29/06/2025                                                                            
                                    
                                                                            
                                            Who Is Tete Yengi?
Full Name: Tete Yengi
Date of Birth: 28 November 2000
Place of Birth: Adelaide, Australia
Nationality: Australian by birth, South Sudanese by parentage
Height: 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position: Striker / Forward
Current Club: Livingston FC (Scottish Premiership)
Previous Clubs:
 • Adelaide United (Australia)
 • Newcastle Jets (Australia)
 • Ipswich Town (England)
 • Central Coast Mariners (loan)
 • Livingston FC (Scotland)
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🌍 Family and Background
Tete Yengi was born in Australia to South Sudanese parents who fled war and resettled in Adelaide. His father, Ben Yengi, is originally from South Sudan and has been active in community work supporting young African Australians. Tete grew up in a footballing family—his older brother, Kusini Yengi, also plays professionally and has represented Australia’s underage squads.
While Tete spent his formative years in Australia, he has strong cultural and family ties to South Sudan, and he has spoken proudly about his heritage. His story reflects the resilience and talent of the South Sudanese diaspora.
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🏆 Football Journey
 • Developed in the youth academies of Adelaide United, one of Australia’s top clubs.
 • Broke into senior football with Newcastle Jets in the A-League.
 • Moved to England to sign with Ipswich Town, playing in the EFL.
 • Played on loan for Central Coast Mariners, then secured a transfer to Livingston FC, a top-flight Scottish Premiership club.
 • Known for his physical presence, intelligent movement, and finishing ability.
At 24 years old, he has already gained experience in Australia, England, and Scotland, showcasing the qualities needed to succeed at international level.
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✅ Eligibility to Play for South Sudan
Under FIFA rules, a player may represent a country if:
 1. They are a citizen of that country.
 2. They have not played a competitive senior match for another national team.
Tete Yengi fully meets these criteria:
✅ He has South Sudanese heritage through his father.
✅ He has never played for the Australian senior national team (only domestic clubs).
✅ He can obtain South Sudanese nationality through parentage.
✅ No FIFA switch is required since he has never been capped internationally.
This means he is immediately eligible to represent South Sudan once paperwork is completed.
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💬 Why He Is Important for South Sudan Football
✅ Young and experienced: At 24, he is entering his prime years.
✅ Physical profile: At 1.91 m, he offers size and strength few African teams can match.
✅ European exposure: Competing in Scotland’s Premiership gives him a higher level of match sharpness.
✅ Diaspora connection: He can inspire South Sudanese communities in Australia and Europe.
Tete Yengi represents the new generation of talent who can help the Bright Stars compete strongly in AFCON qualifiers, World Cup qualifiers, and CECAFA tournaments.
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✨ A Call to Action for SSFA and Supporters
South Sudan Football Association and national team selectors are encouraged to:
✅ Make formal contact with Tete Yengi and his representatives.
✅ Support him with the nationality paperwork process.
✅ Offer a clear role in the upcoming international fixtures.
✅ Celebrate and welcome diaspora players who want to represent their ancestral homeland.