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South Sudan women's national football team

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This article is about the women's team. For the men's team, see South Sudan national football team.
Not to be confused with Sudan women's national football team.
South Sudan
Nickname(s)Bright Starlets
AssociationSouth Sudan Football Association (SSFA)
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Sub-confederationCECAFA (East & Central Africa)
Head coachSidi Mohammed Karouane
CaptainAmy Lasu
Top scorerLuka Deborah (6)
FIFA codeSSD
First colours
FIFA ranking
Current 193 Steady (12 June 2025)[1]
Highest175 (December 2021)
Lowest193 (December 2024)
First international
 Tanzania 9–0 South Sudan 
(Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 16 November 2019)
Biggest win
 Sudan 0–6 South Sudan 
(Khartoum, Sudan, 16 February 2022)
Biggest defeat
 Ethiopia 11–0 South Sudan 
(Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 10 April 2021)

The South Sudan women's national team represents South Sudan in international women's football competitions.

History

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South Sudan gained its independent from Sudan in 2011. That same year the women's team was created.[2]

The team then gained Confederation of African Football (CAF) membership in February 2012 and full FIFA membership in May.[3][4]

They played their first international competition at the 2019 CECAFA Women's Championship where they lost their first game 0–9 on16 November 2019 against Tanzania, achieved their first win in their second match 5 - 0 vs Zanzibar on 18 November 2019, and two days later on 20 November 2019, dropped their third game 0 - 5 against Burundi. The team was eliminated in the group stage. Kenya women national team went on to win the tournament with 2 - 0 victory over Tanzania women national team.

Team image

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Nicknames

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The South Sudan women's national football team has been known or nicknamed as the "Bright Starlets" derived from the men's national team "Bright Star".

Results and fixtures

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Main article: South Sudan women's national football team results

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

  Win   Draw   Lose   Fixture

2025

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19 February 2025 (2025-02-19) 2026 WAFCON qualifying South Sudan  0–5  Algeria Juba, South Sudan
16:00 UTC+3 Report
Stadium: Juba Stadium
Referee: Richy Nganda Madiamba (Gabon)
25 February 2025 (2025-02-25) 2026 WAFCON qualifying Algeria  3–0
(8–0 agg.)		  South Sudan Blida, Algeria
19:00 UTC+1
Report Stadium: Mustapha Tchaker Stadium
Note: Algeria won 8–0 on aggregate.
13 June 2025 (2025-06-13) 2025 CECAFA Championship South Sudan  0–4  Tanzania Chamazi, Tanzania
19:00 Report
Stadium: Azam Complex Stadium
Referee: Joselyne Nsabimana (Burundi)
Player of the Match: D. Msewa (Tanzania)
15 June 2025 (2025-06-15) 2025 CECAFA Championship South Sudan  0–5  Uganda Chamazi, Tanzania
19:00 Report
Stadium: Azam Complex Stadium
Referee: Tatu Malogo (Tanzania)
Player of the Match: S. Kabene (Uganda)
19 June 2025 (2025-06-19) 2025 CECAFA Championship Kenya  4–0  South Sudan Chamazi, Tanzania
16:00
Report Stadium: Azam Complex Stadium
Referee: Joselyne Nsabimana (Burundi)
21 June 2025 (2025-06-21) 2025 CECAFA Championship Burundi  1–3  South Sudan Chamazi, Tanzania
14:00 Bizimana 67' (pen.) Report
Stadium: Azam Complex Stadium
Referee: Tatu Malogo (Tanzania)
Player of the Match: Ludia Maika (South Sudan)

All-time record

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As of match played 21 June 2025 against  Burundi
Key
  Positive balance (more wins than losses)
  Neutral balance (as many wins as losses)
  Negative balance (more losses than wins)

The following table shows South Sudan's all-time official international record per opponent:

