SPORTS HUNTER SOUTH SUDAN

10-Man Viva Star FC Advance to South Sudan Cup 4th Round  Viva Star FC booked their place in the 4th round of the South Sudan Cup (Juba ) with a composed 2-0 victory over third division outfit Zendia FC at Jamus Playground on Monday. Allah Douglas (Dembele) gave the first division side an early lead in the 20th minute. The match took a dramatic turn in the second half when Nelson Thomas was shown a straight red card in the 50th minute for a tactical foul, leaving Viva Star with 10 men. Despite heavy pressure from Zendia FC in search of an equalizer, Moses Ohuteleng (Aguero) struck late to double Viva Star's advantage and seal the win. The result sees the top-tier club progress confidently, even in adversity, while Zendia FC’s spirited run comes to an end.

  Second Division Al Taharir FC Stun Talanga FC in South Sudan Cup Upset Al Taharir FC pulled off a major upset in the South Sudan Cup (Juba Zone) on Monday evening, eliminating top-tier side Talanga FC in the third round of the competition. Goals from Lat Gatnyaiah and Thuou Malou sealed a memorable 2-0 victory for the second division club at Bulluk Playground in Juba, sending shockwaves through the tournament. The result marks a significant achievement for Al Taharir FC, who now advance to the next round at the expense of a well-established first division opponent.

  SSFF Leadership Attends 47th CAF Ordinary General Assembly in Kinshasa The President of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), Francis Amin Michael, alongside Second Vice President Deng Abdelrahman, participated in the 47th CAF Ordinary General Assembly held on Monday in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday. The assembly brought together the most influential figures in African football, including presidents from CAF’s 54 Member Associations, representatives from the six Zonal Unions, and senior football officials from across the continent. CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe chaired the meeting, which focused on key achievements and the future direction of African football. Among the major highlights discussed were: Generating USD 1 Billion in revenue for African football over the next eight years. Expanding youth and women’s football development programs across the continent. Providing USD 100,000 in financial support for clubs eliminated in the...

  Kator FC Outclass Bentiu City in Eight-Goal Thriller Kator FC defeated Bentiu City 5–3 in a rescheduled Week 2 fixture of the South Sudan Premier League played at the Juba National Stadium in Juba on Sunday. The thrilling encounter saw both sides display attacking intent, but Kator’s sharp finishing made the difference as they secured all three points in front of an energetic crowd.

  Simba FC Advance to Round 4 of the South Sudan Cup (Juba) Simba FC booked their place in the fourth round of the South Sudan Cup (Juba) after edging Bajur FC 1–0 at the Jamus Playground on Sunday. A solitary strike was enough to seal the win as Simba FC held firm to secure their progression in the competition. from the archive : Simba Striker Loki destroyed Jamus SC defender

Zal Zal FC Bounce Back with Convincing Win in South Sudan Cup (Juba) After suffering two consecutive defeats in the Konyokonyo League — including a heavy 4–0 loss to Nyakuron FC — Zal Zal FC returned to winning ways with a comfortable 3–0 victory over second-division side Al Nil FC in Round 3 of the South Sudan Cup (Juba) at the Zahra Playground on Sunday. The “Earthquake” looked rejuvenated, dominating from start to finish to seal a much-needed morale-boosting win and progress to the next round. from the archive:

Mr. President, South Sudan Football Needs More Than Social Media Moments Opinion by Emmanuel Patrick Laku Lo Flora ublished via Sports Hunter South Sudan Over the past few days, South Sudanese football followers have seen a series of videos and photos shared by the new President of the South Sudan Football Federation, Mr. Francis Amin. From TikTok clips juggling a ball, to photo ops with African football legend El Hadji Diouf, and handing a national team jersey to FIFA President Gianni Infantino — all of this has been widely posted on his personal and official social media accounts. While it's good to see our leadership being active and visible during international football gatherings like the CAF Ordinary General Assembly, visibility must be backed by productivity. South Sudan is not short on football passion. What we’re short on is structure, investment, and strategic leadership. Mr. President, here’s what the football community wants to see: Less TikTok, more talks. Who did we ...

