30/08/2025
The National Ministry of Youth and Sports, in partnership with State Coordinators and the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA), has announced new measures to regulate community tournaments following a high-level meeting chaired by Hon. Joseph Geng Akech.
The announcement comes after the Minister banned all community tournaments in Juba starting 2026, citing rising violence among fans and officials.
Key resolutions include:
Decentralisation: From 2026, tournaments will be hosted in their respective States or Administrative Areas.
Special Requests: Governors or Chief Administrators can request tournaments to be moved to Juba.
Registration & Approvals: All tournaments must be registered with and approved by the Ministry, which will work with sports federations and law enforcement to ensure safety and professionalism.
The Ministry highlighted the role of sports in promoting peace, unity, and social cohesion, while emphasizing the importance of preventing disorder.
⚠️ The status of currently interrupted tournaments remains unresolved.