Coach Nicolas’ Provisional Squad to face Eritrea in international friendly fixture | 20th February, 2026 | Graphics: SSFF Media Department, 2026.

๐‰๐”๐๐€ ๐’๐Ž๐”๐“๐‡ ๐’๐”๐ƒ๐€๐, ๐Ÿ—๐ญ๐ก ๐…๐ž๐›๐ซ๐ฎ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“-๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” โ€” As the Bright Stars gear up for a high-stakes two-legged AFCON Preliminary Round qualifier against Djibouti, Head Coach Nicolas Dupuis is sending a clear message: the future is now.

Dupuis has officially named a provisional squad for an upcoming friendly against Eritrea, a selection heavily influenced by breakout performances in the South Sudan Premier League. This friendly serves as a critical testing ground, with many players earning their first senior call-ups as the coach looks to inject fresh energy and talent into the national setup.

๐€ ๐…๐จ๐œ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง ๐‡๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ง ๐“๐š๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐ญ

While the squad features seasoned names from the Australian and US leagues, the heart of this selection lies in the domestic circuit. Jamus FC dominates the list with eight players selected, reflecting their current form in the league. Dupuis has been a frequent spectator at local matches, and this roster is a direct result of his efforts to โ€œturn the table aroundโ€ by giving younger prospects a platform to shine.

๐Š๐ž๐ฒ ๐“๐š๐ค๐ž๐š๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ

* With players like Majak Mawith, Peter Sunday Makoi, Johnthan Gem,ย  Chol Pato, Godwill Yugusuk, Emmanuel Udu, and Vincent Azuma is conviction that South Sudan Premier League provides the backbone for this buildup.

* International Experience: Australia-based duo Manyumow Achol and Jackson Morgan bring much-needed tactical discipline to the midfield.

๐‘ป๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ด๐’Š๐’”๐’”๐’Š๐’๐’: This friendly is more than just a match; it is the final audition before the Bright Stars face Djibouti. Coach Dupuis is prioritizing โ€œyounger talentsโ€ to ensure the squad has the depth and hunger required for a successful AFCON qualification campaign.