OPINION | Mohammed Adel's Surprise Inclusion Raises More Questions Than Answers By Emmanuel Patrick The unexpected presence of Sudanese forward Mohammed Adel in the South Sudan national team training camp has come as a surprise to many — not because of his talent, but because of the complete lack of clarity and justification behind his call-up. Adel, who plays for Jamus SC , was not named in Coach Nicolas Dupuis' 26-man provisional squad for the upcoming international engagements. Moreover, there has been no official communication from the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) regarding his inclusion or any ongoing nationality switch process. What makes this situation even more puzzling is the fact that Adel has not featured for Jamus SC since the beginning of the 2025/26 season . He was absent during: The South Sudan Super Cup The CAF Champions League preliminary round against Al Hilal SC And Jamus SC’s Premier League opener In short, he hasn’t kicked a ball ...

SSPL’s Best Goalkeeper Sidelined by Kator FC – Is It Time to Rethink Foreign Keeper Policy? Opinion : By: Emmanuel Patrick Laku - Sports Hunter South Sudan In a decision that has left fans across the country questioning both clubs and federation policy, Kator FC started their season by benching Yugusuk — the man voted Best Goalkeeper of the 2024/25 South Sudan Premier League — in favour of their newly signed Ugandan shot-stopper , Kimera Toni . As Yugusuk stepped onto the touchline in warm-up gear, not the starting XI, fans were stunned. “How does our best keeper from last season suddenly lose his spot?” one supporter in the stands asked, echoing a concern now rippling across the local football community. But this isn’t just about one club or one player. It’s about a growing pattern — and a warning sign for the future of South Sudanese football. A Worrying Trend for Local Goalkeepers South Sudan already limits clubs to five foreign players in any starting lineup — a policy a...

Koryom FC Snatch Late Equalizer to Hold Malakia SC in SSPL Thriller By: Nathdial Tuak Yerock / Sports Hunter South Sudan  – Juba Koryom FC held Malakia SC to a dramatic 2-2 draw in Week 3 of the South Sudan Premier League on Tuesday at the Juba National Stadium. It was a blistering start for the hosts as Jose Kuch , popularly known as Vardy , opened the scoring just 16 seconds into the match—one of the fastest goals in the league’s history—after a composed finish inside the box. Koryom FC, however, responded before the break, with Alema Musa leveling the score to send the two sides into halftime tied at 1-1 . After the restart, the Juba-based Royal Club maintained the pressure, and it paid off when Vitale Paulino restored the lead in the early minutes of the second half, making it 2-1 . But just when Malakia seemed poised to seal all three points, Daniel Oyeye stepped up for Koryom FC with a stunning 96th-minute equalizer to silence the home crowd and secure a hard-fought poi...

10-Man Talanga FC Stage Comeback Victory Over Gurei City in KonyoKonyo League Thriller Juba, South Sudan – Monday, September 29, 2025 Talanga FC pulled off a stunning comeback with a 2-1 win over Gurei City FC in Week 3 of the Juba Football Association First Division League, popularly known as the KonyoKonyo League, at the Bulluk Playground on Monday evening. Corintyo Ayok gave Gurei City the lead in the latter stages of the first half, with his goal ensuring a 1-0 advantage at the break. But the second half belonged to Talanga. David Ochongodok, widely known by his nickname "Aguero", brought the match level with a powerful header. Moments later, Lokang Alex outran the Gurei City defenders and coolly slotted the ball into the bottom-left corner, securing all three points for the side. Talanga were reduced to 10 men in stoppage time, but held on resiliently to seal the win. With the victory, assistant coach John Soka’s Talanga FC temporarily move to the top of the Konyo...

Atlabara FC Mark Premier League Debut with Dramatic Stoppage-Time Win Juba, South Sudan – Saturday, September 28, 2025 Newly promoted Atlabara FC announced their arrival in the South Sudan Premier League with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Bentiu City in a Week 2 clash at the Juba National Stadium on Saturday. Mathias Sebit opened the scoring for the Juba-based side in the 36th minute, giving Atlabara the lead in their top-flight debut. Bentiu City responded in the second half, with Akera Diamonda finding the equalizer in the 69th minute to set up a tense finish. However, the hosts had the final say. Antipas Akol struck deep into stoppage time, netting the decisive goal in the 90+3 minute to seal all three points for Atlabara. The win marks a memorable start to Atlabara FC’s campaign, showcasing their intent to compete at the highest level following their promotion.

