Zambia’s football association on Friday expressed “surprise” at claims its women’s coach abused a squad member at the current World Cup, after FIFA launched an investigation into what it called an “allegation of misconduct”. Continue reading Zambia women’s World Cup coach accused of sexual misconduct
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Football tournaments that ended in chaos
It is not uncommon for football fans to fight over minor issues on the pitch, but several football tournaments across South Sudan, mostly organized to cement peace among communities, have so far become a source of violence and chaos. Continue reading Football tournaments that ended in chaos
SSFA General Assembly rejects JLFA Board of Directors appeal
South Sudan Football Association General Assembly has rejected the appeal of the Juba Local Football Association Board of Directors and called for the formation of a steering committee to run activities until the issue is resolved. Continue reading SSFA General Assembly rejects JLFA Board of Directors appeal
Ex-Barcelona star Dani Alves to face trial for rape
Brazilian defender Dani Alves will be tried on sexual assault charges in Spain, the high court of Catalonia told AFP on Monday. Continue reading Ex-Barcelona star Dani Alves to face trial for rape
Morocco gained their first ever victory at a Women’s World Cup as they secured a shock win over South Korea.
Morocco gained their first ever victory at a Women’s World Cup as they secured a shock win over South Korea.
Ibtissam Jraidi scored Morocco’s first World Cup goal with a sixth-minute header as the north Africans, ranked 72nd in the world, stunned their 17th-ranked opponents.
Sixteen-year-old substitute Casey Phair fired wide for South Korea late on.
Morocco defender Nouhaila Benzina made history by becoming the first player to wear a hijab at a World Cup.
“We are just so pleased our efforts have paid off. This victory is for Morocco and Arabs, it’s the fruit of our hard work,” said Jraidi.
South Korea have now lost both matches and will be eliminated if Germany avoid defeat against Colombia on Sunday.
Morocco lost 6-0 to Germany in their first match in Group H, but were much better against South Korea.
There was only one shot on target in the first half, with Jraidi scoring with a diving header following Hanane Ait Elhaj’s cross for Morocco’s first ever goal at the tournament.
South Korea, managed by Englishman Colin Bell, performed better in the second half, but could not find an equaliser.
Ji So-yun had a good chance with a central free-kick just outside the penalty area in the 82nd minute, but her effort did not clear the Morocco defensive wall.
Phair, who became the youngest player to ever play in a Fifa Women’s World Cup match when she came on in the 2-0 loss to Colombia, failed to hit the target with a late chance.
Morocco coach Reynald Pedros said: “There’s a sense of pride for us to pull this first World Cup win out of the bag.
“We didn’t change our philosophy. The Korean team is not like the German team and we got off to a blinding start.
“We were efficient in the box, that was missing against Germany.”
SSFA president calls for development of football facilities
South Sudan Football Association President Augustino Maduot appeals for the development of football facilities across the country if the sports sector is to evolve to international standard. Continue reading SSFA president calls for development of football facilities
SSBF set for pre-FIBA World Cup, friendlies in Australia and China
South Sudan national basketball team will compete in two pre-World Cup tournaments known as Boomers vs World in Melbourne, Australia, and friendlies in Quanzhou, China from mid-August.
In an outline of the South Sudan National Team’s activities leading up to the upcoming FIBA World Cup, which will be held in Manila, The Philippines, SSBF is scheduled to face Brazil on Aug 14; Venezuela on Aug 16, and Australia on Aug.17.
The friendlies will be hosted at the ROD Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia.
In pre-World Cup tournaments, the SSBF will challenge Iran on Aug 20 and Jordan Jordan on August in Quanzhou, China.
In a press statement, the Federation said “The National Team will begin training camp for Pre-World Cup tournaments and the World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, the first week of August.
It is confirmed that Royal Ivey will return as the team’s head coach.
South Sudan will compete in the FIBA World Cup in Manila, Philippines – Araneta Coliseum for the first time as the first team from East Africa to qualify for the prestigious competition.
Match scheduled: Aug 26 (vs China); Aug 28 (vs Puerto Rico); Aug 30 (vs Serbia)
SSFA General Assembly to discuss Juba Stadium deadlock
Football officials from across the country have arrived in Aweil of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State for the 8th General Assembly of the South Sudan Football Association on Saturday, July 29. Continue reading SSFA General Assembly to discuss Juba Stadium deadlock
Messi scores twice as Miami crush Atlanta
Lionel Messi’s instant impact in the United States continued on Tuesday as he scored twice in Inter Miami’s 4-0 victory over Atlanta United, firing his team into the knockout rounds of the Leagues Cup. Continue reading Messi scores twice as Miami crush Atlanta
CAF-bound South Sudan clubs decry lack of stadium
South Sudan’s representatives to the continental competitions have cried out over the lack of home ground they were drawn against Sudanese counterparts in CAF interclub tournaments. Continue reading CAF-bound South Sudan clubs decry lack of stadium