South Sudan Sport Thread - Page 4

u.g boy · February 5th, 2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefayic2

South Sudan VS Uganda: Friendly

05 February 2012, 15:37

Uganda Cranes will face South Sudan on February 16 after the world’s newest nation confirmed the international friendly.

Bobby Williamson’s side play Congo Brazzaville in the first round of the 2013 Nations Cup qualifiers on Fifa dates February 28-29.

The friendly against South Sudan will help Bobby have a closer look at local-based players to which point he has summoned 23 of them.

The summoned players start training on Monday in preparation for this game.

“More players could be added or some could be removed,” said Bobby.

Supersport

hope to see this we are using are our second team for this game . this will be good for south sudan .

chiefayic2 · February 7th, 2012, 12:20 PM

Well, that's generous of you

. That said, the current squad isn't near the best that South Sudan can offer either....Hope it will be a worthy match.

chiefayic2 · February 8th, 2012, 03:41 PM

South Sudan on road to joining world football

Wed Feb 8, 2012 1:39pm GMT

By Mark Gleeson LIBREVILLE (Reuters) - South Sudan will become a provisional member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Friday, the first step to becoming the world's newest footballing nation.

But the country, which broke away from Sudan and was declared independent in July last year, will need another two years before it can compete fully in all competitions, CAF general secretary Hicham El Amrani told Reuters on Wednesday.

South Sudan will be inaugurated in a flag-raising ceremony at the CAF Congress in Libreville on Friday and become eligible for immediate financial assistance from African football's governing body.

A new South Sudan Football Association was established last month and a first election for leaders will be held in April.

Full membership of soccer's world governing body FIFA, which already has 208 members, will be granted in 2014 after which South Sudan can play in the World Cup and African Nations Cup and enter teams in Africa's two annual club competitions.

In the meantime CAF will seek to provide assistance with the development of administrators, referees, coaches and sports medicine specialists, plus the establishment of a national league. "We are very keen to help get them on their feet," El Amrani said.

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chiefayic2 · February 8th, 2012, 03:47 PM

Another two years? Anyways, hope we get our act together during that time and enter with a bang when the time comes.

bh2010 · February 9th, 2012, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by chiefayic2

Another two years? Anyways, hope we get our act together during that time and enter with a bang when the time comes.

Although putting a good soccer team together can be a bit expensive. I hope they get well funded so they can compete on a level playing field with their better funded neighbors.

u.g boy · February 9th, 2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by chiefayic2

Well, that's generous of you

. That said, the current squad isn't near the best that South Sudan can offer either....Hope it will be a worthy match.

lol i know . our national coach wants to use this game to identify so good home based players who could join the cranes team . i hope the Juba stadium is in good condition didn't it get renovated recently ?

***lady gaga*** · February 9th, 2012, 11:04 AM

Hey U.g boy i noticed you only comment to the South Sudan threads do you got anything against Sudanese or what ?

chiefayic2 · February 9th, 2012, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bh2010

Although putting a good soccer team together can be a bit expensive. I hope they get well funded so they can compete on a level playing field with their better funded neighbors.

Sure...

chiefayic2 · February 9th, 2012, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by u.g boy

lol i know . our national coach wants to use this game to identify so good home based players who could join the cranes team . i hope the Juba stadium is in good condition didn't it get renovated recently ?

Yes, it got a face lift during the time leading to independence festivities.

chiefayic2 · February 9th, 2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by lady gaga

Hey U.g boy i noticed you only comment to the South Sudan threads do you got anything against Sudanese or what ?

And you wonder why it's quite around here

@gaga stop harassing people, not everyone comment for the sake of it. Interest matters! Give them reason to post on your threads....It's that simple.

u.g boy · February 9th, 2012, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by lady gaga

Hey U.g boy i noticed you only comment to the South Sudan threads do you got anything against Sudanese or what ?

nah but my family is acholi from north uganda(gulu) so i naturally am more interested in developments in South Sudan .juba and gulu are trade partners developing each other. I haven't got anything against any country or its people .

***lady gaga*** · February 9th, 2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefayic2

And you wonder why it's quite around here

@gaga stop harassing people, not everyone comment for the sake of it. Interest matters! Give them reason to post on your threads....It's that simple.