Kator FC Begin Premier League Campaign with Dramatic Stoppage-Time Win Over Al Hilal Wau Juba, South Sudan – September 30, 2025 Kator FC kicked off their 2025/26 South Sudan Premier League campaign in dramatic fashion, securing a late 1-0 victory over Al Hilal SC Wau in Week 2 of the season. Anur Ali was the hero of the night, netting the match-winning goal in the 99th minute to seal all three points for the Juba-based side at the death. The result marks a second consecutive defeat for Al Hilal Wau, who were edged 3-2 by Malakia SC in their opening fixture. Kator, meanwhile, did not feature in Week 1 due to their participation in the 2025 CECAFA Kagame Cup in Tanzania, where they exited at the group stage following a loss to Al Hilal Omdurman of Sudan. Kator FC, who finished second in last season’s Premier League campaign, will take confidence from the late win as they look to challenge for the title this term. 📷 Credit: SSFA

 Juju’s Revenge? Winger Fires Gudele to First Win Over ZalZal Juba – Winger Isaih Dhata popularly known as  Juju marked his return to Gudele FC in spectacular fashion, registering a goal and an assist in a 2-1 victory over his former club ZalZal FC during Week 2 of the Konyokonyo League on Sunday. The match was Juju’s first appearance for Gudele since rejoining the club earlier this month — a move that followed the termination of his contract by ZalZal FC in June . Despite not having trained due to work commitments and carrying injuries in both legs , Juju was instrumental in breaking the deadlock, playing a key role in what would become Gudele's first win of the season after a draw in their opening match. “Sincerely, I wasn’t training — too much work,” Juju told reporters post-match. “But because it was against my former team, I said let me come. I have injuries in both legs, but I ran a lot and gave everything.” Juju was substituted in the second half due to a...

Azam FC Cruise Past El Merriekh SC to Reach CAF Confederation Cup Second Round Tanzania – Tanzanian side Azam FC booked their place in the second round of the CAF Confederation Cup with a commanding 2-0 victory over El Merriekh SC Bentiu on Sunday evening, sealing a 4-0 aggregate win in the preliminary round. Goals from Yoro and Nassor ensured a comfortable second-leg result in front of their home fans, as Azam controlled proceedings from start to finish. For El Merriekh SC , it was a tough continental debut, with the South Sudanese club bowing out at the first hurdle of their inaugural CAF confederation cup. Azam will now turn their attention to the next round as they look to make a deep run in this season’s tournament.

Munuki’s Kayanga: We Must Prove Ourselves Against the Best By: Emmanuel Patrick Laku / Sports Hunter South Sudan  Juba –   Munuki SC Head Coach Kayanga John has responded to the South Sudan Cup (Juba) Round 3 draw against Amarat United , calling it a “tough one” but emphasizing the importance of respecting every opponent. Speaking after his side’s 1-0 win over Bajur FC in the opening match of Week 3 of the Konyokonyo League at Buluk Playground on Sunday, 28th September 2025, Kayanga addressed both the Cup draw and his team’s upcoming schedule. “Tough one, everyone is tough. That’s how football is — you have to respect every opponent,” he told journalists. “We hope it's going to be a nice game to watch.” Commenting on the draw that pits two top-flight teams against each other early in the competition, Kayanga acknowledged that fans might have preferred to see such clashes in later stages. “Maybe the unfortunate part for the fans is that you would want to see first divisi...

