South Sudan national football team

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South Sudan
Nickname(s) Bright Stars [1]
Association South Sudan Football Association (SSFA)
Confederation CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation CECAFA (East & Central Africa)
Head coach Nicolas Dupuis
Captain Juma Genaro
Most caps Peter Chol (41)
Top scorer James Moga
Tito Okello (6)
Home stadium Juba National Stadium
FIFA code SSD
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First colours
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FIFA ranking
Current 170 Increase2.svg 2 (28 November 2024) [2]
Highest134 (November 2015)
Lowest205 (September 2013)
First international
Flag of South Sudan (2011-2023, upright star).svg  South Sudan 2–2 Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg
(Juba, South Sudan; 10 July 2012)
Biggest win
Flag of South Sudan (2011-2023, upright star).svg  South Sudan 6–0 Djibouti  Flag of Djibouti.svg
(Juba, South Sudan; 28 March 2017)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Mozambique.svg  Mozambique 5–0 South Sudan  Flag of South Sudan (2011-2023, upright star).svg
(Maputo, Mozambique; 18 May 2014)
CECAFA Cup
Appearances4 (first in 2012 )
Best resultQuarter-finals (2015)

The South Sudan national football team represents South Sudan in international football and is controlled by the South Sudan Football Association, the governing body for football in South Sudan.

Contents

History

Zoran Đorđević was appointed on 25 May 2011 to oversee the national team. [3] For their inaugural year the team was featured in a Storyville episode called Soccer Coach Zoran and his African Tigers. The national team's first international fixture was due to be against the Kenya national team on 10 July 2011 as part of the country's independence celebrations. [4] [5] However, in the event the opposition was provided by Tusker of the Kenyan Premier League, [6] alongside the first international fixture of the national basketball team. The match was played at the Juba Stadium. South Sudan scored within ten minutes, but they later conceded three goals in a 3–1 defeat. [7] South Sudan was officially admitted as a CAF member on 10 February 2012, at the 34th CAF Ordinary General Assembly hosted in Libreville, Gabon. [8] South Sudan was admitted as a FIFA member on 25 May 2012 at the second session of the 62nd FIFA Congress hosted in Budapest, Hungary. [9] [10]

On 10 July 2012, South Sudan competed in its first full international match, a friendly against Uganda in Juba. [11] The match ended in a 2–2 draw, with James Moga and Richard Justin Lado scoring for South Sudan. This match resulted in South Sudan entering the FIFA rankings at the start of August in 199th place. [11]

The South Sudanese took part in their first ever international football tournament when they took part in the 2012 CECAFA Cup in Uganda. [12] [13] They were drawn in Group A alongside Ethiopia, Kenya, and hosts Uganda. [14] The national team played their first match against Ethiopia, losing 1–0 through a Yonathan Kebede goal. In their next match, they lost 2–0 against Kenya. Their final match saw them suffer a 4–0 loss to Uganda.[ citation needed ]

South Sudan entered its first major international tournament in 2014, taking part in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification. As one of the four lowest ranked national teams in Africa, it entered in the preliminary stage and was scheduled to play against Eritrea, who withdrew, thus qualifying South Sudan for the first qualifying round. [15] [16] There, they played Mozambique over two legs, losing 5–0 at the Estádio do Zimpeto in Maputo, but hosting a goalless draw in the second leg which was held at the Khartoum Stadium in Sudan due to the South Sudanese Civil War.[ citation needed ]

On 5 September 2015, South Sudan achieved their first official victory, a 1–0 home win against Equatorial Guinea in 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification. One month later South Sudan played their first ever match in FIFA World Cup Qualification, a 1–1 draw at home to Mauritania. South Sudan would lose both return matches 4–0.[ citation needed ]

During 2019 AFCON qualifying the Bright Stars achieved their record win, defeating Djibouti 6–0 in Juba, however they lost all seven of their other matches meaning they remained among the lowest ranked teams in Africa.[ citation needed ]

