Unity State Embraces Peace: VP Taban’s Tour Highlights Stability and Growth ‎

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‎President Salva Kiir Mayardit has received a comprehensive briefing from the Vice President for Infrastructure Cluster, Taban Deng Gai, following his recent peace mission to Unity State, where he also attended the Centenary celebration of the Catholic Church in the region. ‎ ‎During the meeting, VP Taban Deng Gai provided detailed insights into his tour, which included several community engagements aimed at promoting peace and stability.  ‎ ‎He emphasized the government’s dedication to ensuring that South Sudan never relapses into conflict, reaffirming President Kiir’s strong message of lasting peace. ‎ ‎Vice President Taban Deng Gai also praised the increase in school enrollment across the country, commending parents for their dedication to education and the future of South Sudan’s children.  ‎ ‎He noted that the peace message was warmly received by the people of Unity State, who expressed their full support for continued efforts towards stability. ‎ ‎He further stressed the...
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South Sudan Under 20 Football Team Seal Historic Win Over Central African Republic, In ATotalEnergies AFCON U-20 Tournament

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South Sudan Winger Paul Mara Jawa


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Diminutive Winger Paul Mara Jawa was wrestled to the deck under the challenge of Fanuel Franck Koyakogue from the CAR team, but the officiating official pointed to the spot which awarded South Sudan the lead. 


The game started well at the Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia with hope of reclaiming victory after their defeat to Congo in their first game of group B. 


Star South Sudan Under 20 Winger, Mara scored his second goal of the tournament making coach Peter James and his team very proud. 

South Sudan dominated possession in the opening exchanges of the Group B clash as both teams sought to get their campaigns back on track.


Central African Republic suffered in the early stages as  South Sudan pressure and came close through Ato-Zandanga's fierce drive forcing a save from Godwill Sabio Yogusuk after 12 minutes of the bruising contest. 


The Central African Republic took control of the match with Ato-Zandanga pushing Les Fauves forward with exchange of passes in the middle of the park.


The youngster forced another smart save from the busy Yogusuk in the South Sudan goal midway through the first half.


Les Fauves hit the post just before the half hour mark through Ato-Zandanga. The midfielder struck a set piece over the Bright Stars wall with the keeper beaten only for it to crash against the post.


Ato-Zandanga was again involved for the Central African Republic ten minutes before the break, cutting inside the area from the left channel and unleashing a curled low effort which Yogusuk turned away for a corner.


The Bright Stars held onto their lead going into the break.


The second half saw a more even match with South Sudan pushing forward with the TotalEnergies Man-of-the-Match Paul Mara Jawa their threat on the left.


Mara found Abishai just outside the CAR box with a neat first touch pass and the striker dragged his effort straight at the keeper.


The CAR continued to cause problems for South Sudan on the other end with Gbenou and Ato-Zandanga coming close but they lacked the cutting edge to beat Yogusuk in goal for South Sudan.


The Bright Stars held on to secure their historic win in the tournament and boosted their chances of qualifying to the quarter-finals.

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