Eyes on the Final: ZalZal FC Begins South Sudan Cup Campaign with Big Ambitions By: Emmanuel Patrick Laku : Sports Hunter South Sudan Juba –   ZalZal FC Secretary Joseph Clement has expressed optimism ahead of the club’s upcoming campaign in the South Sudan Cup (Juba) , following their 2-1 defeat to Gudele FC in the final match of Week 2 of the Konyokonyo League , played on Saturday at Buluk Playground . Standing in as acting coach due to the absence of a head coach, Clement praised his team’s performance despite the result and set high expectations for the next challenge. “Our next match will be the South Sudan Cup (Juba), and we wish to perform at the highest level — even reaching the final,” Clement said. “We want to do better than we did today.” ZalZal FC will kick off their South Sudan Cup campaign against second division side Al Nile FC , with hopes of making a deep run in the prestigious local tournament. Despite missing several chances against Gudele, Clement rema...

Zal Zal FC Secretary Joseph Clement Steps In as Coach, Reflects on 2-1 Loss to Gudele FC Juba – In the absence of a head coach, Zal Zal FC Secretary Joseph Clement stood on the touchline to guide the team during their 2-1 defeat to Gudele FC in Week 2 of the Konyokonyo League on Saturday. Speaking after the match, Clement expressed satisfaction with the team's overall performance despite the loss. “During the game, my team was performing well, but we were unable to score due to a few mistakes,” he said. “Gudele managed to take their chance and won the game, but our performance was very good.” Clement added that ZalZal FC created numerous chances but lacked composure in front of goal. “We missed a lot of opportunities. If we had converted even a few of them, we could have beaten Gudele by a big margin. They played, but couldn’t dominate — it’s just those small mistakes that cost us.” While stepping in as acting coach was not planned, Clement praised the players’ effor...

Gudele FC’s Juju Urges Juba Fans to Keep Supporting Football Development By Emmanuel Patrick Laku / Sports Hunter South Sudan Gudele FC winger Isaiah Data, popularly known as Juju , has called on the Juba Joint Fans to continue supporting the growth and development of football in the capital. Juju made the appeal on Saturday, September 27, 2025, while receiving the MVP award from the fans following his outstanding performance in Gudele’s 2-1 victory over his former club, Zal Zal, in the final game of Matchday 2 of the Konyo Konyo League. The winger, who also previously featured for Al Tahrir, opened the scoring before setting up Gudele’s second goal with a brilliant cross from the left flank, prior to being substituted at halftime. The win leaves Gudele tied at the top of the table with 4 points alongside Viva Star, El Merriekh, Munuki, and Citizen. Speaking after the match, Juju expressed gratitude to the supporters: “I thank the Juba Joint Fans. The fans in Juba are doing great. I j...

Munuki SC Edge Bajur FC to Go Level at the Top in Juba First Division League Munuki SC kicked off Week 3 of the Juba Football Association First Division League with a narrow 1–0 victory over Bajur FC at the Bulluk Playground in Juba on Sunday. Winger Redento Paulino scored the only goal of the match, sealing all three points for the Snakes. With the win, Munuki SC move level on four points with Viva Stars, El-Merriekh, Gudele, and Citizen FC at the top of the table. Meanwhile, Bajur FC remain on one point  matches. 📸 Caption: Redento Paulino received the Most Valuable Player award, presented by the Juba Joint Fans, at Bulluk Playground. 

Al Hilal SC Advance to CAF Champions League Second Round with Narrow Win Over Jamus Al Hilal SC of Sudan advanced to the second round of the CAF Champions League after edging South Sudan’s Jamus SC 1–0 in the return leg of the first round, played at the Aman Stadium in Zanzibar on Sunday evening. Jean-Claude scored the decisive goal, capitalizing on a rebound after Jamus goalkeeper Michael Marko parried a cross from the right flank. With this result, the Blue Wave secure progression with a 1–0 aggregate victory, following a goalless draw in the first leg held in Juba. 📸 Caption: Jean-Claude celebrates after scoring the lone goal that sent Al Hilal SC of Sudan into the second round of the CAF Champions League. The Sudanese giants defeated Jamus SC of South Sudan 1–0 in Zanzibar to win the tie on aggregate.

