SPORTS HUNTER SOUTH SUDAN

Uganda produced a dominant display to thrash Djibouti 13-0 in their opening Group B match of the CECAFA U-17 Girls' Championship in Tanzania. Shadia Nabirye starred for the Teen Cranes with a hat-trick, finding the net in the 18th, 39th and 41st minutes.  Justice Ayerango also grabbed a brace with goals in the 2nd and 56th minutes. The scoring spree was completed by Namaseruka (10'), Flavia Yagala (25'), Immaculate Achen (49'), Tracy Nabalanzi (81'), Rashida Nakalema (87'), Vicky Ateronimungu (89') and Brenda Nasaka (90'). The emphatic victory sends Uganda to the top of Group B on goal difference ahead of South Sudan, who edged Zanzibar 1-0 thanks to Amou Sarah Jaffar's 78th-minute winner.  Djibouti and Zanzibar remain without points after the opening round of matches.

South Sudan's U-17 women's national team opened their CECAFA U-17 Girls' Championship campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zanzibar in Group B in Tanzania, on Sunday. After a tightly contested match, Amou Sarah Jaffar calmly found the breakthrough in the 78th minute, scoring the only goal of the game to hand the Junior Starlets a valuable three points. The late winner ensured South Sudan made a perfect start to the tournament, earning an early advantage in a Group B lineup that also includes, Ugand,  and Djibouti. The Junior Starlets will now shift their focus to their next group-stage encounter as they seek to build on an encouraging opening-day performance and strengthen their hopes of reaching the knockout rounds.

Tanzania U17 Women delivered a dominant Group A performance at the CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship 2026, easing past Somalia U17 Women with a convincing display. Bahati Kizanguzi starred with a brace, scoring in the 30th and 61st minutes, while Yasinta Kaliwa set the tone with an early opener in the 1st minute.  Fatuma Shagembe added the third in the 54th minute as Tanzania controlled the match from start to finish.

Jamus SC have confirmed the departure of defender Samuel Taban recently. At this stage, details surrounding his situation remain unclear, and no official statement has been made regarding any injury or medical condition. We have reached out to the player for clarification and are currently awaiting his response. Further updates will be provided once confirmed information becomes available. #SportsHunter #JamusSC #SouthSudanFootball

Former Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Touré has been appointed head coach of Slovan Bratislava after signing a three-year contract with the Slovak champions. The 43-year-old begins a new chapter in his coaching career as he looks to guide Slovan Bratislava in domestic and European competitions.

The 2026 CECAFA U-17 Women's Championship got underway in Tanzania on Saturday, with Kenya producing a dominant performance to thrash Sudan 16-0 in their Group A opener at KMC Stadium. Brenda Achieng starred for the Junior Starlets with an incredible seven-goal haul, while Elizabeth Opiyo and Lindey Atieno each netted twice.  Additional goals came from Bevarline Otieno, Tabitha Wambui, Fleviah Khatenje and Mwanakombo Bakari, while Malaz Abdallah scored an own goal as Kenya cruised to a comprehensive victory. #CECAFAU17WC #Kenya #Sudan #Women'sFootball #CECAFA