FILE PHOTO: El-Merriekh SC Bentiu assistant coach Esther Kide Kute "Peace" during a training session before her appointment as senior national team analyst by the South Sudan Football Federation.

The South Sudan Football Federation has appointed Esther Kide Kute, popularly known as “Peace,” as an analyst for the senior men’s national team. Kide previously served as the assistant coach for El-Merriekh SC Bentiu.

Kute is currently part of the technical team at El-Merriekh Bentiu, where she serves as the second assistant coach as the club prepares for the 2026/27 South Sudan Premier League season.

She also brings experience in women’s football, having served as head coach of El-Merriekh SC Bentiu’s women’s team and head coach of the women’s team at Future Stars Football Academy in Juba.

Kute has been involved in the management of the South Sudan Women’s National Team since 2025, serving as team manager and overseeing team operations, logistics, player registration and match-day arrangements.

She holds a CAF C Diploma and has completed additional coaching and football development courses, including the South Sudan Football Association Talent Identification Course.

Her new role with the senior national team will see her contribute to the technical setup through match analysis, tactical assessment and other analytical duties.

Kute’s appointment further strengthens her involvement in South Sudanese football, with responsibilities at both club and national team level.