(Juba) – The Luol Deng Foundation has announced the return of the Stanbic Jr. NBA Basketball League for its second edition in Juba, marking another milestone in efforts to promote youth sports and development in South Sudan. The event is organized in collaboration with NBA Africa and other partners andContinue Reading
(Juba) – The President of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), Lt. Gen. Augustino Maduot Parek, held a key meeting on Monday with the newly appointed members of the SSFF Electoral Committee and Electoral Appeals Committee. The gathering marked the beginning of the Federation’s formal preparations for its upcoming GeneralContinue Reading
(Juba) – As South Sudan’s national basketball team continues to earn praise on the international stage, a deeper conversation is emerging about who should receive the credit for the team’s recent success. While many celebrate the country’s rise in global basketball, critics argue that the true foundation of the players’Continue Reading
(Prague) – Gout Gout, a 17 year old Australian sprint prodigy with South Sudanese roots, is preparing for his European debut after stunning performances at the Australian Athletics Championships. The young athlete whose parents migrated from South Sudan to Australia is quickly rising as one of the most promising namesContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) football team delivered a commanding performance on Sunday, beating Digitel Telecommunication 5–0 during a corporate football league match held at the Digitel Holdings Logistics Base. The game was part of the ongoing Caucus Corporate Football League, a friendly sports competition that bringsContinue Reading
(Juba) – The South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) will now be officially known as the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), following a unanimous decision made during the 9th Ordinary General Assembly held in Juba on June 20. The decision was part of a package of reforms adopted by delegates fromContinue Reading
(Juba) – Khaman Maluach, a rising basketball star from South Sudan and a projected NBA lottery pick, may be at risk of deportation following a new decision by the U.S. State Department that immediately revokes all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders. The announcement was made by U.S. SecretaryContinue Reading
(Aweil) – South Sudan Education Centre Secondary School in Aweil Town, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, has organized a series of inter-class competitions aimed at encouraging student participation in activities beyond the classroom. The contests which included sports, debate, essay writing, a spelling bee, and other games, took place throughoutContinue Reading
(Los Angeles) – The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly considering South Sudanese basketball player Khaman Maluach as a potential addition ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft. Despite not holding a lottery pick this year, the Lakers have shown growing interest in the 7-foot center, viewing him as a long-term investmentContinue Reading
(Juba) – A prominent lawyer in South Sudan has formally asked FIFA, the global governing body of football, to investigate what he calls serious governance violations within the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA). Advocate Musa Hassan Urbano submitted a complaint accusing SSFA leadership, including its president Lieutenant General Augustino MaduotContinue Reading
