(BOR) – Jonglei State Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok has launched the clearing and construction of a new wrestling ground aimed at promoting unity and strengthening traditional sport in the state. According to the Governor’s press unit, the state owned wrestling initiative was launched on Monday in Pakaw. The projectContinue Reading
(LUANDA, ANGOLA) – South Sudan’s AfroBasket journey came to an end on Monday night after a 78–65 quarterfinal defeat to Senegal at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda. The game was billed as a clash of giants, with South Sudan and Senegal standing as two of the tallest teams on theContinue Reading
Hiyala FC emerged victorious in a recent match over Lokoya United FC in the Monyeimiji Football Tournament at the Juba National Stadium. This win marks the fourth triumph for Hiyala FC in the tournament’s history. The Monyeimiji Football Tournament is an annual competition that features teams primarily from Eastern EquatoriaContinue Reading
Bright Stars forward Majok Deng has assured fans of a stronger performance in the classification round on Monday, following South Sudan’s narrow loss to Angola in a closely contested game on Saturday. Angola emerged victorious with a 66-64 win, securing the top spot in Group C and advancing to theContinue Reading
Francis Amin has been chosen as the new president of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), prevailing over incumbent General Augustine Maduot in a significant vote on Friday. In the election held on Friday, Amin secured 26 out of 38 votes, while Maduot received 12. Following his victory, Amin expressedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Francis Amin Michael has been elected as the new President of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), marking his return to the position after previously serving between 2017 and 2021. The election took place during the 4th Elective Extra Ordinary Congress held on Friday at the Bank ofContinue Reading
(SOUTHERN NAMIBE, ANGOLA) – South Sudan narrowly lost to hosts Angola 66-64 on Saturday evening, ending their direct path to the AfroBasket 2025 quarterfinals and pushing them into the Classification Round. The game was played at the Welwitschia Mirabilis Arena in Moçâmedes, where a packed local crowd backed Angola toContinue Reading
(MOÇÂMEDES, ANGOLA) – South Sudan’s national basketball team, the Bright Stars, delivered a commanding performance on Thursday with a 115-52 victory over Libya, marking the largest winning margin of the 2025 AfroBasket tournament so far. The result came just two days after a surprise defeat to Guinea in their GroupContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has demonstrated its support for sports development by hosting the South Sudan Football Federation’s (SSFF) fourth Extra Ordinary Elective Congress at its modern conference facility in Juba. The venue, known for its high quality facilities, also includes a well equipped sports complexContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s basketball fans were left disappointed as rookie Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach did not feature in the national team’s roster for AfroBasket 2025. The 18 year old, who many expected to follow in the footsteps of compatriot Bol Bol, missed an opportunity to gain international experienceContinue Reading
