๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ | ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐, ๐๐๐๐ โ In a significant move for South Sudanese football, the President of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), Mr. Francis Amin, has been elected to the CECAFA Executive Committee.
The election took place during the 2026 CECAFA Elective General Assembly, where regional football leaders gathered to chart the course for the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations over the coming term.
Mr. Aminโs election marks a pivotal moment for the nationโs presence in regional sports governance. By securing a seat on the Executive Committee, South Sudan gains a direct hand in shaping the competitions, development programs, and strategic policies that affect football across the East and Central African zones.
โThis is not just a personal victory, but a win for South Sudanese football. We are now at the table where the future of our regionโs game is decided,โ SSFF Secretary General, Mr. Bak Athian Bak noted following the announcement.
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The 2026 Assembly focused on several high-priority areas for the region:
* Expansion of Youth Tournaments: New initiatives for U-17 and U-20 regional cups.
* Infrastructure Development: Joint bids for future continental tournaments.
* Governance Reform: Streamlining the Executive Committee to ensure representation for all member nations.
Mr. Amin is expected to advocate for increased support for emerging football nations, focusing on professionalizing leagues and improving grassroots facilities within South Sudan and its neighbors.