In October 2019, in the 2021 AFCON preliminary round, South Sudan won an away game for the first time, beating Seychelles 1–0 in Victoria to secure a 3–1 aggregate victory. This sees the Bright Stars advance to the qualifying group stage for the third consecutive edition.[ citation needed ]

South Sudan were invited by FIFA to take part in 2021 FIFA Arab Cup as the only non-Arab League nation. However, they forfeited the qualifiers after several players tested positive on COVID-19. [17]

Results and fixtures

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

  Win  Draw  Loss  Fixture

2024

22 March 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification São Tomé and Príncipe  Flag of Sao Tome and Principe.svg1–1Flag of South Sudan.svg  South Sudan Berkane, Morocco
19:00  UTC±0
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Report
Stadium: Berkane Municipal Stadium
Referee: Alhasan Bass (Gambia)
26 March 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification South Sudan  Flag of South Sudan.svg0–0
(1–1 agg.)
Flag of Sao Tome and Principe.svg  São Tomé and Príncipe Berkane, Morocco
17:00  UTC±0 Report Stadium: Berkane Municipal Stadium
Referee: Keren Yocette (Seychelles)
Note: Draw 1–1 on aggregate; South Sudan won on away goals.
5 June 2026 World Cup qualification Togo  Flag of Togo (3-2).svg1–1Flag of South Sudan.svg  South Sudan Lomé, Togo
16:00  UTC±0
Report
Stadium: Stade de Kégué
Referee: Celso Alvação (Mozambique)
11 June 2026 World Cup qualification South Sudan  Flag of South Sudan.svg0–3Flag of Sudan.svg  Sudan Juba, South Sudan
14:00  UTC+2 Report
Stadium: Juba Stadium
Referee: Ahmad Heeralall (Mauritius)
5 September 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Congo  Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg1–0Flag of South Sudan.svg  South Sudan Brazzaville, Congo
17:00  UTC+1 Report Stadium: Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat
Referee: Celso Armindo Alvação (Mozambique)
10 September 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification South Sudan  Flag of South Sudan.svg2–3Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Juba, South Sudan
15:00  UTC+2
Report
Stadium: Juba Stadium
Referee: Joseph Ogabor (Nigeria)
11 October 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg1–0Flag of South Sudan.svg  South Sudan Kampala, Uganda
19:00  UTC+3
Report Stadium: Mandela National Stadium
Attendance: 38,000
Referee: Kalilou Ibrahim Traoré (Ivory Coast)
15 October 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification South Sudan  Flag of South Sudan.svg1–2Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda Juba, South Sudan
15:00  UTC+2
Report
Stadium: Juba Stadium
Referee: Ahmed Al Ghandour (Egypt)
27 October 2024 African Nations Championship qualification Flag of South Sudan.svg  South Sudan 2–0Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya Juba, South Sudan
15:00  UTC+2
Report Stadium: Juba Stadium
2 November 2024 African Nations Championship qualification Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 1–1
(1–3 agg.)
Flag of South Sudan.svg  South Sudan Kampala, Uganda
16:00  UTC+3 Report
Stadium: Mandela National Stadium
Note: South Sudan won 3–1 on aggregate.
14 November 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification South Sudan  Flag of South Sudan.svg3–2Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo Juba, South Sudan
14:00  UTC+2
Report
Stadium: Juba Stadium
Referee: Aklesso Gnama (Togo)
19 November 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg3–0Flag of South Sudan.svg  South Sudan Cape Town, South Africa
14:00  UTC+2 Report Stadium: Cape Town Stadium
Referee: Adalbert Diouf (Senegal)

Coaches

Caretaker managers are listed in italics.