Whatever.....

***lady gaga*** · February 9th, 2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by u.g boy

nah but my family is acholi from north uganda(gulu) so i naturally am more interested in developments in South Sudan .juba and gulu are trade partners developing each other. I haven't got anything against any country or its people .

Then why dont you visit the North Sudanese threads

u.g boy · February 9th, 2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by lady gaga

Then why dont you visit the North Sudanese threads

i visit them i just dont have anything specific to post on them .

***lady gaga*** · February 9th, 2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by u.g boy

i visit them i just dont have anything specific to post on them .

Ok sorry for being an intruder

chiefayic2 · February 11th, 2012, 05:24 AM

South Sudan Joins African Football Family

10 February 2012

South Sudan has become the latest National Association of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) taking the membership of the continent's soccer governing body to 54. The South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) was unanimously admitted during the 34th CAF Ordinary General Assembly held on Thursday in Libreville, Gabon.

CAF President Issa Hayatou explained that the admission of the SSFA has become necessary following the recognition of the nation by international organisations and. Earlier CAF General Secretary Hicham El-Amrani said the admission of the world's newest nation comes in the wake of the SSFA's compliance with the statutes of the Confederation despite its short tenure of existence.

He said the SSFA and the Government of South Sudan has shown commitment to the respect of the CAF Statute and the provision of infrastructure for the development and promotion of the sport. South Sudan's Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Dr. Cirino Iteng Ofuho presented a flag of the country to CAF President Hayatou to symbolize their formal entry into the African football, whilst Hayatou reciprocated with the CAF flag.

Oliver Mori Benjamin, President of the SSFA expressed gratitude to the assembly for the unanimous support on their admission into the African football family. "It is a great moment that the newest nation has been admitted into CAF. Today marks eight months since the birth of the country and 10 months of existence of the provisional SSFA.

"We thank CAF and FIFA for sending a delegation to inspect our facilities when we made our intentions. We pledge to help promote football in Africa without recourse to the reverse gear. Our government is very committed to the developing football and sports in general ,sports," said Benjamin.

chiefayic2 · February 11th, 2012, 01:19 PM

INTERVIEW-Olympics-South Sudan race to compete at London Games

Fri Feb 10, 2012 3:35pm EST

Declared independent last July, South Sudan also wants to send a wheelchair basketball team, made up of amputees injured in the conflict in the country, to the Paralympics, Cirino Hiteng Ofuho told Reuters in an interview.

"Right now we are discussing with the IOC (International Olympic Committee) to see if we can raise our flag in London. I believe there is enough time for us to be there, not only to raise our flag but to also have some athletes participate."

This year's Olympics start on July 27 and run until Aug. 12 while the Paralympics take place from Aug. 29 to Sept. 9.

"We are focusing on the Paralympics where our disabled basketballers are every good. I really believe they can entertain the people in London," said Ofuho.

"We may also field some long distance runners. We have the right terrain to train our talent for this sport."

South Sudan, which broke away from Sudan after a referendum on independence last year, satisfies Olympic requirements because it is a member of the United Nations but it still needs approval from the IOC executive board.

"Our associations are working very hard to gain their membership and to fulfil the requirements of the International Olympic Committee to admit South Sudan in London," said Ofuho.

"It's a race against time but there's a lot of goodwill. Right from our independence we have been admitted to a lot of international institutions and we hope that the IOC will afford us the same privilege."

PROVISIONAL MEMBER

On Friday, South Sudan were admitted as a provisional member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in an emotive flag-raising ceremony at the congress in Libreville, Gabon.

They were warned it could take up to two more years to gain full membership of soccer's world governing body but FIFA officials told Reuters they may now seek to make South Sudan their 209th member at their Congress in Budapest in May.

"We are so excited to be here in Libreville following the admission of South Sudan to the family of African football. We are looking forward to developing sports in our country," said Ofuho.

"We know we need a lot of facilities and we face a lot of challenges but we are to focus on football, basketball, handball, athletics and other sports that can help us to succeed regionally, continentally and even internationally."

