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 […]
Tristar extends SSFF partnership, urges transparent fund management
Tristar has renewed its one-year support to the South Sudan Football Federation, coupling the extension with a strong call for clearer, more accountable handling of football development funds. The renewed agreement, signed over the weekend, commits $250,000 toward the Bright Stars’ head coach, technical staff, and essential training equipment. The extension reinforces Tristar’s position as […]
Victor Lawrence Lual Out, Bak Madut In as SSFF Secretary General
The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has announced a major administrative change, appointing Adv. Bak Athian Bak Madut as its new Secretary General, replacing Mr. Victor Lawrence Lual, who has been relieved of his duties. The announcement came during the 4th Ordinary Executive Committee Meeting held on Friday at the Federation’s headquarters in Juba. The […]
Libya One clinch double titles at inter-schools’ tournament
Jubilation filled Juba National Stadium on Wednesday as Libya One School achieved a remarkable double, winning both the boys’ and girls’ finals at the South Sudan Inter-Schools Football Tournament. The much-anticipated event drew crowds of students, parents, and football lovers, who cheered passionately as the young talents battled under the slogan “For Equality and Justice.” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Senegal’s Mané arrives as South Sudan awaits historic match in Juba
African football icon Sadio Mané has touched down in Juba, signaling the start of Senegal’s preparations for a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier against South Sudan at the Juba National Stadium this Friday. Mané, a former Liverpool star and current Al-Nassr FC forward, is expected to lead Senegal’s attack as the West African […]
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 […]
