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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chan David scores 5 as El Merriekh Bentiu smash Al Merriekh Renk 10-0
Al-Merriekh Bentiu put on a goal-scoring clinic, thrashing Al-Merriekh Renk 10-0 in a stunning away performance. The star of the game was Chan David, who bagged four goals in a blistering first half, scoring in the 4th, 8th, 25th and 40th minutes. Bentiu dominated from the start, tearing through Renk’s defense with ease. The home […]
Harmony on the Field: Football sparks reconciliation in Yei
Football, faith, and community spirit brought South Sudan together in an extraordinary peace initiative championed by RECONCILE International. What began as a sports tournament transcended into a profound expression of unity, culminating in a memorable finale at Yei Freedom Square on April 15, 2025. The Inter-Community Peace Tournament attracted thousands of spectators, peacebuilders, and local […]
Football Tournament Inspires Peacebuilding in Obbo Payam
By Jenifer J. Ogawi Sport for Peace Football Tournament in Magwi County of Eastern Equatoria State has successfully brought together youth, women, and men from six Bomas to foster unity and reconciliation. Held in Obbo Payam, an area deeply affected by conflict and displacement, the tournament organised by Women Peace Envoy South Sudan (WPESS) aimed […]
