Juba set for explosive action as Republican Athletics Championship returns
The South Sudan Republican Athletics Championship resumes tomorrow, Saturday, in Juba, with eight local athletics federations expected to compete in the fourth edition of the annual event. Speaking to the media on Friday after meeting with the organizing committee, Majok Ayii, President of the South Sudan Athletics Federation (SSAF), confirmed that preparations are complete and […]
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.” […]
Brains, not power: How Mancala became South Sudan’s timeless sport
Under the shade of an old tamarind tree in Juba’s St. Kizito neighborhood, a circle of elders leans over a wooden board, pebbles clicking softly as they move from hole to hole. Laughter and silence trade places in pace yet this is no idle pastime. This is Mancala, locally known as ‘Mungola’ a centuries-old […]
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 […]
Senegal crush South Sudan 5–0 in dominant second-half display
Senegal showed their class and power on home soil as they swept past South Sudan 5–0 in a World Cup qualifier thriller on Thursday night, with four goals coming in the second half after a cagey opening 45 minutes. The game began with South Sudan holding firm defensively, frustrating the African champions through compact play […]
Women harness sports to build peace and shape decisions
In South Sudan, where leadership roles have long been dominated by men, a new generation of women is rising and they are doing it through sports. Among them are Jackline Santino and Sarah Kiko, whose election to key positions in the Central Equatoria State Basketball Association (CESBA) marks a powerful shift in gender representation and […]
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 […]
