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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]