Reuters

chiefayic2 · February 11th, 2012, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefayic2

PROVISIONAL MEMBER

On Friday, South Sudan were admitted as a provisional member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in an emotive flag-raising ceremony at the congress in Libreville, Gabon.

They were warned it could take up to two more years to gain full membership of soccer's world governing body but FIFA officials told Reuters they may now seek to make South Sudan their 209th member at their Congress in Budapest in May.

"We are so excited to be here in Libreville following the admission of South Sudan to the family of African football. We are looking forward to developing sports in our country," said Ofuho.

"We know we need a lot of facilities and we face a lot of challenges but we are to focus on football, basketball, handball, athletics and other sports that can help us to succeed regionally, continentally and even internationally."

Reuters

chiefayic2 · May 2nd, 2012, 10:35 AM

S.Sudan football association gets new board

Tuesday, 01 May 2012 09:02 Muna Tesfai Sport >>>

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The general assembly of the South Sudan Football Association has elected a new board of directors.The directors were elected in the presence of representatives from the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) and world football governing body - FIFA.

Shibour Weaje Ali was elected President with twenty seven votes out of thirty seven, while Youhanis Mussa Fouk was elected vice president. Speaking to Radio Miraya the new elected president said he would work with the new board to promote football in South Sudan.

Meanwhile CAF representative and CECAFA president Lodgard Tiga said the future of football in South Sudan is bright.

He invited South Sudan to participate in the upcoming CECAFA championships that will be hosted by Tanzania next month.

Miraya FM

chiefayic2 · May 5th, 2012, 04:58 PM

CAF President Hayatou congratulates pioneer South Sudan FA President

The President of the Confederation of African Football Caf, Issa Hayatou has congratulated the newly elected President and executive committee of the South Sudan FA.

The pioneer President, Chabur Gor Alei elected alongside his executive on April 30 during an Elective General Assembly.

The CAF President has praised this recent development at the body which is a vital step in the country’s football after recently being admitted into the Caf family.

“CAF Executive Committee and the entire football family send warmest congratulations to you and the newly elected SSFA Executive Board. CAF is confident that your expertise and leadership will greatly benefit South Sudanese football. CAF is delighted as well that all actors of South Sudan football came together on this historic event,” Hayatou said in a message.

South Sudan was formally accepted into the CAF family at the Ordinary General Assembly held on 10th February 2012 in Libreville, Gabon.

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February 7th, 2012, 12:20 PM	#62
chiefayic2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,357 Likes (Received): 22	Well, that's generous of you. That said, the current squad isn't near the best that South Sudan can offer either....Hope it will be a worthy match.

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February 8th, 2012, 03:41 PM	#63
chiefayic2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,357 Likes (Received): 22	South Sudan on road to joining world football Wed Feb 8, 2012 1:39pm GMT By Mark Gleeson LIBREVILLE (Reuters) - South Sudan will become a provisional member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Friday, the first step to becoming the world's newest footballing nation. But the country, which broke away from Sudan and was declared independent in July last year, will need another two years before it can compete fully in all competitions, CAF general secretary Hicham El Amrani told Reuters on Wednesday. South Sudan will be inaugurated in a flag-raising ceremony at the CAF Congress in Libreville on Friday and become eligible for immediate financial assistance from African football's governing body. A new South Sudan Football Association was established last month and a first election for leaders will be held in April. Full membership of soccer's world governing body FIFA, which already has 208 members, will be granted in 2014 after which South Sudan can play in the World Cup and African Nations Cup and enter teams in Africa's two annual club competitions. In the meantime CAF will seek to provide assistance with the development of administrators, referees, coaches and sports medicine specialists, plus the establishment of a national league. "We are very keen to help get them on their feet," El Amrani said. Link

February 8th, 2012, 03:47 PM	#64
chiefayic2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,357 Likes (Received): 22	Another two years? Anyways, hope we get our act together during that time and enter with a bang when the time comes.

