SSFA issues multi-year suspensions to Bentiu FA officials over illegitimate leadership ouster
The South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) has imposed disciplinary sanctions on four officials from the Bentiu Local Football Association for breaching football regulations and attempting to unlawfully impeach the local FA’s board of directors. The suspensions were announced in an official letter signed by SSFA Secretary General, Mr. Victor Lawrence Lual, who stated that the […]
Dreams take flight: Lazarus Peter joins IFK Göteborg in Sweden
South Sudan’s U17 football talent Lazarus Peter has finally seen his dream take flight—literally. Peter, 17, left Juba on Tuesday evening for Sweden, where he will join IFK Göteborg, one of the country’s top-tier football clubs. “His journey hasn’t been easy. The process of securing a visa stretched over a year, with two unsuccessful attempts […]
Custom Market in Juba hit by another major fire outbreak
Juba’s busiest Custom Market has reportedly caught fire, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky, and vendors and shoppers are battling the blaze. Firefighters reportedly intervened in an attempt to prevent further destruction. The cause of the blaze remains unknown at this time. Custom Market, known as one of the busiest commercial centers in […]
Munuki striker Faizo detained in blackmail probe, identity dispute
Munuki SC forward Faisam “Faizo” Luhachimba has been moved to Juba Central Prison after his second arrest in a blackmail case his girlfriend filed. Faizo was previously held at Munuki Police Station, then at Kubri Habo, and now faces imminent court proceedings. The ex-striker of Kator FC and Al-Hurriya FC confronts both criminal charges and […]
Coach Yor sets CECAFA tone with squad announcement
The South Sudan women’s national football team will officially begin preparations for the CECAFA 2025 Women’s Senior Championship, set to take place later this year in Tanzania. Head coach Simon James Yor announced a 30-player provisional squad on Wednesday, signaling the start of the team’s training camp. The tournament, organized by the Council for East […]
Yei Joint Stars FC eyes regional glory with squad upgrades
Yei Joint Stars FC president has pledged to bolster the squad with fresh firepower in preparation for upcoming regional football competitions. The president expressed full commitment to building a team capable of competing beyond national borders. The club, which has shown flashes of brilliance in the domestic league, now aims to make a lasting impression […]
Jamus SC land Mungwengi, Kagayo in transfer coup
South Sudanese football giants Jamus SC have taken their transfer business to another level, unveiling two major signings. The club has announced the signings of Josue Manuma Mungwengi of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundian international Shabani Kagayo, both on two-year contracts. The double swoop comes just weeks after Jamus SC wrapped up a […]
Cleto arrives in Juba to assume office despite SPLM-IO controversy
Sarah Cleto, the newly appointed National Minister of Health and former Governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal State, has arrived in Juba to assume her office, despite ongoing controversies within the fragmented Sudan People’s Liberation Movement In Opposition (SPLM-IO). President Salva Kiir appointed Cleto, a senior member of the SPLM-IO, to the Health Ministry, one […]
Jo Lual Acuil joins Al Ahli Tripoli after BAL MVP season
Jo Lual Acuil, the South Sudanese basketball star, has joined Al Ahli Tripoli from Al Ittihad Alexandria. Prior to this move, he made a significant impact in the 2024 Basketball Africa League (BAL) season while playing for Al Ahly Ly. In the final held on June 1, 2024, at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, […]
Historic Triumph: Jamus FC clinches maiden South Sudan Premier League title
Jamus FC Juba has made history by becoming the inaugural champions of the South Sudan Premier League (SSPL), marking a significant milestone in the nation’s football landscape. Established on December 21, 2024, the SSPL is South Sudan’s top professional football league, featuring 14 teams and operating under the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA). The coach […]
