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  By: Emmanuel Patrick Laku | Sports Hunter South Sudan  Juba, South Sudan- 20th April 2026 - South Sudan U-17 women’s national team goalkeeping coach Mohammed S. Both has stepped down from his role following the team’s crushing 8–0 aggregate defeat to Ethiopia in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers. The second-leg 6-0 loss, played in Addis Ababa on Sunday evening, confirmed the team’s exit from the qualifiers and triggered an emotional response from the coach. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Mohammed. announced his resignation, saying: “Following the disastrous result in today’s match, I found no option but to step down from my position as goalkeepers’ coach of the national women’s teams.” He also called for accountability within the setup, adding: “I hope that everyone who feels they contributed to this defeat will also take responsibility and resign — I am tired of excuses.” The outgoing coach extended an apology to supporters, stating: “I apolog...

  Uganda’s U-17 women’s side delivered a dominant performance to secure a 4-1 victory over Zimbabwe in the second leg of their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 qualifier, sealing a comprehensive 6-1 aggregate triumph at the FUFA Stadium Kadiba. Brendah Nassaka opened the scoring inside 10 minutes before Immaculate Acen doubled the advantage in the 34th minute. Giovanna Aketogwanga added a third just before the break, with Terry Mora Oseko putting the result beyond doubt in the 85th minute. Zimbabwe managed a consolation through Shantel Gwenhamo in first-half stoppage time (45+1), but it was not enough to change the outcome of the tie. Uganda’s commanding display across both legs confirmed their progression in style, showcasing attacking depth and control throughout the encounter. Final Score: 🇺🇬 4-1 🇿🇼 Aggregate: 🇺🇬 6-1 🇿🇼 Competition: FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

  Tanzania’s U-17 women’s side sealed qualification to the next round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 qualifiers with a convincing 3-0 victory over Botswana. After edging the first leg 3-2 away from home, Tanzania completed the job in style on home soil, producing a controlled and clinical performance to confirm their progression. Bahati Steven and Harrier Juma were once again instrumental as Tanzania’s attacking momentum proved too strong for the visitors, who struggled to respond throughout the encounter. With a 6-2 aggregate triumph, Tanzania march on confidently in the qualifiers, underlining their growing strength in the competition.

  The Rwanda U-17 women’s national team has completed its arrival in Ndola ahead of their crucial FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 qualifier against Zambia. The first contingent, consisting of 12 players alongside the head coach and members of the technical staff, landed at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport at 11:50 hours via Ethiopian Airlines.  The remaining members of the delegation arrived later in the evening, with the full squad now assembled in Zambia. In total, 33 members of the Rwandan delegation are on the ground as preparations intensify for the decisive second-leg encounter. The match will be played on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 hours. Rwanda head into the tie trailing 2-0 from the first leg in Kigali, leaving them with a tough challenge against a confident Zambian side on home soil. The delegation was received by FAZ Head of Competitions Loreen Mulomba upon arrival. Meanwhile, tickets for t...

By: Emmanuel Patrick Laku | Sports Hunter South Sudan  Juba, South Sudan - 19th April, 2026 - Atlabara Cultural, Social and Sport Club have suspended head coach with immediate effect following a heavy 5-0 defeat to Lion Hunters FC in the Premier League. The decision was taken during a Board of Directors meeting on April 19, called in response to the result and the circumstances surrounding the match. Atlabara’s approach drew attention after several regular starters were left on the bench, in what appeared to be a rotation strategy ahead of the South Sudan Cup semi-final against Alghazala. That decision proved costly, as the team delivered one of their poorest performances of the season, prompting swift action from the club’s leadership. In an official communiqué, Atlabara confirmed both the suspension and the launch of a formal investigation into the technical decisions linked to the match. “The head coach is officially suspended from all coaching duties, effective immediatel...

  Ethiopia’s U-17 women’s side delivered a dominant performance in Addis Ababa, thrashing South Sudan 6-0 in the second leg of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Building on their first-leg advantage, the Ethiopians showed class and control throughout the encounter at the Addis Ababa Stadium, leaving South Sudan with little room to respond. The result sealed an emphatic 8-0 aggregate victory, confirming Ethiopia’s progression to the next round in convincing fashion. Second Leg: 🇪🇹 6-0 🇸🇸 Aggregate: 🇪🇹 8-0 🇸🇸 Competition: FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

  Ivory Coast women's national football team delivered a flawless campaign at the FIFA Series 2026, completing a perfect run with three wins from three matches and a staggering goal tally 🔥 🇨🇮 8–0 🇲🇷 🇨🇮 15–1 🇹🇨 🇨🇮 2–0 🇵🇰 A statement of intent from the West African side, combining attacking brilliance with total dominance across all fixtures  The standout performer of the tournament was Ouedraogo Habibou, who was named Best Player after a sensational individual display throughout the competition 

  Juba, South Sudan - 16th April 2026 - Eight nations will battle it out at the 2026 CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship, scheduled for June 13–23 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. CECAFA Competitions Manager Yusuf Mossi confirmed that all participating Member Associations have now officially registered for the tournament, which opens the 2026 women’s football calendar in the region. Notably, Somalia and Sudan will make history as they feature in the women’s competition for the first time at international level. Confirmed teams: 🇹🇿 Tanzania | 🇰🇪 Kenya | 🇺🇬 Uganda | 🇩🇯 Djibouti | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | 🇧🇮 Burundi | 🇸🇴 Somalia | 🇸🇩 Sudan However, South Sudan will not feature in this edition of the competition, missing out on the regional youth showcase, due to unknown reasons. The tournament is expected to highlight the next generation of East and Central African women’s football talent. #CECAFA #U17Womens #WomenFootball #EastAfricaFootball

Joseph Loro was once one of the brightest young midfielders in the country  🇸🇸 Captained the U20 national team ⚽ Impressed at Munuki SC ✈️ Gained experience abroad Now at El Merriekh SC Bentiu… but struggling to break into the starting XI 👀 WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE PROBLEM?  A) Lack of game time B) Tactical reasons C) Loss of form D) Competition in midfield 👇 Drop your opinion below & let’s talk!