VP Nyandeng: Sports leaders doing better than politicians in South Sudan
South Sudan’s Vice President Rebecca Nyandeng Malek has praised the nation’s sports leaders, saying they are achieving more for the country than many politicians. Speaking at the swearing-in and inauguration ceremony of the newly elected South Sudan National Olympic Committee (SSNOC) Executive Board in Juba, VP Nyandeng highlighted the vital role of sports in nation-building, […]
South Sudanese marathon star arrives in Tokyo for World Championships
South Sudan’s long-distance runner Atalena Napule has arrived in Tokyo, Japan, ahead of her participation in the prestigious World Athletics Championships Tokyo25. Napule touched down at Narita International Airport on Friday, where she was warmly welcomed by Ambassador Gabriel Deng, representing the South Sudan Embassy in Japan, together with officials from the Tokyo25 Local Organizing […]
Yei Joint Star fight back to beat JKU Princess 4-2 in CECAFA Qualifiers
South Sudan’s Yei Joint Stars produced a breathtaking turnaround to defeat Zanzibar’s JKU Princess 4-2 in a thrilling Group C clash of the CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA qualifiers on Monday. JKU Princess stunned the South Sudanese side with lightning-fast goals in the opening minutes. Winfrida Mathias struck inside the first minute and doubled the […]
Choul Pal Gai takes helm of South Sudan Olympic committee
South Sudan has chosen new leadership for its Olympic movement, with Choul Pal Gai elected as President of the South Sudan National Olympic Committee (SSNOC) for the 2025–2029 term during a landmark assembly in Juba. The vote marked the end of Eng. Juma Stephen’s long tenure, a period credited with guiding the country through its […]
South Sudan sink at home as Wissa inspires DR Congo win
South Sudan’s Bright Stars suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to DR Congo in Juba on Thursday, a result that tightened the Leopards’ grip at the top of their World Cup qualifying group. Cedric Bakambu put the visitors ahead early, striking twice in the 13th and 34th minutes to silence the home crowd. The Real Betis […]
South Sudan honors boxing heritage and rising talent
South Sudan celebrated World Boxing Day on Wednesday with a special focus on honoring the nation’s boxing heritage and spotlighting rising talent in the sport. The event also marked the 8th anniversary of the South Sudan Boxing Federation. Held in the capital, Juba, the celebration brought together veteran South Sudanese boxers who once represented Sudan […]
SSFF president, sports minister discusses football reform plans
The President of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), Francis Amin, led a delegation to brief the Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Joseph Geng Akech, on ambitious plans to reform and transform football across the country. Mr. Amin outlined a comprehensive roadmap that includes launching a structured national Premier League, training and certifying football […]
SSFF suspends referees from Juba community football matches
The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has suspended all international and national referees from officiating in community football matches within Juba, following another violent scene that erupted during a peace tournament at Buluk Playground. The suspension, announced on Tuesday by SSFF’s Referees Department, came after referees were physically attacked by fans during the tense match […]
Historic first: South Sudanese woman appointed FIFA referee assessor
In a historic breakthrough for South Sudanese football, FIFA has appointed Mrs. Akon Paul Ben Deng as a referee assessor for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Namibia and São Tomé and Príncipe. The match will be played on September 9, 2025, in Francistown, Botswana. Mrs. Akon, the only South Sudanese woman currently […]
How Amin crushed Maduot 26–12 to retake SSFF crown
It was the kind of comeback that belongs to football folklore. On a day when the odds seemed stacked against him, Francis Amin Michael stormed back into the spotlight, crushing incumbent Augustino Maduot Parek with a decisive 26–12 victory to reclaim the presidency of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF). The margin was emphatic, a […]
