Bush Buse sworn in, pledges youth and sports development
Newly appointed Central Equatoria State Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Bush Buse, has pledged to promote cultural heritage, empower young people, and strengthen sports development after officially taking the oath of office in Juba on Monday. Buse was sworn in alongside several newly appointed senior officials of the Revitalized Transitional Government of Central Equatoria […]
Coach Dupuis exits Bright Stars after two years in charge
The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has officially announced that it has mutually agreed to part ways with senior men’s national team head coach Nicolas Dupuis. It ended his tenure with the country’s national side, the South Sudan national football team, popularly known as the Bright Stars. The announcement was made during a press briefing […]
South Sudan fall to Czech Republic in women’s world cup qualifiers
The women’s national basketball team of South Sudan suffered a heavy defeat after falling 89–52 to Czech Republic in a match of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers. South Sudan struggled to keep pace with the experienced European side throughout the contest, as the Czech Republic dominated both offensively and defensively to secure a […]
Stanbic Bank, NBA Africa partner to grow basketball in South Sudan
The Government of South Sudan has praised a partnership between Stanbic Bank South Sudan, NBA Africa and the Luol Deng Foundation aimed at expanding basketball and empowering young people across the country. The officials made the remarks during the finals of the second edition of the Stanbic Jr. NBA League held in Juba, bringing together […]
Gumbo Hawks staged late comeback to clinch Stanbic Bank Jr. NBA League championship
A dramatic fourth-quarter comeback saw Gumbo Hawks beat Liberty Clippers 38–37 to win this year’s edition of the Stanbic Bank Jr. NBA League in Juba. The final, played at the Nimra Talata basketball court, delivered a tense contest that kept spectators on edge until the final whistle. For much of the game, Liberty Clippers appeared […]
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 […]
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 […]
South Sudan clinches second win in FIBA world cup qualifiers
South Sudan’s national basketball team has continued its strong start in the FIBA World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers, securing a convincing 109–79 victory over Cape Verde on Friday. This win follows South Sudan’s opening triumph against Libya in Tunisia, where the Bright Stars defeated the Libyan side 79–55, giving the team two wins in as […]
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 […]