🚨 Breaking News: Injury Blow for Viva Stars FC  Viva Stars FC have confirmed that winger Onen Junior Otto has sustained an injury and will be sidelined for upcoming fixtures. Onen was substituted in the second half during the club’s 2-1 victory over Simba SC in Matchday 2 of the Juba Football Association First Division League , commonly known as the Konyokonyo League , at Bulluk Playground on Thursday. While the club has not disclosed the extent or nature of the injury, initial reports suggest that Onen is expected to miss their next clash against Amarat United in Matchday 3. The club issued a heartfelt message of support: "We pray to God to give you that fighting spirit, and increase your willpower in life, so that you have the perfect strength to recover. Know that things will be fine pretty soon. Take rest and get well soon, our fighter — Onen 'Neymar' Otto." — Viva Stars FC 🙏 Get well soon, Onen Otto.  #GetWellSoonOnen #VivaStarsFC #KonyokonyoLeague #Jub...

Yambi Star SC Cruise past Al-Taharir FC to Reach Quarterfinals. By Brown Emalex | Sports Hunter South Sudan-Juba Yambio Star SC produced a dominant performance in the Yambio Football Associatio,  South Sudan Cup  Round of 16, thrashing Al-Taharir FC  4-0 to secure their place in the quarterfinals of the 2025–26 edition. The second half belonged to Yambio Star as their attacking duo, Emmana Pukki and Sunday Matuidi, each bagged a brace. Emmana broke the deadlock in the 56th minute before doubling the lead just eight minutes later with a composed finish. Matuidi then took charge, striking in the 71st minute and capping off the victory with a late goal in the 90th minute. Yambio Star nearly had a fifth when Biko Bage was brought down inside the box deep into stoppage time. Emmana stepped up for what could have been his hat-trick, but the chance was squandered, leaving the final score at 4-0. Meanwhile, in another Round of 16 clash, Villa United were held to a 1-1 draw agains...

  ZIFA Congratulates Simba Bhora Following Historic CAF Victory Sports Hunter South Sudan The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Simba Bhora FC following their hard-fought 1-0 away victory over Eswatini’s Nsingizini Hotspurs in the first leg of their CAF continental campaign , played on Sunday at the Obedi Itani Chilume Stadium in Botswana. Describing the win as a proud moment for Zimbabwean football, ZIFA emphasized that Simba Bhora’s triumph goes beyond the pitch — symbolizing national pride and a significant step forward for the country's presence in African club competitions. “This achievement is more than just a win. It is a proud moment for our country, as Simba Bhora flies the Zimbabwean flag high in continental football,” read an official statement from ZIFA President Nqobile Magwizi . As Simba Bhora prepares for a decisive return leg this coming Sunday, ZIFA reaffirmed its full backing for the club, calling on al...

BREAKING: Diana Chikotesha Gets FIFA Women’s Champions League Appointment Sports Hunter South Sudan | September 25, 2025 Zambian FIFA Assistant Referee Diana Chikotesha continues to raise the bar on the global stage, following her latest high-profile appointment to officiate in the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions League , set to take place at the Wuhan Sports Centre Stadium in China . Chikotesha joins a distinguished team of seven match officials from Africa selected for the historic tournament. The full African delegation includes: Referee : Bouchra Karboubi (Morocco) Assistant Referees : Carine Atezambong (Cameroon), Diana Chikotesha (Zambia) VAR Officials : Shamirah Nabadda (Uganda), Hamza El Fariq (Morocco), Fathia Jermoumi (Morocco) The officiating team will oversee the high-stakes clash between Asian champions Wuhan Jiangda WFC and Auckland United FC , the 2025 winners of the OFC Women’s Champions League . The winner of this opening match will progress to Roun...

“It Wasn’t Easy, But the Boys Delivered” – Viva Star Coach Simon Lagu After Simba Victory Sports Hunter South Sudan - Juba Viva Star FC Head Coach Simon Lagu praised his side's resilience after they battled from behind to defeat 10 men  Simba FC 2-1 in Matchday 2 of the Juba Football Association First Division League , widely known as the Konyokonyo League, at the Bulluk Playground on Wedneasday . The win marks Viva Star’s third consecutive league victory over Simba , following a 2-0 and 3-0 double over the Dababat last season. It also pushes The Fighters to the top of the league standings alongside Meriekh FC, both sitting on 4 points after two games. “The match was very hard. We came from one goal down, and I want to thank my boys for the result they brought,” Lagu said post-match. “We made some key substitutions during the game, and that’s what helped us turn things around. It was tough, but we fought for it.” One of those game-changing substitutions was forward Ma...

