SPORTS HUNTER SOUTH SUDAN

Eritrea national football team secured a 2-0 victory over Eswatini national football team in the first leg of the AFCON 2027 preliminary round qualifiers at Stade d'Honneur on 25 March. The 12 teams in the preliminary round are the lowest-ranked sides according to the FIFA Rankings at the time of the draw in January and are competing over two legs to secure a spot in the group stage.  Eritrea now heads into the return leg at Somhlolo National Stadium on 31 March with a strong advantage, while Eswatini will look to overturn the deficit on home soil.

Juba, South Sudan - 26th March 2026 - Coach Nasir Yusif return to Viva Stars FC with a narrow 1-0 victory over Al Hilal in a postponed Week 18 clash of the Juba Football Association 1st Division League at Bulluk Playground on Wednesday evening. In what is now his second spell with the club following his sacking in 2022, Nasir began on a positive note as his side secured a dramatic late win. Second-half substitute Emmanuel Ladu emerged the hero, scoring in the 90+4 minute with a well-balanced strike into the top left corner, beating the Al Hilal goalkeeper to seal all three points. The victory lifts Viva Stars temporarily to third place with 36 points, while Al Hilal remain in 11th position with 20 points. Nasir, who recently completed his CAF B Diploma in Juba, has joined the Fighters as interim head coach until the end of the season, with a possibility of extending his stay based on results. He replaces former Malakia SC defender Simon Lagu, who had been in charge for nearly two ...

  Photo credit: SSFF By: Emmanuel Patrick Laku | Sports Hunter South Sudan Juba, South Sudan – 14th March 2026 - Gurei City FC have progressed to the Round of 16 of the South Sudan Cup 2025/2026 after a 2-1 victory over Super Stars FC in the second leg of their National Qualifier Playoff at Bulluk Playground in Juba on Tuesday. Ringo netted a first-half brace for the Juba-based side, while Super Stars FC responded through Juach Ajang, also known as Ramos. The result saw the tie end 2-2 on aggregate, with Gurei City advancing on the away goals rule. Despite the two-legged format,  both matches were played at Bulluk Playground in Juba , in line with competition arrangements. Rescheduling Communication and Concerns The  South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) Competition Committee  officially informed the secretaries of both clubs about the rescheduling of the National Qualifiers Playoff two-legged knockout fixtures. Originally scheduled for March 18 and March 24, 2026, ...

By: Emmanuel Patrick Laku | Sports Hunter South Sudan Juba, South Sudan – 21 March 2026 -  Head coach Tito Taban has come to the defense of full-back Nancy Ibilla Joseph following Munuki SC’s 5-3 penalty shootout defeat to Yei Joint Stars FC in the South Sudan Women’s Cup final. The match, played at Juba National Stadium, ended 1-1 in regulation time before Yei Joint Stars converted all their penalties to seal victory and extend their dominance in the competition. Ibilla, who captains the South Sudan U-20 national team, stepped up to take Munuki SC’s second penalty in the shootout. Her first attempt to the right was saved by goalkeeper Nawal Isaacs, but the referee ordered a retake after ruling that the goalkeeper had moved off her line. On the second attempt, Ibilla switched direction, aiming to the left, but Nawal once again produced a brilliant save—proving decisive as Yei Joint Stars maintained a perfect record from the spot. The miss compounded a difficult run for the defender...

By: Emmanuel Patrick Laku | Sports Hunter South Sudan  Juba, South Sudan – 21 March 2026 -  Head coach Tito Taban has defended his bold tactical decision to replace his goalkeeper during Munuki SC’s 5-3 penalty shootout defeat to Yei Joint Stars FC in the final of the South Sudan Women’s Cup. The match, played at Juba National Stadium, ended 1-1 after regulation time before Yei Joint Stars secured their third consecutive title in the shootout. Yei Joint Stars took the lead in the 25th minute through Esther Anzoo, whose brilliant effort looped over Munuki goalkeeper Viola Doki. Munuki SC responded in the 52nd minute when Amarorwot Sharon equalized with a long-range clearance that bounced awkwardly and sailed over Nawal Isaacs. In a surprising tactical move, Doki was substituted and replaced by centre-back Leila Ibot, who took over goalkeeping duties for the penalty shootout. The decision proved decisive in the post-match narrative. Full-back Nancy Ibilla missed a crucial penalt...

