SPORTS HUNTER SOUTH SUDAN

Sabah Brace Fires Gurei City to 2–1 Victory Over Al Huriya Kuach Kondit, popularly known as Sabah, scored a brilliant brace as Gurei City defeated Al Huriya 2–1 in the Konyokonyo League showdown at the Bulluk Playground on Friday. Sabah was the star of the match, delivering two crucial goals that guided Gurei City to an important win in their push up the table. Al Huriya fought hard and managed to pull one back, but Gurei City held strong to secure all three points. With the victory, Gurei City — who still have three games in hand — now temporarily sit 7th with 10 points, just behind Al Huriya on goal difference.

El Merriekh SC Edge Al Hilal FC 1–0 in Week 9 Clash El Merriekh SC Edge Al Hilal FC 1–0 in Week 9 Clash El Merriekh SC secured a narrow but vital 1–0 victory over Al Hilal FC in their Week 9 South Sudan Premier League encounter, tightening the title race at the top of the table. Versatile defender Rehan Angier scored the lone goal in the final quarter of the match, calmly finishing to seal all three points for the Bentiu-based side. The game took a dramatic turn in the 66th minute when El Merriekh winger Moukoro received a red card, forcing his team to play the remainder of the match with ten men. Despite the numerical disadvantage, El Merriekh held firm to protect their lead. The win lifts El Merriekh SC to second place with 22 points, just one point behind league leaders Kator FC. Al Hilal FC, meanwhile, remain second-bottom with only 3 points from nine matches.

Bentiu City Stun Al Ghazala FC with a 3–2 Victory in Week 9 Clash Photo Credit Simple Kiddo Bentiu City pulled off a surprise 3–2 win over Al Ghazala FC in a thrilling Week 9 fixture of the South Sudan Premier League at the Juba National Stadium on Thursday. The hard-fought match kept fans on edge as Bentiu City put up an impressive performance to secure all three points against one of the league’s tougher sides.

Atlabara FC Deepen Lion Hunters’ Misery With 3–1 Victory Atlabara FC added to Lion Hunters FC’s frustrations with a 3–1 win in the South Sudan Premier League. The victory marks Atlabara’s third triumph over the Yei-based side, who continue to struggle, having now suffered nine defeats in nine league matches. With the result, the Bara Boys move temporarily into 7th place with 12 points, while Lion Hunters remain bottom of the table with zero points, still searching for their first positive result of the season.

South Sudan Premier League Action Returns Holy Family FC Edge Salaam FC 2–1 at Juba National Stadium Photo Credit Sanya   South Sudan Premier League action resumed on Wednesday, 26th November 2025, with Holy Family FC claiming a 2–1 victory over Salaam FC at the Juba National Stadium. The win pushes the Rumbek-based side temporarily into 4th place on 19 points , while the Aweil outfit remains in 11th position with just 7 points from 9 matches .

Simba Extend Lead With Five Wins After Matchday 8 in Konyokonyo League Simba FC currently holds the highest number of wins in the Konyokonyo League this season after Matchday 8, registering 5 victories.  Merriekh FC and Munuki SC follow behind with 4 wins each, keeping the race competitive but leaving Simba clearly ahead.

📊 KONYOKONYO LEAGUE STATISTICS — 2025/26 Photo Credit: Sanya Al Hilal FC Juba have conceded the most goals in the Konyokonyo League this season. The Al Za’eem have let in 22 goals across their first 7 matches. Matchday 10: Lost 2–0 by forfeit to Munuki SC Earlier heavy defeat: 10–0 loss to Al Huriya FC A tough campaign continues for Al Hilal as they struggle defensively.

KONYOKONYO LEAGUE STATISTICS — 2025/26 After Matchday 8, Simba SC top the Konyokonyo League with 16 points, edging El Merreikh FC on goal difference. Simba SC (The Dababat): 16 goals scored | 7 conceded El Merreikh FC (Blood & Gold): 7 goals scored | 2 conceded A tight race at the summit as both clubs battle for dominance in the early season.

