SPORTS HUNTER SOUTH SUDAN

  By: Sports Hunter South Sudan- 16th April 2026 - The (FEMAFOOT) has officially elected a new president following the conclusion of its Extraordinary Elective General Assembly in Bamako. Baba Cisse emerged as the new head of Malian football, securing a dominant 69 votes , with just one vote against and two abstentions , accounting for 95.83% approval . The vote, held on Thursday, April 16, 2026 , featured a single validated list , underlining a unified electoral process. Cissé takes over from Mamoutou Toure marking the beginning of a new chapter for the federation after what has been described as a calm, transparent, and well-supervised election . The process was conducted under the watch of representatives from ,FIFA , CAF and , UFOA zone A ensuring full compliance with international governance standards. A decisive mandate, and a clear signal of stability as Malian football looks ahead. #FEMAFOOT #CAF #FIFA #AfricanFootball

By: Emmanuel Patrick Laku | Sports Hunter South Sudan  Juba, South Sudan- 16th April 2026 - The South Sudan U-17 Women’s National Team has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Thursday evening ahead of a decisive second-leg clash in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. The Bright Starlets face a tough challenge as they aim to overturn a 2-0 first-leg defeat suffered in Juba, keeping their qualification hopes alive. All eyes will be on South Sudan as they prepare for a crucial encounter against Ethiopia, with a place in the next round hanging in the balance. #SouthSudan #U17Womens #FIFAQualifiers #BrightStarlets

By: Emmanuel Patrick Laku |Sports Hunter South Sudan  Juba, South Sudan - 16th APRIL 2026 -  CAF–FIFA capacity-building course for national team managers has officially concluded at the FIFA Campus Regional Office in Rabat, Morocco . The program, which began on 14 March 2026 , was introduced under CAF member associations in collaboration with FIFA as part of a global pilot initiative covering all 211 FIFA Member Associations . Delivered through a blended learning format, the course combined online self-paced study, virtual meetings, and structured academic modules , featuring five core study units aimed at strengthening national team management structures. Each member association was represented by one participant , ensuring equal participation across all federations. Key focus areas included FIFA Series eligibility criteria, crisis management in line with FIFA policies, and modern football federation administration practices . The initiative is expected to be expanded ...

By: Sport Hunter South Sudan - 14th April 2026 -  Malawi’s women’s national team endured a 3-2 defeat to on Wednesday, finishing fourth at the FIFA Series tournament in Kenya. The Scorchers delivered a spirited performance at Nyayo Stadium, twice coming from behind in an evenly contested encounter. Goals from and cancelled out strikes from and , before Singh netted a late winner to seal victory for India. India, ranked 67th in the world, opened the scoring in the 18th minute through Oraon, but Malawi responded just before the break as Khumalo levelled in the 43rd minute. Singh restored India’s lead in first-half stoppage time, ensuring her side carried the advantage into the interval. Malawi once again fought back after the restart, with Henry equalising in the 60th minute. However, Singh struck decisively in the 83rd minute to hand India all three points. Head coach expressed disappointment with the result, attributing the defeat to lapses in concentration. Despite the s...

By: Sports Hunter South Sudan- 14th April 2026 -  The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has issued a detailed statement addressing ongoing matters involving Copper Queens head coach Nora Häuptle, including salary disputes, contractual discussions, and recent developments escalated to FIFA. Speaking at a press briefing in Lusaka on Wednesday, FAZ Head of Media and Communications Nkweto Tembwe revealed that the current administration inherited salary arrears of up to five months upon taking office. According to Tembwe, the association engaged FIFA through a mediation process that resulted in the full settlement of the outstanding payments, prompting the coach to withdraw her initial complaint. FAZ has since addressed a subsequent issue involving two months’ salary, though discussions have now shifted toward proposed amendments to Häuptle’s contract. The Swiss tactician is reportedly seeking a significant salary reduction—up to 50 percent—to allow her to take on an additional role ...

  Juba, South Sudan - 13th April 2026 - Viva Stars FC were handed a 3-0 forfeit victory over Citizen FC in the Juba Football Association 1st Division League after their match at Bulluk Playground was abandoned early. Viva Stars made a blistering start, scoring twice inside the opening two minutes through Khalifa Jackson and Emmanuel Bara. Citizen began the match with only seven players, and the situation worsened when their goalkeeper went down injured, forcing the Viva Stars team doctor to step in and assess him. During this stoppage, an additional Citizen player arrived but declined to join the match, leaving the team below the required number of players to continue. The referee subsequently called off the game, awarding the result to Viva Stars in accordance with the rules. Standings Update: Viva Stars move up to 5th place with 39 points, while Citizen FC remain bottom of the table with 13 points. #SportsHunterSS #JubaFA #SouthSudanFootball

Juba, South Sudan - 10th April 2026 - The Ethiopia U17 Women’s National Team has completed its final training session ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against South Sudan U17 Women’s National Team in Juba. Head coach Rawda Ali led the squad through their last practice at the Ethiopian Sports Academy field, on Thursday 9th April, wrapping up weeks of preparation focused on positional play and team organization. “Today we held our final training session, and the players are ready and focused for the challenge ahead,” said Coach Rawda Ali. The team is scheduled to depart for Juba today morning, Friday, where they will finalize preparations ahead of the highly anticipated encounter.

By: Emmanuel Patrick Laku | Sports Hunter South Sudan Juba, South Sudan – April 8, 2026  -  In a strong move, Hattrick 24 has announced a boycott of all activities and events organized by the South Sudan Football Association , effective immediately until further notice. The online Sports Media platform said the decision comes after repeated mistreatment and lack of respect toward the newspaper’s editorial team, including harassment and restrictions by the FA’s media committee, which hindered journalists from performing their professional duties. “This step aims to draw attention to the ongoing challenges faced by our staff and push for real reforms to develop football in South Sudan,” said the editorial board of Hattrick 24. The statement shared on their official facebook added that,  Hattrick 24 has repeatedly tried to address these issues through meetings with the FA’s First Vice President, the Chair of the Media Committee, and executive members, but the problems persi...

By: Emmanuel Patrick Laku | Sports Hunter South Sudan Juba, South Sudan - 9th April 20226 - Former Kator FC head coach Nicola Peter Orat has opened up on the reasons behind his resignation, pointing to a breakdown in relations with the club’s new administration. In an interview conducted by Hatrick 24 and monitored by Sports Hunter South Sudan, Orat said he felt undervalued and disrespected by members of the newly appointed steering committee. “The reason for the resignation is the new administration. The newly appointed people did not give me my value and were not respecting me,” he said. The coach, who had initially chosen to remain silent, confirmed he decided to speak publicly to clarify his position. “I had opted not to discuss what happened, but today I’m talking in the media.” Orat stepped down shortly after Kator’s draw with Lion Hunters FC in the South Sudan Premier League — a match that saw him face his curren side. Background Kator FC’s steering committee officially accept...