Beyond the final whistle: How sport is building peace and hope in South Sudan
As the first light of day spreads across Juba, the sound of whistles, cheering spectators and pounding footsteps marks more than the beginning of another sporting event. Across South Sudan, from football pitches and basketball courts to dusty running tracks, sport is emerging as a powerful force for peace, resilience and hope in a country […]
Changing minds, changing lives: How sport is redefining disability in South Sudan
South Sudan is increasingly looking beyond sport as competition and embracing it as a tool for peacebuilding, disability inclusion and youth empowerment. That ambition gained fresh momentum during a national workshop in Juba, where government officials, sports leaders and disability advocates launched the second phase of the blind sports project while calling for stronger investment […]
Yei Joint Stars seek national backing for CECAFA title bid
South Sudan women’s football champions Yei Joint Stars have appealed for nationwide support as they prepare for the 2026 CECAFA Women’s Club Championship in Rwanda, saying they are determined to deliver the country’s best performance yet in the regional competition. Club President Engineer Lemi Stephen James William said the team has strengthened its squad by […]
El-Merreikh Bentiu edge Al-Ghazala Wau to lift South Sudan cup
El-Merreikh SC Bentiu claimed South Sudan Cup glory with a narrow 2-1 win against Al-Ghazala Wau in a fiercely contested final. The Bentiu-based side delivered a strong performance to claim one of South Sudan football’s biggest domestic honors, with defender Ishamwe Saleh and winger Gaetan Masha finding the back of the net in a thrilling […]
South Sudan bets on homegrown coaches to rebuild struggling football sector
South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) is turning inward in a bid to revive the country’s struggling game, placing emphasis on developing local coaching talent as both a practical necessity and a long-term reform strategy. The shift comes after 24 candidates completed a four-month CAF B Licence coaching course in Juba last week, the first major […]
Blind football trophy row resolved, team set to meet President Kiir
The leadership of the South Sudan Blind Football Association has announced that a recent misunderstanding surrounding the presentation of a trophy won at the African Championship Division Two in Kampala has been amicably resolved. Speaking during a press conference in Juba, Association President Charles Pascola Clement clarified that concerns raised over the trophy’s presentation were […]
El-Merreikh SC-Bentiu fight back to keep six-point title cushion
Under pressure but never panicked, El‑Merreikh SC‑Bentiu once again showed why they are setting the pace of the title race, roaring back from an early setback to beat Holy Family FC 3–1 in a statement victory. The afternoon began on the wrong note for the league leaders as Holy Family struck first, catching El-Merreikh cold […]
Experts inspect Juba Stadium pitch ahead of FIFA decision
Juba National Stadium has entered a decisive stage in its quest for FIFA certification, with technical experts beginning a detailed inspection of the stadium’s artificial turf. The assessment is focused on determining whether the playing surface meets FIFA’s strict international standards required to host competitive matches. Leading the inspection is Doron Mommsen, a synthetic turf […]
SSFF, CCPA align efforts for grassroots football growth
The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) and the Cross Cultures Project Association (CCPA) have aligned efforts to reignite grassroots football development following a high-level meeting in Juba. SSFF President Francis Amin Michael and Secretary General Bak Athian Bak met with a CCPA delegation led by Managing Director Anders Levinsen and Country Director Lat Tungwar to […]
SSFF board member Dok Deng appointed Melut county commissioner
Sebit Dok Deng, a Board Member of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Melut County. Deng is widely known within South Sudan’s football community for his active involvement in the governance and development of the sport. During his tenure on the SSFF Board, he worked closely with […]