KONYOKONYO LEAGUE STAT FACT Photo Credit: Simple Kiddo Munuki SC have become the first club in the 2025/26 Konyokonyo League season to earn a full 3 points without touching the ball. The Snakes were awarded the victory after Al Hilal Juba failed to show up for their Week 10 fixture on Sunday evening. A rare league moment — and a valuable boost for Munuki’s campaign. More Konyokonyo League stats coming soon.

Shadows Behind the Touchline: The Nicolas Dupuis Saga and the Crisis of Governance in South Sudan Football Opinion By: Emmanuel Patrick Laku — Sports Hunter South Sudan In global football, professionalism is not a luxury. It is the baseline on which every credible football project is built. Contracts, transparency, communication, accountability—these are the pillars that sustain national teams. Yet in South Sudan, a prolonged and deeply unsettling saga surrounding Bright Star head coach Nicolas Dupuis has revealed the fragility of these foundations. His dispute with the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has evolved from a private grievance into a public test of governance—and the silence around it is now louder than any explanation offered. At the centre of it all stands a single question: Can a football nation succeed when its leadership refuses to speak clearly, act transparently, or honour its own commitments? A Press Conference That Broke the Quiet The turning point un...

زكريا يشعلها هاتريك ويقود خور السلام لنهائي كأس جنوب السودان حجز نادي خور السلام مقعده في نهائي كأس جنوب السودان لموسم 2025/2026 بعد فوزه المقنع بثلاثية نظيفة على إماتونج في مباراة الدور الثالث التي أُقيمت يوم الأحد على ملعب السلام التابعة لاتحاد كرة القدم في ملوط . قدّم المهاجم زكريا عبدو واحد أداءً رائعاً، وسجّل هاتريك في الدقائق 42 و67 و86 ليمنح فريقه فوزاً مستحقاً ويؤكد تفوق خور السلام في اللقاء. وبهذا الانتصار، يتأهل خور السلام لمواجهة قلب الأسد في النهائي المرتقب لكأس جنوب السودان. ولم يُعلن حتى الآن عن تاريخ ومكان المباراة النهائية ، وسيتم نشر التحديثات فور تأكيدها.

Zacharia Fires Hat-Trick as Khor Al Salam Storm Into South Sudan Cup Final Khor Al Salam booked their place in the South Sudan Cup 2025/2026 final after a convincing 3–0 win over Imatong in a third-round encounter played on Sunday at the Salam Playground, under the jurisdiction of the Melut Football Association. Star forward Zacharia Abdo Wahad delivered an outstanding performance, scoring a hat-trick with goals in the 42nd, 67th, and 86th minute, securing a well-earned triumph for Khor Al Salam. With this result, Khor Al Salam advance to face Qalb Al Asad (Lion Heart) in the highly anticipated South Sudan Cup Final. The date and venue of the final have not yet been announced, and updates will be communicated once confirmed.

أوغندا تكتسح السودان 9–0 وتتأهل لنصف النهائي قبل جولة من نهاية دور المجموعات في بطولة سيكافا تحت 17 سنة تأهل منتخب أوغندا إلى نصف نهائي بطولة سيكافا تحت 17 سنة المقامة في إثيوبيا بعد فوز كاسح على السودان بنتيجة 9–0 في مواجهة قوية ضمن مباريات المجموعة الثانية، محافظين على سجلهم المثالي مع تبقي مباراة واحدة لهم في دور المجموعات. وكان المنتخب الأوغندي قد افتتح مشواره بفوز مهم 4–0 على بوروندي، قبل أن يواصل تألقه الهجومي اليوم. وسجل أوين موكيسا هدفين مبكرين في الدقيقتين 10 و13، ثم أضاف توماس أوغيما الهدف الثالث في الدقيقة 42. وفي الشوط الثاني عزز إيزي كومبي النتيجة بهدف رابع (56')، قبل أن يضيف كل من براين أولوا (69')، إينوِك مويسيغوا (74')، فهد إسماعيل (79')، عبد الشكور بابي (82')، وأرنولد كاييمبا (90') بقية الأهداف. وبانتصارين كبيرين وبمجموع أهداف 13 دون رد، يحجز منتخب أوغندا مقعده في نصف النهائي، ويدخل مباراته الأخيرة في دور المجموعات بثقة كبيرة.