Opponent Pld W D L GF GA GD W% Confederation
 Algeria 2 0 0 2 0 8 −8 00.00 CAF
 Botswana 1 0 0 1 0 7 −7 00.00 CAF
 Burundi 2 1 0 1 3 4 −1 50.00 CAF
 Egypt 2 0 0 2 0 8 −8 00.00 CAF
 Ethiopia 3 0 0 3 0 18 −18 00.00 CAF
 Kenya 3 0 0 3 1 19 −18 00.00 CAF
 Seychelles 1 1 0 0 5 1 +4 100.00 CAF
 Sudan 2 2 0 0 9 0 +9 100.00 CAF
 Tanzania 5 0 0 5 0 21 −21 00.00 CAF
 Uganda 1 0 0 1 0 5 −5 00.00 CAF
 Zanzibar 2 2 0 0 6 0 +6 100.00 —
 Zimbabwe 1 0 0 1 1 2 −1 00.00 CAF
Total 25 6 0 19 25 93 −68 24.00 —


Coaching staff

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Current coaching staff

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As of 14 June 2025
Staff
Role Name
Head Coach Simon James Yor Kak
Assistant Coach Cinderela Mathew Sebit Daniel
Goalkeeper Coach Mohammed Seifeldin Both Diu
Physical Trainer Brin George Lou Walla
Physiotherapists Rose Hakim Maze
Team Doctor Poni Anna Wani
Equipment Manager Charity Samuel Laku Soro

Manager history

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  • Sarah Edward (2011–20??)[5]
  • Sabino Domaso (20??)
  • Moses Machar Akol (2019)
  • Sabino Domaso (20??–20??)
  • Shilene Booysen (2021–2023)
  • Sidi Mohamed Karoune( 2023-2024)
  • Simon James Yor Kak( 2025-)

Players

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See also: Category:South Sudan women's international footballers

Current squad

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No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Nawal Isaac (2005-03-02) 2 March 2005 (age 20) South Sudan Yei Joint Stars
6 1GK Ayiet Kur Ajing South Sudan
16 1GK Margaret Mande (2008-08-03) 3 August 2008 (age 16) South Sudan Munuki
5 2DF Awut Madout (2009-05-05) 5 May 2009 (age 16) South Sudan Wajuma
12 2DF Sumaya Malili (2003-12-27) 27 December 2003 (age 21) South Sudan Yei Joint Stars
15 2DF Paska John (2007-04-20) 20 April 2007 (age 18) South Sudan Munuki
17 2DF Amama Issa (1998-07-11) 11 July 1998 (age 26) South Sudan Munuki
20 2DF Modong Jeska (1997-02-02) 2 February 1997 (age 28) South Sudan Yei Joint Stars
3 3MF Diana Padonyi (2004-12-15) 15 December 2004 (age 20) South Sudan Munuki
4 3MF Ambayo Immaculate (2008-05-10) 10 May 2008 (age 17) South Sudan Yei Joint Stars
10 3MF Monica Nakamu (Captain) (2008-08-13) 13 August 2008 (age 16) South Sudan Munuki
11 3MF Amuna Kenneth (2008-06-06) 6 June 2008 (age 17) South Sudan Munuki
13 3MF Adong Juan (2007-03-03) 3 March 2007 (age 18) South Sudan Simba FC
19 3MF Poni Esther Wani (2002-04-14) 14 April 2002 (age 23) South Sudan Yei Joint Stars
7 4FW Kayungu Vivian Iga (2009-09-27) 27 September 2009 (age 15) Free agent
8 4FW Anyiet Wek Maduok (2006-02-24) 24 February 2006 (age 19) South Sudan Wajuma
9 4FW Nyamam Makuach (2008-10-05) 5 October 2008 (age 16) South Sudan Munuki
14 4FW Mary Anger Bol (2001-01-27) 27 January 2001 (age 24) South Sudan Yei Joint Stars
18 4FW Ludia Maika (2009-01-06) 6 January 2009 (age 16) South Sudan Munuki
4FW Debora Luka (2003-01-30) 30 January 2003 (age 22) Albania FK Apolonia Fier