February 11th, 2012, 05:24 AM	#76
chiefayic2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,357 Likes (Received): 22	South Sudan Joins African Football Family 10 February 2012 South Sudan has become the latest National Association of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) taking the membership of the continent's soccer governing body to 54. The South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) was unanimously admitted during the 34th CAF Ordinary General Assembly held on Thursday in Libreville, Gabon. CAF President Issa Hayatou explained that the admission of the SSFA has become necessary following the recognition of the nation by international organisations and. Earlier CAF General Secretary Hicham El-Amrani said the admission of the world's newest nation comes in the wake of the SSFA's compliance with the statutes of the Confederation despite its short tenure of existence. He said the SSFA and the Government of South Sudan has shown commitment to the respect of the CAF Statute and the provision of infrastructure for the development and promotion of the sport. South Sudan's Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Dr. Cirino Iteng Ofuho presented a flag of the country to CAF President Hayatou to symbolize their formal entry into the African football, whilst Hayatou reciprocated with the CAF flag. Oliver Mori Benjamin, President of the SSFA expressed gratitude to the assembly for the unanimous support on their admission into the African football family. "It is a great moment that the newest nation has been admitted into CAF. Today marks eight months since the birth of the country and 10 months of existence of the provisional SSFA. "We thank CAF and FIFA for sending a delegation to inspect our facilities when we made our intentions. We pledge to help promote football in Africa without recourse to the reverse gear. Our government is very committed to the developing football and sports in general ,sports," said Benjamin.

February 11th, 2012, 01:19 PM	#77
chiefayic2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,357 Likes (Received): 22	INTERVIEW-Olympics-South Sudan race to compete at London Games Fri Feb 10, 2012 3:35pm EST Declared independent last July, South Sudan also wants to send a wheelchair basketball team, made up of amputees injured in the conflict in the country, to the Paralympics, Cirino Hiteng Ofuho told Reuters in an interview. "Right now we are discussing with the IOC (International Olympic Committee) to see if we can raise our flag in London. I believe there is enough time for us to be there, not only to raise our flag but to also have some athletes participate." This year's Olympics start on July 27 and run until Aug. 12 while the Paralympics take place from Aug. 29 to Sept. 9. "We are focusing on the Paralympics where our disabled basketballers are every good. I really believe they can entertain the people in London," said Ofuho. "We may also field some long distance runners. We have the right terrain to train our talent for this sport." South Sudan, which broke away from Sudan after a referendum on independence last year, satisfies Olympic requirements because it is a member of the United Nations but it still needs approval from the IOC executive board. "Our associations are working very hard to gain their membership and to fulfil the requirements of the International Olympic Committee to admit South Sudan in London," said Ofuho. "It's a race against time but there's a lot of goodwill. Right from our independence we have been admitted to a lot of international institutions and we hope that the IOC will afford us the same privilege." PROVISIONAL MEMBER On Friday, South Sudan were admitted as a provisional member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in an emotive flag-raising ceremony at the congress in Libreville, Gabon. They were warned it could take up to two more years to gain full membership of soccer's world governing body but FIFA officials told Reuters they may now seek to make South Sudan their 209th member at their Congress in Budapest in May. "We are so excited to be here in Libreville following the admission of South Sudan to the family of African football. We are looking forward to developing sports in our country," said Ofuho. "We know we need a lot of facilities and we face a lot of challenges but we are to focus on football, basketball, handball, athletics and other sports that can help us to succeed regionally, continentally and even internationally." Reuters

May 5th, 2012, 04:58 PM	#80
chiefayic2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,357 Likes (Received): 22	CAF President Hayatou congratulates pioneer South Sudan FA President The President of the Confederation of African Football Caf, Issa Hayatou has congratulated the newly elected President and executive committee of the South Sudan FA. The pioneer President, Chabur Gor Alei elected alongside his executive on April 30 during an Elective General Assembly. The CAF President has praised this recent development at the body which is a vital step in the country’s football after recently being admitted into the Caf family. “CAF Executive Committee and the entire football family send warmest congratulations to you and the newly elected SSFA Executive Board. CAF is confident that your expertise and leadership will greatly benefit South Sudanese football. CAF is delighted as well that all actors of South Sudan football came together on this historic event,” Hayatou said in a message. South Sudan was formally accepted into the CAF family at the Ordinary General Assembly held on 10th February 2012 in Libreville, Gabon. Link