Uganda Crush Sudan 9–0 to Reach Semi-Finals With One Group Match Left in CECAFA U17 Championship Uganda marched into the semi-finals of the CECAFA U17 Championship in Ethiopia after a commanding 9–0 victory over Sudan in their Group B encounter, maintaining a perfect record with one match still to play in the group stages. Coming off a strong 4–0 win over Burundi in their opener, Uganda once again showcased their firepower.  Owen Mukisa struck twice early in the 10th and 13th minutes, before Tomas Ogema made it 3–0 just before halftime (42').  Eze Kombi added a fourth in the 56th minute, opening the door for a second-half goal rush from Brian Olwa (69'), Enock Mwesigwa (74'), Fahad Ismail (79'), Abdulshakur Babi (82'), and Arnold Kayemba (90'). With two convincing victories and a combined scoreline of 13–0, Uganda seal their place in the semi-finals and head into their final group match full of confidence.

Tanzania Thrash Djibouti as Mbalasalu Scores Six in U17 CECAFA Championship Tanzania produced a sensational performance in the U17 CECAFA Championship in Ethiopia, overpowering Djibouti in a one-sided encounter Luqman Mbalasalu stole the spotlight with an extraordinary six-goal haul, striking in the 19th, 26th, 35th, 52nd, 55th, and 73rd minutes. Tanzania’s dominance continued with goals from Issa Chole in the 13th minute, Salam Hamis in the 27th minute, and Nhingo Luzelenga just before halftime (45+2). The commanding victory sends a strong message to the rest of the competition as Tanzania continue their impressive run.

تصفيات توتال إنرجيز لأمم إفريقيا تحت 17 سنة – الجولة الثانية (المباراة الأولى) النتيجة النهائية: جنوب السودان 1–4 إثيوبيا حجز منتخب إثيوبيا مقعده في نصف نهائي تصفيات أمم إفريقيا تحت 17 سنة بعد فوز مقنع على جنوب السودان بنتيجة 4–1 في الجولة الثانية. سيطر المنتخب الإثيوبي على المباراة منذ البداية، حيث سجل داويت كاساو هدفين في الدقيقتين 13 و17، قبل أن يكمل الثلاثية من ركلة جزاء في بداية الشوط الثاني (الدقيقة 52). وأضاف إنيَو سيلِشي الهدف الرابع بعد أربع دقائق فقط. وردّ منتخب جنوب السودان متأخراً بهدف من ركلة جزاء نفذها بانوم جيو في الدقيقة 78، لكن ذلك لم يكن كافياً لمنع إثيوبيا من حسم بطاقة التأهل. هذا الفوز يؤكد تأهل إثيوبيا إلى نصف النهائي، بينما يتجه تركيز جنوب السودان الآن إلى المباريات المتبقية.

Ethiopia Cruise Past South Sudan 4–1 to Reach U17 AFCON Semi-Finals TotalEnergies U17 AFCON Qualifiers – Matchday 2 (Game 1) Full-Time: South Sudan 1–4 Ethiopia Ethiopia booked their place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies U17 AFCON Qualifiers after a convincing 4–1 victory over South Sudan in Matchday 2. Ethiopia dominated from the start, with Dawit Kassaw scoring twice in the 13th and 17th minutes before completing his hat-trick from the penalty spot early in the second half (52'). Enyew Seleshi extended the lead to 4–0 just four minutes later. South Sudan responded late in the game, with Panom Juo converting a penalty in the 78th minute, but it was not enough to stop Ethiopia from sealing qualification. The win confirms Ethiopia’s place in the semi-finals, while South Sudan now turn their focus to their remaining fixtures.

