SPORTS HUNTER SOUTH SUDAN

JUBA, South Sudan - Jamus Juba FC will represent South Sudan at this year's CECAFA Kagame Club Championship after receiving approval from the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) Executive Committee. The decision was confirmed during an emergency Executive Committee meeting held at the federation's headquarters in Juba on Saturday. Jamus Juba's qualification for the regional tournament comes after a season in which the club emerged as one of the strongest teams in South Sudanese football. The Buffaloes finished second in the South Sudan Premier League but fell short of securing a place in next season's continental competitions. Their hopes of qualifying for the CAF Champions League ended with their runner-up league finish, while a place in the CAF Confederation Cup slipped away following their elimination in the semi-finals of the domestic cup competition. With Al Ghazal FC Wau, the cup runners-up, set to claim the Confederation Cup berth, Jamus were left without a co...

  João Félix has been named Saudi Pro League Player of the Season for the 2025/26 campaign after a dazzling debut year in Saudi Arabia. The Portuguese forward, who joined from Chelsea FC last summer, produced an outstanding return of 20 goals and 13 assists, emerging as one of the league’s most influential attacking players. Félix impressed with his creativity, vision, and consistency throughout the season, delivering decisive performances in key matches and playing a central role in his team’s attacking setup. The award marks a standout first season in the Saudi Pro League, confirming Félix’s impact as one of the division’s top stars. ⭐️🔥

South Sudan former interim head coach Cyprian Ashu believes the Bright Stars can challenge for qualification in Group B of the TotalEnergies AFCON 2027 qualifiers despite being drawn against Egypt, Angola and Malawi. Ashu, who was appointed as interim coach on March 12, 2026, in his second spell with the Bright Stars, successfully guided South Sudan past Djibouti in the preliminary round to secure a place in the group stages. Reacting to the draw, the Cameroonian tactician described the group as “interesting, promising and very difficult,” while highlighting the pedigree of African giants Egypt. “Egypt, we all know, has won so many African Cup of Nations trophies, probably only rivaled by Cameroon. They are also a very good team,” Ashu said. He also pointed to the strength of Angola and Malawi, two sides he has closely analysed and faced in recent qualification campaigns. “Angola is a very good team with many players based in Portugal, while Malawi are also a side we know very well,” ...

Faizo delivered a stunning hat-trick as Munuki SC cruised to a 4-0 victory over Atlabara FC Yei in Group B of the South Sudan National League 2025/2026 at Bulluk Playground in Juba on Monday. Thomas opened the scoring in the 1st minute before Faizo took full control of the game with three quick goals in the 12th, 33rd, and 38th minutes, sealing a dominant first-half performance for coach Kayanga John’s side. The win temporarily lifts Munuki SC to second place in Group B with 3 points, improving their goal difference as the race for semi-final qualification intensifies. Only group winners will advance to the semi-finals of the competition. Group B Standings: Volcano FC – 3 pts (+3) Munuki SC – 3 pts (+1) Al Wehida FC – 0 pts (0) Atlabara FC Yei – 0 pts (-4) Munuki SC return to winning ways with a clinical attacking display in the capital.

  Thon Anyar: South Sudan’s Rising Combat Sports Star South Sudanese fighter Thon Anyar , known by the nickname “Born Fearless,” has built an impressive multi-disciplinary career across kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA, and boxing, emerging as one of the country’s most successful international combat sports athletes. A Career Built on Progression and Power Anyar first announced himself on the professional stage in 2018 , when he captured the WKF South Sudan Kickboxing Championship , defeating a field that included Abayok Daniel, Kennedy Eliba, and Mike Kerbino. The victory marked the beginning of a steady rise through the combat sports ranks. In 2022 , he stepped onto the continental stage, winning the World Muay Thai Organization (WMO) Continental Title after defeating Uganda’s Joseph — a result that confirmed his ability to compete beyond South Sudan’s borders. A year later, in 2023 , Anyar strengthened his international reputation by claiming the WMO International Championship ,...

 11th June 2024 Juba, South Sudan: Munuki FC Juba resumed training, after the 1st round break. The snakes collected only 8️⃣ points from their 1st nine games of the season and currently occupies 9️⃣th position 3️⃣ points above the relegation zone. The reigning Champions started their title defense under Coach Mayor who was sacked after only 3 matches in charge, that have seen them drawing in 2 matches and beating Al-Hilal FC by forfeit. After the sacking of Mayor, the snakes suffered a humiliating 4️⃣-0️⃣ defeat to Kator FC but managed to bounce with back to back wins against Rainbow Juba Sports Club in Payam derby and Merriekh Juba under caretaker coach Juma Ambrose. The defending champions ended the first round with a 1️⃣-0️⃣ defeat at home ground against Atlabara FC. The 2021 Juba Local Football Association 1st Division League Champions will kick of their campaign in the postponed matches with a Payam Derby against Gudele FC on Saturday. However, the club has not announced reach...

 28th Dec 2023 South Sudan Cup (Juba) runners up Malakia SC strengthen its squad ahead of the 2nd leg of the Juba Local Football Association 1st division league, by signing former Atlabara FC Winger Nelson Mandela. However, the two times South Sudan Champions didn’t disclosed any detail pertaining to the deal. "We are delighted to confirm the signing of the left winger 𝙉𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙖 𝙅𝙤𝙝𝙣, coming from #Atla_Barra-Juba." the 1st division club disclosed on its official facebook account. 📷Malakia SC

 29th June 2024 The one time, Juba Local Football Association 1st Division League Champions, Munuki FC Juba continues to strengthen it's squad ahead of the 2024/2025 season. After acquiring the services of Goalkeeper, Ramadan John and Striker Luhachimba Faism, the Snakes secured the signature of Former Atlabara FC Midfielder, Mandela Malish Stephen on a 2-years deal. The Snakes made the announcement on their official Facebook account, on Saturday 29th June, 2024.

 10th May 2025 By Emmanuel Patrick Laku – Sports Hunter South Sudan Abdulrahman Adam’s late winner handed Second Division League outfit Nujoum Jamaric a crucial 2-1 advantage over Al Rabita FC, the bottom club in the Juba Local 1st Division League, in the first leg of the promotion/relegation playoff played at Bulluk Playground in Juba on Saturday, 10th May 2025. Nujoum Jamaric, who finished fourth in the Second Division League behind champions Al Huriya, second-placed Talaga, and third-placed Bajur, wasted no time in asserting themselves. It took just 11 minutes for Emmanuel Sebit to break the deadlock, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead going into halftime. But Al Rabita, known to fans as the Commandos, came out stronger in the second half. Just seven minutes after the restart, Jean Pierre Makila Ayembe equalized with a clinical finish in the 52nd minute, injecting life back into their survival hopes. However, with just five minutes left on the clock, it was Abdulrahman Adam who stunned...