South Sudan Football Federation signs new deal with Qatar
The South Sudan Football Federation signed a cooperation agreement with its Qatari counterpart, targeting long-term football development. The agreement was signed by SSFF President Mr. Francis Amin and QFA President Mr. Jassim bin Rashid Al-Buainain, reviving and expanding a Memorandum of Understanding first established in 2020. The renewed partnership focuses on enhancing football administration, national […]
South Sudan’s rising athletes impress at 4th youth games in Angola
South Sudan’s emerging track and field athletes have announced themselves on the continental stage after delivering impressive performances at the 4th Youth Games in Angola, raising hopes ahead of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Competing under the banner of the South Sudan National Olympic Committee, the young runners secured top-seven finishes and set new […]
Young Boy steals the spotlight at STA Awards 2025 in Juba
South Sudanese music star Young Boy emerged as the undisputed highlight of the STA Awards 2025, held on 13 December in Juba, after sweeping the night’s top honors and thrilling fans at the star-studded ceremony. Young Boy walked away with Best Overall Artist of the Year and Best Overall Male Artist of the Year, firmly […]
Cultural peace festival unites communities in Wulu
The communities in Wulu County of Lakes State are witnessing a new dawn as the cultural peace festival champions unity and togetherness among the locals in the area. For years, tensions and divisions among clans and sections have quietly grown across various parts of Lakes State, threatening long-standing traditions of harmony. In response, the Rumbek […]
Unseen Victory: The truth behind South Sudan’s neglected blind football team
Their journey to Kampala began on a crowded bus, not by choice, but because there were no funds for flights. Even after winning a trophy that should have sparked national pride, they returned to Juba the same way: quietly, without fans, cameras, or officials to welcome them. The National Bright Star Men’s Blind Football Team […]
Mundari Festival returns January 2026 with a call for unity
The 3rd Mundari Cultural Festival, one of South Sudan’s most vibrant and unifying cultural events, has officially been set for January 16th to 18th, 2026. The announcement was made during a press briefing in Juba, confirming the return of a festival widely celebrated for preserving heritage and strengthening community bonds. This year’s edition will run […]
South Sudan clinches second win in FIBA world cup qualifiers
South Sudan’s national basketball team has continued its strong start in the FIBA World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers, securing a convincing 109–79 victory over Cape Verde on Friday. This win follows South Sudan’s opening triumph against Libya in Tunisia, where the Bright Stars defeated the Libyan side 79–55, giving the team two wins in as […]
Digitel, SSAF ink 10-Year deal to drive South Sudan athletics forward
Digitel Telecommunications and the South Sudan Athletics Federation (SSAF) have signed a landmark 10-year partnership aimed at driving the growth of athletics and empowering young athletes across the country. The agreement was formalized during a ceremony in Juba attended by Digitel executives, SSAF officials, athletes, and media representatives. SSAF Secretary-General Adv. Marco AkoL hailed the […]
World Children’s Day: South Sudan urged to protect children’s rights
UNICEF has urged the Government of South Sudan to increase investment in essential social services to safeguard children’s rights, warning that millions of young people across the country continue to suffer from preventable hardships linked to poverty, conflict, and chronic underfunding of public systems. The call comes as the world marks World Children’s Day, an […]
South Sudan football federation seals partnership with AB sports
The SSFF has signed a major deal with AB Sports, boosting its drive to modernize football and enhance national team gear. The landmark two-year agreement was signed today by Mr. Sabit Dok, Chairman of the National Team Committee, together with Mr. Mohamed Albssam, Managing Director of AB Sports. Under the partnership, AB Sports will supply […]