منتخب جنوب السودان الأول يواصل استعداداته لمواجهة سوريا في الدور التمهيدي لدوري العرب للفيفا واصل منتخب جنوب السودان الأول لكرة القدم تدريباته مساء يوم الاثنين في الدوحة، استعدادًا لمباراته القادمة في الدور التمهيدي لدوري العرب للفيفا ضد سوريا الأسبوع المقبل. وحضر الجلسة التدريبية كل من رئيس الاتحاد، فرانسيس أمين مايكل، والنائب الأول للرئيس، ماكور ماجوك، وأعضاء اللجنة التنفيذية، لمتابعة تدريب الفريق مساءً. ورغم أن الاتحاد أعلن عبر صفحته الرسمية على فيسبوك أن المدرب الرئيسي نيكولا دوبوي استدعى 23 لاعبًا، إلا أن دوبوي كان غائبًا عن جلسة الاثنين. ويدرب الفريق حاليًا المساعد سايمون جيمس، بينما لم يصدر الاتحاد أي توضيح بشأن غياب المدرب الرئيسي. يستعد جنوب السودان الآن لأسبوع حاسم قبل مواجهته المرتقبة ضد المنتخب السوري.

South Sudan Senior Men’s Team Continue Preparations Ahead of FIFA Arab League Clash with Syria The South Sudan senior men’s national football team continued their preparations on Monday evening at the Juba National Stadium ahead of next week’s FIFA Arab League preliminary round match against Syria. The session was attended by SSFF President Francis Amin Michael, First Vice President Makur Majok, and members of the Executive Committee, who observed the team’s evening training. Despite the SSFF announcing on their official Facebook page that head coach Nicolas Dupuis had summoned a 23-man squad, Dupuis was notably absent from Monday’s session.  The team is currently being guided by assistant coach Simon James, while the SSFF has yet to provide any explanation regarding the head coach’s absence. South Sudan now faces a critical week as they prepare for a challenging opener against the Syrian side.

منتخب جنوب السودان تحت 17 عامًا يُنهي استعداداته لمواجهة حاسمة أمام إثيوبيا أنهى منتخب جنوب السودان تحت 17 عامًا جلسته التدريبية الأخيرة يوم الاثنين بعد ظهرًا في ملعب أبيبي بيكيلا، استعدادًا للمواجهة المرتقبة يوم الثلاثاء أمام أصحاب الأرض، إثيوبيا. يدخل فريق برايت ستارز الصغار المباراة بمعنويات مرتفعة بعد تعادله الدرامي 2–2 مع الصومال ، وسيطمح لتحقيق أول فوز له في بطولة CECAFA تحت 17 لعام 2025 . من جهة أخرى، ستسعى إثيوبيا لتعزيز موقفها بعد فوزها 2–0 على رواندا لضمان التأهل المبكر . لقاء مرتقب وحاسم ينتظر في أديس أبابا.

South Sudan U-17 Conclude Preparations Ahead of Crucial Clash with Ethiopia The South Sudan U-17 national team wrapped up their final training session on Monday afternoon at the Abebe Bikila Stadium, ahead of Tuesday’s highly anticipated showdown against hosts Ethiopia. The Junior Bright Stars head into the match boosted by their dramatic 2–2 comeback draw against Somalia , and will be aiming to secure their first victory of the 2025 CECAFA U-17 Championship. Ethiopia, meanwhile, will be looking to build on their 2–0 win over Rwanda as they push to seal early qualification for the knockout stage. A high-stakes encounter awaits in Addis Ababa.

 U17 CECAFA QUALIFIERS -  Ethiopia U-17 Hold Final Monday Training Ahead of Crucial Clash with South Sudan The Ethiopian U-17 national team held their final training session on Monday at the Abebe Bikila Stadium ahead of Tuesday’s decisive clash against South Sudan, scheduled for 7:00 PM. The young Walyas completed tactical and physical preparations as they look to secure a strong result in tomorrow’s matchup.