South Sudan blind footballers shine bright in debut tournament
In their first-ever appearance at an international championship, South Sudan’s Men’s Blind Football Team has announced its arrival in spectacular fashion, delivering two impressive wins at the African Division 2 Blind Football Championship in Kampala, Uganda. Playing under the bright lights of Hamz Stadium, the South Sudanese debutants stunned host nation Uganda with a commanding […]
SSFF Reveals 172 million SSP earned from two home games
The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has announced that it generated a total of 172.79 million South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) from ticket sales during the two World Cup qualifier matches hosted in Juba this month. Speaking at a press briefing in Juba, Gatjang Matiok Nhal, the chairperson of the SSFF Finance Committee, said the disclosure […]
Akon’s bank account hits low notes in divorce saga
Grammy-nominated singer and producer Akon is now facing a hit bigger than any chart-topper; a €100 million divorce demand that’s making global headlines and memes faster than you can say “Locked Up.” After 29 years of marriage, Akon’s longtime wife Tomeka Thiam has decided to call it quits, but not quietly. Court documents show she’s […]
South Sudan coach Dupuis Suspended for 15 days after fiery press conference
The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has suspended national team Head Coach Nicolas Dupuis for fifteen days following his fiery post-match remarks after the Bright Stars’ heavy 5–0 defeat to Senegal in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Friday. In a tense post-match press conference held in Juba, the French tactician was asked by a […]
Senegal crush South Sudan 5–0 in dominant second-half display
Senegal showed their class and power on home soil as they swept past South Sudan 5–0 in a World Cup qualifier thriller on Thursday night, with four goals coming in the second half after a cagey opening 45 minutes. The game began with South Sudan holding firm defensively, frustrating the African champions through compact play […]
Can South Sudan shock Senegal’s star-studded lions of Teranga?
The Bright Stars of South Sudan are gearing up for what many are calling their biggest test yet, a daunting showdown against Africa’s football powerhouse, Senegal, a team stacked with European-based stars led by the legendary Sadio Mané. At a press conference in Juba on Thursday, head coach Nicolas Dupuis struck a tone of bold […]
How wheelchair basketball gives athletes with disabilities new shot in life
In South Sudan, where tales of conflict often drown out stories of courage, something revolutionary is happening on a basketball court. This isn’t a fight with guns, but with courage. The sound isn’t gunfire, but the rhythm of spinning wheels and bouncing balls. This is not just a game, but a community for people who […]
South Sudan’s lion Majok destroys Tanzania fighter in minutes
Two Rounds, One Champion: Majok Conquers Tanzania Fighter In what can only be described as a kickboxing spectacle for the ages, James Majok, South Sudan’s most decorated fighter, turned the Juba ring into his personal battlefield on Saturday night. What was expected to be a five-round slugfest ended in just two rounds as Majok demolished […]
South Sudan joins global paralympic family as full IPC member
South Sudan has officially joined the global Paralympic movement after being granted full membership in the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) during the IPC General Assembly held in Seoul. Represented by Undersecretary of Youth and Sports, Dr. Monica Agum Awet Akot, the country’s admission marks a historic step that allows South Sudanese para-athletes to compete on […]
Mom mode activated: Rihanna shares sweet baby girl announcement
Pop icon Rihanna has officially flipped the “Mom Mode” switch to maximum! The singer and fashion mogul took to Instagram on Wednesday to share the adorable news that she and partner A$AP Rocky have welcomed their third child, a baby girl named Rocki Irish Mayers. In true Rihanna fashion, the announcement was stylishly simple: a […]
