Football

Sudan: Sudan’s Unity Government Allows Women’s Soccer For First Time In 30 Years

October 8, 2019 Football, News, Newsbeat, Sports, Sudan

Oct 8th, 2019 ( SSNN)-As the Sudanese unity government begins to promote human rights, the first match of the Sudanese Women’s Football League has been formed, marking a turning point in the country’s past history. Over the past 30 years, under the authoritarian leadership of former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, the Sudanese government imposed restrictive measures and banned women from […]

South Sudan name 12 Australia-based players

September 25, 2019 Diaspora, Football, Newsbeat, Sports

South Sudan National Team posts for a picture before their game against Somalia(Photo credit: SSNN)

By Mark Gleeson Football Writer, South Africa, South Sudan have again turned to their sizeable Australian-based contingent in naming an expansive 32-man squad for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. A total of 12 have been named for the matches as they look to boost their chances with more players from the refugee community. Two Australian under-23 internationals and […]