Antony Kent Umgbagbia’s fast-rising journey to football stardom
By Liam Josh In the heart of East Africa, where football dreams are born on dusty pitches and nurtured by raw passion, a young star is making waves across borders. His name is Antony Kent Umgbagbia, a gifted winger whose dazzling footwork and blazing speed are capturing attention from South Sudan to the broader East […]
Yei Joint Stars crush Kator FC 20-0 in record-breaking Women’s Cup victory
The reigning champions of South Sudan’s Women’s Cup Yei Joint Stars delivered an unforgettable performance, scoring 10 goals in each half to completely dismantle Kator FC with a superb 20-0 final score. First half end with 10 goals and 10 more in the second. The “Super Queens” played with power and passion, turning the pitch […]
Harmony on the Field: Football sparks reconciliation in Yei
Football, faith, and community spirit brought South Sudan together in an extraordinary peace initiative championed by RECONCILE International. What began as a sports tournament transcended into a profound expression of unity, culminating in a memorable finale at Yei Freedom Square on April 15, 2025. The Inter-Community Peace Tournament attracted thousands of spectators, peacebuilders, and local […]
Yei River County Kicks Off Football Tournament to Build Bridges and Foster Peace
By Denelson Denike A resounding step towards unity echoed through Yei Freedom Square on Tuesday as Hon. Emmanuel Taban Seme, Commissioner of Yei River County, inaugurated the Inter-Community Peace Football Tournament. Organized by RECONCILE International in collaboration with the Department for Youth, Culture, and Sports, the event brought together hundreds of attendees, eager to witness […]
Football Tournament Inspires Peacebuilding in Obbo Payam
By Jenifer J. Ogawi Sport for Peace Football Tournament in Magwi County of Eastern Equatoria State has successfully brought together youth, women, and men from six Bomas to foster unity and reconciliation. Held in Obbo Payam, an area deeply affected by conflict and displacement, the tournament organised by Women Peace Envoy South Sudan (WPESS) aimed […]
Star Forward Secures Victory with Last-Minute Goal
In an electrifying match, renowned striker James Cortez scored a decisive goal in the final seconds, securing his team’s place in the league finals. Fans erupted in cheers as Cortez celebrated with his teammates, calling it “a moment to remember.”
