Parliamentary Speaker Jemma Nunu Kumba is calling on South Sudanese in the diaspora to return home and contribute to nation building during this time of peace. Continue reading Nunu urges South Sudanese diaspora to return home
Category: Sports
Minister Albino Bol asks parliament to increase sports budget
South Sudan’s Minister of Youth and Sports on Monday urged the transitional legislative assembly to increase the institution’s budget in the coming financial year to improve sports in the country. Continue reading Minister Albino Bol asks parliament to increase sports budget
UPDATED: El-Merreikh Bentiu beat Salam Wau
Bentiu’s El-Merreikh FC defeated Salam FC of Wau 3-2 on Sunday but have missed out on any chance to take the South Sudan National League title. Continue reading UPDATED: El-Merreikh Bentiu beat Salam Wau
Sports fans told to turn up for historic FIBA World Cup tour
The South Sudan Basketball Federation is calling on fans to turn up and witness the FIBA World Cup Trophy tour on Tuesday in Juba, South Sudan.
The FIBA World Cup will visit South Sudan as part of a tour of the country teams that have qualified to participate in the Basketball World Cup to be held from August 25 to September 10, 2023, in Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
“The FIBA World Cup trophy is coming to Juba on the 29th and 30th. It will be here for public viewing at ‘Nimara Talata basketball stadium on the 30th,” said Eva Lopa, SSBF communications officer.
South Sudan is in Group B alongside Serbia, China, and Puerto Rico which will play in the Philippines.
The country ranks number one in Africa after beating Senegal, Tunisia, Egypt, and others during the FIBA World Cup qualifiers.
“It is a historic moment for the nation, the first time the cup is coming to East Africa and we are the first East African country to qualify, Lopa said.
“It’s a symbol of hope that can be showcased to the people. So the youth, the sports community, and South Sudan in general can come and take pictures with the trophy and ask questions during the entire day from 12 pm to 6 pm,” she added.
For his part, Dr. Arou Ramadan who is SSBF’s Deputy Secretary General says the trophy tour is a culture to bring the golden prize to qualified in the world competition.
“As a culture, all the countries that have qualified for the world cup get chance before the actual tournament to have the trophy with them for a number of days depending on FIBA’s schedule.
Other countries that qualified have already witnessed the ceremonial tour.
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South Sudan’s basketball star Nuni Omot acknowledged the tedious World Cup task awaiting them but said his countrymen can keep shocking the world. Continue reading Nuni Omot: ”We can keep shocking the world’
Man City celebrate title glory with win over Chelsea, Leeds in relegation peril
Manchester City celebrated their Premier League title triumph with a 1-0 win against Chelsea, while the champions kept the party in full swing at the Etihad Stadium, Leeds slipped closer to relegation on Sunday. Continue reading Man City celebrate title glory with win over Chelsea, Leeds in relegation peril
Barcelona confirmed as La Liga champions
Barcelona secured the Spanish La Liga title for the first time since 2019 on Sunday. Continue reading Barcelona confirmed as La Liga champions
Lionel Messi to join Saudi club Al-Hilal
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De Gea blunder against West Ham costs Man Utd dear
David De Gea made a huge goalkeeping howler as Manchester United suffered a 1-0 defeat at West Ham on Sunday that threatens to send their season into a tailspin. Continue reading De Gea blunder against West Ham costs Man Utd dear
SSFA probes U17 disqualification from AFCON
The national football governing body SSFA has formed a fact-finding committee to investigate the manner leading to the disqualification of the U17 football team from the African Cup of Nations. Continue reading SSFA probes U17 disqualification from AFCON