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2025 AFCON qualification matches against Congo and South Africa on 14 and 19 November 2024. [18]

Caps and goals correct as of 19 November 2024, after the match against South Africa.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Juma Genaro (1986-02-28) 28 February 1986 (age 38)340 Flag of Sudan.svg Al-Merrikh
1 GK Dario Konyang (2004-06-26) 26 June 2004 (age 20)00Unknown
1 GK Madut Nyuol Unknown00Unknown
1 GK Godwill Yugusuk (1999-11-28) 28 November 1999 (age 25)00 Flag of South Sudan.svg Kator

2 DF Athir Thomas (1987-02-14) 14 February 1987 (age 37)261 Flag of South Sudan.svg Al Merreikh
2 DF Wani Ivan Adebo (1998-12-12) 12 December 1998 (age 25)220 Flag of Uganda.svg Bul
2 DF Rashid Toha (1997-10-09) 9 October 1997 (age 27)211 Flag of Uganda.svg Arua Hill
2 DF Atendele Geriga (1995-05-05) 5 May 1995 (age 29)170 Flag of Uganda.svg Arua Hill
2 DF Samuel Taban (2002-10-29) 29 October 2002 (age 22)160 Flag of South Sudan.svg Kator
2 DF Rehan Angier (2002-01-01) 1 January 2002 (age 22)80 Flag of South Sudan.svg Munuki
2 DF Paul Puk Kun Pal (2000-02-12) 12 February 2000 (age 24)60 Flag of South Sudan.svg Al Merreikh
2 DF Benjamin Laku (2006-06-27) 27 June 2006 (age 18)40 Flag of South Sudan.svg Jamus
2 DF Emmanuel Maku (2006-10-20) 20 October 2006 (age 18)10 Flag of South Sudan.svg Jamus
2 DF David Djamas (2004-04-21) 21 April 2004 (age 20)00 Flag of Cyprus.svg Achyronas
2 DF Oman Mobil (2003-12-02) 2 December 2003 (age 21)00 Flag of South Sudan.svg Al-Malakia

3 MF Peter Chol (1994-10-23) 23 October 1994 (age 30)414 Flag of South Sudan.svg Kator
3 MF Joseph Malish (2002-07-27) 27 July 2002 (age 22)190 Flag of South Sudan.svg Kator
3 MF William Gama (2002-12-14) 14 December 2002 (age 21)151 Flag of South Sudan.svg Al-Malakia
3 MF Gaddafi Wahab (1995-12-11) 11 December 1995 (age 29)60 Flag of Uganda.svg NEC
3 MF Mandela Malish (1999-10-10) 10 October 1999 (age 25)40 Flag of South Sudan.svg Atlabara
3 MF Omar Luate (2001-10-10) 10 October 2001 (age 23)00 Flag of South Sudan.svg Jamus
3 MF Nelson Victor (2002-09-30) 30 September 2002 (age 22)00Unknown

4 FW Tito Okello (1996-01-07) 7 January 1996 (age 28)256 Flag of Indonesia.svg PSM Makassar
4 FW Valentino Yuel (1994-10-12) 12 October 1994 (age 30)213 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Nasaf
4 FW Data Elly (1999-05-02) 2 May 1999 (age 25)101 Flag of Uganda.svg Onduparaka
4 FW Paul Jawa (2004-07-15) 15 July 2004 (age 20)100 Flag of South Sudan.svg Rainbow
4 FW Yohanna Paulino (1999-10-06) 6 October 1999 (age 25)31 Flag of South Sudan.svg Jamus
4 FW Ebon Malish (2004-03-23) 23 March 2004 (age 20)22 Flag of South Sudan.svg Jamus
4 FW Ronald Innocent (2002-03-28) 28 March 2002 (age 22)00 Flag of Italy.svg Lucera Calcio
4 FW Emmanuel Jowang (2002-08-29) 29 August 2002 (age 22)00 Flag of South Sudan.svg Al-Malakia
4 FW Tito Lukciir (2004-10-22) 22 October 2004 (age 20)00 Flag of South Sudan.svg Simba
4 FW Tot Maet Unknown00Unknown
4 FW Ayom Majok (2003-01-01) 1 January 2003 (age 21)00 Unattached
4 FW Patrick Oleyo (2005-08-05) 5 August 2005 (age 19)00 Flag of South Sudan.svg Viva Star