Recent call-ups

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The following players have been called up to a South Sudan squad in the past 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Khalda Hassan (2004-12-16) 16 December 2004 (age 20) - - v.  Algeria,25 February 2025
GK Rita Juan - - v.  Algeria,25 February 2025
GK Asunta Emmanuel - - v.  Algeria,25 February 2025
DF Filda Amadrio South Sudan Yei Join Stars v.  Algeria,25 February 2025
DF Diana Emmanuel - - v.  Algeria,25 February 2025
DF Annet Adebo - - South Sudan Yei Joint Stars v.  Algeria,25 February 2025
DF Rutha Night - - v.  Algeria,25 February 2025
DF Fatuma Abubakar - - v.  Algeria,25 February 2025
MF Mary Dawa - - South Sudan Yei Joint Stars v.  Algeria,25 February 2025
MF Amy Lasu (captain) (1995-11-08) 8 November 1995 (age 29) - - v.  Algeria,25 February 2025
MF Amouna Kennedy - - v.  Algeria,25 February 2025
MF Hatima Abass - - South Sudan Yei Joint Stars v.  Algeria,25 February 2025
MF Akual Ramadan - - v.  Algeria,25 February 2025
MF Chang Thomas - - v.  Algeria,25 February 2025
MF Diana Padoni - - v.  Algeria,25 February 2025
FW Stella Nyoka - - v.  Algeria,25 February 2025
FW Dusman Harriet - - v.  Algeria,25 February 2025
FW Mary Angier - - v.  Algeria,25 February 2025
FW Chandia Lilian - - v.  Algeria,25 February 2025
FW Nyamum Makaje - - v.  Algeria,25 February 2025
FW Lydia Maika - - v.  Algeria,25 February 2025
FW Esther Luis - - v.  Algeria,25 February 2025
FW Adut Debora - - v.  Algeria,25 February 2025
FW Chandia Annet - - v.  Algeria,25 February 2025
FW Faiza Faida - - v.  Algeria,25 February 2025
FW Jojo Jovanz - - v.  Algeria,25 February 2025
Nancy Joseph - - v.  Algeria,25 February 2025

Previous squads

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COSAFA Women's Championship
CECAFA Women's Championship

Records

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*Active players in bold, statistics correct as of 16 July 2022.

Competitive record

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FIFA Women's World Cup

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FIFA Women's World Cup record
Year Round GP W D* L GF GA GD
Canada 2015 Did not qualify
France 2019 Did not enter
AustraliaNew Zealand 2023 Did not qualify
Brazil 2027 To be determined
Total 0/4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Olympic Games

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Summer Olympics record
Year Result Pld W D* L GS GA GD
United States 1996 Did not qualify
Australia 2000
Greece 2004
China 2008
United Kingdom 2012
Brazil 2016
Japan 2020
France 2024
Total 0/8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Africa Women Cup of Nations

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The team was in the draw for qualifying to the 2014 African Championship, but had withdrawn from their first round match against Ethiopia.

Africa Women Cup of Nations record
Year Round GP W D* L GF GA GD
Equatorial Guinea 2012 Did not enter
Namibia 2014 Did not qualify
Cameroon 2016 Did not enter
Ghana 2018 Did not enter
2020 Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic in Africa
Morocco 2022 Did not qualify
Morocco 2024 Did not qualify
Total 0/4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

African Games

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African Games record
Year Round GP W D L GS GA
Nigeria 2003 Did not qualify
Algeria 2007 Did not qualify
Mozambique 2011 Did not qualify
Republic of the Congo 2015 Did not qualify
Morocco 2019 Did not qualify
Ghana 2023 Did not qualify
Total 2/4 0 0 0 0 0 0

CECAFA Women's Championship

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CECAFA Women's Championship
Year Round GP W D* L GS GA GD
Zanzibar 1986
Uganda 2016 Did not qualify
Rwanda 2018 Did not qualify
Tanzania 2019 Groupe stage 3 1 0 2 5 12 −7
Tanzania 2021 Cancelled
Uganda 2022 Groupe stage 3 1 0 2 1 6 −5
Total 2/5 6 2 0 4 6 18 −12

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 12 June 2025. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  2. ^ "South Sudan Football Association". CAF. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
  3. ^ "South Sudan gain Caf membership". BBC. 10 February 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
  4. ^ "South Sudan becomes FIFA's 209th member". Reuters. 25 May 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
  5. ^ "Malesh to take charge of National team". Juba Post. 19 August 2011. Archived from the original on 19 August 2011. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
  6. ^ CECAFA [@Cecafaonline] (June 12, 2025). "Find the Kenya and South Sudan squads ahead of the CECAFA Senior Women's Championship 2025" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 June 2025 – via Twitter.
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