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 […]
Teng Deng’s presidential hopes crushed again by SSFF
Teng Yel Deng’s aspirations to become the next president of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) have suffered yet another major setback after the federation’s Appeals Committee upheld his disqualification for the second time. The decision, handed down late Friday, comes amid growing tension and controversy surrounding the SSFF’s electoral process. Teng’s campaign has faced […]
Jamus SC hires Brazilian coach as spending hike stays unclear
Jamus SC has hired Brazilian veteran Heron Ricardo Ferreira as head coach, furthering its big-spending rebuild despite continued lack of financial disclosure. Ferreira, who brings decades of coaching experience across Africa and Latin America, has signed a one-year contract with the Juba-based side. The agreement was confirmed in Tanzania by Marsal Robin, the club’s Deputy […]
A Life in Sport: Nyakuet’s journey to change football from within
At just 28, Anna Nyakuet is charting a bold new course for football leadership in South Sudan, one that confronts stigma, restructures broken systems, and puts girls and women at the heart of the game. Now contesting for Second Vice President of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), Nyakuet’s campaign is about more than just […]
Bright Starlets clinch AfroBasket Bronze in style
South Sudan’s Bright Starlets etched their names in African basketball history on Sunday after defeating Senegal 66-65 to secure the bronze medal at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament. The thrilling Third-Place Game, played on August 3, saw the debutants put on a gritty and fearless performance to overcome a seasoned Senegalese side. It marks […]
South Sudan women stun Uganda to reach Afrobasket semis
South Sudan’s Women’s National Basketball Team pulled off another stunning upset on Thursday, edging past Uganda 69–68 in the dying seconds to secure a spot in the semifinals of the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket 2025 qualifiers. With only 38 seconds left and Uganda up by one, Akon drew a crucial foul and stepped to the line […]
