Aluka Grace scores six, adds three assists in Yei Joint Stars’ 19–0 rout
Aluka Grace delivered a remarkable individual performance, scoring six goals and providing three assists as Yei Joint Stars FC thrashed Malakia FC Juba 19–0 in the South Sudan Women’s Premier League (SSWPL). Grace was the standout performer in the one-sided encounter, contributing directly to nine goals as Yei Joint Stars dominated the match. Spencer also […]
South Sudan battles Egypt for vital AFCON qualifier points
South Sudan’s Bright Stars will host Egypt’s Pharaohs on Tuesday in a crucial Group B clash of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with both sides seeking their first victory of the campaign. The match is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at Juba Stadium, where South Sudan will look to use home support and familiarity […]
Egypt’s Pharaohs arrive in Juba for South Sudan AFCON tie
Egypt’s national football team has arrived in Juba ahead of Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Sudan, bringing a squad featuring several high-profile players for the Group B encounter. The Pharaohs landed in the South Sudanese capital on Sunday, September 27, two days before their second qualifying match at Juba National Stadium. The […]
The suspension is gone, but the fighting is back in Juba football
The football ban is gone. The football is back. And, reportedly, so is the fighting. Just weeks after authorities lifted a suspension on community football tournaments in Juba, supporters of Aweil South and Rumbek North have reportedly clashed during a penalty shootout. The match was supposed to be heading toward a simple football ending: someone […]
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 […]
