Spain’s women’s football league on Wednesday demanded Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales be sacked for kissing star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after the country’s World Cup victory, describing his behaviour as “disgusting”. Continue reading Rubiales faces calls to be sacked after ‘disgusting’ World Cup kiss
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Spanish football boss apologises for kissing World Cup star
Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation, apologised on Monday for kissing star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women’s World Cup. Continue reading Spanish football boss apologises for kissing World Cup star
Greenwood to leave Man Utd after abuse allegations
Manchester United and Mason Greenwood have mutually agreed for the forward to leave Old Trafford after he faced abuse allegations, the club announced Monday. Continue reading Greenwood to leave Man Utd after abuse allegations
South Sudan football coach unveils AFCON qualifiers squad
Bright Stars head Coach Stefano Cusin has unveiled a 34-man squad for the AFCON qualifiers group stage match against Mali to be played in Bamako next month. Continue reading South Sudan football coach unveils AFCON qualifiers squad
El-Meriekh FC Juba risk missing second-leg due to funding
El-Meriekh FC Juba has raised fears of missing their second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup due to financial challenges, despite winning their first game. Continue reading El-Meriekh FC Juba risk missing second-leg due to funding
Basketball: South Sudan sign sponsorship deal with Peak Sports
South Sudan National Basketball Team on Saturday inked a two-year shirt sponsorship deal with Peak Sports, a Chinese manufacturing company of sportswear and footwear.
The deal was signed one week before Bright Stars start their historic FIBA World Cup campaign with a match against Puerto Rico in Manila, The Philippines.
Federation president, Luol Deng and Peak Sports Chief Executive Officer Jim Xu signed the lucrative sponsorship deal at Jingjiang City of Quanzhou, where the Stars are currently set to play two international friendlies before the world cup.
The deal was also witnessed by other sports officials and diplomats from China and South Sudan Embassy in Beijing.
“Present at the signing ceremony were Counselor Mr. Jimmy Gama Hassan and Second Secretary Mr. Mariano R. Nuer representing the Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan, the Chairman of Peak Sports Mr. Jingnan Xu, players of the National team, members of the delegation and local media houses,” reads a statement from the South Sudan Embassy in Beijing.
Meanwhile, South Sudan will clash with Iran on Sunday, August 20, 2023, one of their last international friendlies. The game will take place at 2:30 PM Central Africa Time (8:30 PM Beijing Time).
Iran have lost all their last five games against Georgia, Jordan, Montenegro, and The Philippines twice. South Sudan lost two of their last friendlies against Brazil and Australia but won against Venezuela.
The South Sudan team arrived in the southern Chinese city of Quanzhou on Friday, August 18, 2023, received by the embassy and diplomatic officials.
They will play Jordan on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.
Sweden take third place to spoil Australia’s World Cup party
Sweden scored either side of half-time to spoil Australia’s party and claim third spot at the Women’s World Cup with a 2-0 win in Brisbane on Saturday. Continue reading Sweden take third place to spoil Australia’s World Cup party
SSFA officials in Sydney for convention, Women’s World Cup final
A delegation of the South Sudan Football Association jetted to Australia for a football convention and to watch the Women’s World Cup final between England and Spain on Sunday. Continue reading SSFA officials in Sydney for convention, Women’s World Cup final
Newcastle face Premier League title test at Man City, Caicedo set for Chelsea bow
Newcastle face an early test of their Premier League aspirations this season when they take on Manchester City, while Chelsea’s £115 million ($146 million) midfielder Moises Caicedo is set to make his debut at West Ham. Continue reading Newcastle face Premier League title test at Man City, Caicedo set for Chelsea bow
Wrestling Federation suspends unauthorized games in S Sudan
The South Sudan Wrestling Federation has suspended unauthorized national and international wrestling tournaments. Continue reading Wrestling Federation suspends unauthorized games in S Sudan