SPORTS HUNTER SOUTH SUDAN

  Second Division Al Taharir FC Stun Talanga FC in South Sudan Cup Upset Al Taharir FC pulled off a major upset in the South Sudan Cup (Juba Zone) on Monday evening, eliminating top-tier side Talanga FC in the third round of the competition. Goals from Lat Gatnyaiah and Thuou Malou sealed a memorable 2-0 victory for the second division club at Bulluk Playground in Juba, sending shockwaves through the tournament. The result marks a significant achievement for Al Taharir FC, who now advance to the next round at the expense of a well-established first division opponent.

  SSFF Leadership Attends 47th CAF Ordinary General Assembly in Kinshasa The President of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), Francis Amin Michael, alongside Second Vice President Deng Abdelrahman, participated in the 47th CAF Ordinary General Assembly held on Monday in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday. The assembly brought together the most influential figures in African football, including presidents from CAF’s 54 Member Associations, representatives from the six Zonal Unions, and senior football officials from across the continent. CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe chaired the meeting, which focused on key achievements and the future direction of African football. Among the major highlights discussed were: Generating USD 1 Billion in revenue for African football over the next eight years. Expanding youth and women’s football development programs across the continent. Providing USD 100,000 in financial support for clubs eliminated in the...

  Kator FC Outclass Bentiu City in Eight-Goal Thriller Kator FC defeated Bentiu City 5–3 in a rescheduled Week 2 fixture of the South Sudan Premier League played at the Juba National Stadium in Juba on Sunday. The thrilling encounter saw both sides display attacking intent, but Kator’s sharp finishing made the difference as they secured all three points in front of an energetic crowd.

  Simba FC Advance to Round 4 of the South Sudan Cup (Juba) Simba FC booked their place in the fourth round of the South Sudan Cup (Juba) after edging Bajur FC 1–0 at the Jamus Playground on Sunday. A solitary strike was enough to seal the win as Simba FC held firm to secure their progression in the competition. from the archive : Simba Striker Loki destroyed Jamus SC defender

Zal Zal FC Bounce Back with Convincing Win in South Sudan Cup (Juba) After suffering two consecutive defeats in the Konyokonyo League — including a heavy 4–0 loss to Nyakuron FC — Zal Zal FC returned to winning ways with a comfortable 3–0 victory over second-division side Al Nil FC in Round 3 of the South Sudan Cup (Juba) at the Zahra Playground on Sunday. The “Earthquake” looked rejuvenated, dominating from start to finish to seal a much-needed morale-boosting win and progress to the next round. from the archive:

Mr. President, South Sudan Football Needs More Than Social Media Moments Opinion by Emmanuel Patrick Laku Lo Flora ublished via Sports Hunter South Sudan Over the past few days, South Sudanese football followers have seen a series of videos and photos shared by the new President of the South Sudan Football Federation, Mr. Francis Amin. From TikTok clips juggling a ball, to photo ops with African football legend El Hadji Diouf, and handing a national team jersey to FIFA President Gianni Infantino — all of this has been widely posted on his personal and official social media accounts. While it's good to see our leadership being active and visible during international football gatherings like the CAF Ordinary General Assembly, visibility must be backed by productivity. South Sudan is not short on football passion. What we’re short on is structure, investment, and strategic leadership. Mr. President, here’s what the football community wants to see: Less TikTok, more talks. Who did we ...

OPINION | Mohammed Adel's Surprise Inclusion Raises More Questions Than Answers By Emmanuel Patrick The unexpected presence of Sudanese forward Mohammed Adel in the South Sudan national team training camp has come as a surprise to many — not because of his talent, but because of the complete lack of clarity and justification behind his call-up. Adel, who plays for Jamus SC , was not named in Coach Nicolas Dupuis' 26-man provisional squad for the upcoming international engagements. Moreover, there has been no official communication from the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) regarding his inclusion or any ongoing nationality switch process. What makes this situation even more puzzling is the fact that Adel has not featured for Jamus SC since the beginning of the 2025/26 season . He was absent during: The South Sudan Super Cup The CAF Champions League preliminary round against Al Hilal SC And Jamus SC’s Premier League opener In short, he hasn’t kicked a ball ...

SSPL’s Best Goalkeeper Sidelined by Kator FC – Is It Time to Rethink Foreign Keeper Policy? Opinion : By: Emmanuel Patrick Laku - Sports Hunter South Sudan In a decision that has left fans across the country questioning both clubs and federation policy, Kator FC started their season by benching Yugusuk — the man voted Best Goalkeeper of the 2024/25 South Sudan Premier League — in favour of their newly signed Ugandan shot-stopper , Kimera Toni . As Yugusuk stepped onto the touchline in warm-up gear, not the starting XI, fans were stunned. “How does our best keeper from last season suddenly lose his spot?” one supporter in the stands asked, echoing a concern now rippling across the local football community. But this isn’t just about one club or one player. It’s about a growing pattern — and a warning sign for the future of South Sudanese football. A Worrying Trend for Local Goalkeepers South Sudan already limits clubs to five foreign players in any starting lineup — a policy a...

Koryom FC Snatch Late Equalizer to Hold Malakia SC in SSPL Thriller By: Nathdial Tuak Yerock / Sports Hunter South Sudan  – Juba Koryom FC held Malakia SC to a dramatic 2-2 draw in Week 3 of the South Sudan Premier League on Tuesday at the Juba National Stadium. It was a blistering start for the hosts as Jose Kuch , popularly known as Vardy , opened the scoring just 16 seconds into the match—one of the fastest goals in the league’s history—after a composed finish inside the box. Koryom FC, however, responded before the break, with Alema Musa leveling the score to send the two sides into halftime tied at 1-1 . After the restart, the Juba-based Royal Club maintained the pressure, and it paid off when Vitale Paulino restored the lead in the early minutes of the second half, making it 2-1 . But just when Malakia seemed poised to seal all three points, Daniel Oyeye stepped up for Koryom FC with a stunning 96th-minute equalizer to silence the home crowd and secure a hard-fought poi...