Recent call ups

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Majak Mawith (1999-09-18) 18 September 1999 (age 25)210 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dandenong Thunder v. Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda ; 15 October 2024
GK Nicolas Madeng (1998-01-07) 7 January 1998 (age 26)00Unknownv. Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda ; 15 October 2024
GK Ramadan John (2000-03-17) 17 March 2000 (age 24)140 Flag of South Sudan.svg Al-Malakia v. Flag of Sao Tome and Principe.svg  São Tomé and Príncipe ; 26 March 2024

DF Loki Emmanuel (2001-11-14) 14 November 2001 (age 23)201 Flag of Uganda.svg Bright Stars v. Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda ; 15 October 2024
DF Rashid Okocha (1993-12-10) 10 December 1993 (age 31)40 Flag of Uganda.svg NEC v. Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda ; 15 October 2024
DF Peter Maker (1994-01-01) 1 January 1994 (age 30)330 Flag of Serbia.svg Radnički S. Mitrovica v. Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa ; 10 September 2024
DF Omot Sebit (1998-10-09) 9 October 1998 (age 26)120 Flag of Sudan.svg Alamal Atbara v. Flag of Sao Tome and Principe.svg  São Tomé and Príncipe ; 26 March 2024

MF Charles Ouma (1999-06-02) 2 June 1999 (age 25)30 Flag of Kenya.svg Kenya Police v. Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda ; 15 October 2024
MF Joseph Dhata (2002-09-05) 5 September 2002 (age 22)121 Flag of Uganda.svg Express v. Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa ; 10 September 2024
MF Nevello Yoseke (1996-03-17) 17 March 1996 (age 28)50 Flag of the United States.svg Monterey Bay v. Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa ; 10 September 2024
MF Jackson Morgan (1998-08-18) 18 August 1998 (age 26)180 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bentleigh Greens v. Flag of Sudan.svg  Sudan ; 11 June 2024
MF Manyumow Achol (2000-12-10) 10 December 2000 (age 24)120 Flag of Bulgaria.svg Septemvri Sofia v. Flag of Togo (3-2).svg  Togo ; 5 June 2024PRE
MF Asad Musa (1995-08-06) 6 August 1995 (age 29)110 Flag of Kenya.svg Leopards v. Flag of Sao Tome and Principe.svg  São Tomé and Príncipe ; 26 March 2024
MF Kenyi Wani (2004-03-26) 26 March 2004 (age 20)60 Flag of South Sudan.svg Al-Malakia v. Flag of Sao Tome and Principe.svg  São Tomé and Príncipe ; 26 March 2024

FW David Majak (2000-10-10) 10 October 2000 (age 24)110 Flag of Kenya.svg Tusker v. Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda ; 15 October 2024
FW Alfred Leku (1997-09-16) 16 September 1997 (age 27)30 Flag of Kenya.svg Kenya Police v. Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda ; 15 October 2024
FW Madit Mayor (2001-02-02) 2 February 2001 (age 23)10 Flag of South Sudan.svg Atlabara v. Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda ; 15 October 2024
FW Francis Onekalit (1996-08-18) 18 August 1996 (age 28)30 Flag of Uganda.svg Villa v. Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda ; 15 October 2024
FW Machop Chol (1998-11-14) 14 November 1998 (age 26)60 Flag of the United States.svg San Antonio FC v. Flag of Sudan.svg  Sudan ; 11 June 2024
FW Lazarus Peter Laku (2008-05-29) 29 May 2008 (age 16)00 Flag of South Sudan.svg Future Stars v. Flag of Sudan.svg  Sudan ; 11 June 2024
FW Ajak Riak (2000-12-12) 12 December 2000 (age 23)100 Flag of Moldova.svg Sheriff Tiraspol v. Flag of Sao Tome and Principe.svg  São Tomé and Príncipe ; 26 March 2024
FW Martin Sawi (1999-09-16) 16 September 1999 (age 25)30 Flag of South Korea.svg Pyeongchang United v. Flag of Sao Tome and Principe.svg  São Tomé and Príncipe ; 26 March 2024

Player records

As of 19 November 2024 [19]
Players in bold are still active with South Sudan.

