Nyakuet Accuses Rivals of Forgery in SSFA Race

Nyakuet Accuses Rivals of Forgery in SSFA Race

2025-08-13

(JUBA) – South Sudan Football Federation (SSFA) presidential candidate Anna Nyakuet Stephen has alleged that she was unfairly removed from the upcoming federation elections, which are scheduled to take place on 15 August 2025. Nyakuet claims that her legitimate endorsement documents were replaced with forged papers submitted in her nameContinue Reading

South Sudan Suffer First Major AfroBasket Setback Since 2021

South Sudan Suffer First Major AfroBasket Setback Since 2021

2025-08-13

(MOÇÂMEDES, ANGOLA) – South Sudan’s national basketball team suffered a surprise 88-80 defeat to Guinea in their opening match of the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket tournament, leaving them under pressure ahead of a must-win clash against Libya. The match at Pavilhão Multiusos Welwitschia Mirabilis began brightly for South Sudan, who tookContinue Reading

Bright Stars commence AfroBasket campaign against Guinea

Bright Stars commence AfroBasket campaign against Guinea

2025-08-10

South Sudan’s national basketball team, the Bright Stars, will initiate their pursuit of a landmark first African title as they go up against Guinea on August 12 in Luanda, Angola. The match marks the commencement of the 31st edition of AfroBasket, the preeminent men’s basketball competition on the continent, scheduledContinue Reading

Disqualification of Female Candidate in SSFA Election

Disqualification of Female Candidate in SSFA Election

2025-08-09

The SSFA Electoral Committee has disqualified Ms. Ann Nyakuet Taker, the sole female candidate for the position of Second Vice President in the upcoming 2025-2029 South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) elections. This decision was made as Ms. Taker failed to secure the minimum requirement of four nominations from member associations,Continue Reading

Ann Taker Kicked Out of SSFF Race

Ann Taker Kicked Out of SSFF Race

2025-08-09

The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) is in a whirlwind of drama as Ms. Ann Nyakuet Taker, the one and only female candidate for Second Vice President, has been shown the red card and disqualified from the upcoming elections. The SSFF Electoral Committee blew the whistle on Ms. Taker, rulingContinue Reading

Teng Disqualified from SSFF Presidential Race by Electoral Committee

Teng Disqualified from SSFF Presidential Race by Electoral Committee

2025-08-09

The Electoral Appeal Committee has announced the disqualification of Deng Teng from the upcoming South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) elections. Teng failed to meet the necessary nomination requirements, as specified by the federation’s electoral regulations. According to the committee’s statement issued on Thursday, Teng lacked the essential support from atContinue Reading

South Sudan Women Stun Mali in Narrow AfroBasket Loss

South Sudan Women Stun Mali in Narrow AfroBasket Loss

2025-07-27

(ABIDJAN) – South Sudan made a memorable debut in the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament, narrowly losing to continental heavyweight Mali by 56 to 53 in a tightly contested group stage match. Although they fell short, South Sudan’s performance has drawn widespread admiration for their grit and determination against oneContinue Reading