Meet the men, women and emerging youth squads representing South Sudan on the international stage.
From the senior Bright Stars to the youngest Rising Stars, every national squad shares one goal — pride for South Sudan.
Senior
The flagship side of South Sudanese football. Nicknamed the Bright Stars, our senior men’s team carries the hopes of …
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Women
Our women’s national team champions growth, opportunity and excellence in the women’s game across the continent.
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U-20
The next generation of Bright Stars. Our under-20 side develops the country’s most promising young talent for interna…
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U-17
Where future stars begin. The under-17 programme identifies and nurtures talent from every corner of South Sudan.
Team profileMoments that placed South Sudan on the African and world football map.
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Every Bright Star began on a school pitch. The pathway turns talent into national pride.
The grassroots base of the game, organised through regional school leagues.
The first step on the national pathway for the brightest young talents.
Where the next generation of senior internationals is forged.
The senior men side flying South Sudan flag on the world stage.
A senior women side growing fast, fed by the twelve-club Women Premier League.