Most appearances

RankPlayerCapsGoalsCareer
1 Peter Chol 4142015–present
2 Juma Genaro 3402012–present
3 Peter Maker 3302018–present
4 Dominic Abui Pretino 3042013–2021
5 Leon Uso Khamis 2932012–2022
6 Athir Thomas [a] 2612012–present
7 Tito Okello 2562020–present
8 Wani Ivan Adebo 2202020–present
9 Majak Mawith 2102019–present
Rashid Toha 2112021–present
Valentino Yuel 2132022–present

Top goalscorers

James Moga is South Sudan's joint top scorer with 6 goals. Jamesmoga.JPG
James Moga is South Sudan's joint top scorer with 6 goals.
RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1 James Moga [b] 6180.332012–2017
Tito Okello 6250.222020–present
3 Joseph Kuch Nyuar 480.52017–2019
Dominic Abui Pretino 4300.132013–2021
Peter Chol 4410.12015–present
6 Sebit Bruno 3100.32015–2016
Atak Lual 3130.232014–2018
Valentino Yuel 3210.142022–present
Leon Uso Khamis 3290.12012–2022
10 Ebon Ezibon 2212024–present
Richard Justin Lado [c] 280.252012–2017
Wurube Robert Lopidia 2100.22016–2018

Notes:

  1. Athir Thomas also appeared in 4 matches for Sudan
  2. James Moga also appeared in 26 matches for Sudan, scoring 6 goals
  3. Richard Lado also appeared in 78 matches for Sudan, scoring 7 goals

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup record Qualification record
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGAPldWDLGFGA
1930 to 1938 Part of Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Part of Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
1950 to 2010 Part of Flag of Sudan.svg  Sudan Part of Flag of Sudan.svg  Sudan
Flag of Brazil.svg 2014 Not a FIFA memberNot a FIFA member
Flag of Russia.svg 2018 Did not qualify201115
Flag of Qatar.svg 2022 201112
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2026 To be determined402218
Flag of Morocco.svg Flag of Portugal.svg Flag of Spain.svg 2030 To be determined
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 2034
Total0/28044315

Africa Cup of Nations

Africa Cup of Nations recordQualification record
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGAPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Sudan (1956-1970).svg 1957 Part of Flag of Sudan.svg  Sudan Part of Flag of Sudan.svg  Sudan
Flag of the United Arab Republic.svg 1959
Flag of Ethiopia (1897-1936; 1941-1974).svg 1962
Flag of Ghana.svg 1963
Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg 1965
Flag of Ethiopia (1897-1936; 1941-1974).svg 1968
Flag of Sudan (1956-1970).svg 1970
Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg 1974
Flag of Ethiopia (1975-1987).svg 1976
Flag of Ghana.svg 1978
Flag of Nigeria.svg 1980
Flag of Libya (1977-2011).svg 1982
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg 1984
Flag of Egypt.svg 1986
Flag of Morocco.svg 1988
Flag of Algeria.svg 1990
Flag of Senegal.svg 1992
Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg 1994
Flag of South Africa.svg 1996
Flag of Burkina Faso.svg 1998
Flag of Ghana.svg Flag of Nigeria.svg 2000
Flag of Mali.svg 2002
Flag of Tunisia.svg 2004
Flag of Egypt.svg 2006
Flag of Ghana.svg 2008
Flag of Angola.svg 2010
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg Flag of Gabon.svg 2012 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of South Africa.svg 2013
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg 2015 Did not qualify201105
Flag of Gabon.svg 2017 6105315
Flag of Egypt.svg 2019 8107820
Flag of Cameroon.svg 2021 830557
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg 2023 83051015
Flag of Morocco.svg 2025
Flag of Kenya.svg Flag of Tanzania.svg Flag of Uganda.svg 2027 To be determinedTo be determined
Flag placeholder.svg 2029
Total0/340000003281232662

