South Sudan name N’sengi Biembe as Bright Stars coach
South Sudan have appointed Belgian coach N’sengi Biembe Christian as head coach of the senior national football team, the Bright Stars. The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) announced the appointment after signing a one-year contract with the Congolese-born Belgian coach. The agreement includes an option for renewal by mutual consent. Biembe will oversee the senior […]
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 […]
South Sudan basketball star Wenyen Gabriel lands UNHCR role
South Sudanese basketball star Wenyen Gabriel has been appointed a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, becoming the first professional basketball player to take on the global humanitarian role. The 29-year-old, who fled conflict in Sudan as a child before building a career in the NBA and representing South Sudan at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, was unveiled […]
South Sudan boxing president seeks greater support for sport
South Sudan Boxing Federation President Tereza Athian Abdulbagi has called for greater recognition and investment in boxing, saying the sport has the potential to produce champions and unite young people if given stronger support. Speaking during the Independence Day Boxing Championship in Juba over the weekend, Athian urged government institutions, private companies and the public […]
Israeli Ambassador leads Juba peace 5K marathon
More than 200 runners took part in the Central Equatoria State–Israel 5K Race for Peace and Development in Juba on Sunday, an event aimed at promoting peace, youth participation and healthy living through sport. The race was led by Israeli Ambassador to South Sudan Gershon Kedar, who joined participants alongside Central Equatoria State Minister of […]
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 […]
South Sudan’s women legislators prepare for political leadership
Women Members of Parliament from across South Sudan have begun a three-day leadership and electoral preparedness training aimed at strengthening their capacity to participate effectively in the country’s anticipated elections and assume greater political leadership roles. The workshop, organized by UN Women in partnership with the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus and the Ministry of Gender, Child […]
Cabinet approves support for South Sudan’s national teams
South Sudan’s national sports teams have received a major boost after the Council of Ministers approved new measures to support the country’s national teams, reaffirming the government’s commitment to sports development at a crucial period when several teams are preparing for continental and international qualifiers. The decision comes as South Sudan intensifies preparations for major […]
Hundreds expected for 5km Juba peace race
Hundreds of residents are expected to take part in the upcoming 5km Race for Peace and Development in Juba, an event aimed at promoting unity, healthy living and youth empowerment through sport. The race, scheduled for 12 July 2026, was officially launched by the Central Equatoria State Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture in partnership […]
