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Sumaya Malili Reflects on Pressure as Bright Starlets Exit Olympic Qualifiers in Stoppage Time

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South Sudan women’s national team captain Sumaya Malili admitted she fell short of her usual standards after the Bright Starlets were eliminated from the CAF Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Qualifiers following a 1-0 stoppage-time defeat at Juba National Stadium. Speaking after the match, Sumaya acknowledged the pressure of the occasion affected her performance in a tightly contested return-leg encounter. “I really felt I didn’t give my best like I always do. I thought a lot about this game, I really wanted to win. I think there was a little bit of pressure, thinking about how to push the team, and that might have made me not give my best,” she said. The late goal in stoppage time ended South Sudan’s qualification hopes, sealing a painful exit from the tournament despite a resilient team performance throughout the match.
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Al-Hurriya Supports Referees in Mundri with Sporting Equipment Donation

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Juba-based club Al-Hurriya, competing in the Juba Football Association First Division League, has donated sporting equipment to the referees’ committee of the Mundri Sub-Football Association during a ceremony held at Hotel HP in Mundri. The initiative is aimed at strengthening refereeing standards and improving the quality of local football competitions across all divisions, while supporting match officials to perform their duties more efficiently and professionally. The Al-Hurriya delegation was led by club president Dr. Joseph Mandi, alongside secretary James Victor and club advisor Professor Wani Anthony.  The referees’ committee was represented by secretary Baraka Alex and Chance Absay, vice-chairman of competitions in the Mundri Sub-Football Association. The donated materials included whistles, cards, stopwatches, notebooks, pens, coins, flags, substitution boards, boots, and kits. (Source: Hatrick 24)
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Junior Starlets Depart Juba for CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship in Tanzania

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The South Sudan U-17 Women’s National Team, the Junior Starlets, have departed Juba for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, ahead of the U-17 CECAFA Women’s Championship scheduled to kick off on 13 June 2026. Following their departure, the Junior Starlets have been drawn in Group B of the tournament, where they will face Uganda and Djibouti in the group stage.
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Senegal Held by Saudi Arabia in Goalless Draw in San Antonio Friendly

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Senegal were held to a 0-0 draw by Saudi Arabia in an international friendly at Toyota Field, as the African side shared the spoils in a tightly contested encounter. The Lions of Teranga showed defensive solidity but were unable to convert their chances, as both teams cancelled each other out in a disciplined tactical battle.
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Debora Al Woronga Locked in Fierce Duel as South Sudan Face Madagascar in Juba Return Leg

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South Sudan striker Al Woronga Debora battles for possession with Madagascar defender Emilienne Solange during the CAF Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Qualifiers return leg at Juba National Stadium on 9 June 2026. The encounter produced intense moments of competition as both sides fought for control in a tightly contested fixture.
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Soanarivo’s Goalkeeper Routine Caught in Action During Olympic Qualifier in Juba

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Photo by: Emmanuel Patrick Laku | Sports Hunter South Sudan Caption: Madagascar goalkeeper Anastasie Soanarivo was seen spitting on her gloves during the CAF Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Qualifiers match against the South Sudan women’s national team at Juba National Stadium on 9 June 2026. The in-game routine is a common goalkeeper technique used to moisten the latex and improve grip and control of the ball in real time.
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From tension to joy. 🇲🇬⚽

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  From tension to joy. 🇲🇬 ⚽ The Madagascar keeper Soanarivo sits smiling on the pitch after the late winner.
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