African Nations Championship

African Nations Championship record
Appearances: 0
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg 2009 Part of Flag of Sudan.svg  Sudan
Flag of Sudan.svg 2011
Flag of South Africa.svg 2014 Did not qualify
Flag of Rwanda.svg 2016
Flag of Morocco.svg 2018
Flag of Cameroon.svg 2020
Flag of Algeria.svg 2022
Total0/7

CECAFA Cup

CECAFA Cup record
Appearances: 4
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Uganda.svg 1973 to Flag of Tanzania.svg 2010 Part of Flag of Sudan.svg  Sudan
Flag of Tanzania.svg 2011 Did not enter
Flag of Uganda.svg 2012 Group stage11th300307
Flag of Kenya.svg 2013 Group stage10th300327
Flag of Ethiopia.svg 2015 Quarter-finals6th422040
Flag of Kenya.svg 2017 Group stage9th301218
Flag of Uganda.svg 2019 Did not enter
TotalQuarter-finals4/4013238722

FIFA Arab Cup

FIFA Arab Cup recordQualification record
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGAPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Lebanon.svg 1963 to 2009 1 Part of Flag of Sudan.svg  Sudan Part of Flag of Sudan.svg  Sudan
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 2012 Not invitedNot invited
Flag of Qatar.svg 2021 Did not qualify0 [note 1] 00103
Total0/9000000000103

^1 The 2009 edition was cancelled during qualification.

Head-to-head record

TeamPldWDLGFGAGDWPCT
Flag of Benin.svg  Benin 20022640.00
Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana 10010330.00
Flag of Burkina Faso.svg  Burkina Faso 20021320.00
Flag of Burundi.svg  Burundi 30122860.00
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo 420255050.00
Flag of Djibouti.svg  Djibouti 5401134+980.00
Flag of Egypt.svg  Egypt 10010330.00
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg  Equatorial Guinea 411226425.00
Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 30030660.00
Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon 20020440.00
Flag of The Gambia.svg  Gambia 30033630.00
Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan 20021540.00
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 510428620.00
Flag of Mali.svg  Mali 6006118170.00
Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi 310222033.33
Flag of Mauritania.svg  Mauritania 30211540.00
Flag of Mozambique.svg  Mozambique 20110550.00
Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal 10010440.00
Flag of Seychelles.svg  Seychelles 220031+2100.00
Flag of Sierra Leone.svg  Sierra Leone 10101100.00
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 20022640.00
Flag of Sudan.svg  Sudan 20200000.00
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 81166201412.50
Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  Uzbekistan 10010330.00
Flag of Zanzibar.svg  Zanzibar 10011210.00
Total 6912948481348617.39
Source: Results

Dual-internationals

The following South Sudanese international footballers have also played for Sudan national football team before the country's independence:

Notes & references

Notes

    1. The qualification match against Jordan was awarded to her due to a forfeit from South Sudan as multiple players and staff had positive COVID-19 test results upon their arrival in the qualifications hosts Qatar.

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      <span class="mw-page-title-main">Sport in South Sudan</span>

      Sports in South Sudan are still not widely recognized internationally.

      <span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations</span> International football competition

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      <span class="mw-page-title-main">Somalia national under-17 football team</span> National association football team

      The Somalia national under-17 football team, nicknamed the Ocean Stars, represents Somalia at the age of U-17 levels in international football and is controlled by the Somali Football Federation (SFF), a member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

      <span class="mw-page-title-main">Somalia national under-20 football team</span> National under-20 association football team representing Somalia

      The Somalia national under-20 football team, nicknamed the Ocean Stars, represents Somalia in international youth football competitions. Its primary role is the development of players in preparation for the senior national team. The team competes in a variety of competitions, including the biennial FIFA U-20 World Cup and the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, which is the top competitions for this age group.

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