 National Team, has signed a one-year deal with Asvo Football Club in the Benin Premier League. The move comes after a disappointing stint with Raising Stars FC in the Nigerian League. A versatile midfielder capable of[Read More…]
Bright Stars Basketball fans optimistic despite defeat to USA
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudanese basketball fans’ hope remains unshaken despite the national men’s basketball team losing their Olympic Group C’s second game by 103 to 86 points against the United States team on Wednesday night. As the Bright Stars, battled the United States of America (USA) team[Read More…]
WIN: South Sudan thumps Puerto Rico in Olympic opening game
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a historic thrill that sent shockwaves throughout the basketball world, South Sudan triumphed Puerto Rico, 90-79 in the Paris 2024 Olympics opening game, on Sunday. The Bright Stars overcame a sluggish start to outscore their opponents in the second half and secured a memorable[Read More…]
New faces boost Jamus FC Pre-Season camp in Rwanda
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Jamus Football Club has bolstered its squad with the arrival of four new signings in Rwanda, where the team is currently holding a pre-season camp. Rendento Lokira and Michael Marko joined the camp alongside teammates Skender Samuel from Sudan and Alvin Maccornel from Liberia in[Read More…]
Paris Olympics: Viewing centers set for fans
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudanese basketball fans will have the opportunity to watch their national team compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics live from over ten fan zones across the country. The games, which kicked off yesterday, mark the first time South Sudan is participating in the Olympic[Read More…]
CECAFA women’s games to kick off in August
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…]
Yei Joint Stars FC appoints as new head coach
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Yei Joint Stars FC announced the appointment of Bilal Felix Komoyange as their new Head Coach, ahead of the upcoming Confederations of African Football Women’s Championship. Komoyange will lead the Yei Queens, who will represent South Sudan in the 2024 CAF Women’s CECAFA qualifiers. Yei[Read More…]
Al-Amal, Doves crowned champions of U-20 and U-17 leagues
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…]
Empowering Youth Through Sports: Stanbic Bank’s Ongoing Commitment to Developing Champions
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…]
Confirmed fixtures and dates for 2024 CEACAFA Kagame Cup
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…]
Al-Merriekh FC Juba releases eight players before transfer window closures
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…]