COACHING EXIT SPARKS DEVELOPMENT DEBATE — BIDALI HENRY SAM DEMANDS STRONGER PATHWAY
By: Emmanuel Patrick Laku | Sports Hunter South Sudan Juba, South Sudan - 21st April 2026 - The Managing Director of Future Stars Football Academy, Bidali Henry Sam , has called for stronger and more structured player development systems following the resignation of Mohammed Both from his role as South Sudan national team goalkeeper coach. Henry made the remarks in a comment posted on the Sports Hunter South Sudan Facebook page on Tuesday , reacting to the news of Both’s departure. He expressed concern over what he described as inconsistent progression systems in South Sudanese football, warning that the lack of clear pathways could stall long-term growth, particularly in the women’s game. “If these players aren’t moved through the player development pathway, there will be nothing visible in women’s football development,” he said. Henry further emphasized the need for stability in technical leadership and long-term planning to ensure sustainable development across both men...