  Photo Credit: Hat-trick24   Juba, South Sudan- 22nd March 2026 - Al Hilal FC delivered a stunning performance to dismantle rivals El Merriekh FC 4-1 in the much-anticipated “Sky Derby” during Week 15 of the Juba Football Association 1st Division League—popularly known as the Konyokonyo League—at the Bulluk Playground in Juba on Sunday afternoon. Al Hilal FC dominated proceedings with an emphatic display, securing a crucial victory that lifts them to 10th place on the standings with 20 points. The result marks a significant boost in their campaign, as they climb from third-from-bottom to now sit six places above the relegation zone. For El Merriekh FC, it was a disappointing outing as they failed to match their rivals’ intensity, despite going into the clash in a stronger league position.  They now temporarily sit 8th with 30 points, missing a chance to strengthen their standing in the tightly contested league. The defeat marks a second consecutive loss for El Merriek...

  By: Emmanuel Patrick Laku | Sports Hunter South Sudan  Juba, South Sudan 22nd March 2026 - Rainbow FC suffered a significant setback in their pursuit of the Juba First Division League—popularly known as the Konyokonyo League title—after being held to a 1-1 draw by a resilient 10-man Gudele FC on Sunday evening. Gudele FC struck first through Yohana Ladu, who finished clinically from close range after being set up by Thomas, sending an early warning to the title contenders.  Rainbow SC, however, responded through Paul Gabriel, whose equalizer restored parity and set up a tense contest. Both sides pushed hard in search of a winner, but it was Gudele who appeared the more dangerous side for large spells despite their precarious position on the table. Their determination was further tested late in the game when full-back Ayoub Boris was sent off, reducing them to ten men. Despite the numerical advantage, Rainbow SC—under coach Kenyi—failed to capitalize, as Gudele held ...

  Juba, South Sudan — Super Stars FC Bor edged Gurei City Fc  1-0 in the first leg of the South Sudan Cup playoff, taking a crucial step toward qualification for the Round of 16. The decisive encounter, played at Bulluk Playground on Saturday evening, was settled early when Aguero Koang found the back of the net in just the 8th minute. The forward capitalized on a well-timed assist from Anyieth Thiong to give the Bor-based side a deserved advantage. Gurei City pushed for an equalizer but were unable to break down a disciplined Super Stars defense, leaving the visitors with a slender but important lead heading into the return leg. The playoff stage features top-performing teams from the regional zones, including Super Stars (Zone C champions), Gurei City (Zone B champions), —YDS (Yirol) champions of Zone A — and , Al Merriekh (Aweil) who  qualified as the best loser. With the format played on a home-and-away basis, the aggregate winners will secure a place in the Rou...

  By: Emmanuel Patrick Laku |Sports Hunter South Sudan  Juba, South Sudan — have extended their heartfelt congratulations to the Chairman of their Steering Committee, , following his election as President of the . The historic election took place during the association’s first-ever General Assembly, held on Saturday at Pam Africa Hotel — marking a significant milestone in the development of the veterinary profession in the country. Dr. Kanisio secured a commanding and overwhelming victory, polling 94 votes to emerge as the association’s inaugural president. In a statement shared on the club’s official Facebook page, Kator FC wrote: “We extend our sincere congratulations to the Chairman of the Kator FC Steering Committee, Dr. John Kanisio, on his election as President of the Veterinary Association during its first-ever General Assembly in the history of South Sudan, held on Saturday at Pam Africa Hotel.” His election not only underscores his growing influence in profess...