“We Have to Accept It” – Simba Coach Drichi Reflects on Costly Defeat to Viva Star Sports Hunter South Sudan – Juba Simba FC Head Coach Drichi Joseph expressed disappointment but remained composed after watching his side fall 2-1 to Viva Star FC in Week 2 of the 2025/26 Konyokonyo League  at the Bulluk Playground in Juba on Wednesday— a result that marks their first defeat of the season and a third consecutive league loss to their rivals. The Dababat of Simba now sit third on the league table with 3 points from two matches , having won their opening fixture but falling short in their toughest test yet. “I don’t think there’s a coach who feels good after losing a game,” Drichi said post-match. “Our dream as coaches is always to win and to produce good results. Today it didn’t go our way, so definitely I can’t be happy. But of course, I have to accept it and take it.” The decisive goal — a goalkeeper error that allowed Viva Star’s Mangisto “Mbappé” Ceasar’s cross to slip t...

Supersub Mbappé Steals the Spotlight as Viva Star Secure First Win in Konyokonyo League Sports Hunter South Sudan - Juba Viva Star FC’s thrilling 2-1 comeback win over Simba FC Juba on Wednesday wasn’t just about three points — it was the rise of a game-changer. Off the bench and into the spotlight, Mangisto Ceasar , better known as “Mbappé,” delivered the decisive moment of magic that lifted The Fighters to their first win of the 2025 Konyokonyo League season. Introduced early in the second half with the match tied at 1-1, Mbappé made an instant impact. A seemingly harmless cross from the right wing turned into a nightmare for the Simba goalkeeper, who mishandled the delivery and allowed the ball to trickle into the net — the winning goal. “I came off the bench, and honestly, I wasn’t even 100%. But the coach kept me out to come in when the time was right — and I thank him for that,” said Mbappé after being awarded Man of the Match by the Juba Joint Fans . “I want to thank ...

Viva Star FC Edge Simba in Thrilling Encounter to Secure First Win By Emalex Brown | Sports Hunter South Sudan– Juba Viva Star FC recorded their first victory of the 2025 season in the Juba Football Association First Division League , overcoming Simba FC Juba 2-1 in a tense midweek clash on Wednesday evening at the Buluk Training Center . Simba FC drew first blood early in the contest after fullback Charles Ogu brought down a Simba forward in the area. Captain Loki Thuar stepped up and confidently converted from the spot, handing the Dababat a 1-0 lead. But Viva Star responded with intent, gradually asserting control. Their persistence paid off in the 40th minute when forward Riek Pur Jany fired home the equalizer, restoring parity just before the break. The second half saw a tactical shift from Viva Star, with the introduction of Mangisto Jidu Ceaser , affectionately known as "Mbappé" . Just minutes after coming on, Mbappé floated in a routine cross from the rig...

Match Preview: Simba FC Host Viva Stars in Konyo Konyo League Grudge Match Juba, South Sudan – The stage is set at Buluk Playground as Simba FC take on Viva Stars FC today  Wednesday at 3:00 PM in Matchday 2 of the Juba Football Association First Division League , widely known as the Konyo Konyo League . Simba FC, known as “The Dababat” , enter the clash with high confidence after a commanding 5-1 win over Al Hilal FC in their season opener. The victory sent a strong message to the rest of the league, and Simba will now be aiming to build on that momentum and claim another three points. Meanwhile, Viva Stars FC will be looking to bounce back from a frustrating 2-2 draw in the opening Kator Derby against Talanga FC. Despite showing flashes of quality, Viva were left to rue missed opportunities and wrong passes that cost them a winning start. Simba Seeking Redemption While Simba’s form looks promising, history isn’t on their side. Last season, Viva Stars completed a double ...