The 2019/2020 South Sudan Cup is slotted to kick off on 20 February 2020, according to a meeting held by the organizing committee on Continue reading National football tournament to kick off on 20 Feb
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Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash at 41
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday, according to two people with knowledge of the situation. Mr. Bryant, a five-time NBA champion and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was 41.
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Wau’s Al Salaam gets new head coach
Al Salaam Wau Football Club have confirmed the appointment of former Amarat United and Rabita FC head coach Ramsey Lumori Sebit as Continue reading Wau’s Al Salaam gets new head coach
Starlets lose 5-0 to The Fennecs
South Sudan suffered a 5-0 defeat to Algeria in the first leg of the 2020 FIFA U-20 World Cup Women’s qualifier played in Kampala. Continue reading Starlets lose 5-0 to The Fennecs
South Sudan sinks Eritrea in second FIBA Afro Basketball Pre-qualifiers
South Sudan national basketball team has beaten Eritrea in their second game at the ongoing 2020 FIBA Afro Basketball Pre-qualifiers. Continue reading South Sudan sinks Eritrea in second FIBA Afro Basketball Pre-qualifiers
CECAFA headquarters to be moved
The headquarters of the Council of East and Central African Football Associations (CECAFA) might be moved to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia later this year.
“FIFA wants us to move all Zonal offices where FIFA offices are,” Wallace Karia, the newly elected CECAFA President revealed.
This means that within this year the CECAFA headquarters will move to Addis Ababa where the FIFA office for the region is also based,” added Karia.
Karia together with members of the CECAFA Executive Board and other Federation Presidents from the African continent had attended the 2019 CAF Awards that took place at at the Albatros Citadel Sahl Hasheesh Resort in Hurghada, Egypt on Tuesday last week.
Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya has been hosting the CECAFA headquarters for several years. Karia explained that FIFA want the Zonal offices next to their office for easier management and working together for the development of football at zonal level.
The 12 CECAFA members include; Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Djibouti, Sudan, South Sudan and Zanzibar.
Juba Stadium to be completed as planned
The President of South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) says construction of Juba Stadium will be completed within the timeline.
FIFA retains 6 South Sudanese referees
FIFA has retained six South Sudanese referees on the list of international referees. Continue reading FIFA retains 6 South Sudanese referees
Squad for 2021 AfroBasket qualifiers announced
South Sudan National Basketball Federation has released the squad that will represent the country at the FIBA AfroBasket 2021 Qualifiers slotted for this month in Nairobi, Kenya. Continue reading Squad for 2021 AfroBasket qualifiers announced
Beach volleyball teams return after spirited display
South Sudan Men Beach Volleyball Team finished third as the Women’ team finished fourth at the African qualifiers for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, held in Eritrea last week. Continue reading Beach volleyball teams return after spirited display